“Most Important: Relax, Think Positive and Enjoy Life.” – Dr. Douwes

It is really important to remember healing is NOT linear. It is often two steps forward and one step back. We must take the good with the bad.

Tick Bite? Feeling Symptoms? Get Tested.

Although the lab tests for Lyme may not be 100% accurate, my doctor knows what other markers to look for, like low CD-57 and other key inflammatory factors that will give us a good idea of where to go from here.

Someone.

We all deserve to find Someone who cares enough.

Be The Butterfly!

This Life can be a truly beautiful and colorful place! • Come out of the dark. • Spread your wings wide. • Let the sunshine pull you out from the darkness.

You CAN Rise from the Rubble!

If we are strong and motivated every day then we will prevail beyond the rest! We must keep strong each day. Turn our pain into something bigger. Turn it into strength. Get yourself up and out! Focus on ALL that good in this life! Accept your Pain. Embrace your struggle. Accept the Challenge. Live Life with Passion. and Live Wholeheartedly.

Help Save the Opossums!

Did you know that Opossums help our environment every day? It's true! Opossums are excellent vermin vacuums... And We need something to help reduce the tick population and the spreading of Lyme Disease. These little guys are a part of the solution .... Plus they're super cute!

BE AWARE!

"Most people with Lyme never felt the tick bite. Learn more about symptoms and how to test for Lyme at GLA.ORG/LYMEAWARENESS"

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE HOW STRONG YOU ARE!

MY DAILY MANTRA: "YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU KNOW!"

Not every tick bite has a Bull’s Eye Rash!

*** ALWAYS DO DAILY TICK CHECKS ON YOU & YOUR FAMILY ***

Words of Wisdom!

It's okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them.

Tell a Story of Miracles

NEVER give up on your Hopes and Dreams of a Future! "You're going to be telling a very different story soon ... A story of how miracles have found you. A success story filled with so much inspiration. You will give so much hope to so many people when they see how much you overcame and still came out on top. Your life is a movie."

What’s The Difference Between Lyme Disease Co-Infections And Opportunistic Infections? — Lyme Time

Excellent article about co-infections and stealth microbes! Lyme disease is an increasingly common threat to public health. Incidences of Lyme disease in the United States reportedly doubled between 1991 and 2014, and this statistic doesn’t take into account the numerous undiagnosed/misdiagnosed cases of this insidious disease. 852 more words via What’s The Difference Between Lyme Disease … Continue reading What’s The Difference Between Lyme Disease Co-Infections And Opportunistic Infections? — Lyme Time →

KNOW YOUR TICKS!

Check out this tick identification chart!

What is a Herx and What are some tips to help manage it?

When the toxic bacteria is destroyed by antibiotics the dead toxins are still floating around the body. The dead toxins create inflammation sometimes so intense it can cause fever, chills, rigor, hypo-tension, headache, tachycardia, hyperventilation, muscle pain, exacerbation of skin lesions, extreme anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

Did you know Lyme Disease can cause Brian Damage?

Did you know that the bacteria from Lyme Disease has now been found in 100% of Alzheimer's patient brains? #themoreyouknow #lymedisease #awareness