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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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Parasites, Yeast, Deficiencies—Oh My! This Is Your Sign to Get Your Gut Checked!
Read more: Parasites, Yeast, Deficiencies—Oh My! This Is Your Sign to Get Your Gut Checked!As I’ve documented throughout my chronic pain experience over the past eleven months, I’ve hit several roadblocks and faced challenges in finding a traditional medical provider who would listen to my concerns and join me in my pursuit uncovering and treating underlying causes or factors. Enter Holisitic Care: A focus on the whole body, including…
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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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Surviving Hurricane Season with Chronic Illness: 3 Tips for Staying Safe and Well
Read more: Surviving Hurricane Season with Chronic Illness: 3 Tips for Staying Safe and WellIt’s been quite some time since I’ve last posted. As we all know, the 2024 Hurricane Season has brought significant challenges, particularly along the East Coast. The choas of the storms has been a whirlwind these last couple of weeks, and I’m back to reflect, give personal insights, and share tips to navigating a hurricane…
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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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Living with an Invisible Illness: Navigating the Realities of Chronic Pain
Read more: Living with an Invisible Illness: Navigating the Realities of Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain is a battle that often goes unnoticed by the outside world. Unlike visible injuries or illnesses, chronic pain is an invisible condition, making it difficult for others to understand the true extent of its impact. For those of us who experience it, this lack of visibility can lead to a host…
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