Pain was one of my main debilitating symptoms from Lyme and co-infections. I experienced severe headaches, jaw pain, and neck, shoulder, and back pain daily. Before I was diagnosed, I tried prescription pain killers and they did nothing.
Read MoreMy skin was usually pretty clear (with occasional breakouts and redness) until my Lyme symptoms started getting worse. My face became super puffy, and when I started treatment, I broke out on my face and neck.
Read MoreFifteen years ago I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) after a month of taking antibiotics for a bladder infection. My stomach hurt after every meal and I was experiencing daily gas and bloating. I had consistent constipation and diarrhea. I felt as if there was a rock in my stomach and my digestion wasn’t working. I was prescribed colon relaxers, but they did nothing.
Read MoreIn order to get to where I am today (I still have fatigue and occasional headaches/sinus issues, but I used to have over 20 symptoms), energy healing played a big role.
We all have energy flowing through our bodies. Stress or trauma can create energy blockages in our body which can manifest as physical symptoms. Energy healing is a practice that removes energetic blocks in the body so that the body has a better capacity to heal itself.
Read MoreMy health issues started in college- I was put on two 2-week courses of antibiotics for a bladder infection, and developed severe digestive issues- pain, nausea, bloating, etc. I went to several gastroenterologists and I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS.) I was given colon relaxers for a couple of years, but they did nothing.
Read MoreI have done biomagnetism treatments every few months for a year and a half. According to usbiomag.com, biomagnetism is an internationally practiced health approach that strives to attain bio-energetic balance in the human body; the state of natural health known as “homeostasis”.
Read MoreI think we all can say that other people trigger us. And when we are dealing with chronic illnesses that involve anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and mood swings, this triggering easily becomes amplified. I’ve been triggered a lot from other people in the past, especially since becoming sick.
Read MoreOver the weekend, I attended one of my favorite events of the year- The Big Chocolate Show in NYC. I have been going for years (except for a couple of years when I was too sick and/or they didn’t have it in NY.) So I thought it would be a perfect time to talk about my favorite (healthier) chocolate bars.
Read MoreI always got stressed out easily, but when my Lyme symptoms started I began to get intense anxiety and panic attacks seemingly out of the blue. It was really scary because I had no idea how to manage it at the time. I have created a toolbox of strategies that have helped me when it comes on:
Read MoreThree years ago, after getting back from a trip that involved hiking in California and Oregon, my body began to go haywire. I had struggled with health issues on and off for over the last 10 years, but I was always able to function. Now, I had no idea what was going on- I started getting flu-like symptoms that lingered, my digestion got worse, and I became unable to ignore the fatigue. I had constant sinus issues and headaches.
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