Hi! I'm Maria
I'm the Founder of Ageing with Power
I am a Mental & Holistic Health advocate.
Chronic disease rises sharply with age and I believe it can be prevented or reversed. I did it!
I started Ageing With Power because my wish for you is to have control, and empowered you with the knowledge to ensure that you have a healthy, joyous, independent, and powerful life. To make this happen you can't wait another day. You have to make the changes now to live in this future.
Lifestyle is a significant factor. It's about nutrition, mindset, and self-care.
It is an incredible journey, join me!
My Story
Chronic pain is...really a pain (physically & mentally)
Living with chronic pain can be an overwhelming experience that can consume your life, cause enormous stress and negative thoughts, and leave you feeling defeated, powerless, and depressed.
Before being diagnosed, you think you are losing some unknown battle. You can't move the way you use to, everything hurts, your lack of focus and lack of energy is evident, and the worst part is that people around you feel like you are just a "complainer."
Probably you are in the process of deciding with your doctor which prescription drug would be right for you, but if you are like me, that list of side effects was terrifying. It is a hard choice, but you need help. Beyond the prescription drugs, there is so much that you can learn and can add to your health plan that will empower you and provide lots of knowledge and some control over your days.
I was you...only 20 years ago
20 years ago, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It sounds so simple, but it isn't. I don't believe that 20 years ago, this condition had a proper name. My trigger was the hormonal change due to my first pregnancy. When my daughter was born, with all the excitement that a new baby brings, it also brought a lot of "strange" symptoms. I started to have trouble moving, simple tasks like getting out of bed were almost impossible, and walking any distance was practically unbeatable. It was terrifying; what was happening? And how am I going to take care of my baby and my family like this??
Finally, a Neurologist diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. I believe that having a diagnose is extremely important because now you can learn and do something about it. (easier said than done... but you know what I mean)
I started with a very strong prescription, with a long scary list of side effects... but it was working. You know the drill, one medicine worked for a while, then a new stronger one comes to market, and voila, it's back under control. The only problem with this one is that people started to die! Literally, cases and cases of people on the same prescription began to die from heart attacks, which led to a complete recall of the drug. I was left with Tylenol and Advil...What!!!!
Twenty years of experience living with Fibromyalgia have taught me that the more I learned, the better I felt. I use to have some bad bad days, but I've learned so much about diet, exercise, meditation, whole food supplements, essential oils that, in my case, allowed me to live every day without a prescription drug. I am not against prescription drugs; sometimes, they are just needed. but because they were recalled I used this crucial moment that forced me into the holistic route. I noticed that with a positive attitude, lots of learning, pushing myself to move, the right diet, and journaling and self-care, I could go through my days and be in control of my pain.
This is what I want for you!!! To complement your plan or to adopt it all, there's always something new to learn and incorporate, and I believe we can do this together!!
Imagine being able to understand and control your symptoms by simple additions to your day like exercise and diet? How would your life be different? Just imagine!!
This crazy story, probably shared with thousands of people, sent me on a path to learn and research and even back to school. I wanted to know and have the control that I thought I would never have. The process of many years brought me here today with what I called a successful outcome that I wanted to share with you. I decided to get all my knowledge together and share it in a way that provides people with all the elements they need. It all starts with a basic understanding of what this diagnosis really means and the different options that you have to be empowered and in control.
I never went back to a prescription drug!!.. This was my decision and my doctor supported it. My Rheumatologist still sees me every couple of years to see if I'm Depressed — some simple conversation, some blood test, and off to my regular days.
I have a simple movement and exercise routine. When I procrastinated and stopped moving, I can feel it...immediately. I learned through the years which foods are impacting me the most and try to stay away from them. This is not an easy task because tomatoes for me is a big culprit of my inflammation, but when you are Italian and Latin American, tomatoes are part of your diet!!! I still enjoy Tita's Bolognese Sauce... I just know that the next day will be one of those days. I prepare myself for that. But it was my choice and my decision.
I just learned to deal with my decisions and their consequences... isn't that just a reality for every person??
Camila
With her holistic approach, Maria has helped me manage pain after surgery, get in better shape both physically and emotionally, with no medications.
Charlotte
Have you ever suffered from Fibromyalgia? If so, be sure to follow Maria Papaturi & her Fibro Revolution Community Page. Maria is an amazing Health Coach that specializes in Fibro. ❤️
Alvaro
Maria is a great Health Coach, friendly, and effective. Knows what to recommend and what gets the job done.