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My Wonky Life

Writer's picture: Stephanie ToftStephanie Toft

Life really went Wonky for me in 1997.

That was the year I found out that it was unlikely that I'd have children - and if I did it would probably involve IVF.

At that time, I told myself and the world that I didn't believe in IVF, when, in fact I probably just didn't believe in my marriage enough to pursue it. Not being able to have children became a convenient excuse for the marriage to end.


I had been diagnosed with Endometriosis at a time when it wasn't really a thing. Despite that, I found an amazing gynaecologist who took the worst of it away. The best thing about him wasn't that he was amazing, I went back to him several times over the years, each laparoscopy buying me 3-4 years of manageable pain, but the fact that he encouraged the use of alternative treatments to support the medical advice and the operations. He introduced to me a holistic approach to my body, my illness, my mind. This is where my interest in alternative therapies began.


I would never, in a million year, say that any of these therapies can cure all ills, but used in conjunction, can significantly improve quality of life.


Over the years I have tried pretty much everything, but there are certain things that I go back to time and time again, as for me, they are the ones that work. And, since 1997, some of those things that I have tried are starting to be proven by science and medicine and are beginning to find their way into mainstream medicine.


First and foremost, diet.

Not of crash diet fame, but continual healthy eating. Trying to eat the best food that I can, when and wherever I can. I don't actually remember that last time I ordered a meal with chips at a restaurant. There is generally something on the menu that doesn't include chips - and quite often I'm rewarded with a delicious meal, because I tried something different.


Alcohol. I struggle with this. I enjoy a good night out as much as the next person, but it really does make me feel rough as old boots, not the next day - but by the end of the first glass of wine.


Cutting out fizzy drinks. My last fizzy drink was in Bergen in Norway. I really fancied a cold glass of Diet Coke. And so I had one. Immediately followed by a migraine headache. This does make not drinking wine a bit more of a challenge, because I am really only left with soda water as an option.


Avoiding ultra processed foods. As much as possible. I'm not, and will never be, that person that turns down a cake, or a biscuit, or a meal that someone has prepared for me - but as much as I can I try to avoid anything processed. This is becoming increasingly challenging. There is very little sold in our supermarkets that isn't ultra-processed.


Exercise.

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