Hi everyone!

It has been a while since I was part of a forum, but this seems like a place I need to be. I have rarely had health insurance and always been overweight, so I decided natural health would be a good place to start to try to heal my body and control my weight issues. I have a 7 yo son who I hope to teach natural ways as well. Last September I began to take baby steps toward a new lifestyle and have lost 30 pounds since then. I am eager to learn more and will probably ask a million questions. I have been off colas for about 3 years now and artificial sweeteners and HFCS for over a year. I began following a low carb lifestyle this May to eliminate migraines, I found that potatoes, rice, and grain give me migraines that last for days. Hopefully I'll find that I may reintroduce some grains like quinoa some day.

I have been reading mostly about herbal remedies because that seems most accessible. However I just found out that our local health shop has tons of homeopathic products and knowledge. My son has had far more Hyland's preparations than traditional OTC meds. So far I have not visited any natural practitioners in my area (Knoxville TN). I am trying to figure out how to manage that with limited income and no insurance. I am generally in good health and feeling better each day since changing my eating habits, so I am not needing professional care at this time. It would just be nice to be established with someone when I do need a pro's advice.

For non health related stuff- we homeschool, are Christians (I don't get preachy, don't worry- usually violates the board rules and just not a good witness, IMHO), love to read, and travel a lot with work. We live on the family farm and have access to fresh beef and eggs as well as garden veg. Its a good life.

I'll end my rambling here. Thanks for having me!

Hi Mtnheart! Happy you've joined us! BIG congrats on your weight loss and getting rid of the cola, etc. Hope you keep moving in the right direction, and can find some useful information here to help along the way. Please get comfortable, and ask as many questions as you like.

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Welcome to the forum mtnheart. Please feel free to ask all the questions you would like.

Hi MntHeart, and welcome. There is so much to learn and you certainly seem like you are ready to advance your perspective on life.

Kuddos for using Homeopathy for your son. Some of the Hyland remedies help for us too, but when bigger problems came a professional consult with a trained Homeopath did wonders for us... both me and my kids.

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Thanks everyone!

Hello Tn welcome, i have just joined as well and so look forward to exchanging Ideas with everyone.
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Hello. Nice to meet you. Welcome to the forum.

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