The Lyme Ease Blog — Jenn Hyla

Lyme & A Side of Syndromes: What Justin Bieber and I have in common

Justin 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.

Covid-19 Vaccine booster and Chronic Lyme Disease: My research and experience part 3

Part 3 of my research, experience, and opinion around the Covid-19 vaccine and chronic Lyme disease., and the resources I used to learn about the booster. This is not medical advice, nor is it a political statement. I am simply sharing my research and thought processes around how I made this personal health decision.

Covid-19 Vaccine and Chronic Lyme Disease: My research and experience part 2

Part 2 of my research, experience, and opinion around the Covid-19 vaccine and chronic Lyme disease. Like many with chronic Lyme disease, I felt fearful about getting this new vaccine. So like everything I do I researched the absolute hell out of it. In this video, I share what I learned, and my experiences with the second Covid-19 vaccine.

My healing journeyJenn HylaJune 3, 2021Covid vaccine, COVID-19, Chronic Lyme disease, CoronavirusComment

Covid-19 Vaccine and Chronic Lyme Disease: My Research, Experience and Opinion Part 1

My research, experience, and opinion around the Covid-19 vaccine and chronic Lyme disease. Like many with chronic Lyme disease, I felt fearful about getting this new vaccine. So like everything I do I researched the absolute hell out of it.

I know this is a hot button issue, please no nasty comments. This is not medical advice, nor is it a political statement. I am simply sharing my research and thought processes around how I made this personal health decision.

My healing journeyJenn HylaApril 5, 2021my healing journey, Chronic Lyme disease, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Covid vaccineComment

Light Therapy for Lyme Recovery: Health benefits of UV, SAD, Infrared light, Blue-light blocking

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.

My healing journey, ResourcesJenn HylaFebruary 15, 2021light therapy, Lyme disease, lyme disease recovery, Lyme recovery, symptom managementComment

PUFAS Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: "Good Fat" & How My Favorite Snack was Keeping Me Sick!

PUFAS Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: How My Favorite Snack was Keeping Me Sick! "Good fats" have been a big part of my anti-inflammatory/paleo diet, until I started reading up on PUFAS.

In this week's video, I share what I've learned about polyunsaturated fatty acids, and how my favorite snack was keeping me sick!

My healing journey, Gut HealthJenn HylaJanuary 28, 2021Digestive health, inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet, dietComment

My Daily Detox Routine: Detoxification support with chronic Lyme disease & MTHFR gene mutation

Practicing daily detox support has been a game-changer in my battle with late-stage / chronic Lyme disease. Through my research and personal experiences, I know supporting detoxification can make all the difference!

So, in this week’s vlog, I share an overview of my daily detox routine and why I practice detoxification support with chronic Lyme disease and MTHFR gene mutation.

My healing journey, detoxJenn HylaDecember 18, 2020detoxification, lyme detox, detoxComment

Daily Cold Showers for Lyme Disease Recovery: Cold Water Therapy Benefits & Tips to Start Painlessly

This week I'm celebrating 3 years of daily cold showers!

This has been a game-changer in my Lyme disease recovery. In this video, I share cold water therapy benefits and tips to start painlessly.

I REALLY hated the cold when I began, so I didn't think I'd be sticking with it very long, but it gives me such relief from the symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease here I am still going 3 years later!

My healing journeyJenn HylaDecember 3, 2020Lyme disease, cold water therapy, cold showers, Lyme recoveryComment

5 Free Healing Tools for Chronic Lyme Disease: My essentials for Lyme disease recovery on a budget

During 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.

5 Year Lyme Disease Treatment Recap & Update

I recently celebrated 5 years of healing late-stage Lyme disease! So this week I'm looking back on my Lyme disease treatments and the lessons I’ve learned.

In this video, I look back on 5 years of Lyme disease treatments, and share 6 key healing factors for healing that all Lyme patients should know!

My healing journeyJenn HylaOctober 22, 2020Lyme diseaseComment

Circadian Rhythm Fasting for Lyme Disease Recovery: Why I Fast 16 Hours a Day

Circadian 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.

Friendships with Lyme Disease: Why Losing Friends to Chronic Illness is so Common

This 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.

Lyme Disease Education, My healing journeyJenn HylaOctober 1, 2020Lyme disease, Chronic illness

Gut Health Update: My 5-day cleanse for SIBO & Candida flare

Gut Health update video! In this video I share my 5-day gut cleanse for SIBO/ Candida flare-up. If you’ve been following me a while you know my gut health has never fully recovered from SIBO, Hiatal hernia, and bleeding ulcer in 2015.

Thanks to lots of hard work I do think I cleared SIBO several years ago… but, thanks to my stress sugar snack-fest 2020 I think it's back!

Gut Health, My healing journeyJenn HylaAugust 7, 2020Digestive health, gut cleanse, detoxification, sibo, candidaComment