Welcome into THE PICKLE JAR Jewel's as she shares her amazing journey with Cushing's Disease. It all began in May of 2020 at the height of the pandemic with 2 mini strokes at 35. With no immediate answers, Jewel decided to take matters into her own hands holistically with nutrition and exercise. Shockingly she gained 100 lbs despite her healthy lifestyle. With time in August of 2021, she was diagnosed with Cushing Disease from a pituitary tumour. Not happy with the 'watch it' approach from her doctor Jewel advocated for herself for treatment.

In October 2021 the tumour was removed and Jewel was no living with adrenal insufficiency. Things for Jewel fell apart as low cortisol struggles took over. Her body now dealing with chronic inflammation.

In 1 1/2 years she has experienced 2 adrenal crises. Each she has learned valuable lessons from to move forward with living with adrenal insufficiency. She has found her strength through her AWESOME FAMILY, her community of support on Facebook and simply the joys in life.

Her story will remind you that life is beautiful and you can keep your spark alive and continue shining bright like a diamond despite living with a chronic illness.

Jill invites you to join her new journey starting July 1....THE ADVENTURES OF JILL AND PENNY. You can meet Penny on Jill's website, www.chronicallyfitcanada.com, where she will step again out of her comfort zone and start a BLOG. Please join Jill as life is going to be her sport to improve her quality of life.

You are also welcome to join Jill's CHRONICALLY FIT COMMUNITY of Facebook where she will do documenting more in-depth details about her nutrition and exercise to build back strength and support her body living with a chronic illness.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicallyfitcommunity

Watch this episode on YouTube at CHRONICALLY FIT CANADA.