Looks Like I Have Been More Quiet Than I Thought
I am happy to report that no news, is in fact good news! I have been feeling well and staying active!
This last year, especially since post-December 2019 or so, I have felt like my body is not longer struggling like it used to.
Bad days are much more rare than before, I rarely have much pain at all, my sleep is pretty good but most of all consistent.
Sleeping better has made all the difference of course, but getting in the sauna, taking some supplements for autoimmune, and spending time de-stressing has really kept my body steady rather than the traditional ups and downs of "how am I going to feel today".
I go to the gym 3-5 times a week for most weeks, except for a couple of exceptions here and there. I have actually started making strong progress in the gym (at least for my body type). A few months ago I started seeing a personal trainer once a week at my gym, it wasn't vey expensive and I knew it would be a good way to keep myself motivated. Over the last two or so months the trainer has started to get rather impressed with my progress, last week he told me I was making better progress than a lot of the guys he's training around my age. Today I was pushing myself a little extra hard, and part way through the session he just looked at me and said "I think you've now surpassed everyone else. Its a close match between you and one other, but I think you are gaining quicker than my other clients at this point."
That made me excited to hear, because I have been going to the gym for a year and a half or so at this point, and I have made progress and gotten stronger. But now I am feeling well all the time and can count on planning ahead and feeling well for that time I have planned. I want to use part of it to go to the gym, I feel great afterwards and if anything I feel accomplished. Over the last four or so weeks I have really pushed going 4-5 times a week even if it is no longer than 30 minutes, so for him to notice the difference...it made me feel like I really was working hard.
The nice part about this trainer is he is my age and also built super skinny like myself, he is also one that would be considered a "slow gainer". So he notices the progress in a different light compared to the types of guys who can build muscle by looking at a rack of weights.
Kansas
I go back to my lyme doctor next month, its more for maintenance at this point. I could probably survive just fine without it. But due to my school schedule and whatnot, its easier to go ahead and take care of myself when it wont be a stress rather than wait for something to head south.
In total, that will be just two visits with my lyme doc this year. Next year the goal is to go once, maybe twice (again there is a lot to consider). Next year I will hopefully be going to graduate school, so depending on how I handle that will probably determine my outcome more than anything else. I think I will be alright, my spring semester of classes this previous semester was very rough. Very stressful for me, but I recovered and it was not so bad after it ended.
In the past it was hard for my body and mind to recover after a series of long stressful events. For me, chemistry class was a long stressful event.
Ongoing Symptoms
I would say Im pretty much symptom free. I can still feel the full moon sometimes, usually ill feel a lack of motivation and maybe even depression. I would say on and off depression is still my worst symptom. The severity is low but it is something that hangs on here and there, I will have a few weeks or months where life is good and its not really a problem. Then I will have a few weeks or months where it is a problem. Its usually tolerable to deal with, could certainly be worse. The lack of motivation and satisfaction is the worst for me.
Pain is pretty much gone 99% of the time, sleep is better, focus is better, mood is better (and more stable), my ability to handle stress is better, anxiety is 99% gone except for occasions (but at that it never matches what it has in the past), OCD is still around on occasion (but again nothing like it once was). Truthfully, Im doing very well and I have a lot to be thankful for.
Stress Reduction
In school, my most favorite teacher ever, taught use this last semester an amazing way of dealing with and dissolving stress. In the beginning of every class we allllll had to pull out a sheet of paper, date it, and just start writing everything on our mind. Good, bad, whatever.
Then after a minute or two, we stop then write things we are grateful for. Again just for a minute or two. Usually starting with the basics, food, a job, friends, a car, a safe home, etc. then moving on into more complicated or more specific things.
Then stop, and write another paragraph or so of whats on our mind. And go through that rotation a few times.
It made every day brighter, so I have tried my best to incorporate that into my weekly life, it was part of my daily life but I find it difficult to do the same tasks every single day. And I do not always need to decompress like that.
I highly recommend it!! Go try it, I know you're thinking about it. Say it with me, I am grateful for......
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Monday, July 13, 2020
Monday, October 15, 2018
October Update 2018
Updates 10-15-18
Hey you guys, I know im staying rather quiet these days but I promise its because im staying busy and feeling well enough to stay busy!
It has been a long while since Ive given an actual update as to how I am doing. Ive written several (ok maybe dozens) of emotional posts about this and that and how my emotions seem to successfully screw things up. But those posts are a bit misleading as to how I am doing overall. Yes, emotions of mine do get in the way a lot. Yes I believe they stem from something with some chronic illness of mine, possibly lyme or possibly due to a strep infection. But no, I do actually live. I work 20-25 hours a week, I go to school full time, I have some hobbies that take up a fair bit of time and energy (this blog being one) and I have a social life. I try my absolute best to never find myself bored, I find that if I get bored ill just spiral into depression (even if just for a matter of hours). Depression is one of the most horrible things out there in my opinion, if going out with some friends, reading, working on my car, working, or even-dare I say it-homework...keep me far away from feeling depressed than so be it!
Symptoms as of 10-15-18
Insomnia-this one is pretty bad. On a 0-10 scale, 10 being worst, Im a 6 on a fantastic night, 9 on a horrible night, and about 8 on an average night. Sleep typically lasts from 3:00am-8:00am. Sometimes more and sometimes less. Usually said sleep is rather broken and contains periods of waking up or just dozing.
Pain-not so bad, but its there. If I stretch my pain, especially in my back, will improve.But sometimes i just hurt.
Dizziness-2 on a 0-10, Ive had very few days where dizziness has been an issue. Sometimes its nonexistent for days or weeks.
Brain fog-4 on a 0-10. Its still there on the daily but im doing well in school, so it can't be that bad.
