6 Causes of Ongoing Persistent Infections
My top six causes of ongoing persistent infections. What are some of the common things that I see in my practice that are the causes of ongoing persistent infections? Note: If you’ve been struggling with getting sick over and over, and you’re trying to figure out the root cause of what’s underlying all of this, […]
Childhood Trauma & Autoimmune Disease
Many things can determine the possibility that autoimmune disorders develop as we age. Genetics, nutrition, stress, toxic exposure and infections can all weaken and attack the immune system. These are all factors that have been studied for a long time. However, what we are now realizing is the fascinating connection between autoimmune disorders (that show […]
When Lyme Takes A Toll On Relationships: How To Find Love & Happiness When You’re Chronically Ill
It is no surprise that stress and poor health go hand in hand as one tends to precede the other. Physical, mental and emotional stress can wear on a person’s physical body and feeling terrible everyday can be equally stressful and lead to its own set of problems. When you are living with chronic Lyme […]
How to Self Care with a Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness can be extremely difficult. You struggle with feelings of anxiety, loss of control of your own body, guilt, pain, anger and exhaustion. Every day will challenge you. As you look around at your friends and family, it might cause you to feel guilty that you may not always be able […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gluten & Inflammation
Gluten intolerance, sensitivity, and allergy are all different forms of the body’s inability to process gluten. Numerous studies have addressed the controversy of gluten and Celiac-related medical issues. This includes one of the main symptoms associated with gluten intolerance, inflammation. Inflammation is a complex process that happens within the body when it is exposed to […]
Magnesium – Why It’s So Important
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals that is used by the human body for many functions. Although it seems like a simple nutrient to obtain through food, many individuals are actually deficient. The benefits of a balanced level of magnesium are many but, unfortunately low levels of magnesium can contribute to a plethora […]