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“God has taught me so much about His love and compassion through my suffering”
What does one consider a challenge for a 23 year old? Peyton Leonard will tell you her story and teach you a lesson in strength from religious beliefs. Cindy Kennedy MS,FNP-BC Living with Lyme disease as a 23-going-on-24 year old woman can be very challenging. My day is mostly spent at home, unless I…
Read MoreList of Treatment Options for Lyme Disease
It is only fitting that Lori Dennis provides us with a list of options for treating Lyme disease. She has helped her son battle Lyme disease as a learn as you go process. Her information here is invaluable. Cindy Kennedy MS, FNP-BC HOW LYME SUFFERERS TREAT THIS ‘DO-IT-YOURSELF’ DISEASE by Lori Dennis, Author Lyme…
Read MoreHormones and Chronic Lyme disease
We all know that women are complicated. I’ve been one my whole life and I get a little confused at times. It could be the Lyme, but more likely it’s just that I have the prerogative to be complicated by gender. I spoke with Carol Petersen and asked if she would let me post her…
Read MoreLDN can help Lyme sufferers
Do you know that LDN can help with pain? LDN, (Low-dose naltrexone) is classified as an opioid receptor antagonist. That means the naltrexone looks for and binds to opioid receptors. These receptors are located in different parts of the body such as the gut and the brain. It is thought that LDN causes the blocking…
Read MoreProbiotics for Lyme disease treatment
I recently met Jeff Thurston, who is the Senior Partner at Master Supplements. The company has a focus on digestive tract health. He educated me regarding probiotics which has led me to pay it forward to you all! Your digestive tract contains trillions of bacteria, yeast, and various other microorganisms. Probiotic bacteria adhere to the…
Read MoreHow to spot ticks that can cause Lyme disease
One of the most important ways to prevent Lyme disease is learning how to spot ticks that can spread the disease. Deer ticks or black legged ticks are very tiny. Some are the size of a poppy seed. Dog ticks are much larger than Deer ticks and do not spread Lyme. The lifespan of ticks…
Read MoreSafer beauty products for better health
Safer beauty products are one way to have a healthier body. And that’s especially important for Lyme disease patients. I’ve asked Amy Kinne to share some information that can help you find better and safer beauty products. She shares her insights below. Sadly, the United States has relatively few regulations that cover beauty and personal…
Read MoreReduce home toxins: Replace candles with essential oils
Our environment is not as clean as it should be. What can you do about it? Replace candles with essential oils Start by getting rid of your candles. Regular candles are releasing toxic petroleum into the air. Yes the same petroleum that you put in your car. That beautiful fragrance is produced in a lab chemically.…
Read MoreCindy Kennedy discusses detox methods for Herx reactions
Try My Easiest Detox Method for Herx Reactions While on the path to recovery, it is critical to help your body rid itself of the toxins that are released into the blood stream and tissues. The miserable symptoms are called Herx Reaction or Die-off. While there are very expensive ways to do this I’d like…
Read MoreCindy Kennedy discusses natural tick repellent
Are you afraid to walk in the woods or an open field? I have a natural tick repellent recipe that can help with this fear. The news of the wide spread of Lyme disease and co infections have caused many to be resistant to explore the outdoors. Isn’t that sad? The fresh air and the…
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