Today, we’d like to introduce you to Tam McDonough.
Hi Tam, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Over 35 years ago, I was working as a chemical lab technician for a Nephrologist in Chattanooga TN. One morning, when I showed up to work, I had rash-like markings on my cheeks, and my employer immediately noticed.
“I was working for Dr. Jackson Yium, he was a well-known Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN, when I formed the butterfly rash, and he sent me to Dr. Richard Paty, a Rheumatologist. We all worked in the same professional building in Erlanger Hospital.”
An hour later, they drew bloodwork and were ultimately diagnosed with Lupus. For over 25 years, I followed traditional treatment for Lupus, which had attacked my immune system. I was constantly on guard against infections of any kind.
Over the years, I took a staggering array of prescriptions, including Hydroxychloroquine, Prednisone, Azathioprine (Imuran), Alopurinol, Tramadol, and Tylenol 3. The number of daily pills could sometimes reach up to 36. However, these prescriptions were only treating the symptoms. The side effects were devastating: I was immune to vitamins, had heart palpitations and horrific sweats, gained weight, dizziness was a constant struggle, and suffered long bouts of horrible brain fog.
Feeling like traditional medicine was hurting more than lupus and desperate to feel better, I began researching Holistic Health along with herbal remedies because, in reality, “our ancestors were not able to run to ‘modern’ pharmacies (Walmart, CVS, etc.), they relied on nature and natural remedies so why shouldn’t we?”
Nine years ago, I had a mental breakthrough. Exhausted from years of heavy medication and resulting brain fog, I began researching alternatives to 3 of the most debilitating drugs. After enrolling and graduating from THC University, I took advantage of California’s legal cannabis status – and my chemistry background (I was a Medical Lab Technician before lupus).
I ‘dissected’ the 3 main traditional meds in hopes of finding comparable strains/remedies and was able to test various strains of cannabis/CBD/cannabinoids. “Thankfully, eight long years later, after struggling with setbacks, sicknesses, blood, sweat, and tears, Lupies Gold, a three-cultivar strain, was developed into one.” Lupies Gold is the main ingredient in various lotions, body oils, award-winning bath soaks, and more!
Lupies Gold eases pain, decreases inflammation, increases appetite, promotes sleep, and reduces stress (which is important because stress is one of the major causes of a lupus flare-up).
Since the development of Lupies Gold, “I’ve been big pharma med free, my doctors are amazed having great blood work, showing total remission, and thankfully, I feel alive and grateful to be thriving instead of just surviving!”
Let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
Not a smooth road at all, lol, when I decided to start researching herbal remedies, I stopped taking all the big pharma meds at one time and that is NOT recommended!
Not only was I dealing with lupus, but I went through medicine withdrawals, and that made everything a lot harder. After struggling with setbacks, sicknesses, blood, sweat, and tears, it was totally worth it!
I appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My passion is helping people live as pain-free as possible with natural remedies!
Lupies Gold Holistic Wellness specializes in holistic research and development for auto-immune diseases. Lupies Gold Holistic Wellness is known for the development of Lupies Gold, a cultivar specifically for Lupus and chronic illnesses!
Very proud that I developed Lupies Gold and extremely grateful that it helps so many people! I feel Lupie Gold sets me apart from others! My motto that I try to always live up to: ‘Lupies Gold, a gold standard for a Golden day, made by hand, with love, in the Golden State!’
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
Our future goal is to open Lupies Gold Holistic Wellness and Research Center!
Along with holistic research for auto-immune diseases, we’re going to provide massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga classes, meditation, dietitian, red light therapy, self-defense classes, IV drip therapy, etc. We want to provide a healthy, safe, and fun space for all ages!
Thank you for allowing me to share my story and this incredible opportunity. I’m beyond grateful! One love to all!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.lupiesgold.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lupiesgoldholisticwellness/
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lupieandsmokedogg
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@520aftermath
