You don’t realize how big this state is until you try to get out of it. We could have driven to Nevada and dropped down through the desert, it honestly i was a little nervous about being so remote without services like tire repair and towing. We stopped at Murray Family Farms outside of Bakersfield…
6/7 – On The Road!
A late start is better than no start - after a few hiccups, we are on the road! It’s always hard leaving the kids - even tho they’re not kids any more. But this time is extra hard knowing it will be such a long time. We are excited about the trip and hopeful for…
Intro to Cellular Healing
I’ve just started a new program that focuses on cellular healing. I have learned a lot about this over the past 5 years but truth be told, this is the first time it made enough sense to actually understand how to do it correctly. What you’ll read from me in the coming months is what…
The Good, The Bad and the Hated
On the most recent episode of New Amsterdam, one doctor asks, “When did things change? A year ago we were heroes. How did we become so hated?” As someone who has been injured by the medical community at large, let me answer that question. First, we don’t hate you. But we are angry. We are…
What If…
In 2009, our friends were hiking Mt. Lassen when their lives changed forever. Their kids were sitting on a rock wall when it collapsed, rolling down the hill, taking the kids with them. Their eldest daughter was seriously injured and a helicopter was called to fly her off the mountain. As they were waiting, their…
Never Give Up on Your Dreams
I saw this post this morning and it sure hit home! Digging my way through sickness has been so hard at times that I’ve wanted to just stop fighting. But what does that mean? Do I just lay in bed and whither away? Would that be easier? No - I’d still be sick! I’d still…
More Diagnosis’ and Treatment
I have days where I think “this is it - this is as good as it’s gonna get”. Usually this thought creeps in when doctors don’t know what to do and they don’t have anything new for me to try. Man that can be a depressing thought. This. Is. It. And then suddenly, something comes…
The Side Conditions
Co-conditions, accompanying illness, whatever you call them - sometimes the side conditions have more of an impact than the primary conditions. We call it Lyme disease - but that’s not my problem. I sometimes wonder how much the bacteria that causes Lyme is even a factor. My biggest problems right now are spine instability and…
“You’re Not Going to Get Better by Letting It Beat You”
Josh Blue has cerebral palsy and is one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever seen. He was on AGT this year and during the finale, he shared that he is in phenomenal pain. You’re not going to get better by letting it beat you.Josh Blue Oh how I relate to this so much!!! There are…
Cranial Cervical Instability (CCI)
Adding to the list of diagnosis’ I’ve racked up - CCI is a likely missing piece of the puzzle. Symptoms can include: Head tilting Intracranial hypertension – pressure headachesBrian fog, concentration difficulties, memory issuesDysautonomia Digestive problemsSwallowing difficultiesHiccupsTMJBurning mouth and facial painStrange skin sensationsExcessive sweating, Sweaty hands, and palmsItching skinCardiovascular type disordersVision problemsTinnitus & ear problemsSinus…
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