Eps 17. Rita Curley - Dysautonomia and MCAS relief through diet and lifestyle changes

Rita Curley is a warrior who has faced the challenges ofDysautonomia, PCOS, and MCAS with remarkable resilience. She's not just a survivor but a compassionate advocate and consultant for those with IDD, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and police officer wellness. Rita is also a devoted mother to a young daughter with non-verbal Autism.In this episode, Rita shares her incredible journey—how she navigated a career in law enforcement, overcame the obstacles thrown by her health conditions, and emerged as a passionateadvocate for those in need. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and a testament to the strength that can arise from adversity. Show notes3:20 - big factor in the extent of illness 4:41 - trauma response at an early age and well-being7:58 - incredible amounts of stress on the job as a law enforcement police officer while simultaneously besttime of life10:12 - how longevity is impacted from such a demanding job 11:38 - young men in mid 20s being diagnosed with FLD 12:24 - what happens when tests come back normal and you’re told the body is mysterious 13:54 - number of specialist types seen and practitioners within each type 15:34 - unanswered questions when seeking help 16:37 - typecasting into misdiagnoses and the order of symptoms 17:39 - validation through dysautonomia diagnosis 18:32 - stress on the family with multiple misdiagnoses20:00 - hyper focusing on western medicine for years and transitioning to holistic wellness  like Talk therapy, EFT,Limbic therapy, reiki 24:30 - enable your healing program with Mary Ruddick dosing on nutrition and lifestyle 25:03 - mast cell activation syndrome and medications needed to be able to eat, extreme weight loss leading to self loathing 27:22 - undeniable progress with unconventional protocols 24:49 - PCOS component and menorrhea or heavy cycles 31:18 - detoxing, using all natural products instead of conventional products that only hide the signs ofillness 35:00 - fat consumption and functional health 35:16 - stepping away from convention and seeing improvements 36:30 - neurodiversity and embracing its beauty while working to reduce Comorbidities 39:27 - making the choice to find gratitude and actually use a feature journal daily  Contact Info: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-curley-841640239/Email: [email protected] Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠⁠ to be notified when new interviews with amazing functional practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published or to hear more prayer points.