Emotions-A good day they're about a 4. A bad day they can reach a full 10 which includes (but not limited to) crying, arguing in my mind, bits of anger, segregating myself from human kind, and complete inability to be productive.
Cough-I have developed this cough due to a cyst on my thyroid. Some days its not bad but other days my throat is sore and I cough hard for several minutes at a time. More on this at a later date.
Exercise-Still very hard. I feel like im left for dead if I ever do any exercise of substance even for a few minutes. I walk though and I am trying to make that a part of my daily routine. At one point in time I walked most weekdays and felt very well doing so (this was years ago), Im going to make this happen again. One of my long term goals is to be able to get back into doing some hardcore stretching and strength building. The one sport I ever participated in that I miss is gymnastics, I may be a bit old for that now but I could still do some things in the sport. Just to say I can do it.
Hallucinations- I haven't mentioned this one in a while but I think its safe to say this symptom is a full 0 and has been for a while.
Stomach pain and lack of appetite-7 out of 10, I can eat and its rare I actually have pain. But I just cannot eat enough food. I eat tiny portions and a slim number of meals. Some days I can eat plenty compared to my average but its still no where close to the calorie count I should be consuming. If I was one of those people who posted pics of their food on Instagram, they'd be more like monthly posts instead of weekly or daily LOL
This has become a much shorter list than it once was. I used to have a couple dozen symptoms, thankfully im down to just a few.
One thing that I have benefitted from keeping this blog is the record of the last few years of treatment. It can really put things into perspective on how things can change for the better.
I will one day be as strong physically as I am mentally. I like to think I am a strong fighter against chronic disease. I dont take things sitting down, just waiting for something magical to happen. I may not take anything lying down but I do take many things on my knees. I thank God for all that he has taught me over the last seven, close to eight, years now. I have learned many invaluable lessons and id like to think ive been able to help other people with what they go through. My faith is strong, I know that only my earthly body is affected by struggles. My spirit does get afflicted and the stress of it all does wear on ones heart after so long, but in the end neither Lyme, nor any other illness can kill my spirit. I will always have my relationship with Jesus. No sleepless night or extreme pain or starvation can take that away. There is a special peace in knowing that I will always have the Lord by my side. I know that I will one day be 100% healed, whether it be in my earthly home or when I go be with the Lord. I know that suffering is never forever, even when anxiety tries to tell me that it is.
I know that each prayer and each pill bottle completed is one step closer to full healing. There is no "magic number" to how many prayers are said or how many pills are taken, but whether we realize it or not one day we will pray "please heal my XYZ" or "please take away this pain" for the last time. Again, whether it be because healing was physical or spiritual, healing from the Lord is healing.
I am thankful for my illness and thankful for my suffering. I have never in the last seven years said-this was a mistake, I was never meant to get sick. Because I was, take it as you wish, but suffering is a part of this life. No one lives a pain free or illness free life. I personally believe that my illness was due to the Fall of Man in the Book of Genesis. Due to the sin of man, by choice, we will all be destined to a less than perfect life until Christ's return.
I will take the path I am given in stride. I will make mistakes, I will be negative, and I will get angry. But once I stop throwing my tantrum I will take ever measure that I can find to fight back against whatever the struggle may be.
What can I say, fighting is in my blood?
Here is my most recent picture of pill bottle empties-
Its been a while since I posted a pic, but for those of you who are new readers here. I save all of my empty pill bottles. I want to see how many bottles, capsules, and oz's of liquid it takes before I can say I DID IT! This collection is still growing. I like to think of all my empty bottles as proof of fighting. Each pill, one step closer to beating Lyme. I also view them as encouragement, I can look back and hold a pill bottle that I once needed for a symptom that left months or years ago and say-this battle was a success. Or I can look at how many bottles ive used for fighting a particular symptom and say-one step closer. I like tangible proof, I like the things I can see with my eyes and hold with my hands. Saving my bottles gives me a way of looking back, and viewing how ive changed things for the better going forward. They show that I didn't quit. If I had skipped out on treatment I wouldn't have any bottles and id sure have a whole lot more symptoms. Or worse, if I had given up on life altogether and quit in the most tragic of ways, there would be fewer bottles or even no bottles.
Id like to ask each one of you to pray for someone you know is in need. I always covet prayers from others, for healing, support, for a healthy body, and pray for encouragement. But maybe make it part of you're routine to pray for your friends and family who are going through some things in their life.
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them"
Matthew 18:20
Hey you guys, I know im staying rather quiet these days but I promise its because im staying busy and feeling well enough to stay busy!
It has been a long while since Ive given an actual update as to how I am doing. Ive written several (ok maybe dozens) of emotional posts about this and that and how my emotions seem to successfully screw things up. But those posts are a bit misleading as to how I am doing overall. Yes, emotions of mine do get in the way a lot. Yes I believe they stem from something with some chronic illness of mine, possibly lyme or possibly due to a strep infection. But no, I do actually live. I work 20-25 hours a week, I go to school full time, I have some hobbies that take up a fair bit of time and energy (this blog being one) and I have a social life. I try my absolute best to never find myself bored, I find that if I get bored ill just spiral into depression (even if just for a matter of hours). Depression is one of the most horrible things out there in my opinion, if going out with some friends, reading, working on my car, working, or even-dare I say it-homework...keep me far away from feeling depressed than so be it!
Symptoms as of 10-15-18
Insomnia-this one is pretty bad. On a 0-10 scale, 10 being worst, Im a 6 on a fantastic night, 9 on a horrible night, and about 8 on an average night. Sleep typically lasts from 3:00am-8:00am. Sometimes more and sometimes less. Usually said sleep is rather broken and contains periods of waking up or just dozing.
Pain-not so bad, but its there. If I stretch my pain, especially in my back, will improve.But sometimes i just hurt.
