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9 Benefits of Beach Therapy for Chronic Illness

November 12, 2015 Brenda Cosentino

I think going to the beach is the best natural anti-depressant, sedative, pain and stress reliever on the planet. There is nothing better or more healing to me than a day at the beach with my family or friends. These beautiful souls you see in my picture are all very special to … [Read more...]

One Year of Lyme Remission!

November 1, 2015 Brenda Cosentino

I used to dream of not being sick anymore. I always knew I would get here but never thought it would take so long. I was so determined to heal myself or die trying. This journey has been so painful, lonely and at times despairing. I literally have fought for my life for a very … [Read more...]

Heavy Metals, Lyme Disease and Parasites

October 17, 2015 Brenda Cosentino

Each and every day we are subjected to toxic heavy metals. Some we can avoid and some we simply cannot. Those with Lyme disease, parasites and other co-infections will have a more difficult time clearing heavy metals from the body. These toxic metals fuel inflammation , suppress … [Read more...]

Amalgam Fillings – Toxic Beyond Belief

October 13, 2015 Brenda Cosentino

I went to my holistic medical doctor in 2008 looking for answers to some longstanding health problems. I was no longer able to work, and in fact, my health was steadily declining. The first thing he did was get me to change my diet - starting with cutting out processed foods … [Read more...]

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Self

September 16, 2015 Brenda Cosentino

I understand today how all of my varied illnesses were tied to my gut. Depression, bipolar disorder, hypothyroid, adrenal insufficiency, chronic migraines, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease and co-infections. These were all the consequence of poor gut health. Once I … [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 […]

12 Tips to Healing your Eyesight Naturally

When I was hiking the Portuguese Camino this past March 2023, I began to think about my 8.5 years of complete remission from Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Bipolar Disorder and other serious medical issues. I still can’t believe that I am living my best life with zero pain in my body, no pharmaceuticals […]

8 Years of Complete Lyme, CFS and Fibromyalgia Remission

I am happy to report another year of complete remission from all things Lyme and Co-infections since November, 2014. I keep getting older (60) but seem to improve more and more with each passing year. This is a miracle considering I was chronically ill for 20 years and physically disabled for over 10 years. You […]

6 Years of Complete Lyme, CFS and Fibromyalgia Remission

What a miracle to have had 6 years of great health after being chronically ill for over 20 years. It is possible to heal yourself by changing your diet, fixing your microbiome, detoxifying and making lifestyle changes. You can read about everything that I have done in this article to completely recover my health. A […]

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 […]