Hello, my name is Fliss (Felicity) Mackay and welcome to my personal journey on RU-vid. I am a hairdresser by profession and after several years of poor health - I suffer from chronic bowel disease, osteoporosis and I'm also recovering from shoulder surgery - I have discovered the amazing power of a vegan diet in tackling health problems. I'm passionate and fascinated about what we put into our bodies and having gone plant-based in 2017 I'm now going one step further by adopting a raw vegan diet in 2018. Follow me right here as I go into more detail about the natural healing properties of a raw vegan diet and also provide some fabulous vegan recipes. There is also a very personal aspect to my vlog. After some very difficult news at the end of 2017 that my father is fighting cancer for a third time, in his pelvis and lymph nodes, I have decided to raise money for a cancer charity and also for research into chronic bowel disease by going sober in 2018. 🦉❤
God bless you. I have osteoporosis of my spine, osteoarthritis of my spine and scoliosis at 29..having a hard time processing things. Following your journey. Keeping pushing forward and learning more!
I've literally just been looking at sunflower lanyards in M&S... you know you have to give yourself as much help in public places as you can get and there's nowt, not one single thing wrong with hidden disability. You will make the right decision on your future, but it has to be the one with the least pain - it just breaks my heart to see how it affects you. But there's ALWAYS hope and a better future. Have faith in that. Much love. Xx 🙏❤
Hey, never apologise for tears when tears tell it raw like it really is. You're doing so much to help yourself and it's great you have that proactive mindset. I'm really praying you get on that November course and also get to use the warm pool. I'm sure you will. Stay positive! Only you know what your daily struggle is truly like but you really do your very best to explain everything as openly as you can and because you're so genuine you have a whole sea of devoted friends who will go above and beyond to make sure they have your back, including yours truly. You're never alone in this world... and I really do think you're turning things around. Xx 🙏🙏❤❤
Hey, never apologise for tears when tears tell it raw like it really is. You're doing so much to help yourself and it's great you have that proactive mindset. I'm really praying you get on that November course and also get to use the warm pool. I'm sure you will. Stay positive! Only you know what your daily struggle is truly like but you really do your very best to explain everything as openly as you can and because you're so genuine you have a whole sea of devoted friends who will go above and beyond to make sure they have your back, including yours truly. You're never alone in this world... and I really do think you're turning things around. Xx 🙏🙏❤❤
Good on you Flissy for staying upbeat . Perhaps you should think about a hot tub . I wouldn't be without mine , it really helps . Glad you feel a little better today. Xxx
That's tremendously exciting!! You'll be a great ambassador for hidden illness awareness. You bring enormous hope and that crucial message of never giving up, especially on dark days. Xxx 🙏❤
Eesh babe it's me Marc Taylor. I have known since the day we met that you were dealing with health issues but to see you so upset is heartbreaking. You're an amazing woman, a strong person and no matter what life throws at you, you'll ace it. Stay strong gorgeous girl. Crying isn't a weakness. Mwah. Xx
Ah babe it's amazing to hear from you. Thanks so much for watching. I'm doing good just my bowel 🙈 How's you? I did text you a whike back but I think you may have changed your number cause I didn't hear back. I miss our catch ups hope life is good for you.xx
You're doing just great. Even on days you might not think it, everything you learn or do is slowly, brick by brick, block by block, building yourself a better future, not least because you always try your damnedest to take positives from the bad. All power to you my dear! Xx 🙏❤
The guy is right. You ARE an amazingly positive person - you just don't always see it! We have to nurture positive feelings just like favourite plants - give them water, fertiliser and a nice sunny spot and they will grow in our minds and bear fruit... negative things we have to keep in the dark and not feed so they wither away. The next few months will be a challenge but I know you're up to it. I wouldn't say that if I didn't mean it. Was really great seeing you today. Thanks for coffee. It meant all the more as I could see you were struggling but you're a friend in a billion and that's what truest friends do, good days or bad. You always come through. Xx 🙏🙏❤❤
This can only make anyone watching it respect you even more. You’re a true warrior and you just crack on through the agonising pain that would knock most people sideways. 💪🏻
You've opened a window of truth into your world and that's as real and honest a picture as I can imagine... your emotions laid bare exactly as they happen. I know you wouldn't have it any other way and that's why people warm to you. God bless you Fliss. You're on a pathway to helping others so be proud of what you're doing. Xx 🙏❤
Thrilled for you. I think you're ideally suited to doing awareness stuff like that in an ambassador kind of role and I know you would relate really well to members of the public. What's more, I know you'd find it very fulfilling, so these are all positive stepping stones. Xx 🙏❤
Really thrilled for you that your day was so positive. The sooner you get your enema kit the better! Can't wait to see how it and the Goji Man plan works for you. It's almost as if the two things were meant to come together on the same day cos it sounds like you need to have the benefits of the flushing before you can introduce the antimicrobials. Definitely the Universe working for you! All positive hun. Stay strong - it's truly something to go forward with! With you 110% Xx 🙏🙏❤❤
Hey, make sure you focus on those positives hun... your self-employed way of working truly does give you much more flexibility and freedom and your shoulder continues to improve. Those are two big wins and you'll see that x 10 once you get on top of your chronic condition! And when you say you're not accepting this is how your life is... so long as that's your mantra about your bowel problem then you will find a solution that makes it manageable - and maybe that starts this Friday! You can do this Fliss! Totally rooting for you. Xx PS Your salon is fantastic... just like your cutting skills! ✂✂✂✂🙏🙏❤❤
Hi, I have a daughter of mine who is scared of haircuts. Could you show us how fun a haircut can be? (Pump the styling chair up and down a couple of times like a ride.) I would appreciate it. Thanks!