Dizziness-2 on a 0-10, Ive had very few days where dizziness has been an issue. Sometimes its nonexistent for days or weeks.
Brain fog-4 on a 0-10. Its still there on the daily but im doing well in school, so it can't be that bad.
Emotions-A good day they're about a 4. A bad day they can reach a full 10 which includes (but not limited to) crying, arguing in my mind, bits of anger, segregating myself from human kind, and complete inability to be productive.
Cough-I have developed this cough due to a cyst on my thyroid. Some days its not bad but other days my throat is sore and I cough hard for several minutes at a time. More on this at a later date.
Exercise-Still very hard. I feel like im left for dead if I ever do any exercise of substance even for a few minutes. I walk though and I am trying to make that a part of my daily routine. At one point in time I walked most weekdays and felt very well doing so (this was years ago), Im going to make this happen again. One of my long term goals is to be able to get back into doing some hardcore stretching and strength building. The one sport I ever participated in that I miss is gymnastics, I may be a bit old for that now but I could still do some things in the sport. Just to say I can do it.
Hallucinations- I haven't mentioned this one in a while but I think its safe to say this symptom is a full 0 and has been for a while.
Stomach pain and lack of appetite-7 out of 10, I can eat and its rare I actually have pain. But I just cannot eat enough food. I eat tiny portions and a slim number of meals. Some days I can eat plenty compared to my average but its still no where close to the calorie count I should be consuming. If I was one of those people who posted pics of their food on Instagram, they'd be more like monthly posts instead of weekly or daily LOL
This has become a much shorter list than it once was. I used to have a couple dozen symptoms, thankfully im down to just a few.
One thing that I have benefitted from keeping this blog is the record of the last few years of treatment. It can really put things into perspective on how things can change for the better.
I will one day be as strong physically as I am mentally. I like to think I am a strong fighter against chronic disease. I dont take things sitting down, just waiting for something magical to happen. I may not take anything lying down but I do take many things on my knees. I thank God for all that he has taught me over the last seven, close to eight, years now. I have learned many invaluable lessons and id like to think ive been able to help other people with what they go through. My faith is strong, I know that only my earthly body is affected by struggles. My spirit does get afflicted and the stress of it all does wear on ones heart after so long, but in the end neither Lyme, nor any other illness can kill my spirit. I will always have my relationship with Jesus. No sleepless night or extreme pain or starvation can take that away. There is a special peace in knowing that I will always have the Lord by my side. I know that I will one day be 100% healed, whether it be in my earthly home or when I go be with the Lord. I know that suffering is never forever, even when anxiety tries to tell me that it is.
I know that each prayer and each pill bottle completed is one step closer to full healing. There is no "magic number" to how many prayers are said or how many pills are taken, but whether we realize it or not one day we will pray "please heal my XYZ" or "please take away this pain" for the last time. Again, whether it be because healing was physical or spiritual, healing from the Lord is healing.
I am thankful for my illness and thankful for my suffering. I have never in the last seven years said-this was a mistake, I was never meant to get sick. Because I was, take it as you wish, but suffering is a part of this life. No one lives a pain free or illness free life. I personally believe that my illness was due to the Fall of Man in the Book of Genesis. Due to the sin of man, by choice, we will all be destined to a less than perfect life until Christ's return.
I will take the path I am given in stride. I will make mistakes, I will be negative, and I will get angry. But once I stop throwing my tantrum I will take ever measure that I can find to fight back against whatever the struggle may be.
What can I say, fighting is in my blood?
Here is my most recent picture of pill bottle empties-
Its been a while since I posted a pic, but for those of you who are new readers here. I save all of my empty pill bottles. I want to see how many bottles, capsules, and oz's of liquid it takes before I can say I DID IT! This collection is still growing. I like to think of all my empty bottles as proof of fighting. Each pill, one step closer to beating Lyme. I also view them as encouragement, I can look back and hold a pill bottle that I once needed for a symptom that left months or years ago and say-this battle was a success. Or I can look at how many bottles ive used for fighting a particular symptom and say-one step closer. I like tangible proof, I like the things I can see with my eyes and hold with my hands. Saving my bottles gives me a way of looking back, and viewing how ive changed things for the better going forward. They show that I didn't quit. If I had skipped out on treatment I wouldn't have any bottles and id sure have a whole lot more symptoms. Or worse, if I had given up on life altogether and quit in the most tragic of ways, there would be fewer bottles or even no bottles.
Id like to ask each one of you to pray for someone you know is in need. I always covet prayers from others, for healing, support, for a healthy body, and pray for encouragement. But maybe make it part of you're routine to pray for your friends and family who are going through some things in their life.
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them"
Matthew 18:20
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Rough and Shaky
Pull it Together
Another rough day today. I think I wanted to jump right out of my skin, just right on out of it. I slept in late on purpose to get as much rest as possible. I woke up the same as I went to bed last night. I didn’t want to deal with it, I hate feeling sad and lonely. Once I got moving for real this morning I went straight to doing homework, I had to do something to keep my brain distracted. It took a while before I could muster up the real energy I needed to get moving and get out of bed for more than a few minutes. Once the homework was out of the way I still had to keep moving for survival. So I took my Volvo on an adventure. I got my haircut, had the emissions checked (PASSED!), and then we returned home.
The whole rest of the afternoon consisted of me taking apart the Volvo and working on some things. I didn’t have the energy to be outside all day but I made it happen. I tried to stopping and coming inside but I was only inside a few minutes before I realized I couldn’t stop. I needed to have something to distract my mind and keep my hands working. In other words I needed to burn every bit of energy in my system so my brain had no more to run wild with. Working on the car works for me right now because I can physically do the work it needs but it requires a little concentration and brain power which keeps me in a slightly better place than I would be otherwise. Hey it even gets me outside too, during the winter time I am an inside being. I don’t do the cold. Not at all. So for now this system works,
I had some friends over this evening, also to keep me distracted after dark when I could no longer burn energy with the car(it’s really not that broken). We played clue. I don’t play board games often, turns out those require focus and brain power with a side of memory. Dang, fresh out of those.
