I am always trying to learn more about ways I can improve. I follow lots of Lyme Literate Medical and Naturopath Doctors (LLMD’s and LLND’s) and specialist around the world who understand the numerous conditions associated with Lyme+. Dr. Talks is an online learning forum that brings dozens of doctors together to share their knowledge…

I hear from a lot of people who are totally overwhelmed when it comes to trying to clean up their world. Here’s the truth - IT’S HARD!!! The more I learn, the more overwhelming it seems. And I know it can seem daunting if you look at “everything”. I think if I share all of…

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TruDose (PRP) Update

My first round of TruDose (PRP) 8 weeks ago was set to target MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). I’ve been experiencing a major mast cell flare since then, which apparently is not uncommon. Mast cells are part of the immune system. They respond to specific pathogens by releasing different types of chemicals - most commonly…

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Solar Flares & CME’s

On Friday, the sun cast a solar flare and a CME, both of which cause geomagnetic disruptions.   Solar flares are bursts of electromagnetic radiation that travel at the speed of light, reaching Earth in just over 8 minutes. Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's atmosphere…

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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…

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…

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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…

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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…