Chapter 4: My path to improved well-being

I am currently focusing on improving my digestion, so I enrolled in a beginner's class offered by Hildur at Heilsubankinn (The Health Bank).

Although I have experimented with various approaches, I value how Hildur has organized the training program. It includes guidance on what to eliminate from your diet, what to incorporate, and the optimal duration for this cleansing process. This regimen allows the body to recuperate and address any issues before reintroducing specific foods.

I wouldn't be so focused on my diet if there weren't an underlying issue. I wouldn't be making these dietary adjustments if I didn't have specific concerns that might escalate if I maintained my current habits. I would gladly indulge in hamburgers, pizzas, pastries, and cakes occasionally if circumstances allowed. However, due to experiencing symptoms like bloating, itchy feet, facial acne, mouth sores, fatigue, dizziness, brain fog, and emerging joint discomfort, I feel compelled to prioritize my nutrition.

One aspect of Hildur's course that I appreciate is her thorough explanation of the reasons behind removing certain foods and the impact they have on our bodies. I find it challenging to modify my eating habits without understanding their rationale. Being aware of the adverse effects of certain foods on my health and the strategies to enhance digestion and nutrition motivates me to embrace these dietary changes willingly.

After trying various things, I also enjoy learning precisely which products are suitable and unsuitable for me to use. Throughout the course, more than 200 of us are in a Facebook group, where we frequently exchange recipes and images of edible products. In this group, you can seek advice, share information, and discover where others have come across unfamiliar products.

I am confident in Hildur's advice. She thoroughly discusses her medical background and the journey that led to her full recovery. She has meticulously studied the dietary recommendations and supplements she suggests. With years of experience teaching this course, she excels at interviewing individuals who have benefitted from her program and showcasing how it has positively impacted them.

Hildur suggests not removing everything at once but focusing on specific aspects each week for four weeks. The purpose of these four weeks is to familiarize yourself with the program and adjust to new dietary habits. While some individuals may prefer to tackle everything from the start, personally, I find it more manageable to approach it gradually, one step at a time. For me, simply watching the lectures, exploring various stores for suitable foods, and experimenting with new recipes has been sufficient.

Although I haven't reached the stage where I notice significant changes in myself, I am aware that certain things, such as wheat/grains and dairy products, do not agree with me. I can feel the difference when I avoid these products, as I feel much better. However, if I do consume them, I quickly experience reactions like itchy feet, pimples, and mouth sores. I am eager to observe the developments in the coming weeks as I make further adjustments and become more accustomed to this new diet.