How Green Smoothies Have Changed my Life (From Fibromyalgia to Energy and Health — Green Smoothie Testimonial)
Written by admin on April 6, 2009 – -
Green smoothies have changed my life: literally!
Fibromyalgia had crept into my life and snuck up on me, leaching away my energy and quality of life. I wasn’t able to do those fun things that I enjoyed doing with my children (such as dancing in the rain) and I had become fairly housebound. I gave up fighting it and just accepted that this was how I would have to live.
Then I discovered the Raw Divas and the power of green smoothies!
I no longer accept that I can’t do things: fibromyalgia no longer rules my life. The first change I noticed was that my skin was softer and smoother, with smaller pores. Then I noticed that my elimination was much better. Considering that previously I thought a bowel movement once every two to three days was normal, this was a wonderful thing! Then I noticed that my energy levels were improving: that sluggish feeling was greatly decreased. My arms and legs no longer felt like jelly with the weight of lead.
My sleeping pattern has also improved. Insomnia has been a fact of life for me as long as I can remember. Even as a young child I couldn’t just fall asleep at night. The insomnia became worse as I grew older, and eventually I had to resort to sleeping tablets. I’m now sleeping more normal hours, and can look at cutting back and then giving up the sleeping tablets.
Depression has figured in my life for a long time due to both external happenings and the fibromyalgia (my brain doesn’t produce enough seratonin). I’ve started cutting back on the anti-depressants, and the mood swings haven’t appeared at all!!! It is wonderful knowing that I can finally reduce the dosage and can even look forward to going off the tablets altogether.
Being able to DO things again has been pure joy. My mental clarity has improved, and so I’m able to enjoy reading again. Due to concussion sustained in a car accident in February, 2008, I’ve not been able to think on my feet very much. Since committing to 1.5 litres (quarts) of green smoothie each day, I’ve noticed a huge improvement with mental clarity. I can start studying again. 
This is my testimony to green smoothies and the amazing changes in my life since introducing them into my diet. If you haven’t yet tried a green smoothie, then I urge you to do so. You will never look back.
Blessings,
Veronica
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By Veronica on Apr 7, 2009
Veronica — thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story! I know from my own personal experience that your story is not unique. Like you, I’m inspired to tell others about Green Smoothies in large part to share the news that there IS a natural way to heal from fibromalagia and other auto-immune disorders. Everyone I know who has started drinking green smoothies regularly has noticed some improvements in their health. Sometimes additional dietary changes need to be made for total healing (avoiding things such as gluten and/or dairy) or increasing the amount of total raw food and GREENS even further) but green smoothies alone have helped so many, and for others they have started them on the path of change and wellness.
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By Michelle on Apr 20, 2009
Dear Veronica,
Thank you for your post. I have started making them too, ad after a couple of days, and after a hike this morning, I had one come back up… I made the smoothie when I got home. It was three leaves of red chard and strawberries. Do you know anything about smoothies making you vomit? It happened about 30 minutes after eating it.
Thanks!
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By Veronica on Apr 22, 2009
Dear Michelle,
You’re very welcome, and I’m glad you’ve jumped on the green smoothie health wagon.
I’m not sure why you would vomit, however I’ve not had any problems with the smoothies myself. Then again, I have a cast iron stomach! lol
All that comes to mind is that perhaps you don’t have enough acid in your stomach? I’ll see what I can find out for you.
Blessings,
Veronica
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By Micheal on May 15, 2009
Dear Veronica,
Thank you so much for sharing so many benefits of green smoothies. Your story from Fibromyalgia to Energy and health is very inspiring. It is an assimilation of so many things that you simply get answers for all of your questions. The quick and easy food offers every facility to take care of your high protein needs or simple ordinary healthy meal. Kids have their own regimen of tasty food and desserts. Parents are also taken care of immaculately to learn about pregnancy, procedures to handle toddlers, needs of pre-teens and teen age. Thanks again.
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By Annoutunelm on May 20, 2009
Super web site – will come back:)
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By Frecos on Oct 9, 2009
Однозначно, уверен, что многие не правы в своих репликах
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By Laura on Feb 7, 2010
I have tried Greens + Smoothie twice, both times I barfed and had severe diarrhea. In fact, I did not vomit for 12 years until I had the Greens + Smoothie. I am trying to find out what specifically had that affect on me because I have ingested most of the ingredients in other forms. And I do not have any food allegies. Needless to say, I won’t be taking that again!
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Reply by stacey on February 8th, 2010
Hi Laura, that’s very surprising! It’s really hard to say what caused that reaction without knowing more details about what you put in your green smoothie or what was going on in your body at the time. I’ve never had any kind of reaction like that to green smoothies, so I can’t speak to what may have caused yours (bacteria in the food ingredients or perhaps in an older blender with a loose seal or difficult to wash parts??). Perhaps we’ll have a helpful reader who may have had a similar experience and discovered what caused the reaction? We’re all here to share information and help one another to enjoy better health. I can’t imagine trying to consume the amount of greens I consume now without green smoothies (or green juices), so I really appreciate them as a yummy tool that helps me enjoy more energy and brighter moods. I hope you find a solution to enjoy your greens as we do around here!
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By ready2changeme on Mar 28, 2011
Some much information thank you that can apply in my life.
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