I am probably one of the worst people to play with, or at least in this current state. In Clue you have to remember the other players characters names....yea I can’t do that. Mr green, Sargent plum, orchids, I don’t know but every time I had to take my turn and pretend I knew what was happening I would look at the friend I wanted to accuse and say-so who are you?
It really was fun to play, but it made me feel lost and stupid. I accomplished my goal of not being alone and socializing while also keeping my brain distracted. I enjoyed it. I promise. I think..I don’t remember much of what happened, I was a space cadet. Lost in space searching my brain for a place not infected with cobwebs.
While everyone else was playing the game or talking I was trying to figure it who was who.
Eventually the games ended and we only had one other person here. It was nice, I was tired but I had someone to socialize with for a little bit until I was ready to check in for the night.
None of my close friends came, it was more so my sisters crowd. Nothing wrong with that but when all my friends had something else to do it made me self conscious a bit. I have the paranoia of why can’t I be the one they are busy with? Why am I always the one searching out for one of my friends, never the one that gets chosen. In other words, I’m the first to be needed if someone wants something but last to be picked for a get together. I may even be wrong and I can’t see it, I know I’m paranoid. These are some of the thoughts that haunt me.
Last week my doctor told me I was one of his difficult cases. At the clinic I see people with canes, walkers, and wheelchairs-those are supposed to be the difficult ones. I can walk, I work part time, school full time, have a social life, and have two semi demanding hobbies. I am not perfect and awesome at all of these things, my energy does waver and my progress with these things can suffer. But I don’t consider myself one of the more difficult ones. It was just a tad unsettling, I’ve been in treatment for years and I can see how some people are way better than I am at this point. My symptoms are just very clingy, I have never had a perfect 0 on the pain scale of a perfect 10 on the energy scale, it just doesn’t happen for me. I just suck at sitting down and not being productive, I have to keep swimming or I feel useless.
I am hoping that this last visit to the clinic will be a big turnaround. It always takes me a few days to recover from traveling home from the clinic and starting the new remedies. I know I am in the beginning of the detox period where I’ll feel funky for a while then one day I’ll wake up and feel like a cloud was lifted. I just have to wait for that day.
I know I am making progress. I see it in my bloodwork and in my skin even. I’ve been told I look better than I used to.
Before started at the clinic two years ago my skin had started taking on a pale purple complexion. Those days are gone. My face looks human again, some days I don’t even have big purple circle under my eyes. I know these all mean positive things and my face does usually reflect how I feel. Unfortunately very few people actually pay much attention to how I look. People notice that I didn’t brush my hair but rarely does anyone notice I’m pale or zoned out. Funny how that is....vanity is obvious but whose going to notice if I’m present in the moment.
I have officially rambled for a whole post. I think I’ve been typing for 45 minutes now....I don’t even remember what I started this post off with. Another goal accomplished, I think I have finally burned my energy candle for the day and I can go to sleep
*sigh*
Another rough day today. I think I wanted to jump right out of my skin, just right on out of it. I slept in late on purpose to get as much rest as possible. I woke up the same as I went to bed last night. I didn’t want to deal with it, I hate feeling sad and lonely. Once I got moving for real this morning I went straight to doing homework, I had to do something to keep my brain distracted. It took a while before I could muster up the real energy I needed to get moving and get out of bed for more than a few minutes. Once the homework was out of the way I still had to keep moving for survival. So I took my Volvo on an adventure. I got my haircut, had the emissions checked (PASSED!), and then we returned home.
The whole rest of the afternoon consisted of me taking apart the Volvo and working on some things. I didn’t have the energy to be outside all day but I made it happen. I tried to stopping and coming inside but I was only inside a few minutes before I realized I couldn’t stop. I needed to have something to distract my mind and keep my hands working. In other words I needed to burn every bit of energy in my system so my brain had no more to run wild with. Working on the car works for me right now because I can physically do the work it needs but it requires a little concentration and brain power which keeps me in a slightly better place than I would be otherwise. Hey it even gets me outside too, during the winter time I am an inside being. I don’t do the cold. Not at all. So for now this system works,
I had some friends over this evening, also to keep me distracted after dark when I could no longer burn energy with the car(it’s really not that broken). We played clue. I don’t play board games often, turns out those require focus and brain power with a side of memory. Dang, fresh out of those.
I am probably one of the worst people to play with, or at least in this current state. In Clue you have to remember the other players characters names....yea I can’t do that. Mr green, Sargent plum, orchids, I don’t know but every time I had to take my turn and pretend I knew what was happening I would look at the friend I wanted to accuse and say-so who are you?
It really was fun to play, but it made me feel lost and stupid. I accomplished my goal of not being alone and socializing while also keeping my brain distracted. I enjoyed it. I promise. I think..I don’t remember much of what happened, I was a space cadet. Lost in space searching my brain for a place not infected with cobwebs.
While everyone else was playing the game or talking I was trying to figure it who was who.
Eventually the games ended and we only had one other person here. It was nice, I was tired but I had someone to socialize with for a little bit until I was ready to check in for the night.
None of my close friends came, it was more so my sisters crowd. Nothing wrong with that but when all my friends had something else to do it made me self conscious a bit. I have the paranoia of why can’t I be the one they are busy with? Why am I always the one searching out for one of my friends, never the one that gets chosen. In other words, I’m the first to be needed if someone wants something but last to be picked for a get together. I may even be wrong and I can’t see it, I know I’m paranoid. These are some of the thoughts that haunt me.
Last week my doctor told me I was one of his difficult cases. At the clinic I see people with canes, walkers, and wheelchairs-those are supposed to be the difficult ones. I can walk, I work part time, school full time, have a social life, and have two semi demanding hobbies. I am not perfect and awesome at all of these things, my energy does waver and my progress with these things can suffer. But I don’t consider myself one of the more difficult ones. It was just a tad unsettling, I’ve been in treatment for years and I can see how some people are way better than I am at this point. My symptoms are just very clingy, I have never had a perfect 0 on the pain scale of a perfect 10 on the energy scale, it just doesn’t happen for me. I just suck at sitting down and not being productive, I have to keep swimming or I feel useless.
I am hoping that this last visit to the clinic will be a big turnaround. It always takes me a few days to recover from traveling home from the clinic and starting the new remedies. I know I am in the beginning of the detox period where I’ll feel funky for a while then one day I’ll wake up and feel like a cloud was lifted. I just have to wait for that day.
I know I am making progress. I see it in my bloodwork and in my skin even. I’ve been told I look better than I used to.
Before started at the clinic two years ago my skin had started taking on a pale purple complexion. Those days are gone. My face looks human again, some days I don’t even have big purple circle under my eyes. I know these all mean positive things and my face does usually reflect how I feel. Unfortunately very few people actually pay much attention to how I look. People notice that I didn’t brush my hair but rarely does anyone notice I’m pale or zoned out. Funny how that is....vanity is obvious but whose going to notice if I’m present in the moment.
I have officially rambled for a whole post. I think I’ve been typing for 45 minutes now....I don’t even remember what I started this post off with. Another goal accomplished, I think I have finally burned my energy candle for the day and I can go to sleep
*sigh*
Monday, May 16, 2016
Essential Oils
Hello you all!
I am glad to say I am doing well, I hope the same for you.
Essential oils have been on my mind a lot lately. Like homeopathy they work significantly through energy. On top of the energy and high vibration that is contained in a bottle of true essential oil, they have nutrients and scents that are beneficial for our body.
All matter has a vibration. Humans operate optimally around 62-68 MHz, in this range cancers and mutations are rare. The lower the vibration of the human body the more likely a disease will set in, at 42 MHz cancers typically appear and at the beginning of death the vibration can be 20 MHz.
Essential oils have a rather high vibration, especially when compared to foods. Fresh produce has a vibration of about 15 MHz while processed food is typically close to 0 MHz. Rose essential oil however is commonly measured at 320 mhz, lavender measures around 118 MHz, and peppermint around 78 MHz. Applying oils to certain parts of the body can impact or even significantly impact the vibration of the body.
Rose oil, which has the highest vibration of all essential oils, is one of the best remedies for depression and sorrow. The components in the oil are uplifting and strong, causing the body to react in a positive way to the oils presence. I see using oils as like a chiropractic adjustment for the immune system and mind. The vibrations, scent, and components of the oil cause a shift to the body when it camnot do so itself.
Many oils that have a strong impact on the mind have a vibration above 90 MHz. The first one that would come to mind for most people is lavender, a calming oil used for sleep disorders, anxiety, and stress. The vibration of lavender oil is in the 118 MHz range.
Frankincense is amazing for boosting brain power and focus. Recently it has even been shown to impact Alzheimer's progression in a positive direction. Frankincense vibrates in the upper 140's MHz range.
There is so much to learn about oils, they have been my recent obsession. I have considered joining one of the essential oil companies and start seeking oils. I use them often, and there's even more I would like to start using.
In the past I have mostly used oils for colds, infections, and pain-with impressive success. But there's even more I could be doing with oils, and sharing about on my blog!
It won't be much longer before I am done with long term supplements. Oils to me seem like one of the best methods to keep my body running on high, without falling back down. One thing I appreciate with oils is how they have more long term benefits IMO than standard supplements when it comes to fighting common infections. Using oils can raise the vibration of the cells, decreasing likely hood of getting sick in the first place, along with decreasing overall symptoms of the infection present. I use peppermint, for example, whenever I have a cold or sinus infection. Peppermint is antibacterial, a decongestant, and stimulates the nervous system. All of these shrink the severety level of an infection.
This is just some stuff that has been on my mind lately....if anyone has a favorite oil or brand please post in the comments! I would love to hear it.
I am glad to say I am doing well, I hope the same for you.
Essential oils have been on my mind a lot lately. Like homeopathy they work significantly through energy. On top of the energy and high vibration that is contained in a bottle of true essential oil, they have nutrients and scents that are beneficial for our body.
All matter has a vibration. Humans operate optimally around 62-68 MHz, in this range cancers and mutations are rare. The lower the vibration of the human body the more likely a disease will set in, at 42 MHz cancers typically appear and at the beginning of death the vibration can be 20 MHz.
Essential oils have a rather high vibration, especially when compared to foods. Fresh produce has a vibration of about 15 MHz while processed food is typically close to 0 MHz. Rose essential oil however is commonly measured at 320 mhz, lavender measures around 118 MHz, and peppermint around 78 MHz. Applying oils to certain parts of the body can impact or even significantly impact the vibration of the body.
Rose oil, which has the highest vibration of all essential oils, is one of the best remedies for depression and sorrow. The components in the oil are uplifting and strong, causing the body to react in a positive way to the oils presence. I see using oils as like a chiropractic adjustment for the immune system and mind. The vibrations, scent, and components of the oil cause a shift to the body when it camnot do so itself.
Many oils that have a strong impact on the mind have a vibration above 90 MHz. The first one that would come to mind for most people is lavender, a calming oil used for sleep disorders, anxiety, and stress. The vibration of lavender oil is in the 118 MHz range.
