Several months ago, April to be exact, I started to have a weird sensation in my arm. I waited it out a few weeks hoping it would go away on it's own. It did not unfortunately, so I finally made an appointment with my doctor. It was going to take a month to get in to see her. At my visit she ordered some lab work. I was able to go get blood draw at my convenience. I went the next morning! It took 10 days to get the results. The results were only on my computer screen. Most everything looked normal but I did have a couple of questions so I consulted my Dr. via email. She told me one of the results seemed weird and she wanted to consult with me in person and maybe have more tests done. I set up another appointment. Again the appointment was scheduled for a month out! Really?!? This was just craziness. I emailed her back and said it took a month to get into see you before, if you are going to order more labs anyway can't you just order them so I can come in with ALL the results for us to discuss it? She agreed. I went in for that appointment and all of my labs were fine but she wanted me to see a neurologist. I had to wait for the insurance referral for that and then I set up the appointment. It took another month to get into see that Dr. He wanted to schedule an MRI that took another two weeks. Then it took another month to get the results from that. My MRI was clear. I don't know why exactly I had to go in for that. So the whole process to essentially find out nothing was wrong with me took 5 months!
My husband along with the kids have had issues with receiving proper and timely medical care for broken bones and ankle sprains. Due to insurance policies and red tape in the military, unsatisfactory treatment was received. I know many doctors. I love them dearly and I know care immensely, but I believe our system is failing. Through this experience I thought, "Man, if something is really wrong with me, I could be dead by now." This made me realize more than I ever had before and with more passion that I need to take better care of myself and my family! I know it is my responsibility in the first place but I don't really feel like I have the support of medicine to back me up like I once thought. So where has this led me?
Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine." I am taking the time to listen to my body and see what foods give me energy and what food makes me tired and sick. I am making sure I get in movement throughout my day. I am monitoring not only my physical health but my emotional, spiritual, mental, environmental and social health because they all play a part in my health. I have turned to natural remedies such as essential oils. It is empowering to be able to take care of my family and their health.
Taking care of ourselves needs to be a priority. Even though it hasn't always been a priority it is so now more than ever. It amazes me how the Lord can take unpleasant experiences in our lives and make them positive and life changing. I hope you have a healthy day today and everyday.
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