Opportunities for change come in all shapes and sizes in life and sometimes they seem more like tragedies than opportunities. A chronic illness, death or loss of a dream can often be the catalyst to help us break out of that narrow box we all create for ourselves. Life challenges can be the one thing that shakes our world up enough to wake us up to the fact that life is truly a gift. And if we are smart and we listen carefully to the messages, it might just help guide us to our authentic self. Dealing with a chronic digestive illness for the past 30 plus years has led me to living a more holistic lifestyle. One that includes all dimensions of my being; my mind, my body, my spirit and the environment I choose to live in. I believe that by following this holistic path I have experienced profound improvements in my physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing. This is why I am so passionate about promoting holistic health and living a more harmonious lifestyle. And why it is so important for me to provide sound information from my own personal experience in hopes that it will be useful in your search for living a healthier, more natural and balanced life. They are the main building blocks to fulfilling your potential for living a happier and more satisfying life. I stress this philosophy throughout my site, which includes information on dealing with a chronic illness, holistic living and creating healthy lifestyles. The choices we make ultimately have an impact on our health and happiness. The good news is that we can be in charge; we can create that healthy lifestyle through living holistically. We have the power to change our lives by choosing the right alternatives available to us all.