Inspirational Success Stories

Inspirational success stories from people who healed their chronic issues naturally. For these stories, we talk with individuals who struggled for years with serious health problems — from MS to Crohn’s to rheumatoid arthritis to psoriasis and many more ailments — and tried everything they could think of within the conventional medical system without success.

Then, each one turned to a holistic, integrative approach that focused on getting to the root cause of their issue rather than simply covering up symptoms. With this shift, every person we spoke with was able to find true healing through lifestyle changes and reverse their symptoms either mostly or entirely. They were able to find their healthiest self, without any of the side effects or risks that come with pharmaceutical prescriptions, invasive surgeries, or other medical procedures.

Read these stories to be inspired by what’s possible when you take your health into your own hands.

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Former CEO of Aetna Mark Bertolini on How Holistic Insurance and Preventative Healthcare Can Fix Our Broken System

Former CEO of Aetna Mark Bertolini on How Holistic Insurance and Preventative Healthcare Can Fix Our Broken System

Mark Bertolini had worked in private health insurance for his whole adult life, and never considered any sort of integrative therapies. Then, two personal health crises showed him firsthand the importance of holistic healthcare and the failures of the current system. As CEO of Aetna — a role he left in late 2019 when he sold the company to CVS — he implemented sweeping changes that reflected his newfound viewpoint. Read on to learn about his own transformative health journey, how he changed the culture of Aetna, why he believes holistic insurance and preventative healthcare can help fix the U.S. healthcare system, and more.

Chef Seamus Mullen on Finding the Best Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chef Seamus Mullen on Finding the Best Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Celebrity NYC chef Seamus Mullen shared his journey of healing rheumatoid arthritis naturally.

Jennifer Esposito on How 30 Years of Untreated Celiac Disease and the Effects of Gluten Wreaked Havoc on Her Body and Mind

Jennifer Esposito on How 30 Years of Untreated Celiac Disease and the Effects of Gluten Wreaked Havoc on Her Body and Mind

For 30 years of her life, the actress, health advocate, and author struggled with a stream of physical ailments, searching in vain for a diagnosis and effective treatment. Finally, she found out she had celiac disease.

Dr. Taz On the Issue of Medical Gaslighting and How More Women In Medicine Can Fix It

Dr. Taz On the Issue of Medical Gaslighting and How More Women In Medicine Can Fix It

Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (aka "Dr. Taz") shares how her personal health journey changed her treatment approach, the challenges facing women in medicine, and much more.

Extreme Side Effects of Synthroid: Gabriella Campagna’s Hashimoto’s Story

Extreme Side Effects of Synthroid: Gabriella Campagna’s Hashimoto’s Story

For a year, Gabriella Campagna, 32, struggled with fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, depression, and always feeling cold, but blamed the symptoms on the stress of post-college life and her dance career. When the New York City woman was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, she was prescribed Synthroid and sent on her way.