1/2 cup Honey 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp sriracha Red pepper flakes
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is one of the co-conditions that often comes with tickborne disease. I’ve had it under control (mostly) but wow this flare is intense. Today Yesterday I’m so itchy! Benadryl (oral and topical), cromolyn sodium, HistDAO, Singulair, Xyzal, and stinging nettle are the go-to’s for me to calm it down. But understanding…
Update: 3/6/25
Appointment with Dr Harris was great as always. We reviewed the latest testing - click HERE to see the full results. Tests show: Lyme Babesia Bartonella Cytomegalovirus Ebstein Barr Virus Streptococcal Significant and widespread amyloid fibrin microclots - indicating Long Covid Hormone dysfunction Inflammation (which could be from autoimmune issues but more likely from digestive…
RECIPE cookies:•1 1/4 cups almond flour•1/4 cup cocoa powder•1/8 tsp salt•3 tbsp maple syrup, room temp•2 tbsp coconut oil, melted•1/2 tsp peppermint extract chocolate coating:•6oz dark or semi sweet chocolate (i use dairy free and refined sugar free chocolate)•2-3 tsp coconut oil•1/4 tsp peppermint extract instructions: add all of the cookie ingredients to a bowl…
Sometimes when people hear about some of my symptoms, they offer advice suggesting that I have something else going on. For example, I say I have neuropathy and they may say “it sounds more like diabetes”. I get it - I do the same thing in reverse. Tell me you have ME/CFS or fibromyalgia or…
Blood Test Results
For Lyme+ patients who are not improving with either standard or alternative treatments, it’s important to consider what may be impeding recovery. Lyme can trigger or be accompanied by so many conditions and other tickborne diseases, which is why I call it Lyme+. I have done treatments that help me improve, I start to get…
I’ve started a new therapy called TruDose - they take some of my blood, spin it down to get platelet rich plasma (prp) and inject it back into my bloodstream. As part of the process they get a baseline platelet count - mine was 114 (Ref range 150-450) so a little low. Blood pressure has…
Grain Free Bread
Avocado Toast on This Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup buckwheat flour 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons sweetener (I use 50/50 coconut sugar/Allulose) 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk Instructions:…
Fatigue & Update
I’ve been in bed most of the day every day since 1/1. Pain has been higher, I’ve had rashes, headaches and digestive issues - but that’s not why I’ve been in bed. Fatigue is. Fatigue is one of the hardest issues I deal with on a daily basis. And it’s one we don’t talk about…
Lemon Elixer
Start the day with 2-4 ounces of this elixer to help boost digestion, liver & lymph function, reduce inflammation, & balance alkalinity. Add all ingredients to a strong blender & blend for a minute or two. 1 whole organic lemon, washed, ends removed and quartered 3 cups water 4 Tbsp organic real olive oil 3…
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