How to Choose Seafood and Avoid the Rare Ciguatera Poisoning I Contracted

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeIn this toxic fish tale episode, I share my personal experience with ciguatera poisoning - a rare form of food poisoning that landed me on the bathroom floor of a Bahamas resort and changed how I think about seafood forever. While this isn't our typical "age with grace and strength" content, it's an important story about advocacy, awareness, and making informed choices about the fish we eat.What HappenedDuring a 2019 family vacation in the Bahamas, I ordered the "fish of the day" at a resort steakhouse while my family had steak. That night, I became violently ill with what would later be diagnosed as ciguatera poisoning - a rare condition listed on rarediseases.org.Key Points Discussed:What is Ciguatera Poisoning?High-Risk Fish SpeciesHigh-Risk RegionsMy Symptoms Recovery Protocol Links Mentioned:Ciguatera Poisoning: How I Manage my Symptoms with Food, Supplements, and Exercise (YouTube)Ciguatera Experience: Updates and Encouragement After Six Years (YouTube)Article from Cleveland Clinic about ciguateraMonterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch GuideMy latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell