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Living and Healing in Playa Del Carmen on $1200 U.S.D Per Month

June 2, 2016 Brenda Cosentino

Living and Healing in Playa Del Carmen on $1200 U.S.D Per Month

Playa del Carmen, Mexico has been a place of healing for me. Spiritually, emotionally and of course physically. I was sick for over 20 years and completely disabled by 2004. I have thought a lot about what makes this such a special place to heal from any chronic illness. I began … [Read more...]

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Hi! I’m Brenda Cosentino, Nutritional Therapy Consultant (NTC), chronic illness warrior, digital nomad and mother of three gorgeous children. read more.

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7 Toxic Chemicals in Your Hair Dye

7 Toxic Chemicals in Your Hair Dye

January 19, 2018

It seems that I am always giving up something for my health. Sugar, artificial sweeteners, gluten, … [Read More...]

Three Years of Lyme Disease Remission

Three Years of Lyme Disease Remission

November 26, 2017

It is still unbelievable to me that I am now a healthy 55-year-old woman in the best shape and … [Read More...]

My Experience with Typhoid Fever in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

My Experience with Typhoid Fever in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

November 14, 2017

I never saw this coming! I had just written my final exam with the Nutritional Therapy Association … [Read More...]

12 Natural Treatments for Depression

12 Natural Treatments for Depression

June 1, 2017

I battled depression for most of my life. It began in the eighth grade and continued on until I … [Read More...]

6 Reasons to Drink More Water for Better Health

6 Reasons to Drink More Water for Better Health

May 27, 2017

 Water wasn't my drink of choice for most of my life. Growing up, I much preferred milk, juice or … [Read More...]

How Low Stomach Acid Promotes Bacteria, Parasites, Yeast and Viruses

How Low Stomach Acid Promotes Bacteria, Parasites, Yeast and Viruses

May 21, 2017

My gut was a mess for decades! Every meal ended with pain, bloating, constipation, reflux and so … [Read More...]

Back to School with the Nutritional Therapy Association

Back to School with the Nutritional Therapy Association

April 12, 2017

I never, ever thought I would be back in school at the age of 54.  Since recovering my health … [Read More...]

10 Causes of Depression That Antidepressants Won’t Fix

10 Causes of Depression That Antidepressants Won’t Fix

February 1, 2017

Depression was my constant companion for most of my life. It began in the eighth grade and continued … [Read More...]

Five Ways to Eliminate and Control Parasites, Sibo and Candida

Five Ways to Eliminate and Control Parasites, Sibo and Candida

October 26, 2016

I had a serious parasite problem that consisted of roundworms, tapeworms, flukes and ropeworms that … [Read More...]

Two Years of Lyme Disease Remission – Camino de Santiago – My 900 km walk in 38 days

Two Years of Lyme Disease Remission – Camino de Santiago – My 900 km walk in 38 days

September 30, 2016

In a few weeks I will celebrate two years of Lyme free living. I just returned home after … [Read More...]

My Camino de Santiago – A 780 km Walk in Thanksgiving for MY Recovery

My Camino de Santiago – A 780 km Walk in Thanksgiving for MY Recovery

August 8, 2016

In two days I fly to Madrid, Spain. This is a dream come true for me. A miracle considering I was … [Read More...]

12 Myths I Ignored to Reverse 20 Years of Chronic Illness

12 Myths I Ignored to Reverse 20 Years of Chronic Illness

August 1, 2016

For most of my life, I just followed along. Like a sheep, I did what "they" told me to do. These … [Read More...]

Ten Things to Remember when Healing Yourself Naturally from Lyme Disease and other Chronic Illnesses

Ten Things to Remember when Healing Yourself Naturally from Lyme Disease and other Chronic Illnesses

July 10, 2016

It took me 7 years to completely heal myself from all chronic illness. I began in October, 2007 and … [Read More...]

Brenda Cosentino Interview with Lyme Ninja Radio, June 2016

Brenda Cosentino Interview with Lyme Ninja Radio, June 2016

June 20, 2016

Here is my recent interview with Mackay Rippey of Lyme Ninja Radio.  Lyme Ninja Radio is a podcast … [Read More...]

Living and Healing in Playa Del Carmen on $1200 U.S.D Per Month

Living and Healing in Playa Del Carmen on $1200 U.S.D Per Month

June 2, 2016

Playa del Carmen, Mexico has been a place of healing for me. Spiritually, emotionally and of course … [Read More...]

Everyday Foods That Kill Parasites

Everyday Foods That Kill Parasites

May 26, 2016

I battled a very bad parasite infection for over 4 years. It seemed I would clear them only to be … [Read More...]

Common Symptoms of Parasites

Common Symptoms of Parasites

May 11, 2016

The two main types of intestinal parasites are helminths and protozoa. Helminths are worms with many … [Read More...]

18 Months of Lyme Disease Recovery/Remission

18 Months of Lyme Disease Recovery/Remission

April 28, 2016

I still have days where I can't believe I am Lyme Disease free. I just returned from a one week … [Read More...]

Healing Mental Illness Naturally

Healing Mental Illness Naturally

March 29, 2016

By eighth grade, I was battling depression and not wanting to leave the house. I approached my … [Read More...]

Start with a  Bowel Cleanse

Start with a Bowel Cleanse

March 21, 2016

In the spring of 2014, I found myself on my knees again, begging God for a solution to my 20 years … [Read More...]

