The Master Cleanse (MC) is a liquid diet consisting strictly of a formulated lemonade for 10-40 days. It sounds brutal, right? Believe it or not, the lemonade is filled with all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. You don’t starve. You don’t wither away. On the contrary, your body heals and detoxifies (per Stanley…
A while back, a doctor I respect wrote a disappointing article recommending that people with Lyme not stop working. While I think there are people who are able to continue to work, many of us who have had a long delay in diagnosis are way too sick to be able to work. When I stopped…
Why Can’t You … ?
One of the most challenging aspects of chronic Lyme disease is that its neurological effects are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. On a call yesterday, one of my daughters doctors (who treats one of her symptoms) questioned why my daughter hasn’t been able to do one simple task on a regular basis. I diplomatically explained (again)…
For a long time, I was too sick to do anything - couldn’t clean, drive, shop - couldn’t even take a shower without help. You would think that as I improve, life would feel easier. It doesn’t. Everything has felt so dysfunctional lately. I’m trying to find balance - to find ways to prioritize and…
Or Broccoli Ingredients: 3-4 cups cauliflower florets ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons melted butter Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower florets with melted butter in a large bowl. Check for pieces that are not coated with butter and toss again or use a silicone pastry…
Knowledge Is Fluid
From a cup I got at Hansa (Biologix Center for Optimal Wellness) Knowledge is fluid. But I think when most of us learn something, we commit to that bit of information as static fact and never really explore that there may be new, conflicting even, information that changes the picture. In 2008, when my daughter…
What Happens When the Body Gets Infected?
Let’s start by identifying the primary pathogens that invade our bodies: Bacteria Viruses Parasites Protozoa / malaria and malaria like organisms Fungus Your immune system is designed to kill these pathogens - many times successfully but creating symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, rashes, fatigue and inflammation. When your body isn’t able to eradicate the…
Adventure
I have always loved adventure. Pre-Lyme I loved to hike, kayak and explore new places. I still seek adventure - but it looks different these days - hiking & kayaking are just out. During our travels to various medical appointments over the years, we’ve found ways to still explore. Sometimes it’s from the front seat…
I had planned for our trip to Idaho to be relaxing, refreshing & stress free. I planned to do daily therapies (rife, ionic foot baths, stretching, etc). I am usually able to separate from the stressors of daily life when we are on a road trip like this and decided this would be a good…
Update: 1 day post Lymestop
I had 4 treatments Monday & Tuesday. By Wednesday, I was having major detox symptoms: headache, neck pain & stiffness, back pain, all over joint & muscle pain, weakness, nausea & abdominal discomfort. That tells me the treatments are effective. That’s what it’s supposed to do. It’s causing my body’s immune system to kill pathogens…
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