• I’m still sick

    It’s been a while since I’ve had to use a cane or wheelchair. But yesterday I found myself with back spasms that had me in need of assistance. And of course, it was a stark reminder that I’m still sick. Some days, I have so much hope that I am getting well. Pain levels will Read more

  • Why Is Lyme Disease Difficult to Diagnose?

    I am often asked why traditional doctors have such a hard time recognizing and treating Lyme disease. Below is a link to an article about a Swedish doctor who has been suspended for doing just that.  The CDC recommends no more than 28 days of antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease. However studies have proven that Read more

  • Whack-A-Mole

    Whack-a-mole is a fun game of trying to bop moles on the head with a mallet as they pop up from their various little holes.  It’s not such a fun game when you are playing it with your health. Lyme disease – bartonellosis – babesiosis – and whatever other infections and conditions are floating around Read more

  • Hansa Center for Optimum Health

    After much deliberation, we chose Hansa Center for Optimum Health in Wichita, KS as the place I would come to detox and build my immune system.  We considered several places, including one in Chihuahua, Mexico that is similar in a lot of ways.  The short story on the decision is simply that this is where Read more

  • Hansa Day 2

    Day 2 at Hansa was great! I had lots of energy and low pain.  Another long day – 9am to almost 5.   Additions to the treatment included the PowerPlate (a vibration machine that assists with exercise and toning, I may have t invest in one of these cool things) and an hour long full Read more

  • Nausea & Acupressure Points

    As part of my illness, I am frequently nauseated. And occasionally, that nausea becomes severe and I will vomit. My husband, desperate to help me when this happens, researched tools to that could offer relief. He found that there are several pressure point in the body that connect to the stomach and can relieve nausea. Read more