A Life Free of Stress – A Body Without Lupus

Summary

Two years ago after arm surgery started having body and skin problems, everything purple and blue, couldn't wear clothes, doctor performed blood tests and diagnosed lupus autoimmune disease. Doctor said life she knew would change completely, couldn't continue current habits or lifestyle, loved outdoor activities but told from this moment can't be in sun, must wear layers, gloves, hats always. Shocked, told doctor "to have life I have to stop my life doesn't make sense," asked other possibilities, doctor prescribed two medications, read side effects which were worse, refused medication wanting life and sun contact. Lupus worsened, one day lost all memory in huge blackout remembering only couple things, realized needed to change life. Mother and sister introduced Dr. Joe's work, said read his book and listen, might help if refusing medication, please do something. Read books, when read about stress everything changed, knew something happening from stress, used to say had huge relationship with stress like love of her life. Sister invited to Switzerland workshop from Mexico, expected nothing but ready for everything. Meditation discussions about stress confirmed exactly right place, breathing meditation doing squeezing movements started feeling life return, experienced love never felt before, huge self-love, returned to country, blood tests performed, doctor couldn't believe results, repeated tests multiple times, lupus after 3 weeks in remission. Two years remission now because decided stress no longer part of life, daily meditations, changed thoughts, made life change, shares story because if she did it anyone can.