bartonella

  • Resistance is Futile

    Today was day one of sorts. I didn’t fight with myself about getting lots of things done. I coiled. I went to the gym and sat in a hot tub for a few minutes to loosen my joints, then into… Continue reading

  • My Full Time Job

    After learning how to use the various machines at the gym, I had a huge shift in perspective. Ever since last week when I realized I needed to start the Bartonella eradication cycle and bone building process, I’ve been irritated… Continue reading

  • Sugar and spice and everything tasty

    While I was in Hawaii, I ate a lot of foods that are decidedly not on the diet that keeps my symptoms at bay. Several nights, I was lamenting the fact that foods which cause a reaction in my body,… Continue reading

  • Babesia Relapse

    I guess I can’t say I’m disappointed. This doesn’t even feel like a setback. I knew it would come eventually, and I’m lucky that it waited this long. My Babesia infection is active again. Telltale Signs The disturbing dreams and… Continue reading

  • Coiling Log

    Lyme Flare I think my autumn Lyme Disease flare has officially begun. Over the past few days, I’ve been getting more headaches, though they are mostly in the mild to moderate category so far. Yesterday, I had pain in my… Continue reading

  • Gearing up for the Bartonella Battle

    After writing earlier this week about deciding to just go for it and start coiling for Bartonella more frequently, I did it. I coiled on Monday then again on Thursday. Clearing the Herxes What I learned last autumn when I… Continue reading

  • Structural Integrity

    As I was walking along the beach near Sunset Beach in Watsonville, CA, earlier today, I started thinking about my relationship with the act of walking. Stopped in my tracks From 2000-2005, I used to walk to work. It was… Continue reading

  • Deciding to heal completely

    After a long physical struggle, I’ve had a major reprieve. I’ve been able to do quite a few physical activities. I’ve been able to travel. I’ve been able to cheat on my food restrictions without immediate, severe consequences. If I… Continue reading

  • Strawberries

    Food allergies are a real bummer. I moved to the part of California known for its amazing strawberries. They smell really good…and their flavor lives up to their reputation. Joe and I decided to make strawberry jam as a party… Continue reading

  • Dry Sauna

    I’ve been heading to the sauna for about two weeks now, averaging 4 trips per week. This seems like enough to keep my kidneys happy while I do a moderate amount of Bartonella coiling. While I was in the sauna… Continue reading