A Lyme disease diagnosis can feel overwhelming. No matter how long you’ve been sick, you're not alone on this journey. With knowledge and support, you can tackle this. So, in this blog post I’m sharing some crucial steps to take following a Lyme disease diagnosis.
Read MoreJustin Bieber's diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome inspired me to share my experiences with the viral co-infections, and syndrome diagnoses that often come along with late-stage Lyme disease.
Whether you’re a fan or not I bet you’ve heard, that Justin Bieber has canceled his upcoming tour due to facial paralysis. The pop star recently released a live video sharing his symptoms and his latest diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome associated with an active varicella-zoster (VZV) infection. VZV causes shingles and chickenpox but in rare cases causes more severe illness, especially in those with a compromised immune system.
Read MoreDuring the first two years of treatment, I spent over $52,000 trying to heal from late-stage Lyme disease. And I’m not alone... One of the biggest hurdles for Lyme patients is trying to pay for treatments that aren’t covered by insurance.
It took me a while to figure it out, but some of the most healing things I have done have been completely FREE!
So, in this week’s vlog I’m sharing 5 free healing tools for Lyme disease recovery.
Read MoreBecoming your own health advocate is a survival skill for Lyme disease patients.
I was raised with the ol' rub some dirt on it, and walk it off mentality, so as I was getting sick with Lyme disease I pushed myself through all the early signs thinking they were no big deal... and I didn't press my doctors for adequate care because I trusted they knew what to do.
This is a common story in the Lyme and chronic illness community. So, in this week's vlog, I share a few tips and tools I use to take control of my doctor's appointments and ensure I get the best care possible. Check it out, and let me know what you think!
Read MoreCircadian rhythm fasting AKA time-restricted eating has been a game-changer in my healing journey from late-stage Lyme!
Circadian rhythm fasting is honoring your body's natural 24-hour cycle. I wish I had known about the benefits of circadian rhythm fasting earlier in my late-stage Lyme disease recovery. In this week's video, I revisit an older blog, and yap about my research and experiences with fasting, and share why I fast 16 hours a day.
Read MoreThis week I'm exploring friendships with Lyme disease, why losing friends to chronic illness is so common. Pretty much everyone I speak to in the Lyme and chronic illness community has similar experiences. Chronic illness of any kind has a major impact on friendships and relationships of all sorts, and the question people raise is - why? Why are seemingly solid friendships so easily wiped away in the throes of chronic illness?
In this week's video, I explore the theories as to why so many lose friends to chronic illness.
This week I wanted to talk a little bit about doxycycline, is it enough, and how effective is it for Lyme disease treatment.
Lyme disease treatment is a highly debated issue amongst the experts, So in this video, I dive into some of the research and studies that have been done around the standard treatment protocol for Lyme disease.
Read More5 Things I wish you knew about Lyme disease. Common Lyme disease signs and symptoms overlooked by most doctors. In this video, I share the common Lyme disease signs and symptoms that are easily overlooked and things that everyone should be aware of about this quickly spreading disease.
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