For most of my life, I just followed along. Like a sheep, I did what "they" told me to do. These were my family medical doctors, surgeons, psychiatrists, dentists, nurses, nutritionists, media and big pharma. The problem was I was getting sicker and sicker as the years went by. … [Read more...]
Healing Mental Illness Naturally
By eighth grade, I was battling depression and not wanting to leave the house. I approached my mother, but her response was that I had “nothing to be depressed about.” I learned from that day forward to keep such issues to myself. I remember feeling very lost, alone, sad, … [Read more...]
10 Benefits of Exercise for Chronic Illness
I know, I know! Most of you are thinking, how the heck am I supposed to think about exercise when I can't even get out of bed? I get it! I too was often bedbound and housebound over my 20 years with Lyme disease and other co-infections. But the truth is, you have got to get … [Read more...]
My Faith Journey with Chronic Illness.
I have lost my faith at least 100 times but have found it at least 101 times. My faith journey has been so varied, painful, disappointing, difficult, amazing and incredible. We have a saying in our recovery group. "Religion is for those that are afraid of going to … [Read more...]
9 Powerful Herbs for Parasites
Most people don't want to think their chronic illness could be caused by parasites. However, the two are often found together. We can pick up parasites in many ways: by living and working with animals, through international travel, poor sanitation, food or water, swimming in … [Read more...]