Frankincense is amazing for boosting brain power and focus. Recently it has even been shown to impact Alzheimer's progression in a positive direction. Frankincense vibrates in the upper 140's MHz range.
There is so much to learn about oils, they have been my recent obsession. I have considered joining one of the essential oil companies and start seeking oils. I use them often, and there's even more I would like to start using.
In the past I have mostly used oils for colds, infections, and pain-with impressive success. But there's even more I could be doing with oils, and sharing about on my blog!
It won't be much longer before I am done with long term supplements. Oils to me seem like one of the best methods to keep my body running on high, without falling back down. One thing I appreciate with oils is how they have more long term benefits IMO than standard supplements when it comes to fighting common infections. Using oils can raise the vibration of the cells, decreasing likely hood of getting sick in the first place, along with decreasing overall symptoms of the infection present. I use peppermint, for example, whenever I have a cold or sinus infection. Peppermint is antibacterial, a decongestant, and stimulates the nervous system. All of these shrink the severety level of an infection.
This is just some stuff that has been on my mind lately....if anyone has a favorite oil or brand please post in the comments! I would love to hear it.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Intuitiveness and Energy from oils
I cannot remember if I have posted how I was lead to my Lyme diagnoses, so today I will(and if I have, maybe it'll be better the second time!)
I became chronically ill after an injury when I was 13. I had to undergo surgery, a short, low risk, no big deal surgery. I was only supposed to be sedated for 15 minutes so the surgeon could place the bones and insert pins.
I was knocked out from 7am until 4:30pm. Lyme has taken my math skills, but I know that's more than 15 minutes!
It all went downhill from there. A few months later I was developing symptoms such as migrating joint pain, dizziness, worsening insomnia, and brain fog.
I knew that a broken arm (now healed) didn't come with these symptoms.
Long story short, I was talking to a friend of mine one day. Their whole family was Lyme positive. Before this, I knew almost nothing about Lyme disease. It came from ticks and caused a flu, that's all I knew.
As soon as my friend said "I have chronic Lyme disease" I knew that's what I had. I could just feel that that was the answer I had been looking for.
She hadn't even told me symptoms or anything. I knew from observation that they were constantly tired and unwell, but I didn't know about the dozens of symptoms one with Lyme could have(at once).
*flash forward*
Before going to the doctor who ran the bloodwork and found Rocky Mountain spotted fever in my system, I knew that would be the doctor that would point me in the right direction. I knew that would not be the doctor to heal me, just get me started.
(I was right, the dr. found RMSF and helped me in several ways, but did give up eventually)
Little things like this lead me through my entire journey, I knew I would be okay. I just listened to my body and any messages God was trying to send me.
Several times I would be reading about a certain protocol or herb and get a feeling that I need to use xyz at X dosage next. One of these herbs was cryptolepsis, which is for babesia not Lyme. Before taking cryptolepsis I was always negative for babesia, the first month of being on the herb I lit up highly positive at my naturopaths. Also my fatigue decreased and my concentration increased.
The herbs and protocols the ND and other Dr. Never made a significant or lasting impact. My ND could recommend a product for me and without reading the ingredients of how it would benefit me, I would know whether it would help or do nothing. I just knew.
I always followed the ND's instructions, if he thought it was beneficial I would take it. I kept my feelings to myself, hoping he would prove me wrong.
Same with the other doctor.
Listening to my body I believe is what kept me as healthy as I have been. I use the word healthy loosely...but there are many Lyme patients who are much much worse.
Our bodies are smart, our spirits are intellegient-listen to both and you will do well!
That's also how I found the Hansa Center.
I found about 4-5 clinics I considered, I knew Hansa would be the one to heal me.
After calling the 3-4 that reached the phone call stage of my examination, Hansa was the best choice. It was the cheapest by far, the soonest I could get in, they offered the most consistent results(the other clinics gave me either no timeframe of healing or a very long period). It's no coincidence I'll tell you that.
I have always been a little on the intuitive side, but until I put it into perspective of how it's made my life different. I though nothing of it, just that I was good at guessing maybe.
The truth is, when God needs you to do something, feel something, know something, you will. It's just even better when you decide to listen!
Okay, now moving on to my random thought of the day.
Essential oils. What is your favorite brand? Please leave in the comments below, if you have a reason you like that brand more so than others please let me know that also!
Oils are something that fascinate me. I use them often. They can make a significant impact on my mood and motivation levels. For one little bottle of liquid they sure do pack a punch. I have put some minor thought in attempting to become a distributor for one of the oil companies...
Once I am off all of my supplements it would be nice to only have oils to rely on. They are packed with energy. Even now if I ever get sick I make a capsule of essential oils, they kick the infection down quickly. I do the same for several friends and family members also, I've kinda gotten into it.
Lately Valor and Exodus 2 are my favorites, both by Young Living.
I became chronically ill after an injury when I was 13. I had to undergo surgery, a short, low risk, no big deal surgery. I was only supposed to be sedated for 15 minutes so the surgeon could place the bones and insert pins.
I was knocked out from 7am until 4:30pm. Lyme has taken my math skills, but I know that's more than 15 minutes!
It all went downhill from there. A few months later I was developing symptoms such as migrating joint pain, dizziness, worsening insomnia, and brain fog.
I knew that a broken arm (now healed) didn't come with these symptoms.
Long story short, I was talking to a friend of mine one day. Their whole family was Lyme positive. Before this, I knew almost nothing about Lyme disease. It came from ticks and caused a flu, that's all I knew.
As soon as my friend said "I have chronic Lyme disease" I knew that's what I had. I could just feel that that was the answer I had been looking for.
