using the coil machine

  • The Quiet before the Storm

    I was feeling okay when I woke up this morning. No sign of a Herx from the Lyme coiling session. No sign of a Herx from the Bartonella coiling session. The only thing going on was a lump in my… Continue reading

  • Candida Protocol

    One of my projects in support of the goal of getting my health back is to permanently rid myself of intestinal inflammation. There are two infections I know I need to tackle: Bartonella and Candida. In addition, I avoid foods… Continue reading

  • A Body at Rest

    I spent today recuperating. Besides the trip to see my sister and her family, I had a few weeks straight of high stress at home. Things are now essentially resolved. Today was the day to decompress and hang out with… Continue reading

  • There’s still an active infection

    After a few days away, I’m back on my Lyme et al. treatment regimen. As you’ll see in the regular sections, I’m coiling and detoxing again. I’m also exhausted. I traveled today. I spent the past few days living right… Continue reading

  • A good cry

    One of the things my nephew does is wail for 30 seconds to 5 minutes. He isn’t interested in being comforted or distracted. He just lets it all out at the top of his lungs. Then he’s done. Afterward, he… Continue reading

  • Little Miracles

    I met my nephew for the first time today. He is just over 3 weeks old. I understand in this moment why we refer to newborn humans as miracles. He is expressive and has opinions. He wants to be close… Continue reading

  • Upheaval

    The day started with a little mistake. Instead of putting flax seed oil in my breakfast shake, I added sesame seeds. Oops. Guess I’m not done with the neurological part of the Lyme Herx. Tomorrow I’m heading out of town… Continue reading

  • Fear of Cysts

    I know of a few other people using coil machines in an attempt to get rid of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Some I know directly, and some I hear about through the grapevine. From what I can tell,… Continue reading

  • The Collapsing Health Care System

    Today, I had to advocate on behalf of a family member to get appropriate services for his health care needs. In the process, I gave the institution feedback about the way they run the patient and family meetings. They told… Continue reading

  • Tired

    I love writing these blog posts. I love writing in general. I have a list of over a dozen topics to write about for the blog that I wish I could do all at once. Alas, some days, I’m tired.… Continue reading