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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...]

Featured Post, Lyme Disease & Co-infections, Mental Illness, Travel Changing careers, Chronic Fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, lyme disease, treating mental illness naturally

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

December 19, 2018 admin

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 … [Read more...]

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12 Natural Treatments for Depression

June 1, 2017 Brenda Cosentino

I battled depression for most of my life. It began in the eighth grade and continued on until I began treating it nutritionally at the age of 44. My darkest days took place while I was on heavy psychotropic medications - a period that lasted over 14 years.  During this time, I … [Read more...]

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Back to School with the Nutritional Therapy Association

April 12, 2017 Brenda Cosentino

I never, ever thought I would be back in school at the age of 54.  Since recovering my health from lyme disease, chronic fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, chronic migraines and several co-infections, I felt I needed to help others. … [Read more...]

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10 Causes of Depression That Antidepressants Won’t Fix

February 1, 2017 Brenda Cosentino

Depression was my constant companion for most of my life. It began in the eighth grade and continued on until I began treating it holistically at the age of 44. I suffered many, many dark days and on heavy psychotropic medications for over 14 years. I was told by seven … [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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Featured Articles

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

July 22, 2019

So you've got Chronic Lyme Disease? Your whole body aches and you feel weak, stiff and exhausted. … [Read More...]

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

June 28, 2019

I just returned from a 4 week trip to Peru. Leading up to this trip, I was feeling uninspired, … [Read More...]

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

February 2, 2019

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

Real Food Rebel Soup for Chronic Illness

January 22, 2019

This is the soup I ate for months on end when I was extremely sick. This and my daily green … [Read More...]

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

December 19, 2018

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

4 Years of Lyme Disease Remission

November 10, 2018

It's true, I travel with a blender! Green smoothies are the ticket! I can't believe I am celebrating … [Read More...]

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

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

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

June 1, 2017

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

Latest Gut Health Articles

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

July 22, 2019

So you've got Chronic Lyme Disease? Your whole body aches and you feel weak, stiff and exhausted. Maybe you … [Read More...]

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

February 2, 2019

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

Real Food Rebel Soup for Chronic Illness

January 22, 2019

This is the soup I ate for months on end when I was extremely sick. This and my daily green smoothie. My … [Read More...]

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

December 19, 2018

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

4 Years of Lyme Disease Remission

November 10, 2018

It's true, I travel with a blender! Green smoothies are the ticket! I can't believe I am celebrating another … [Read More...]

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 the week … [Read More...]

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 soda pop. I … [Read More...]

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 from lyme … [Read More...]

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 on until … [Read More...]

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 I battled … [Read More...]

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 were my … [Read More...]

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 for and … [Read More...]

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 re-infected … [Read More...]

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 of chronic … [Read More...]

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 tapeworm, … [Read More...]

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 herbal … [Read More...]

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 automatically … [Read More...]

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 two are … [Read More...]

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 2012.   As I … [Read More...]

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 leave … [Read More...]

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 would take so … [Read More...]

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 cannot. Those … [Read More...]

Amalgam Fillings – Toxic Beyond Belief

October 13, 2015

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

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 repulsive, but we … [Read More...]

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 health.  My … [Read More...]

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

September 15, 2015

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

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