Living Hellth
The name, Living Hellth, comes from the unfortunate reality that the experience of health for many can be anything from confusing to chronic, and quite frankly a living hell.
In our first season, we’re starting with Women’s Hellth.
Women live in poor health for 25% more of their lives than men do.
We’ll be covering the issues, experiences and chronic conditions that disproportionately effect women or affect women differently than men - including endometriosis, Migraines, Menopause, PMS and Cervical Cancer.
The aim of this podcast is two fold, to create a library of reliable information for our listeners who might be suffering with these conditions, using qualified experts, researchers and clinicians.
And secondly, to give a platform to amazing women who have lived through their living Hell, to share their story, and provide a sense of connection, comfort and hope for listeners.
Living Hellth
Rocsi's story: Living with autoimmune disease, removing cystic ovaries and managing primary dysmenorrhea
After a decade long fight for answers to her symptoms, Rocsi was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's - where the body's own immune system attacks the thyroid. It didn't end there, as she still had to learn why she had such painful and heavy periods.
She discovered why, but it then meant she had to undergo a c-section surgery. She fought to support her thyroid through properly nutrition and anti-inflammatory practices, and although she still suffers from primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without a cause) she is able to manage her autoimmune flare ups and improve her quality of life.
In this episode:
- Rocsi's upbringing and her first few extremely painful cycles
- Her experience with the birth control pill
- What led her to discover her autoimmune thyroid disease
- Pushing her body to the extreme with diets and exercise, losing her period
- Post surgery recovery and adjusting her lifestyle and nutrition to support her body
- Returning to a normal cycle and managing autoimmune disease