Like so many of us, Christina Roulund-Dennis was insecure about her body. Believing she would feel more confident, she saved up and got breast implants at 23. Back then, there was no real data about the surgery, it was supposed to be completely safe. And for five years, she was perfectly ok… even though the boost in confidence only lasted a few months. But then things started going wrong. Exhausted, forgetful, depressed, anxious - she put it down to being a new mum, but over the years it got worse. Hair loss, joint pain, no libido, out of control hormones, shortness of breath. She wasn't the fun bubbly energetic woman she used to be. Desperate to avoid whatever was making her body react, she detoxed her diet and her home of anything toxic. Nothing worked… But she got lucky. One evening the news interviewed four women who had recently got explanted to heal the same symptoms she was experiencing. They'd been suffering with breast implant illness - an issue that is now recognized by an increasing number of practitioners. The toxins Christina's body was reacting to weren't from an external source. They were coming from the inside: from her implants. She decided there and then to get them removed. Christina has been explanted over 6 months now, and feels like a brand-new woman. She has energy, motivation, and is symptom-free. And what about how she looks? Christina just wanted to get her life back. "If I'm flat, I'm ok with that". Power to you sister. Why do so many of us decide to go under the knife despite the risks? We do it because we think we'll feel more whole, or womanly, or confident. We want to match up to the unrealistic ideals of beauty we see on TV or social media. But the reality is that surgery is a short-term fix. Nothing we do to our bodies externally will change how we feel internally. We must turn around the inner belief that we need to look different to be ok, or find a partner, or be happy. We have to love ourselves exactly as we are right now. Christina is on a mission to radically change thousands of lives by sharing information about breast implants and their complications. As well as being a coach for binge and emotional eaters, she's the founder of Size Happy, the hottest new self-love movement online. If you're worried about your implants, considering getting explanted, or if you're thinking of getting implants and want to know more about them, you can email Christina at Christina@sizehappy.net. Worried about silicone implant illness, or considering implants and want to know more about it? Go to Christina's FB group (just say you've heard of the group through the Food Heals Podcast when you ask to join) - there's a mountain of information about implants and lots of support from women going through the same thing. Read Christina's guide Discovering Breast Implant Illness - What Now? Everything you need to know about breast implant illness and what to expect after explanting. What you need to know about explanting: Both saline and silicone implants can cause breast implant illness. The FDA has said ALL breast implants are associated with a rare form of immune cancer (Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma). The implants don't have to be ruptured or leaking for you to experience symptoms. Christina's top healing foods when you're getting over breast implant illness: Bromalin - either in supplement, or pineapple - it helps reduce bruising. Arnica - helps with bruising and swelling. Apple cider vinegar - great for the gut and immune system. Celery juice in the morning on an empty stomach - powerful detoxer. Being hailed as "Sex and the City for Food," The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices