I was super excited to start this quest because of my own personal healing journey and my research into supplements when I “threw in the towel” with my Rheumatologist and ‘pharma’. I was hoping for confirmation that I was on the right track and perhaps get one or two tips and Shawn did not disappoint!
Shawn in his charismatic way has confirmed many of my choice supplements like Curcumin, D3, Omega 3, Magnesium, Zinc and ginger. Through this beautifully informative quest, I have noted a few more to try out like SAMe and Glutathione for optimal health and longevity. Speaking of longevity, this quest was super helpful in that regard too.
However, the real magic is the Shawn magic! He is not only charismatic but he is authentic and open, genuinely kind and an incredible teacher. The fact that this quest invites us first to deal with mind and spirit and embracing daily mastery habits BEFORE supplementing the body is a testament to who Shawn is but also the dedication that Mindvalley brings to a holistic approach to life. I really enjoyed learning and confirming my own research into supplements.
For those interested in my healing journey, read on. At about 35 I was diagnosed with a form of inflammatory arthritis (never fully labelled). It was affecting my hands, specifically the large thumb joints. I started on a daily anti-inflammatory until I had lost all strength in my hands, to the point I couldn’t even open a bottle of water!
At this point I was put on a very high dose of Metatrexate - which is like chemotherapy - along with the daily anti-inflammatory. Granted it worked and I was pain-free and able to do anything with my hands again, however the side effects were horrible and when I look back I was in a dark place for 2 years and constantly exhausted. Every time I saw the Rheumatologist I asked about supplements and diet and she repeatedly told me there was nothing I could do other than the meds and “keep moving”!
So after more than 2 years on Metatrexate and 5 years with her in total, I ditched it all and vowed to control any inflammation using diet and supplements. I started with Alkalising powder which worked wonders and Omega 3’s. To cut a long story short, I have managed through trial and error and extensive research to control my inflammation for about 9 years. Important to note is that at the same time, I started my personal development journey with Robin Sharma and Vishen on Omvana and the early Mindvalley) which assisted me to heal in all ways! And this is what Shawn brings in this quest, a comprehension and deliberate approach to living a truly holistic life. Thank you.