There are 5 main types of peanut grown in the US - Virginia, Spanish, Runner, Tennessee and Valencia. Most peanuts are grown in moist conditions on the ground. This makes them susceptible a type of mold (aspergillum flavus) that produces aflatoxin, a known carcinogen. Valencia peanuts do not have this mold because they are grown…
Wind & Pain
The last few days have been rough. Every joint. Every muscle. Every bone. I just hurt all over. Today, any attempt to sit up or stand has been met with sharp, stabbing pains in my head, neck and face. At one point I tried pushing through the pain and ended up back in bed, crying…
Update – Jan 12, 2023
Happy New Year! The end of the year is always hard to stay on track with wellness protocols - especially detox. January, for me, is a good time to set goals and create a lifestyle focused on moving my health forward. My husband and I met with my doctor, Steven Harris, this week. The two…
All In The Family
It's not uncommon for more than one person in a family to have Lyme+. One family I'm familiar with had 5 members who were sick - Dad, Mom, and all 3 children. But like it's been with me, sometimes it's hard to pinpoint exactly when it began. My daughter has had numerous health challenges over…
Christmas Feelings
Christmas came way too fast this year! It’s here and I am anticipating with excitement cerebrating the birth of Christ tonight and tomorrow with my husband and our children and grandson. As much as I love these days, they can also bring some disappointment and frustration. It’s been hard trying to get ready the last…
Actually, people do die from Lyme disease…
In learning that I have Lyme disease, someone recently stated "well at least it's not deadly". I know people mean well, and I am not angry about the statement. I do, however, want to clear the air about this topic. Actually, people do die from Lyme disease. Dr. Neil Spector, a doctor who found his…
Holding Onto The Holidays
The holidays can be really taxing on a sick body. Traditions are an amazing part of the magic of Christmas, but when they cause a setback on your health, it may be better to change them up a little. When I first got sick (way back in 2006), much of my life had changed. My…
Full Moon Effects
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…
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