Hello! I'm Sam Silvester
Who is the face behind What's Eating You?
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I practice what I preach and live a very healthy life, but I have faced many health challenges, and so I understand what it is like to be unwell. (See My Story below)
After seeing how I could overcome my health problems with food and lifestyle, I knew that my mission was to help other people and show them how, with the right conditions, our bodies will restore themselves back to good health and vitality.
I had IBS for most of my 20’s, and at times, life felt miserable. Despite being sent to NHS Specialists, no one focused on diet, and it wasn’t until I tried removing gluten, dairy and oats, that things dramatically changed.
After the birth of my second child, I developed Rheumatoid Arthritis, an auto-immune condition that affects the joints. I struggled with fatigue, pain and every day tasks, however natural and nutritional help for RA at this time was limited.
Aged 45 I was diagnosed with Cancer of Endometrium (womb) and had a full hysterectomy and radio therapy. I was plunged into menopause overnight, and not allowed HRT. Thankfully my nutrition training and the way I ate, helped the symptoms and I healed well.
At this time I became aware of the Auto Immune Paleo diet. This strict diet eliminates foods such as nuts and pulses, as well as gluten and dairy, but it was a game changer. My joints improved and I could manage with minimal medication and no pain killers.
Later in life I learnt meditation, and trained in Reiki and Sound Healing. These energetic therapies have helped heal my nervous system from the years of stress, and these are practices I wouldn’t be without. Now I am much better at setting boundaries and pacing myself.
As I near my 60’s I enjoy yoga daily, dance every week, as well as lifting weights and hiking.
My health will always be on going, but taking care with my diet, my movement and my stress means that I feel the very best I can, and I honour my body and mind so that I can enjoy my later years.