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…
Hummus
1 cup cooked chickpeas or white beans (3/4 cup beans + 3 cups water in instant pot) 1/3 cup tahini (see below) Lemon juice to taste Salt to taste Olive oil or water to desired thickness Start by blending the beans and salt, add tahini & lemon juice. Add olive oil as needed. Tahini 1…
Needs adjustment! Needs salt & maybe coconut flour? Ingredients: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp diced jalapeños 1/4 cup shredded cheddar Instructions: Preheat oven to 375° and line cookie sheet with parchment. Mix all ingredients & knead into a dough. Form a log and slice into 8…
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