I have a really hard time with exertion of any kind. Simply walking down the hall is enough to send my body into a tailspin, so actual exercise can really take a toll on me. I've started implementing a basic Tai Chi program though and I'm finding I can do some of the simple, slow…
Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete who has set world records in swimming and immersion in ice water and running a barefoot half marathon in ice and snow. His full method includes exposure to freezing temperatures and meditation, which he claims can help a variety of health issues. You can learn more about that…
When I was a kid, I loved this Sesame Street song: These are the people in your neighborhood - in your neighborhood- in your neighborhood Their the people that you meet, when you're walking down the street, they're the people that you meet each day The Lyme neighborhood extends worldwide. I work with doctors across…
One of the hardest things for me to overcome isn't the acceptance that I am sick. I wake up every morning knowing I'm sick - the pain reminds me, the fatigue and weakness remind me, the numbness and tingling and nausea remind me. Yes, I accept that I'm sick. I put my feet on the…
I want to inspire people. I want someone to say because of me, they didn't give up. Usually when I write, it's just as much for me as it is for anyone else. Today is no exception. I wouldn't say the last few days have been great, but they've been better than many. So you…
There is a lot of division around wearing masks right now. In my state (California), the governor has issued a mandate requiring the wearing of masks in public. I disagree with this order for a lot of reasons, but politics aside, I want to first discuss specific health concern for people with chronic conditions. Those…
Yesterday I talked about choosing joy. That's so easy to say - but it's not always easy to see how to do it. If you're laying in bed in pain, if you're struggling in a bad relationship, if you're in a thankless job that leaves you crushed every day - you can still have joy.…
If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans!Seriously, this was not the life I planned! I'm not much for setting life goals - I've never had a "5 year plan", but I love adventure and experiences - and being sick tends to get in the way of that. I wake up every…
I recently joined a couple of Facebook groups focused on specific health topics. My hope was to find help and encouragement for managing these difficult conditions, but what I've found instead is a whole bunch of people who are devastated and at their wits end. Most people do not understand how impossibly hard it is…
As we close out Lyme Disease Awareness month, I'd like to share two videos that expose the symptoms and conflict around Lyme+ . Mystery Illness: The Many Symptoms - 30 mins Under Our Skin - Documentary - 90 mins
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