It’s that time of year again, when ticks are out and Lyme disease is front and centre. Lyme disease is spread through biting insects. Virtually all biting insects, including ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, horse flies, spiders and mites carry the bacteria associated with Lyme. Shockingly, researchers have found that up to 80% of mosquitoes can carry
Image credit: Phys.org Have you ever thought you had successfully treated an infection but it kept coming back? Or wondered why you’ve had a chronic infection for years and are still not able to treat it successfully? With acute infections like fever, swelling, or redness, bacteria live as single cells and are usually easily treated.
There are many different types of parasites that can cause neurological symptoms associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as MS, ALS and Parkinson’s. In the Live Disease Free Academy, I teach that infections are the biggest root cause of all chronic disease, and by treating infections, the progression of disease stops and a lot of recovery
Becoming the director of your health is one of the most important skills you will ever learn – but what does it really mean? Many of us think, “If I just eat right and exercise I’ll be healthy, and if by some random chance I do become sick with a disease, my doctor will fix
Research is showing that neurological diseases are on the rise, with more women dying from them than ever before. In a 2015 study of neurological deaths of American adults compared with other countries, every country’s rate of neurological deaths rose relative to the controls, but most significantly in the US, which is a huge cause
For many us diagnosed with a disease label, before that diagnosis we thought we were healthy. We started having symptoms and went to our doctor, only to be given a life-altering diagnosis. From there we followed standard of care and managed our symptoms, all the while losing our independence and our quality-of-life. But then we start to research. We read, watch videos, listen to podcasts, look
The overlap of symptoms between these two diseases has complicated physician’s process for diagnosing either one. Not only do they share many symptoms, they may also appear similar during an MRI brain scan. This has led to some discussion in the scientific community as to whether or not Lyme disease and Multiple Sclerosis should be looked
I am so happy to be able to share my amazing story of living MS free for 29 years with you. This is a story of hope, victory, and second chances. I was diagnosed with MS in 1989 when I was just 28 years old. I was a young mom, had always been a healthy
There is something magical about starting a new year. It’s as though you have a clean slate – a new beginning. Hopefully, over the holidays you were able to pull back from your crazy busy life and reconnect with family and friends, and recharge your batteries. Now you have a fresh new incentive to eat
Staying on track with the Live Disease Free eating plan can can make it difficult to find healthy meal ideas for the holidays. Whether you’re hosting friends or family, or attending a holiday meal as a guest, I wanted to share some delicious meal ideas that align with the Live Disease Free eating plan. Here are
Christmas is only a few weeks away, and that means travelling, dining out or gathering for dinner with friends and family. It can be hard to follow the Live Disease Free eating plan, and keep your diet and lifestyle on track over the holidays, but with some simple tips and strategies, you can start the
Autoimmune disease and chronic disease are an epidemic. This alarming trend is not only impacting baby boomers and retirees, but also young adults and children. Fortunately, there is a growing movement of people who are not willing to accept a life of sickness and disability – they are instead determined to find hope and answers. At
Detoxification is a job that our bodies do naturally – getting rid of waste products and chemicals all the time. Our main detox organs include the liver, intestinal tract, kidneys, lungs, lymphatic system, and our skin. Do we really need to detox if our body detoxifies naturally all the time, on its own? For most
Taking hormones may give symptom relief, but are they safe? Hormones are very powerful substances that change our body’s physiology. They are prescribed to treat menopause symptoms, replace hormones (when the uterus or ovaries are removed) or correct hormonal imbalance. Some of the symptoms they are intended to treat include irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot
Image and recipe adapted from foodiecrush This simple hamburger soup is loaded with vegetables and is an incredibly easy weeknight comfort food dinner, because more than likely you’ll have all the ingredients on hand and ready for soup thanks to your pantry, fridge, and/or freezer. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (grass-fed if possible) 2
Fall is here and with the change in temperature comes the inevitable flu season. If you’re dealing with MS or other chronic disease, you know that coming down with the flu can make your symptoms even worse. How do we get through the fall and winter without coming down with the flu? While it is
Over the past few months I have been sharing ground-breaking studies and lectures on the impact parasitic infections have on MS patients. One of these studies was a 2016 presentation by Dr. Alan MacDonald, where he shared a shocking discovery – nematodes were found in the brains and spinal fluid of 100% of deceased MS
A 2017 study published in The Lancet aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of clemastine fumarate, an antihistamine, as a treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis. Study: Clemastine fumarate as a remyelinating therapy for multiple sclerosis (ReBUILD): a randomised, controlled, double-blind, crossover trial This study showed that a small group of patients suffering with
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