Having lived with a chronic illness for 12 of my 41 years on earth, I’ve learned to adapt to the major changes in my routine due to Lyme disease. Life simply isn’t and hasn’t been the same for 12 years. What used to be a healthy body that could literally spring out of bed is now a body that never gets enough sleep for its needs and takes naps daily just to get through the day. So what does a typical day look like for me someone with Lyme? Well, that really does vary person to person as Lyme disease…

A follow-up to my recent post about my thyroid and inflammation, I wanted to share what I’m taking, per my ND, and my plans for dietary changes to help bring about reduction of pain and inflammation. But first, I’d like to tell you about my encouraging card shop, where you can purchase, and print, special cards for those people in your life that needs a little extra encouragement and love. I JUST launched it, so there’s only one card at this time. But, I am adding more tonight and this weekend. I would recommend joining my newsletter to be notified…

Most of you know I have Lyme disease. It’s been an 11-year journey, some days, into the pits of hell. But what many of you don’t yet know is the GI issues I’ve been dealing with for a few years now on top of it. Some pretty significant symptoms, like almost daily nausea, bloating, some pain here and there, and even throwing up. It seems to be diet related so my doctor is doing blood work to see what foods I’m sensitive to. I also suspect a possible ulcer, which I’ll see a local doctor for if my symptoms don’t…