Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Carlie Bell-Biggins.
Dr. Bell-Biggins, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My motivation to become a natural medicine doctor primarily came from watching my dad’s failing health over the years. With several chronic illnesses ailing him, from congestive heart failure to prostate cancer, I knew his diet and sedentary lifestyle were to blame. Being a truck driver by day, and couch potato by night, my dad had very little inspiration to move his body, with the exception of walking Toots, his beloved Miniature Pinscher who passed away a few years back. A diet of mostly white and brown foods, sweets, beer and meat lover’s pizza created the perfect storm for a disease body state. My father is 73 years old and is the most loving and selfless individual you could ever meet. He taught me the definition of unconditional love and has always been my rock.
Before making my final decision, I decided to visit the Naturopathic Medical School that I was most interested in attending Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. I drove from Houston to Tempe, AZ to participate in the Student for a Day Program to ensure this was right for me. While visiting the clinic to observe a homeopathy shift, the supervising physician asked me if I had any health problems that I cared to share with the students on the shift. I proceeded to tell them about my chronic eustachian tube (inner ear) problem. It was always painful and inflamed, especially in the winter. I had been to several doctors over the past ten years about it and was always prescribed an antibiotic or decongestant, which never worked. One doctor even insisted it was due to the pollutants in the air after tropical storm Allison, even though I explained the problem had begun years before the storm.
When the students on the shift discovered I was 14 when my ear pain first began, they were surprised, stating ear problems don’t typically begin so late in childhood. They then wanted to know if there was anything significant that happened around that time in my life. In fact it had. A major life change happened that winter when we unexpectedly moved from Houston back to Dayton at the beginning of my sophomore year in high school. After more questions, I was prescribed the homeopathic remedy dulcamara. Take three pellets under your tongue one time were my instructions.
The next day after taking the remedy, the outside of my ear began to hurt. This was troubling because it was always the inside of my ear that hurt, never the lobe. I called the clinic to speak to the doctor and told him the outside of my ear had never hurt before. His reply, “we have the right remedy.” Strange medicine, I thought. The next day, my ear pain was gone, and I have never again had a problem with my ear since then, over 15 years ago. I thought, if I could be a doctor who can heal with one dose of one remedy, I’d be a pretty awesome doctor!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Starting my own business has been very challenging, yet one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The first true roadblock I experienced was a copyright issue with the original name of my company before it became Monaco Natural Health. I had made a rookie mistake in believing due diligence had been done when indeed it had not.
Most of my struggles have been shared by most entrepreneurs. Finding time to do it all, the infamous and elusive work-life balance dream that all business owners aspire to is a constant goal. Trying to invest in myself without going into debt and managing social media madness are other common struggles I share with fellow small business startups. For other women looking to start their entrepreneurial journey, the best advice I can give is stay focused, be consistent, and don’t give up on yourself. I would also say you must have a business advisor or coach who is experienced and can help you navigate the many intricacies of starting your own business.
what should we know about Monaco Natural Health Solutions? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Monaco is a small country on the French Riviera, nestled along the Mediterranean Sea. Known for having the highest life expectancy in the world, Monaco is associated with good health and longevity. Monaco offers three holistic health services in one: Health Questionnaires, Holistic Health Coaching, and a Natural Product Marketplace. We specialize in holistic education, products and services. I founded Monaco Natural Health Solutions LLC in 2018. As a Cannabis Educator and Natural Health Physician, I am passionate about cannabis education, believing sellers, consumers and medical professionals should be knowledgeable about cannabis, the endocannabinoid system and the phytochemicals within the plant.
Monaco sources our organic CBD from small family farms in Oregon to ensure the highest quality oils and extracts. We only source from small businesses and family farms in an effort to create equality. Our products are made with love and consciousness and are 100% vegan. Monaco’s full spectrum hemp extract is third party tested to ensure quality and safety. The current Certificate of Analysis Report (COA) that details the cannabinoid potency profile, microbiology and heavy metal analysis can be found where any Monaco product is sold.
Our farmers use CO2 extraction which provides a cleaner and healthier CBD product. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is considered a nontoxic ‘green solvent’, and under pressure, it is used to remove desired phytochemicals such as CBD and THC from the hemp plant without leaving behind a chemical residue like other extraction methods. CO2 extraction removes the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant, creating a CBD oil that is clean and free from impurities. Monaco’s botanical infused premium CBD products help people feel better while boosting optimal functionality in their day to day lives. The cannabis plant has been used for millennia by various cultures around the world. Present-day, hemp’s popularity is growing as evidence mounts supporting its use as medicine.
CBD is proven to help alleviate anxiety, stress, inflammation, and pain. It helps with healthy sleep cycles and promotes a calm and positive mood. Many studies show CBD benefits arthritis pain with great results. Other studies show CBD benefits mental clarity and memory, attention and focus, tremors and seizures, energy, spasms, and immunity. Full-spectrum hemp helps us achieve homeostasis by balancing our body’s physiology via our endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a network of receptors and chemical messengers that respond to the phytocannabinoids such as CBD and THC.
Monaco also offers CBD Free natural health remedies. Monaco is in the business of educating consumers as well as providing quality full-spectrum hemp solutions. What sets us apart? The level of knowledge we have about the cannabis plant and human physiology and how they interact with one another. Our passion for cannabis education and our physician formulated botanical infused full-spectrum hemp products. Our outstanding customer service and client satisfaction rates.
For good reason, society often focuses more on the problems rather than the opportunities that exist, because the problems need to be solved. However, we’d probably also benefit from looking for and recognizing the opportunities that women are better positioned to capitalize on. Have you discovered such opportunities?
Women a well-positioned to accomplish anything they set out to. Women have a great opportunity to build relationships with other women through their brands. We are looking for genuine connections and community.
Pricing:
- Turmeric Infused CBD Oil $34.99-84.99
- Pain Relief Lotion $34.99-94.99
- All Purpose Salve $19.99-$39.99
Contact Info:
- Website: www.drcarlie.com
- Email: hello@drcarlie.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/drcarlie
- Facebook: facebook.com/drcarlie
- Twitter: facebook.com/monacohealth
- Other: www.monaconaturalhealth.com
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Charles Baldwin
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