My Health Struggles made me what I'm now
In my most difficult times, I kept remembering: "Life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you"
My Story
Hello, I’m Grazia Miglietta, a board Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Practitioner and AADP certified Holistic Health Practitioner in charge of my holistic health.
Although I was always attracted to and interested in health, I wasn’t always this health conscious. I used to think that I was eating well, rarely eating processed foods, not often going to restaurants, and mainly eating home-cooked food, lots of vegetables and fruits, avoiding artificial chemicals, and more. I can honestly say my entire life has been a journey in pursuing health, or at least this is what we think we do. I believe this is probably true for all of us, but the journey for some can be a struggle to survive; for others, it is a drive to thrive.
I’d be the first to admit it’s been a work in progress. The struggles and successes with my own health have been an evolution. At a young age, I started having excruciating migraines. In my early 30s, I began gaining weight and developed autoimmune diseases that kept increasing, along with energy deficiency. Modern medicine failed me, as no reversal or root cause was provided. Solely symptom management, that wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. I was told that immunosuppressants might be necessary later on. I knew that wasn’t right. We need our immune system. I’ve heard repeatedly that having the immune system suppressed was fine, and nutrition doesn’t really matter. This was very frustrating as I was noticing the underlying progression of diseases.
Although my original educational and work background is not related to health, I kept reading, studying, and doing research in the hope of finding something that made sense and provided real results, not just covering the symptoms. Being an aware person with an inquisitive mind, I couldn’t believe that there was no possibility to rebuild our health naturally, and I was intrigued that the majority of people have multiple chronic illnesses.
I had to take back my power and, as a result, have developed a passion to help others do the same.
Year passed by and my health kept deteriorating despite all my efforts, studies and courses in natural wellness such as Essential oils, Energy Healing, Herbalism and more. I’ve also minimized toxins in my environment (and continue to do so).
I had an undeniable urge to get to the bottom of my own health issues and use my knowledge to help others.
I decided to become a Holistic Health Coach. First, I took the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition’s (FDN) Mastering Metabolic Chaos course and continued with the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Practitioner course. I was inspired to enroll in this program to help myself, and subsequently those who are struggling with health issues, even though they were eating right and working out (I knew there had to be something more stopping them from getting real results). Through this program, I learned a whole new way of looking at disease and health, from a functional and causal level.
When I started digging deeper I found of gut dysfunction
So I set out on my true health journey. It’s been a lifestyle shift. I take time for myself, and I’ve worked on healing my gut. A healthy gastrointestinal tract is paramount for our overall health, especially because of the importance of the gut-brain connection. In fact, I started regaining my energy and mind clarity. Until then, I was hearing of and suffering from brain fog but couldn’t find a solution. My migraines disappeared, my blood pressure and sugar normalized, no more fatty liver and UTIs. A good place to be!
This journey has been hard at times, inspiring at times, and above all educational when it comes to learning about what my whole body is signaling to me.
As an FDN-P and HHP, I take a deeper look at health issues to figure out what’s holding someone back from living their fullest life with ideal health and weight. My suggestion to everyone is: your health is a journey that will change direction as you learn more and you will evolve with it, so don’t get frustrated. Instead put consistent effort, be patient, focus on your gains, have a vision of your ideal self, and be open to the potential of change.
What you once thought was healthy might look different once you understand your body’s needs better.
You too can live a healthier life - the one you’ve always dreamed of, filled with gratitude, empowerment and awareness. I am so excited to be your guide in this journey of discovery.
If you’re tired of being tired all the time, if you’re sick of being sick, you don’t feel like yourself in your own skin and suspect that something just isn’t right with your body but can’t find the right doctor or practitioner who LISTENS to You and meets your needs, then I’m here to help! I’d love to chat more and see how I can support and empower you to regain your Holistic Health and Thrive!