When you read my health journey and story, please know CBD is one tool in my tool box. I watch my diet, exercise, manage my stress level along with laughing and smiling!
Our Story
Living with chronic pain stinks. I have Fibromyalgia and as with anything chronic it can feel overwhelming, lonely, and frustrating. We may put on a face and look fine on the outside, but on the inside it’s a different story. We are not fine. After years of struggling with my health and Fibro, I realized what was prescribed to me was merely masking my Fibromyalgia symptoms. I felt hopeless and lost, until I took control of my health and wellness journey. This included learning and reading countless books, articles, meeting with people, listening to podcasts. Today, I am able to manage my symptoms – most of the time.
As you read my story, it is important to note that CBD is NOT a cure for anything, and it won’t cure my Fibromyalgia. Rather it’s one piece I incorporate in my whole body health and wellness regime to help with my symptoms.
I still have my good and not so good days. However, I now listen to my body and make decisions right for me in order and my body. I share my story to help others in similar situations.
The Whole Story
Life Before Fibromyalgia
Prior to my illness, I was loving life! I led an active and athletic lifestyle (my passions were running marathons, triathlons, mountain biking, golfing), I loved working out and getting the endorphins going, was a single mom with an awesome daughter, had my own CPA firm, volunteered in my community, presented programs to soldiers before and after deployment, a national and local leader, and a spokesperson in my profession.In early 2009 that all began changing….
My Fibromyalgia Symptoms
I was having excruciating pain that could not be explained by an injury or treated with over the counter medicines. I started journaling what was going on with my body as my health continued to rapidly deteriorate. I’d get up in the morning, then one hour later my day was done. I couldn’t sleep, had no energy, dropped to 115 lbs (I’m 5.8″), in pain constantly, I lost my balance, and became depressed. My body was shutting down on me. I spent over a year sick on the sofa. I lost “me” – body, mind and soul. After extensive testing at the Mayo Clinic, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia and Life Changes
Reinventing and creating “Lisa – version 2.0”
Due to my deteriorated health, I had to sell my company, give up my career, and change my lifestyle and diet. I was prescribed medications as my symptoms were so severe. Although the medications helped me somewhat to manage my fibromyalgia symptoms, the side effects were unpleasant. I knew they were merely masking my symptoms in order for me to function at a limited capacity. However, I didn’t want them in my system, and was concerned about long term effects. Over the years I learned to accept having Fibromyalgia. I didn’t like it, but I realized it wasn’t going away. I had to accept new changes in my life and started to create a new me. I call myself “Lisa – version 2.0”.
Starting CBD
In 2017, while training to become a pilates instructor, my master instructors Connie and Carly Borho, mentioned CBD as a resource to help my symptoms. With the help of my daughter, who worked as a researcher at the National Institute of Health, I began reading NIH research articles to learn and understand what was CBD, how worked in the body, and if there were potential interactions with my medication. After hundreds of hours researching, I tried CBD oil under my tongue. I kept a journal noting my CBD doses, and the effects on my body and health. I honestly thought it wouldn’t work, and waited for the other shoe to drop. I was wrong.
For me, CBD became something I chose to incorporate into my daily wellness plan. However, one issue was important to address – I needed it consistently sourced and formula – otherwise, I knew my Fibro would start to stress my system again. Being the entrepreneur I was, I decided to start Nature’s Gem CBD and be a trusted source and advisor for others.
Our Educational Approach and Philosophy
When I started my CBD journey, it was confusing and scary. Store employees new little to nothing on CBD products, how much to take, or what dose to begin with. After I figured it out for my body, I didn’t want others to have the same experience I did.
We take proactive approach to talk with people via email, text, phone, at events, in our store and also through our site. We speak at business events, expos and have been on podcasts.
We’ve spoken and educated thousands of people in person, we sponsor several elite athletes and large events. For 2021 and 2022, we are Grandma’s marathon exclusive CBD and recovery brand for the runners. We are powered by pure spectrum team USA and anti doping compliant.
Trusting Nature’s Gem CBD
Knowing who to trust in this CBD industry is the top concern for our customers. In my career as a CPA, I was a trusted advisor to my customers. That was always the #1 priority for me. At Nature’s Gem, whether in our store or online, these same values are supported and adhered to through our culture, careful research, analysis, support team and controls. We are passionate about the perks CBD offers our bodies, and want our customers to enhance their health and wellness benefits through our products and education.
Why Choose Us
Quality Assured
Consistently sourced to insure quality. We use the same USDA organic farmers, same fields, same farming practices.
THC Free
THC free ingestible products. World/US Anti-doping compliant. Important for those people requiring drug test.
Authenticity
Developed by founder with Fibromyalgia with intent to help others in their journey to overcome life’s challenges.
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