Anja’s personal story about healing journey
I’ve spent years battling endometriosis—a condition that affects my intestines, kidneys, and other pelvic organs. Ever since my first period, I’ve endured excruciating menstrual pain, and over time, conventional treatments only offered temporary relief. My journey truly began when I embraced a plant-based diet and adopted the Medical Medium protocols, which transformed my life both physically and mentally.
As a teenager, I was heavily involved in athletic training, and I discovered climbing at 17 while exploring the Alps with my sister. Climbing became more than a sport—it became my lifeline. Despite my passion, the constant pain made life unbearable. In my 20s, I started taking anti-baby pills, relying on them for 14 years in the hope of relief. However, when I eventually stopped taking them, the pain returned with a vengeance. I felt fatigued, swollen, and overwhelmed by an unrelenting cycle of pain that affected not only me but also my family and daily life.
Frustrated with the lack of answers from conventional medicine—especially when doctors prescribed hormone pills without truly addressing the progression of the disease—I began searching for alternatives. I met many other women facing similar struggles, and it became clear that our conventional options were limited and unsatisfying. Determined to find a better way, I refused to let my health be dictated by medications alone.
After giving birth to my son Aron, my pain initially subsided during the nursing period, but soon it returned, darker than ever. I tried intermittent fasting and an all-inclusive diet, including gluten, meat, and eggs, but nothing seemed to work. My physical and emotional health deteriorated to the point where I became unreliable at work and home, and I even contemplated despair in my darkest moments.
Then, I met a nutritionist who helped me design a radically different eating plan. I switched to a plant-based diet free of processed foods, fats, gluten, eggs, meat, coffee, dairy, seeds, and nuts—at least for the first two months. Although I gradually reintroduced some foods and experienced a 40% reduction in pain, the relief was only temporary. When a specialist finally confirmed that my endometriosis had spread extensively—affecting my intestinal tract, kidneys, and bowels—and suggested surgery, I knew I had to take drastic action.
In September 2024, I underwent an operation. Miraculously, my recovery was faster than I anticipated. Physically and mentally rejuvenated, I soon returned to climbing. Around this time, I discovered Anthony William’s Medical Medium books, which introduced me to protocols that changed my life completely. In addition to revamping my diet—drinking celery juice daily, lemon water, detox smoothies, and embracing a fat-free, whole-food approach—I incorporated daily meditation and yoga practice into my routine. These practices helped build discipline, resilience, and overall well-being, reinforcing my recovery from the inside out.
The combined effect of these lifestyle changes was extraordinary. My energy soared, my pain nearly vanished, and I regained control of my life. Climbing, which once felt like an impossible dream during relentless pain, now symbolizes my recovery. I’ve learned that success in climbing isn’t just about physical strength or technique—it’s also about the power of nutrition, mindfulness, and mental resilience.
This holistic approach has diminished my pain and ignited a passion to share my journey with others. That’s why I created “CLIMB TO HEAL,” a climbing coaching program designed to integrate diet, health, and climbing performance. In Croatia and Greece, we’ll meet in inspiring locations like Istria, Leonidio, and Paklenica. My goal is not to promise an overnight cure but to provide guidance on living better, climbing stronger, and embracing a holistic path to healing.
Are you ready to take your life and climb to the next level? Fasten your seatbelts and join me on this transformative ride.
wrote by Anja.
