No one seems to know how or why, but it’s clear to many that the cycle of the moon can impact the body both physically and emotionally. Some people don’t notice any change - but Lymies often experience an increase in symptoms during the full moon. Last night, Nov 8, was not only a full…
UPDATE: Diagnosis’s – Old & New (Brucellosis)
My Lyme doctor has said many times over the years that we are missing something. He’s taken me down several roads that have proven to be part of the equation and have been helpful – but symptoms still linger or return. I asked him recently if he thought I still had Lyme. So he ordered…
“There’s No Way of Knowing…”
The Fault In Our Stars is a story of 2 teenagers with terminal cancer. They go through ups and downs - periods of time they feel decent, and then they don’t. “There’s no way of knowing your last good day is your last good day - at the time, it’s just another decent day.”The Fault…
Salicylate Intolerance
I’ll write more about salicylates in the future - below are some articles explaining what it is and foods to avoid. https://www.dietvsdisease.org/salicylate-intolerance/ https://healinghistamine.com/blog/healing-salicylate-sensitivity/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2017/05/24/lose-energy-eating-brussels-sprouts-taking-aspirin-mystery-behind-salicylate-intolerance/ Calming Salicylate Sensitivity Omega 3 - helps prevent inflammatory response Peppers with capsaicin - regular consumption reduces the bioavailability of salicylates in the bloodstream (habanero, Thai, Tabasco & cayenne are high…
Pain – Excruciating Pain
Sunday was hard. Pain was high, all over weakness and body aches, shortness of breath, lightheaded, neuropathy, digestive distress. Monday was excruciating. In bed all day, in tears most of the time. I had just finished a few days of detox, which is always hard, but this felt different. It felt like I was crashing,…
Selective Mutism Awareness
Social anxiety can manifest in different ways: blushing, sweating, shaky voice, jitters, OCD, and selective mutism (SM) to name a few. I find that social anxiety can impact me at times, especially when I am tired and weak. Anxiety takes over when I can’t think - I can’t make decisions, I can’t manage daily life.…
Healing Is Hard In This Life
One of the hardest things about Lyme+ is that no two days are alike. I have days when I feel fairly good. I rode a bike a few days ago. But today I’m laying in bed in a lot of pain and every time I get up I feel dizzy, weak and nauseated. That doesn’t…
Beyond Van Gogh
My youngest daughter is an artist - and she loves the study of art, the history of it. So we stopped into the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit last night - which you experience all around you, not just paintings on the wall. . Van Gogh’s story is heartbreaking. But the beauty he created from his…
Hoooome At Last!
9/17 Storm coming in - Nampa, ID 9/18 Sunrise over the Snake River We stopped in Reno on the way home and visited the Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit - check it out here: Beyond Van Gogh We had an amazing 3 1/2 month trip through 25 states, got to see family & friends, and put…
Boise, Idaho
Enjoyed riding electric bikes and scooters by the river in Boise today. Incredible outdoor spaces including an off-leash dog park that’s an island. Boise Boys! Food Truck Court 9/11 Firefighter Memorial Beam We are staying about 40 miles from Boise - we drive through Greenleaf every day but somehow didn’t notice the welcome sign until…
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