Jerilyn K Swindle

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Education and Training

          About 13 years ago I was diagnosed with the worst grass allergy, or hay fever, my doctor had seen up to that point.  The symptoms made it difficult to drive and work for 6-9 months each year.  I was prescribed an aggressive program of daily antihistamines, steroid nose spray, and weekly allergy shots.  Although I was able to function more normally, I was uncomfortable with the feeling that this was covering the problem not solving it.  A few months later, I was in the office waiting for a shot and was overwhelmed with the feeling that this was not my only option.  I simply knew there must be another way to heal myself.   I left the office and discontinued all but the antihistamines that day.  Shortly after that I began working in a health food store and devoured all the information I could find.  I began to understand how my diet and lifestyle could influence allergies.  Within 9 months I reduced my antihistamine use to just a few times a month and within 2 years allergy symptoms were a rare occurrence.  Now, I rarely think of my allergies and have the tools to quickly reverse an attack naturally.
 
     Modern medicine is a life saving tool that I am glad we have in this country.  I often say that if I'm in a major car accident I want to see a surgeon not an herbalist.  However, my years of  experience have shown me that the current medical model can have a less than impressive long term success with chronic conditions such as stress, allergies, headache, asthma, sleep problems, arthritis, psoriasis, auto immune disorders,yeast, digestive problems and the list goes on.  I have seen lifestyle changes reverse and even eliminate chronic problems over and over again.
 
     Holistic Lifestyle Education is not just a job for me but a passion.  I know what is possible because it worked in my own life.  I feel better in my 40's than I did in my 20's because I understand what my body needs.  I am honored to share my knowledge and experience with you.