Brenda Cosentino – Page 3 – Real Food Rebel

5 Years of Complete Lyme Disease, CFS and Fibromyalgia Remission

December 15, 2019 Brenda Cosentino

I have had 5 amazing years of great health! Prior to this, I had been chronically ill for over 20 years and on medical disability for over 10 years. I no longer suffer from Lyme Disease, Babesia, Bartonella, parasites, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, … [Read more...]

It’s Time to Take the Fear out of Chronic Lyme Disease

July 22, 2019 Brenda Cosentino

So you've got Chronic Lyme Disease? Your whole body aches and you feel weak, stiff and exhausted. Maybe you also have rashes, swollen painful joints, headaches, migraines, dizziness, sleep disturbances, cognitive decline, brain fog, sensitivity to light with fevers that come and … [Read more...]

8 Signs it’s Time to Press the Pause Button on Your Life

June 28, 2019 Brenda Cosentino

I just returned from a 4 week trip to Peru. Leading up to this trip, I was feeling uninspired, tired, empty and a little burned out. The last 4 years I have worked very hard in my practice and have completed just over 2000 face-to-face Skype consultations. I also returned to … [Read more...]

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

February 2, 2019 Brenda Cosentino

My gut was a mess for decades! Every meal ended with pain, bloating, constipation, reflux and so much gas. My doctor at the time told me to take antacids. Things just got progressively worse. In December 2011 my first hair analysis revealed that I did not have enough stomach acid … [Read more...]

Real Food Rebel Soup for Chronic Illness

January 22, 2019 Brenda Cosentino

This is the soup I ate for months on end when I was extremely sick. This and my daily green smoothie. My digestion was terrible and I couldn't handle any raw salads. My hair analysis revealed very low stomach acid and low minerals across the board. I wanted a nice soup/stew that … [Read more...]

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

By 2007, my health had reached an all-time low. I was given a chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia diagnosis. I was on heavy psychiatric medications for bipolar disorder, major anxiety, chronic migraines and post-traumatic stress disorder. Most days I relied on painkillers for my increasing levels of pain. By this time I had been sick for over fourteen […]

18 Months of Lyme Disease Recovery/Remission

I still have days where I can’t believe I am Lyme Disease free. I just returned from a one week backpacking trip to Palenque and San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. I climbed every single one of the ruins pictured above. It was a full 9 hour day of ruins, rivers, jungle treks, swimming […]

Super Healthy Green Smoothie

This was the game-changer for me while fighting Lyme and Co-Infections, CFS/Fibro and 20 years of chronic illness. My hair tissue analysis revealed several minerals that were very low despite eating a conventional Paleo diet for the first few years. This is the most nutrient-dense breakfast that I have found so far. It is packed […]

Lyme Disease and Parasites Love Sugar

Sugar was my drug of choice long after I quit drinking alcohol. Well….that and caffeine, but we’ll leave that for another time. My favorite dessert has always been a chocolate brownie with lots of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries. I mean, who can top that? Back in the day, I wouldn’t pass up […]

Nutrient Deficiencies and Chronic Infections

Nutritional deficiencies and chronic infections go hand-in-hand. Each perpetuates the other in a never-ending vicious cycle. After many years, I discovered that both need to be addressed simultaneously in order for the recovery of health. The image below is my first hair test, from December 8th, 2011. Prior to this test I had been sick […]

Parasites- A Serious Co-infection of Lyme Disease

Let’s face it. No one wants to consider the fact that they might have worms. It is not only repulsive, but we live in a society that tells us this cannot be a problem here in North America. With today’s sanitation and standard of living, we are never taught about routine parasite cleansing. Years ago, […]

Success with Buhner’s Protocol for Lyme Disease

In May 2014 I picked out my coffin and was planning my funeral. I had been sick for almost 20 years and was also battling a serious kidney infection on top of the Lyme disease and co-infections. I was given a chronic fatigue/fibro diagnosis many years prior to this. After I was finally diagnosed with […]

The Life of a Lyme Sufferer

I lost the ability to work in 2004 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This was one of the lowest and darkest times of my life. I lost my career, country dream home and most of my hope. Worst of all I lost countless precious years with my children. I was having so many health […]

Beet Kvass – Liver Cleanser and Blood Tonic

Every culture around the world has their own fermented foods that they regularly consumed for good health. My ancestors from Ukraine understood the many restorative properties of beet kvass. This Lacto-fermented, probiotic-rich tonic is made from beets. This is one of my probiotic staples that I don’t like to be without. This is one of […]

Success with Wahls Paleo Diet for Lyme Disease

The Wahls Paleo Diet is the diet that turned me around in less than a year. This eating plan has kept me in complete remission from Lyme Disease and co-infections since November 2014. I also treated the Lyme Disease with Stephen Buhner’s Herbal Protocol and had completed an extensive parasite cleanse. My parasite recipe can […]

Easy Salad Dressing Recipe – Real Food Rebel

Everything we eat has the power to heal or kill us. This recipe is super healthy and easy to make. Now is the time to throw out all of the commercially prepared toxic salad dressings that you have in your fridge. This vinaigrette does not require refrigeration and goes well on almost every salad. It […]

10 Simple Things That Will Boost Your Health in 2020

You have the power to change your life and health. You can kick your chronic illnesses naturally. It’s time to make some changes. We are currently experiencing a disease epidemic. You only have one body and it needs proper love and care. There is nothing more valuable than great health. Without your health, it is […]