She hadn't even told me symptoms or anything. I knew from observation that they were constantly tired and unwell, but I didn't know about the dozens of symptoms one with Lyme could have(at once).
*flash forward*
Before going to the doctor who ran the bloodwork and found Rocky Mountain spotted fever in my system, I knew that would be the doctor that would point me in the right direction. I knew that would not be the doctor to heal me, just get me started.
(I was right, the dr. found RMSF and helped me in several ways, but did give up eventually)
Little things like this lead me through my entire journey, I knew I would be okay. I just listened to my body and any messages God was trying to send me.
Several times I would be reading about a certain protocol or herb and get a feeling that I need to use xyz at X dosage next. One of these herbs was cryptolepsis, which is for babesia not Lyme. Before taking cryptolepsis I was always negative for babesia, the first month of being on the herb I lit up highly positive at my naturopaths. Also my fatigue decreased and my concentration increased.
The herbs and protocols the ND and other Dr. Never made a significant or lasting impact. My ND could recommend a product for me and without reading the ingredients of how it would benefit me, I would know whether it would help or do nothing. I just knew.
I always followed the ND's instructions, if he thought it was beneficial I would take it. I kept my feelings to myself, hoping he would prove me wrong.
Same with the other doctor.
Listening to my body I believe is what kept me as healthy as I have been. I use the word healthy loosely...but there are many Lyme patients who are much much worse.
Our bodies are smart, our spirits are intellegient-listen to both and you will do well!
That's also how I found the Hansa Center.
I found about 4-5 clinics I considered, I knew Hansa would be the one to heal me.
After calling the 3-4 that reached the phone call stage of my examination, Hansa was the best choice. It was the cheapest by far, the soonest I could get in, they offered the most consistent results(the other clinics gave me either no timeframe of healing or a very long period). It's no coincidence I'll tell you that.
I have always been a little on the intuitive side, but until I put it into perspective of how it's made my life different. I though nothing of it, just that I was good at guessing maybe.
The truth is, when God needs you to do something, feel something, know something, you will. It's just even better when you decide to listen!
Okay, now moving on to my random thought of the day.
Essential oils. What is your favorite brand? Please leave in the comments below, if you have a reason you like that brand more so than others please let me know that also!
Oils are something that fascinate me. I use them often. They can make a significant impact on my mood and motivation levels. For one little bottle of liquid they sure do pack a punch. I have put some minor thought in attempting to become a distributor for one of the oil companies...
Once I am off all of my supplements it would be nice to only have oils to rely on. They are packed with energy. Even now if I ever get sick I make a capsule of essential oils, they kick the infection down quickly. I do the same for several friends and family members also, I've kinda gotten into it.
Lately Valor and Exodus 2 are my favorites, both by Young Living.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The Time is Coming
Well I think its time for an update post.
I got back to the Hansa Center for visit 2 in less than a month. I stop all of the remedies I started in January in just a few days, March 14.
Before I go back I will have to repeat the initial bloodwork and I will also repeat my hair heavy metals test. I am hoping to see high levels of metal dumping out into my hair because its leaving from my body(finally!!).
I had my last ND appt. in December. It has been so nice to get off all of the supplements they had me taking! Most of these did very little for me, I had to add in herbs to treat my infections. Since changing to the Hansa Center from the ND I have noticed an enormous difference in how I feel.
The ND used SCIO biofeedback that is capable of testing supplements with my body to see what kind of reaction. The HC uses BioResonance Scanning, which is a form of muscle testing, that also checks my body's reaction to the remedies.
The ND had a very similar technology, just not the same resources and know how behind it. Its amazing how much the doctor themselves will affect the patients outcome just by the supplements and treatment methods they prefer. My ND had many of the same supplements and even some of the same training, but its taken the strong detoxing and specific remedies to make a difference in my health.
Anyway, I think I have proved my point that I really do love how the doctors at Hansa treat their patients. It saddens me when I see people like Parker Goertzen fail...
with LLMD's you typically pick your favorite most convenient doctor. They will all try the same group of antibiotics, IV's, and herbs. The HC is different, they have about 3k remedies to pick from, not 100-200 the better LLMD's have.
------Back to me------
My current symptoms are Insomnia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, and no concentration.
Overall I don't have the sick feeling I used to have, the sauna keeps my muscles fairly loose, I have had very little dizziness or pain. At this point I just need to get my resistant symptoms knocked out. This will hopefully be finished up after the next visit.
I have managed two long and strenuous school fieldtrips in the last month and the flu since coming back from my last HC visit. Beforehand all of this would have knocked me down significantly.
All that has happened since these things is extra fatigue, its a problem but I am not stuck in bed!
Now I just need to get back to my juices and smoothies....I have ingested more junk food in the last month than I care to admit to! They sure do make a difference.
I got back to the Hansa Center for visit 2 in less than a month. I stop all of the remedies I started in January in just a few days, March 14.
Before I go back I will have to repeat the initial bloodwork and I will also repeat my hair heavy metals test. I am hoping to see high levels of metal dumping out into my hair because its leaving from my body(finally!!).
I had my last ND appt. in December. It has been so nice to get off all of the supplements they had me taking! Most of these did very little for me, I had to add in herbs to treat my infections. Since changing to the Hansa Center from the ND I have noticed an enormous difference in how I feel.
The ND used SCIO biofeedback that is capable of testing supplements with my body to see what kind of reaction. The HC uses BioResonance Scanning, which is a form of muscle testing, that also checks my body's reaction to the remedies.
The ND had a very similar technology, just not the same resources and know how behind it. Its amazing how much the doctor themselves will affect the patients outcome just by the supplements and treatment methods they prefer. My ND had many of the same supplements and even some of the same training, but its taken the strong detoxing and specific remedies to make a difference in my health.
