anti-inflammatory
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The Detox Diaries: The End of the Cleanse, But Not the Journey
Read more: The Detox Diaries: The End of the Cleanse, But Not the JourneyAs I last reported, my detox cleanse journey has led to significant health improvements. However, recent lab results show there’s still work to be done. Here’s an update on my progress and what the numbers reveal. First, let’s start with the changes I’ve personally experienced. Reflecting on the last four months, I can confidently report…
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The Detox Diaries: Day 50: Overcoming Fears and Reclaiming My Life
Read more: The Detox Diaries: Day 50: Overcoming Fears and Reclaiming My LifeI haven’t been as active in documenting my detox journey lately… but that’s because I have been LIVING again, y’all! Let me catch you up. March 6-10: Skiing In early March, my husband, Kyle, and I took a trip to Vermont to ski with our friend, Tripp, and visit some of his old friends. We…
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The Detox Diaries: Another Setback & Day 10 Again
Read more: The Detox Diaries: Another Setback & Day 10 AgainIn case you have been following my story and wondering, “Can this girl ever catch a break?”– The answer apparently is no. LOL. The past couple weeks have been turmoil as my wrists broke out in a raised, red rash one Friday morning. Initially suspecting hives, I called my holistic practice to report it and…
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The Detox Diaries: 10 Days Into My Gut Cleanse and Feeling Better Than Ever
Read more: The Detox Diaries: 10 Days Into My Gut Cleanse and Feeling Better Than EverAs I last reported, my GI tract has been found to harbor parasites and an overgrowth of candida. I am now on day ten of my gut cleanse and have already seen astounding results. Preparation My treatment plan is hand-tailored to fit my body’s needs and is designed to optimize the removal of the “icky”…
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Healing from the Inside Out: Exploring Holistic Care, Trauma, and Nervous System Balance
Read more: Healing from the Inside Out: Exploring Holistic Care, Trauma, and Nervous System BalanceFollowing my repeated frustrations and disappointments with Western medicine these past few months, I made a decision to explore out-of-the-box methods, free from the confines of traditional insurance, and seek holistic medicine as an alternative. I started asking different questions: “What if the key to healing my body lies not only in what I eat…
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Chronic Journey Update: What’s New and What’s Next
Read more: Chronic Journey Update: What’s New and What’s NextHello, everyone! It has been a chaotic season of life for obvious reasons*, and I’m here to provide an update on my health journey. It’s been good, bad, and ugly. Let’s begin in chronological order. *for context, I am diagnosed with syringomyelia, a rare and incurable neurological condition characterized by fluid-filled cysts in the spinal…
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When the Experts Don’t Have the Answers: My Struggles at Mayo Clinic
Read more: When the Experts Don’t Have the Answers: My Struggles at Mayo ClinicIn my previous blog post, I shared that I was accepted as a patient at the Mayo Clinic, renowned for its expertise in handling complex medical conditions. My condition, syringomyelia, has been challenging to diagnose and manage, prompting me to seek the renowned care Mayo Clinic offers. Leading up to the appointment, I felt hopeful…
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3 Yummy Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothies for the Chronic Pain Warrior
Read more: 3 Yummy Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothies for the Chronic Pain WarriorThroughout my experience with chronic pain thus far, I’ve discovered the importance of reducing inflammation in relieving discomfort. After a long night of minimal movement, our bodies can experience increased inflammation in the morning, leading to stiffness and discomfort. Starting your day with an anti-inflammatory breakfast can help counteract this morning inflammation and set a…
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Turning a Job Loss Into a Health Gain: My Journey Towards Wellness
Read more: Turning a Job Loss Into a Health Gain: My Journey Towards WellnessI lost my job today. Whoa. That feels strange to say. I had a feeling this difficult and raw conversation with my boss was coming. Over the past few months, I’ve been experiencing repeated flare-ups of symptoms due to various suspected factors, such as inflammation, diet, hydration, and activity levels. Unfortunately, this had led me…
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The Mission to Avoid Opiates
Read more: The Mission to Avoid OpiatesNavigating the world of chronic pain treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with limited options (especially for nerve pain) and high accessibility of opiates. While these powerful medications can offer relief, their notorious addictive effects can pose some serious risks and create more complications for an already struggling population. This component has shaped my…
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