"After a couple of months, my stomach had completely changed" | Marianne's story

"My name is Marianne, I'm 41 years old and live in Alta. I have three children and will become a grandmother in January, which I'm really looking forward to.

I work as a teacher in a secondary school, as a fitness instructor at Spenst Alta - and I am otherwise active on several fronts.

Sami identity

My family is influenced by the Norwegianization, so I have spent much of my life reclaiming my Sami culture and identity, both in terms of language, crafts and traditions. I love Sami duodji/crafts and spend a lot of time sewing, both on a machine and by hand. I sew cardigans, skulls, leather products, fringe scarves etc., and I spend a lot of time in the processes.

These are mostly rewarding activities, but it can also be a source of stress if I take on too much (!) In addition to being fond of crafts, I also really enjoy being physically active, off-road cycling is one of my favorites. I love being in the mountains - fishing and hunting.

Harvesting nature is an important part of my life, and I try to get as much as possible into my hectic everyday life; berries, mushrooms, chaga, fish and meat. Without closeness to nature, life does not feel entirely optimal.

This is one of the reasons why I discovered the products from Aarja – pure and natural ingredients and a philosophy of gaining knowledge from our ancestors here in the north.

In search of what helps an upset stomach

Since I was a teenager I have had irritable bowel syndrome. It has often been a source of irritation, stomach pain, bloating, uncertainty about whether I can tolerate the food I eat, etc. My stomach also reacts incredibly poorly to stress.

I have tried a lot of different things, old wives' tales, eliminating different foods, probiotics, etc., but haven't found anything that has really worked. In recent years, I have also struggled with a weakened immune system. I have had low immunity and have had a lot of colds, low energy levels, etc.

Kirsty's story as inspiration

In March 2023, I read Kirsti's story online, and was recommended the products from Aarja by a good colleague. I chose to test out OPTIMSM + C , and have not missed a single dose. In the first month I gradually felt better and better effects, and after a couple of months my stomach had completely changed.

The bloating was gone, I could allow myself a wider variety of foods without my stomach going “bananas” and it became generally calm. Suddenly I didn’t have to think about my stomach anymore, it was just “there” and working as it should. My energy level also increased significantly, and I think my skin got an extra glow…

Since the product had such a great effect on my body and everyday life, I went further - and then started taking Curcumin , Magnesium and Calcium to get a supplement of minerals that have an effect on muscle function and bones, as well as acting as an anti-inflammatory.

I have a pretty fast pace in my everyday life, so the strain on my body is sometimes great. When I turned forty, it was also a little wake-up call that time does not stand still, and that I need to make sure to take care of my body so that I can do the most of everything I find fun. Now that I'm going to be a grandmother, it's even more important 😉

This is what my day looks like with Aarja Health

I start every morning by pouring cold water into a glass and mixing the powder in, I also let it stand for 10 minutes. Then the powder is completely dissolved. If I don't let it stand for a while, it can get a little lumpy. This is because the powder does not contain anti-caking agents or other E-substances.

I wait a little before I eat breakfast, about an hour later. If I feel throughout the day that my stomach is not quite in balance, I have taken another bag. Especially if I am going to eat food that I usually have a slight reaction to.

Before breakfast I also take 1 calcium and 1 curcumin. For lunch I take 1 collagen along with 1 vitamin C. Before going to bed I take 2 Magnesium."

Marianne, 41 years old from Alta

(Although Marianne and many others have experienced an improvement when using our products, we cannot guarantee this. If you are taking medication or have a medical condition - always consult your doctor before starting dietary supplements. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet.)