• Rules & Limits

    Those of us with chronic Lyme & other tick borne diseases have a lot of cellular damage and nutritional deficiencies. There are a number of rules important for us to follow so that our bodies are able to become nourished and heal. Most of these rules are pretty clear cut – no alcohol, no smoking, diet Read more

  • Getting Through The Holidays

    Last year, I had 3 good weeks in December. We don’t know why. No new meds. No new routines. Just 3 good weeks of shopping, decorating, and enjoying my family. On December 25, things changed. We had a severe flu running through the house and I caught it. We all hate the flu and this Read more

  • A Christmas State of Mind

    Christmas has forever been my favorite time of year. An old poem says “Christmas is not a date on a calendar, but a state of mind”.   I love the way our home helps to bring that state of mind with warm decor and colorful lights. I love preparing gifts for family and friends. I Read more

  • If Only…

    This past week has been one of the hardest in a while. Started out with a good visit to the Lyme doc in the Bay Area, a trip that doubled as girl time with my daughters. Came home and crashed hard. Stabbing pain in my neck and head was unbearable. Hands and feet were numb Read more

  • Things That Matter

    “War has a way of distinguishing between the things that matter and the things that don’t.”  ~Downton Abbey Anyone who has experienced severe illness has been at war. My family and I have fought battle after battle with Lyme+ and I can tell you that we understand that quote very well.  Things that used to Read more

  • Goals and Hope

    My doctor is one of my biggest cheerleaders (next to my husband and kids).  Every time I see him he tells me “don’t give up hope”.   I am learning that there is a huge difference between hope and goals.  A goal (in relation to my health) is simply improvement. This past weekend, I was Read more