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S3 E5 In Conversation with Donna Mayo: A Transformative Health Journey

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Donna Mayo to delve into her incredible health journey. Donna takes us through her remarkable transformation from weekly hospital appointments, reliant on Morphine to manage intestinal pain, and juggling a cocktail of 10 different pharmaceuticals. We explore how, against the odds, she emerged from the high-risk category, needing statins, to a life with minimal pharmaceuticals and, excitingly, daily bowel movements.


Key Points:

  • Initial Struggles: Donna opens up about the challenges she faced with chronic intestinal pain, frequent hospital visits, and a reliance on powerful medications, including Morphine.
  • Digestive Challenges: In addition to the pain, Donna reveals her battle with chronic constipation, detailing the extent of her struggle, including relying on 4-5 sachets of laxatives a day. At one point, she was consuming a staggering 12 sachets daily just to manage her symptoms before her colonic hydrotherapy sessions.
  • Turning Point: Discover the pivotal moments in Donna's journey that prompted her to seek alternatives and take control of her health.
  • Diet and lifestyle: We explore the methods and lifestyle changes that Donna implemented not only to address pain but also to overcome chronic constipation. She shares how these changes resulted in daily bowel movements and a newfound understanding of what foods her body can and can't tolerate.
  • Achieving Health Milestones: Within a mere six weeks of committed efforts, Donna's health took a positive turn. We discuss her experiences of coming off the high-risk list and no longer needing statins.
  • Link Between Food and Pain: Donna sheds light on surprising connections  between certain foods and her health, revealing that some dietary choices played a significant role in her struggles with intestinal pain, a revelation that wasn't initially linked to her condition.
  • Empowerment Through Wellness: Donna shares insights into the empowerment she gained through actively participating in her wellness journey, offering hope and inspiration to others facing similar challenges.
  • Lessons Learned: Reflecting on her experiences, Donna imparts valuable lessons and advice for those on their own health transformation journeys.


    • Conclusion:

    Don't miss this uplifting conversation with Donna Mayo, where resilience, determination, and comprehensive blood work paired with personalised nutrition pave the way to a healthier and more fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the transformative power of taking charge of one's health and the possibilities that arise when we embark on a journey towards .


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    Happy New Years to each and every one of you!  May 2024 be the year that you summon your best self every single day and reach your health goals.


    Much Love,

    Lecinda

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