Staying Active With Lyme Disease
Muscle weakness and fatigue are common symptoms of Lyme disease. Coupled with nerve pain, neurological issues and depression, it becomes difficult to complete simple everyday tasks. Even thinking about adding daily physical activity during this difficult time can be stressful. And as your body reels from the constant strain of fighting off Lyme and co […]
Exercising for Adrenal Health
Adrenal exhaustion is a serious and unfortunately, very common problem among many. The body feels like it cannot get enough rest. Consistently tired, there seems to be no drive, no motivation, and the ability to move or work is often depressed. Emotional states can fluctuate, as do sleep patterns, and the ability to regulate day […]
MS and Other Sources of Brain Inflammation
I want to talk about multiple sclerosis and underlying brain inflammation that may not be related to your MS. When you get a diagnosis of Lyme disease or MS, some deduce that everything you experience is related to that condition. In reality, there may be other things that are impacting your health that you may […]
MS and Lifestyle Management!
March is the MS (multiple sclerosis disease) Awareness month. I want to talk to you about the importance of lifestyle management in managing MS (multiple sclerosis disease) There are several aspects of how we live that make a difference on whether you maintain your mobility, improve, or start to decline. A lot of these things […]
Lyme’s Impact on Neurological Function
Some patients describe it as a type of “brain fog.” It’s a state of mind where things are hard to remember and it takes longer to process what you read and think. It mimics the visibility that comes with the morning fog, where things are hard to see, hard to perceive, hidden behind a mental […]
Diet and MS: The Wahls Protocol!
It’s March, which is designated as the MS (multiple sclerosis) Awareness month. This has become near and dear to my heart because I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about three years ago. I’ll work with you and show you how I have managed to keep my symptoms at bay for the last several years […]
Are Allergies the Reason I’m Sick all the Time?
Why Do I Keep Getting Sick? I get asked this question a lot. People who come in to my practise; they sometimes claim “I get sick over and over. Just as soon as I get over one illness, I’m moving right into the next one. I always nurse a congestion, stuffy nose, head pressure – […]
Yeast Overgrowth: The Hidden Variable
Candida is a very common yeast found in the mucous membranes of the intestines, mouth and genitourinary system. Everyone has this type of yeast in and on their body. You wouldn’t generally know it’s there when it is balanced, as it is benign. The issue arises when this yeast overgrows and creates problems in the […]
Detoxing with Infrared Saunas
Toxins are everywhere. They are in the water we drink, the air we breathe, the fabric and products we wear on our skin and the food we eat. Over time, even the smallest amounts can build up, hindering the body’s natural detoxification process. When detoxification pathways are impaired, there can be negative impacts on the […]
Fatigue: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It
It’s normal to feel tired from time to time, especially if you run around without stopping, but when long-term bouts of fatigue and exhaustion linger on, chances are there may be an underlying cause that needs to be addressed. Some of these causes may include: Adrenal fatigue Your adrenal glands are responsible for secreting many […]