In a shallow bowl, mix: ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Stir in: 2 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely chopped Kalamata olives 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 3 crushed garlic cloves Sprinkle with: 2 teaspoons red chili flakes 1…

Yep - you read that right! V-steam has roots in Korean, Chinese, Ayurvedic and Mayan healing. It’s reported to help infertility, hormone balance, atrophy, infections, postpartum and menstrual issues. While you can spent $2-300 on a specialty unit, it seems to be a fairly simple setup should you choose to build your own. You can…

Ingredients 1 cup almond flour (the base for low-carb crackers) 1/4 cup flaxseed meal (for added fiber and healthy fats) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (adds flavor and a cheesy crunch) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for savory notes) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for added depth of flavor) 1/2 teaspoon salt (to enhance all flavors) 1/4…

Ingredients 8 tablespoons of salted butter (softened) 3/4 cup sweetener (I like a 50/50 blend of Allulose and coconut sugar) - you can also substitute some of the sweetener with maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt (I like to double it) 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks Optional: Add 2 Tbsp peanut butter, dried…

INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond flour 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder (helps bind the dough and gives it a bread-like texture) Optional: A pinch of baking powder (for a fluffier texture) 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee (clarified butter) 1/4 to 1/3 cup warm water (adjust as needed) MIX In…

Ingredients 2 cups raw hazelnuts  1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder 1/3 cup sweetener of choice (I like a blend of Allulose & coconut sugar) 1/4 tsp salt Spread hazelnuts on baking sheet and roast at 400° for 6-8 minutes (they should be hot but not browned). Lay a clean towel on the counter and transfer the toasted hazelnuts onto the…

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Why? And Now What?

I went for my 3 month follow up / re-check at lymestop this week. Nothing has changed. Still have all the same infections. The LS doctors expectation is that patients should be 50% better (I’m worse - which is not uncommon for me). He thinks I was reinfected. I’m not convinced. I think treatments simply…

WARNING: RANT INCOMING THERE IS NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THAT CLAIM I am so sick of hearing and reading that phrase! It generally has come from well meaning people, including many, many, many doctors. All it means is that no one has bothered to study it!!! I recently did the Master Cleanse (aka lemonade…

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Update Oct 12, 2024

I can’t believe we are less than 11 weeks to Christmas! How did this happen? I finished the Master Cleanse - which wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I actually had less pain and more energy. I had some digestive trouble but for the most part, I feel like it was a…

Ingredients: For the Butternut Squash: 2 medium butternut squashes, halved and seeds removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey Salt and pepper, to taste For the Filling: 2 cups cooked chicken or eggplant 1 cup Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 cup cooked beets or more squash 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped…