Oh yes, the partial meals too! I am sure that’s one of the reasons I never saw the tick that bit me despite the bite being in a noticeable location. It’s crazy that this is somewhat well studied and...
Fwiw I seem to remember Buhner mentioning somewhere in his book that Lyme gives ticks greater resistance to cold and to dehydration (the latter allowing them to quest longer). Hopefully the dry cold...
I’m sorry you’ve had some difficult results. The more tests I do the more I wonder what value they have at all unless it’s something that gives me direct information I can form a plan on (such as a...
I just wanted to provide an update as I ordered E. angustifolia when you posted and have been taking it now for a little over two months. It is hard to say that it has had a definite effect on my...
Very interesting Acarined and I’m glad to hear it’s helping for you so far. I’m intrigued that it’s cycled, (makes perfect sense for this protocol according to your description) along with your...
Not many things have been helpful for my sleep either Garzie and many are stimulating for me. I tend to get a solid patch of sleep for the first part of the night and then the second part is lighter...
I'm relieved hear that your heart rate is down and that you've been able to get so much sorted out in such a short space of time! I've only had one MCAS-like reaction myself - it was also a...
How are you doing today orbitingaround? Do you have the results back from the mold inspector? How long are you still paying rent on the old apartment - was it safe?...
Raisins and orange juice are also moderately high in potassium. I rely on those when I have a muscle spasm....
I’m sorry to hear this orbitingaround, what a tangled set of worries mold presents us with that others just don’t understand. I think it’s the lack of understanding that can be the hardest! The last...
I think this is a great question WiscoWoman but didn't get a chance to reply earlier. I try to think about 'how do I treat myself' as literally how do I treat myself, as in what ways do I find to...
Yes, I did some of the exercises (most regularly the j-swoop with a resistance band) and they helped but it’s an awkward one to work for sure. I definitely have always had pretty weak ankles. I try...
Peroneal tendinitis is tough. Mine is mostly better after a few years but is easy to trigger again. Hope this helps....
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this now MA10. Would it be an option to try using ozone to clear the new space once the furniture arrives? Just thinking out loud. Not sure what I’d do in this case. I...
I’m sorry you’ve had this reaction isitlyme - I’ve had a number of sups seriously disrupt my sleep and it’s hellish. A big part of the problem with sleep disruption for me is managing anxiety about...
I’m so sorry you’re both going through this right now Sara! The thing that jumped out at me, oddly, when I read your post was the mention of canker sores. I had these all through my 20s and 30s. They...
To add to the possible suspicion I’ve been highly suspicious of kudzu on the occasions I’ve taken it. It can lower blood sugar (I tend towards hypoglycaemia) and it seemed to disturb my sleep,...
My understanding of collagen is that it’s nutritionally dense and high in a variety of amino acids specifically. Consuming collagen doesn’t necessarily boost your body’s collagen but it may help your...
I’m not sure I notice a major difference between having a glass of wine now and pre-Lyme. I’m just more alert to the effects of everything I eat or drink now. It’s the same with food - I think dairy...
That sounds like wonderful progress intheuk! Hoping two years brings you full remission. I’m always surprised by the variability of when we actually fall ill after a bite. I have friends who were...
Agreed Mike. Getting access to bloodwork has always been my main concern. I have to travel quite a bit to access tests and even then some are unavailable to me without an MD. Lots of testing is of...
I believe there are many on the list who have self treated. I think to some extent whether you choose to go alone or with an LLMD depends also on whether you decide to go with antibiotics. I decided...
Wondering if anyone else has had issues with stevia. I had a very strange reaction to a tea blend this afternoon - fog and dizziness - which I speculate might be the stevia in the tea (I’m not sure...
Yes, MedicalNerd, I should clarify that with respect to the alcohol solution I am referring to Greg’s approach from the biotoxin journey blog for cleaning surfaces of mycotoxins rather than mould. I...
I agree saraeli. I found washing with dilute rubbing alcohol to be good for general cleaning. Fwiw using a baking soda paste on grout mold has worked wonderfully for me for small mold. Apparently...
Oh yeah! Many instructors don’t really appreciate modifications or giving enough cues for people to figure out how to adjust their body to feel the right things. To be fair most people don’t care...
I agree Astro. I've had to modify my own practice substantially as my range of motion has decreased and I've had problems when I have blithely continued to do what I was once able to do. I've had to...
Astro - yoga shouldn’t hurt. :) It’s important to understand the purpose of each pose and adjust until you’re feeling a bit (stretch or stress as appropriate) and then stay there. Classes were great...
A few other thoughts.... It seems a little early for menopause (peri-menopause) although I know it varies a great deal. Are you getting enough fat and cholesterol in your diet to be able to produce...
Quick off the top of my head for now. I love Susan Weed’s menopause book. Lots of ideas to explore and I love that ‘do nothing’ is always an option for her. Seed cycling was great for me with mid...
So glad to hear that you’ve reached remission joee! And I’m glad to hear that you’ve come to love yoga so much. It’s a wonderful practice and I’m not sure I would have made it through these years...
It’s Dahlias. :) I remember that one....
It’s part of a combo tincture for joints that I take regularly on and off (two other main ingredients are turmeric and rosemary plus a handful of others I can’t remember off the top of my head) that...
Off the top of my head I can’t say for sure what the official line is on knotweed and hormones but it was discussed a lot on the Buhner herbal Facebook group when I was on there. Lots of women seemed...
This is a very interesting link - thanks! I had not turned up any connections to hormones. Is it possibly the resveratrol content that is problematic? I did a long stint away from knotweed at one...
Treatment was the main thing that helped with my joint pain. After exploring my options an herbal approach is what resonated for me and I went with Buhner. It’s been long and slow but I am much much...
Oh my yes Garzie - I was going to add something similar but took it out before posting. I do feel that for the most part I can only speak of my own experience. I always check the comments on each...
I finally decided to try yucca filamentosa. It’s one of the herbs recommended for ammonia which, while I’ve never tested, I suspect may be part of my sleep issues. I had some improvement for a few...
Buhner prefers angustifolia as do many other herbalists. I suspect that it is going to be somewhat like astragalus. Use with caution if you have Lyme especially if you’ve had problems with immune...
Thanks for the suggestions dcd. I will explore the options....
Thanks for this excellent summary dcd! Since you are our resident nerve expert I’m wondering if you might have insight into nerve damage from frostnip (less severe than frostbite). I’ve had it twice...
I fixed the link - healingwell reencoded the code for space when it was inside the URL markup....
One herbalist here comments that the belief it can only be taken for a short period is a misunderstanding/translation of a German study. https://rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs A-Z/echinacea.html I’ve taken it...
Forever grateful for the wonderful people who make this list what it is! Thank-you all....
This is wonderful news dcd! I’m so happy for you. I do believe everything you’ve said about nutrition and it’s importance. Looking forward to your updates to hear how your protocol shapes up on top...
I would second DCDs comments. I would focus on a gut healing protocol first before spending much on supplements. Something like GAPS, Whals, or AIP. I found the GAPS intro worked well for me but I’ve...
Selfhacked also mentioned NAD being beneficial for mold I think (fwiw). There were a few discussions about it, last year I think, so I tried it with great hopes but I noticed no major benefits and it...
If you are already sensitive to mold then even a short period near it can be problematic. Since it’s the mycotoxins not the mold itself that are the problem just being in the same enclosed space will...
Thanks Dude. It was nice to read the articles about Neil Spector - I’m still feeling pretty gutted by his death. Hope you are well....
Thanks Astro - I'll get back to the foam rolling too. I've been considering buying a better one soon. Its almost certainly tendon problems as that was my issue with the ankle as well. It's like...