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High blood sugar isn’t just a concern for diabetics; emerging research suggests that it also has significant health implications for people with Lyme disease. In this research update, I’ll discuss the adverse effects of high blood sugar on Lyme disease outcomes and offer evidence-based recommendations for improving blood sugar control so that you can support your body in its recovery from Lyme.
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Embarking on a low-mold diet can be intimidating since many of the mainstay foods in the Standard American Diet (grains, coffee, chocolate) contain mold and mycotoxins. Over the years, I’ve curated a list of food brands that I’ve personally found to be compliant with a low-mold diet. I intend to update this list regularly as I discover more foods that are low-mold friendly.
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Spending time in nature is my favorite past time, whether I’m backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, or trail running. However, as someone who’s dealt with the fallout of chronic Lyme disease, the wilderness can also be an overwhelming place. However, my experiences in nature are something I will never sacrifice. In this blog, I’ll share my strategies for staying healthy and successfully evading ticks while in nature. I hope you’ll find my ideas useful and, after reading, feel inspired to spend more time outdoors!
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Mental health problems are exceedingly common in Lyme disease patients; there are over 340 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles documenting psychiatric symptoms associated with Lyme disease. (ref) A growing body of research indicates that neuropsychiatric symptoms such as sudden-onset panic, depression, anxiety, and anhedonia in Lyme patients have a strong immunological and biochemical basis. As a clinical nutritionist who has personally struggled with Lyme disease and (in the past) serious neuropsychiatric symptoms, I have a deep interest in the use of nutritional and lifestyle interventions for alleviating neurological Lyme symptoms. Read on to learn several of my favorite nutritional andlifestyle strategies for bringing your brain back into balance from Lyme disease.
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When healing from Lyme disease, what you choose to eat is critical. As I’ve discussed in previous blog posts, the foods you choose to consume can either help or hinder your Lyme recovery process. However, when you eat (and don’t eat) is also vitally important! Read on to learn how intermittent fasting can accelerate your recovery process and optimize your health long-term.
Read MoreTo balance your hormones, lose weight, reverse insulin resistance, improve your sleep quality, or upgrade your cognitive function, it is essential to get your circadian rhythms working optimally.
