Renée Marie  suffered a life-threatening illness in early adolescence, enduring multiple surgeries and months in the hospital. Doctors told her to expect a life marked by pain and limitation.   Unwilling to accept such a fate, Renée devoted herself to improving her health with a series of small lifestyle changes and natural healing strategies that helped her overcome her diagnosis and gave her the strength and resilience she needed to battle a lifelong autoimmune journey and recover from a drunk-driving accident. She continues to thrive despite her diagnosis.   Both a moving story of survival and a manual for thriving in a constantly changing world,  Live Beautiful  is Renée's powerful account of her journey to wellness. Renée reveals her tips for making healthy living a way of life without restrictions and full of pleasure. She provides the tools we all need to cultivate the beautiful and vibrant life we deserve. Renée Marie Joyal  survived a life-threatening illness, an autoimmune disease, and a terrifying drunk-driving accident. Her intense study of functional medicine and the science of well-being led her to a practical way to live a more meaningful, healthy life full of possibility. Renée's methods create optimal health and happiness, proving small changes lead to big results. She is passionate about the benefits of fitness, a sound mind, and the use of food as medicine. Renée's mission is to use her wellness wisdom and life experiences to inspire and empower others to cultivate vibrant health for a beautiful life.