Who can have an Autoimmune Disease?

Written By Emma Alexander-Cook
Who can have an Autoimmune Disease?

Who can have an Autoimmune Disease?

Who can have an Autoimmune Disease?


Hi, I’m Emma. 25 years ago I was diagnosed with a gluten intolerance. I was so ill at the time and had lost so much weight that I refused to carry on eating gluten to get the formal biopsy test. 12 years ago today I received blood test results and was told by a Doctor that I could start eating gluten again. This was a mistake as I hadn’t been on a diet containing gluten so my results would never have shown a problem. At the time I didn’t know better and I started eating gluten and all the yummy food I had been missing. This was such a mistake as years later I was in and out of hospitals whilst they tried to find out what was wrong with me.

Today I now have several autoimmune diseases and I control the symptoms and flares with my diet. I have a fantastic Doctor who supported my decision to come off my medications and change my diet.

Did you know that Autoimmune diseases can affect anyone, but certain people are at greater risk, including:

  • Women of childbearing age

  • People with a family history

  • People who are around certain things in the environment

  • People of certain races or ethnic backgrounds.

My health changed my world. Today I’m a Health Coach who helps others with autoimmune disease and gut health issues. Contact me today if you are interested in a FREE Health Consultation. Please reserve your space now, and start your journey with me by your side, helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.

I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!

Emma Alexander-Cook.

Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

http://www.glutenfreedairyfreefamily.com
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