My
name is Anne Wharton and I have worked in Healthcare for 30 years, as
a Nurse, Complementary Therapy Practitioner, Exercise teacher and Tai
Chi Qigong instructor. I have also worked for many years as a manager
in sales, training and recruitment within the healthcare and pharmaceutical
industry.
I decided
to set up Healthy Lifestyle By Design after being approached many times
by people wanting to know how I had turned my life around having suffered
a complete burnout about 12 years ago, this is my story.
I
was working in a senior management position within the healthcare environment
and I was addicted to exercise, running at least a 10k or half marathon
most weekends and training in between. I was studying complementary
therapies in my "spare time" as well as looking after my family, house
etc.
I began
having unpleasant symptoms, numbness, terrible taste in my mouth, and
finally blackouts…….. I carried on working.
In
desperation I visited a Chinese Herbal Clinic and I was told my nervous
system and Immune system had collapsed due to continued stress and the
stress had attacked my weak area which after constant road running and
a previous whiplash injury was my neck My neck was so twisted that my
head was not sat straight on my shoulders and the artery the back of
my head was blocked causing the blackouts, a neck scan confirmed this.
I have met many people since with similar symptoms.
I was introduced
to Tai Chi Qigong which replaces depleted energy if practiced regularly
and has a profound affect on the mind in silencing the sub conscious
chatter that causes stress and disease. I also used a variety of natural
remedies including aromatherapy, reflexology and vitamins and minerals.
I changed my job to one that suited me as a person more, I began to
perceive situations differently and changed my outlook on life.
My
recovery was remarkable from such a low base, my before and after pictures
demonstrate the difference.
This is why I set
up Healthy Lifestyle By Design, I am passionate about helping other
people to regain a positive health-work-life balance because……..
a
healthy mind & body is priceless.