Hi, I’m Kara Swanson, inflammation expert, nutritionist, and the founder of Life Well Lived.

I’m often asked why I started helping women.

I used to say I was doing all the right things and ate “healthy.” But I was still struggling with my weight, my hormones were off, and I was tired all the time.

Then bad went to worse…

In college, I was in a near-fatal car accident that left me with constant neck pain for the next 12+ years.

After months of PT, I was told I would never run again. I was heartbroken. Running was my passion.

The only thing that seemed to provide any relief from my neck pain was frequent chiropractic visits. And that was a huge burden, especially in the early years of marriage with a modest budget. We couldn’t afford it, but my weekly visits were the only thing keeping me sane (I would’ve gone more often if I could). 

The relief never lasted long enough – within 48 hours of an adjustment the headaches returned and it often left me with stomach pain.

I was tired of leaving my health in someone else’s hands. My gut kept telling me there had to be a better way.

Long story short, after wading through mountains of research, trial, and error, I discovered the root of the problem: INFLAMMATION.

This response my body had generated had gone out of control and was now affecting everything within my body.

At that moment, I committed to overcoming it. And when I did my neck pain went away! My weight management became effortless, my hormones balanced out, and my energy levels went through the roof.

I was able to run again! I ran 4 marathons in just one year and more half-marathons than I can count.

I have so much freedom mentally, physically, emotionally…

And I remember thinking: “Every woman needs to feel this way.”

To have this freedom in their health and to believe that they can overcome their inflammation and THRIVE.”

So that is why I do what I do. To help you THRIVE and live the best version of your life.