Mast Cells are important components of the immune system. They are triggered by infections, toxins, and even stress - essentially telling the body to attack the foreign invader. Many Lyme patients develop Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a condition that causes mast cells to become hyperactive, reacting to every stimuli, including foods, smells, even the…
Severe head and neck pain. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Numbness & tingling. Shortness of breath. All over weakness and flu-like feeling. The last few days I have been detoxing heavy metals. It's one of the many problems associated with Lyme & tick disease. We hold on to toxins, they build up and every now and…
A friend came to visit recently and joked: what goes well with Corona, Lyme! Sometimes a little humor helps calm a frustrating situation and I am most definitely a little frustrated. Not because I don't think we should be making the pandemic important, but because I don't understand why Lyme isn't taken more seriously. Today…
As someone who has been battling chronic sickness for 14 years, I have done a great deal of studying ways to help my immune system fight mass infection, especially during flu season. Below are some natural remedies to help you and your family battle all of the viruses going around right now. Argentyn 23 colloidal…
In the movie Anna and the King, a woman asks Anna about losing her husband: "How did you survive?" To which Anna replied, "The same way you will, one awful day at a time." I see a lot of people panicking right now - our local schools are shut down, even though we don't have…
I am given recommendations every day by well meaning people who can't understand why I'm still sick. I appreciate their love and care, but it can feel like they think this complex disease is easier to treat than it actually is. If you haven't been in the trenches (or lengthy discussions) with someone who has…
I sat across the room from the doctor explaining to her that I had been through the ringer trying to find someone, anyone, in the medical industry who would help me manage whatever it was going on with my body. I had been to a lot of doctors over the years and the only thing…
If it hadn't been for a series of events that created a little chaos, I wouldn't have met her. Yet not only did we meet, God created an opportunity for me to share my story and give her hope. We arrived early for our flight and it's a good thing we did. We took our…
Both a tradition and a goal, ringing the bell at Biologix represents that a patient has achieved a personal state of wellness. Today, I got to witness this beautiful ceremony as Daniel rung the bell. He isn't 100% yet, but he says he is close enough that he expects to be there in the near…
As this week comes to a close, I find myself a little emotional. It's not just my last day, it's the last day Biologix will be open here in Wichita. They are moving the center to Tennessee. This is a great move for the clinic and patients. They will be able to offer additional therapies…
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