In 2020 my life took a turn. Back in 2013 and 2018 I tore both my carotid arteries which resulted in stents and my retirement from the Coast Guard. I asked the VA to run a genetic test to find a cause. The result was a diagnosis of Vascular Ehlers Danlos. this disorder produces faulty collagen. This results in arterial tears, and hollow organ tears. I needed to get a whole new team of doctors. I get scans annually. Followed by a genetics team. My workouts needed to be modified. No more lifting heavy, no more HIIT. I have to keep my blood pressure on the low end of normal.

If your curious about Vascular Ehlers Danlos, I encourage you to check out the VEDS Movement linked below

https://thevedsmovement.org

the direction of this blog will follow an altered lifestyle, workouts, along with future posts related to intermittent fasting and keto diet. Hope you stick around for the ride!