Dealing with Die-off Reactions from Parasites, Lyme Disease and Yeast

Dealing with Die-off Reactions from Parasites, Lyme Disease and Yeast

March 6, 2016

I wish I could say that I had an easy time of reducing my pathogenic load. I had a very bad … [Read More...]

Brenda’s Herbal Dewormer

Brenda’s Herbal Dewormer

February 28, 2016

I didn't want to give away my herbal recipes. I knew I could make some serious money by selling … [Read More...]

Lyme Disease – Remission or Cure

Lyme Disease – Remission or Cure

February 13, 2016

This is a question that I have been asked many times. In the early months of recovery I … [Read More...]

Two Herbs for Babesia Success

Two Herbs for Babesia Success

January 16, 2016

Most of us with Lyme Disease will end up with several other co-infections. I myself had several … [Read More...]

10 Benefits of Exercise for Chronic Illness

10 Benefits of Exercise for Chronic Illness

January 1, 2016

I know, I know! Most of you are thinking, how the heck am I supposed to think about exercise when I … [Read More...]

My Faith Journey with Chronic Illness.

My Faith Journey with Chronic Illness.

December 26, 2015

I  have lost my faith at least 100 times but have found it at least 101 times. My faith journey has … [Read More...]

9 Powerful  Herbs for Parasites

9 Powerful Herbs for Parasites

December 19, 2015

Most people don't want to think their chronic illness could be caused by parasites.   However, the … [Read More...]

10 Reasons You Can’t get Rid of Lyme Disease, Parasites, Candida and other Co-infections

10 Reasons You Can’t get Rid of Lyme Disease, Parasites, Candida and other Co-infections

December 13, 2015

I began researching and visiting lyme forums after being finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease in … [Read More...]

What is Real Food, Anyway?

What is Real Food, Anyway?

November 16, 2015

Every Saturday morning during the summer months in Canada, we head down to our local farmers' … [Read More...]

9 Benefits of Beach Therapy for Chronic Illness

9 Benefits of Beach Therapy for Chronic Illness

November 12, 2015

I think going to the beach is the best natural anti-depressant, sedative, pain and stress reliever … [Read More...]

Lyme Disease and Parasites Love Sugar

Lyme Disease and Parasites Love Sugar

November 5, 2015

Sugar was my drug of choice long after I quit drinking alcohol. Well....that and caffeine, but we'll … [Read More...]

One Year of Lyme Remission!

One Year of Lyme Remission!

November 1, 2015

I used to dream of not being sick anymore.  I always knew I would get here but never thought it … [Read More...]

Chiropractic Care for Chronic Illness

Chiropractic Care for Chronic Illness

October 27, 2015

I found my Mexican chiropractor quite by accident. This was one of many examples of divine … [Read More...]

Best Foods for Chelating Heavy Metals

Best Foods for Chelating Heavy Metals

October 23, 2015

In 2008, I had my amalgam fillings removed, followed by two intravenous DMPS chelation … [Read More...]

Heavy Metals,  Lyme Disease and Parasites

Heavy Metals, Lyme Disease and Parasites

October 17, 2015

Each and every day we are subjected to toxic heavy metals. Some we can avoid and some we simply … [Read More...]

Amalgam Fillings – Toxic Beyond Belief

Amalgam Fillings – Toxic Beyond Belief

October 13, 2015

I went to my holistic medical doctor in 2008 looking for answers to some longstanding health … [Read More...]

Herbs or Antibiotics for Chronic Lyme Disease?

Herbs or Antibiotics for Chronic Lyme Disease?

October 7, 2015

By the time my Lyme Disease and several other co-infections were identified, I had been sick for … [Read More...]

Nutrient Deficiencies and Chronic Infections

Nutrient Deficiencies and Chronic Infections

October 4, 2015

Nutritional deficiencies and chronic infections go hand-in-hand. Each perpetuates the other in a … [Read More...]

Parasites- A Serious Co-infection of Lyme Disease

Parasites- A Serious Co-infection of Lyme Disease

September 29, 2015

Let's face it.  No one wants to consider the fact that they might have worms. It is not only … [Read More...]

The Life of a Lyme Sufferer

The Life of a Lyme Sufferer

September 20, 2015

I lost the ability to work in 2004 and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. This was one of the … [Read More...]

Beet Kvass – Liver Cleanser and Blood Tonic

Beet Kvass – Liver Cleanser and Blood Tonic

September 19, 2015

Every culture around the world has their own fermented foods that they regularly consumed for good … [Read More...]

Success with Buhner’s Protocol for Lyme Disease

Success with Buhner’s Protocol for Lyme Disease

September 17, 2015

In May 2014 I picked out my coffin and was planning my funeral. I had been sick for almost 20 years … [Read More...]

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Self

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Self

September 16, 2015

I understand today how all of my varied illnesses were tied to my gut. Depression, bipolar disorder, … [Read More...]

Super Healthy Green Smoothie

Super Healthy Green Smoothie

September 15, 2015

This was the game changer for me while fighting Lyme and Co-Infections. My hair tissue analysis … [Read More...]

Success with Wahls Paleo Diet for Lyme Disease

Success with Wahls Paleo Diet for Lyme Disease

September 13, 2015

The Wahls Paleo Diet is the diet that turned me around in less than a year. I was also treating the … [Read More...]

The Long Road Back! How I overcame 20 years of Chronic Illness Naturally!

The Long Road Back! How I overcame 20 years of Chronic Illness Naturally!

September 11, 2015

By 2007, my health had reached an all-time low. I was given a chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia … [Read More...]

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