Hi. I've been thinking would you like to to send you a personal vid dedicated to your daughter really fun. I can send it via email or messenger. Let me know? xx
That was lovely. What's so wonderful about your channel is how it's such an honest, open and genuine document of you. I know you wouldn't have it any other way, but a person is nothing if not the sum of their emotions and the reason I'm sure people will relate to you is that everything comes from your heart, however you're feeling... and I don't know of a nicer heart. Xx 🙏❤🙏❤
You know, everyone is entitled to be down, everyone is entitled to cry, and of all, you most than anyone else! Most of us wouldn't survive what you've gone through, and what you're still going through! Happy to see you not crying, but will always understand when you do cry, and you should never be ashamed or apologise for it! You're amazing and so strong! Xxx
Hun, my heart bleeds. You'll make the right decision for YOU, but I'm being optimistic Goji Man results can bring some benefit. I know one thing - you have the most incredible support imaginable, from so many. Keep believing. With you every step, 110% of the way. Xxx 🙏❤
Really enjoyed. Also really pleased you came through your early morning upset to embrace the day more positively. The bigger picture is good... you've got some quality information about the three strains that is helping pinpoint everything down. Sure, SIBO info at the same time would have been great but it wasn't to be. You will get it done though and then you'll be armed with specific knowledge to make a plan for your gut. Knowledge is power, always remember, and you're really building it up. And it looks like new stuff on SIBO is coming on the Internet all the time, so the help and resource is only going to get better.Your shoulder is doing amazing, thinking back over the year. Your patience and determination has really paid off and I'm certain exploring the psychology of pain will help you even more. God my comments are as long as your video... but you know exactly what I'm like!! Keep being wonderful and inspiring. Xx 🙏❤
When I saw your news yesterday I did a real big 'Whoop! Whoop!' inside! I know how long this has been a quest of yours... I can only imagine your reaction in the Weigh House!!!! It only goes to show what perseverance can do and bloody hell Fliss, you have persevered like no-one else I know. I think perseverance should be one of the big buzz words in life. In yours definitely! Anyway, love to you dear, as always... and respect. Onwards and upwards! Xx 🙏❤
Hun, I was thinking I've heard this story twice in the space of a few days now, in person and on here... the only difference is you can rewind this! I'm deeply honoured - I feel like I have double the understanding! Xx 🙏❤
Awesome first video! Love your sweater, beautiful color for you. And very stylish background. Im from Massachusetts in USA. Just bumped into ur channel. Chronic pain 20yrs disk/nerve issues. I get the daily battle. Try not to show it, not like a wound people can see. Any hairs tips?
Hi lovely to hear from you. I've not posted any video's recently I had another operation in July and I've been very ill and couldn't face vlogging however you may have inspired me. Hope you are well. I'm on a mission to heal naturally and I believe I can you should check out Monteal Healthy Girl a fantastic channel about healing. Hair tips I'm your gal🤩🦉❤
It's not about how you are, or have been, but how you are going to be. I don't know anyone who is more in tune with her health or health issues and that gives you incredible self-knowledge to focus, eat and rest your way to recovery. I know you're going to stay brave and positive and come out on top - stronger and wiser. You battling through this is a shining inspiration to so many. Love, thankfulness and respect. 🙏🙏🦉🦉❤❤
My dear, just getting the video out is good. It's a page in your story and however you're feeling it's the truth. It's a connection to the world and it shows you as you are - very real and very brave. Some day there'll be others going through the same... and they'll find you and they'll thank you because you'll have made them realise they're not alone. That's a day there'll be tears of joy! My heart bleeds that you're still waiting. You're amazing and you're in my thoughts and prayers, as ever. 🙏🙏🦉🦉❤❤
Hun it's great to see your focus back on the 12th. Yesterday was gutting but you're really good at putting perspective on it. I'm sure you and your anaesthetist will come up with the ideal way to do it. I can just picture you going in there with your flasks and your watermelon... which I know will be perfectly ripe because I've seen you knock on them! Onwards and upwards! Love and positive thoughts. 🦉🍉🙏❤
Hey dearest, having a good cry shows just how genuine and real you are. I'll never forget that day, but it and everything you've been through since has told me how remarkable you are. You came through then and you're going to come through now - brave, inspiring and stronger. Big hug. All my love. 🦉🦉🙏🙏❤❤
Before you go, you must find a spanish bar/restaurant, full of spaniards, that serve Gazpacho! Try that, totally vegan, and great to nourish yourself and fight the heat! A cocktail of vitamins! PS, don't worry Becca, some of us appreciate some honest, spontaneous swearing 😂😂❤️🙏🏽
Forward moving Fliss I hate describing it as such. I drink it from a glass, it's a drink, but it usually is served in a bowl with a spoon, and bits and bobs that you add to the bowl, so yeah, some people consider it a cold soup. Super refreshing, envigorating and nourishing. Best super food for the heat! Xxx
Honestly my dear you are such a shining light! There aren't enough words for how strong you've been and I know you will keep this going and help others because that comes from your giving heart. Keep being amazing! Xxx
