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 MoreGetting a thoughtful and useful gift for your loved ones can be a challenge, and even more so if they’re dealing with a chronic illness! You might be wondering what to get someone who is dealing with debilitating symptoms, well, wonder no more! I’ve created a list of my favorite supportive gift ideas, to provide comfort all year long!
Read MoreThis week I had the opportunity to speak with members of congress during the Lyme Fly-in event. They offered us so much training, it really inspired me to create this week’s video with Lyme disease advocacy tips to show you how to become a Lyme disease advocate.
Check it out to learn how you and your loved ones can easily become Lyme disease advocates, and why it's important!
Light therapy I use in my Lyme disease recovery! In this video, I share the health benefits of UV exposure, SAD lamps, infrared light, blue-light blocking glasses.
Read MoreThe reticular Activating System is a little-known mental power that we all have!
In this video, I share what the reticular activating system is, how it works, and how to use your mental power to find healing, joy, and gratitude. I know how difficult it can be to find gratitude during these stressful times, so I've shared the tools I use every day!
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 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.
Read MoreApproximately 400,000 new cases are expected in the United States this year… and 1 in 5 Lyme cases develops chronic illness.
As tick populations and new Lyme disease cases increase, recognizing and becoming aware of Lyme disease is important for your health!
In this video, I share why Lyme disease is more common than you realize, along with the information I think everyone should know!
Read MoreWhy is Lyme disease treatment controversial? Well, there is a lot to be said about the controversies that surround Lyme disease. To be honest, it fills multiple books!
So, in this blog post, I’m only going to cover the bits that I believe are crucial for Lyme patient’s healing journey. There are many resources online for you to dive into the rabbit hole of controversies that surround Lyme disease, but I recommend staying focused while you’re trying to heal.
Read MoreWith everyone rushing outside during tick season for their social distancing, I thought it’d be a good idea to share my tips on protecting yourself from Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is known as the great imitator. It’s not always easy to recognize the early symptoms of Lyme disease. While there are some specific symptoms that can present, they aren’t always obvious. In this blog post, I share what to look out for, and ways to keep you and your family safe from the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the world.
After 6 years of living with Lyme disease, I gave up on treating it.
Before I go on, I should note that I am not anti-western medicine. I am a certified field biologist with a degree in environmental science. I believe in science. And I believe that western medicine has helped us tremendously in many ways. But when it comes to healing late-stage Lyme Disease, it has failed me, and millions of others horribly.
In this blog post, I describe how to take control of your health and start healing late-stage Lyme disease by focusing on healing your immune system.
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