Anyway, I think I have proved my point that I really do love how the doctors at Hansa treat their patients. It saddens me when I see people like Parker Goertzen fail...
with LLMD's you typically pick your favorite most convenient doctor. They will all try the same group of antibiotics, IV's, and herbs. The HC is different, they have about 3k remedies to pick from, not 100-200 the better LLMD's have.
------Back to me------
My current symptoms are Insomnia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, and no concentration.
Overall I don't have the sick feeling I used to have, the sauna keeps my muscles fairly loose, I have had very little dizziness or pain. At this point I just need to get my resistant symptoms knocked out. This will hopefully be finished up after the next visit.
I have managed two long and strenuous school fieldtrips in the last month and the flu since coming back from my last HC visit. Beforehand all of this would have knocked me down significantly.
All that has happened since these things is extra fatigue, its a problem but I am not stuck in bed!
Now I just need to get back to my juices and smoothies....I have ingested more junk food in the last month than I care to admit to! They sure do make a difference.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Today was a Good Day
Maybe it was one of the new supplements, or maybe I just stepped out of the babesia flair. My vote is on the second.
I was able to get some important things accomplished as well. This was a great feeling after being down for a week. I was never able to order the cryptolepis or red root, amazon didn't have what I needed. So I think I will order some Artemisia instead. Hopefully this will prevent the next babesia flair from occurring.
Romans 12:12- Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Words to live by.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Babesia Symptoms
Earlier this week I posted about how I have stayed more tired than usual. I am generally tired but I can stay functional...well most of the time.
This past week was different. It was like, I would trade anything for sleep. It was like nothing was worth getting out of bed and using my valuable energy.
Yesterday something occurred to me. I noticed my abdomen was beginning to feel sore, around ribcage. Turns out this is the spleen area. The spleen processes blood cells, which babesia infects. So I think I may be going through a babesia flair...
In the past I have taken Cumanda and Quina from Nutramedix, and the herb cryptolepis.
The Cumanda and Quina seemed to work a little, but they just weren't what I needed. The effects just didn't last for me. That's when I tried the Cryptolepis tincture. It was like a magic bullet for my fatigue! The results were almost miraculous. Within a few hours of the first dose (15 drops) I felt better. I walked the dog for fun and did some other stuff I enjoy doing on good days.
I started at 15 drops 3x daily and quickly moved up to 1/2 tsp 3x, I did this for 5 months.
I stopped taking it in August because I was no longer feeling the affects. I wasn't having the same fatigue I was having before either. I haven't taken any anti-malarials since then...Maybe its time to give it a shot again.
I've never tried red root, I think I will order some of that also and report back!
On another note, I follow this blog- http://victoriawilguess.blogspot.com/ by Victoria Wilguess. She has suffered from Lyme Disease also. Like me she went several years without an answer or any treatments. Another thing that hit close to home was that she was also a teenager when she got sick. This is harder than most people can understand, unless you have been in the situation personally.
True friends to support you and family members to understand you can be scarce. That alone can bring someone down, on top of that she was a teenager. That is a stressful time for everyone at some point. She somehow stayed positive. I believe its because of her faith in God. I know that's what she will tell you.
Victoria has been going through some new treatments lately. Included a stem cell transplant, that she will have to go to Germany for.
Having a chronic illness is hard. There is uncertainty, pain, and a distancing from the reality previously known.
Victoria (and myself) had to grow up, just to learn to cope. This is not easy for kids who were used to running around and playing games. You cant explain to another 12 year old your sitting out of tag because your tired or in pain.
Victoria has been on my mind and in my prayers the past few weeks. It would be great if you could keep her in your prayers, she is going through a lot :)
This past week was different. It was like, I would trade anything for sleep. It was like nothing was worth getting out of bed and using my valuable energy.
Yesterday something occurred to me. I noticed my abdomen was beginning to feel sore, around ribcage. Turns out this is the spleen area. The spleen processes blood cells, which babesia infects. So I think I may be going through a babesia flair...
In the past I have taken Cumanda and Quina from Nutramedix, and the herb cryptolepis.
The Cumanda and Quina seemed to work a little, but they just weren't what I needed. The effects just didn't last for me. That's when I tried the Cryptolepis tincture. It was like a magic bullet for my fatigue! The results were almost miraculous. Within a few hours of the first dose (15 drops) I felt better. I walked the dog for fun and did some other stuff I enjoy doing on good days.
I started at 15 drops 3x daily and quickly moved up to 1/2 tsp 3x, I did this for 5 months.
I stopped taking it in August because I was no longer feeling the affects. I wasn't having the same fatigue I was having before either. I haven't taken any anti-malarials since then...Maybe its time to give it a shot again.
I've never tried red root, I think I will order some of that also and report back!
On another note, I follow this blog- http://victoriawilguess.blogspot.com/ by Victoria Wilguess. She has suffered from Lyme Disease also. Like me she went several years without an answer or any treatments. Another thing that hit close to home was that she was also a teenager when she got sick. This is harder than most people can understand, unless you have been in the situation personally.
True friends to support you and family members to understand you can be scarce. That alone can bring someone down, on top of that she was a teenager. That is a stressful time for everyone at some point. She somehow stayed positive. I believe its because of her faith in God. I know that's what she will tell you.
Victoria has been going through some new treatments lately. Included a stem cell transplant, that she will have to go to Germany for.
Having a chronic illness is hard. There is uncertainty, pain, and a distancing from the reality previously known.
Victoria (and myself) had to grow up, just to learn to cope. This is not easy for kids who were used to running around and playing games. You cant explain to another 12 year old your sitting out of tag because your tired or in pain.
Victoria has been on my mind and in my prayers the past few weeks. It would be great if you could keep her in your prayers, she is going through a lot :)
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