stomach ache — Blog — Happy Healin' Vegan

Have you ever been bloated or had abdominal discomfort for an extended period of time? I have and it can be absolutely miserable (read more about my journey here: ). So many people deal with bloating that it is seen as common. But it’s absolutely not normal.

There are many reasons for bloating and discomfort but let’s just start with 3 possibilities:

Candida overgrowth. We all have candida in our bodies but it can start to cause issues with overgrowth. This can be caused by excess stress, sugar, salt, fatty or processed foods. Take note of where you are feeling the bloat and if you experience what is known as “melon belly.”
Poor food combining. There are many rules to follow when it comes to proper food combining but one of the easiest to remember is that fruit should be eaten first and eaten alone. In addition, melons shouldn’t be eaten with anything else, even other fruit. Poor food combining can cause fermentation.
Poor digestion. Are you chewing your food? Are you eating when you are stressed? Are you eating in front of the TV or iPhone? Do you have low HCL? Be sure to chew each bite 20-30 times and take some deep breaths before your meals.

I hope that some of this information is useful. Please feel free to message me if you want to learn more. Gut health is such a vital subject that I am sure that we will dive in deeper soon :)

I think sometimes when you are vegan, and are also a vegan coach, you don’t want to admit that there is a problem with your health. You want the whole world to believe that you are “perfect” because if you aren’t, people automatically assume it’s because you are vegan. Being a healthy vegan can absolutely reduce your chances of developing heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, as much as I hate to admit it, vegans are not perfect and you can still get sick….ugh!

I have been vegan for almost 6 years and it has greatly improved my health and well being. I have great energy, very few allergies, no muscle aches/joint pain, less painful menstrual cycles, no more asthma and clear skin. However, something that has not completely gone away (until recently) are my tummy troubles.

My digestion really took a turn in 2015 when I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. While switching to a plant based diet definitely made the pain more bearable, it was still there until just two months ago.

Tell me, does any of this sound familiar?!

Being afraid to eat because you are afraid of the discomfort coming you way?
Looking 5-6 months pregnant after eating a meal?
Going to a restaurant and seeking out the nearest bathroom before ordering your meal?
Curling up in a ball after eating, just hoping that the pain will go away?
Living with constant anxiety and planning your entire life around how your stomach may or may not feel?
Trying every single diet and supplement under the sun to try to fix it with no lasting results?
Working out constantly and still not seeing the bloat disappear?
Going to the doctor, being diagnosed with IBS, given probiotics and sent on your way?

These were all me!

And honestly, the discomfort was starting to ruin my life. I thought, but I am eating a whole food plant based diet, why isn’t this working?!

Then I learned about glyphosate and everything changed.

To quickly sum up, glyphosate is a water-soluble chemical found in the weed killer, Round Up. It has become extremely prevalent since the 1980’s and is used in agriculture and for commercial use. Because it has been so wide-spread, it is now found everywhere! It is in our air, soil, food, water and even in rainwater. It cannot be washed off and has been linked to asthma, cancers, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, gut issues and so much more! What I didn’t realize is that it can also cause leaky gut and make it so that nutrients are not absorbed. No wonder I was feeling so crappy (pun intended!).

One of my friends introduced me to a superfood company that offers a product that “removes 74% of glyphosate in just 6 weeks.” I started taking it and within the first week I felt better and the bloating was completely gone. I have jumped into these superfoods and am not only removing the glyphosate but am rebuilding my gut and giving it the nutrition that it needs. And at this moment, I have been symptom free for 2 months!!

I don’t want my blog to become a sales page but I wanted to share my story with you in case you can relate. Please comment below or send me a message if you want to learn more about what I am doing. I am so excited to help others heal because having gut issues is miserable.

*Also, our gut is our second brain. If there is an imbalance, it can lead to all kinds of serious illnesses, depression, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue and so much more.

Hope you are all feeling well! Take care of those guts and have a wonderful week! <3