EVERY JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP

My name is Linka. I am a generational herbalist, a mother of triplets, a veteran, a medic, an animal lover and I am also a chronic illness warrior.

Shortly after retiring from my career as an Air Force Medic (LVN equivalent), I received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. My rheumatologist prescribed medications to slow the effects of the disease, and I dutifully obeyed the directions. I spent my days bedridden with pain, fatigue, and insomnia. At the worst I was taking over 40 medications, each of which came with devastating side effects. I suffered from weight gain, high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease, cataracts, and worst of all, I lost precious time with my twelve year old children. 

My children deserved more, so I resolved to give them more. I got out of bed and fired my specialist. I embraced cannabis, changed my diet, put my disease into remission, and lost 140 pounds. 

Just as getting sick was a slow progression, getting better was also slow. However, over the last 7 years I spent time learning about plants, how to grow them, and how to use them to help the body heal. Over time I have honed my herbal blending skills to improve the health of my family and as many others as I could reach.

The journey that brought me to wellness has taught me that I want to make a difference for others, and I thank you so very much for taking this first step with me.