I read dozens of scientific journal articles per month, many of them quite fascinating, but this recent one published in Nature Communications really caught my eye; in the study, the authors discuss the role of GABA, the human body’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, in enhancing the host immune response to intracellular pathogens. Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease, happens to be an intracellular pathogen, one that is notoriously difficult to eradicate. These findings suggest that activation of GABA signaling may boost the body’s ability to fight off Borrelia burgdorferi, and enhance Lyme disease recovery!

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.

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.

This blog post is a summary of the interventions I’ve used over the past year and a half, during which I have experienced profound improvements in my health. I hope that the lessons I’ve learned along the way can help those of you who are dealing with complex chronic illnesses like Lyme disease or mold illness.  

In Part 1 of this series, I covered the critical role that nutrition plays in quelling Lyme disease-associated inflammation. In this post, I am going to cover the importance of nutrition for optimal immune function, an essential factor for anyone recovering from Lyme disease.

I have recently begun to experiment with some globally-inspired recipes that comply with my diet, which is gluten- and dairy-free, and I am happy to say that my love for different cuisines has been renewed! In this post, I have included two recipes I've developed that are Mediterranean-inspired and completely gluten- and dairy-free; one is for veggie-filled lamb meatballs, and the other is for a cassava flatbread. 

Our ancestors evolved in an environment in which life was governed by the earth’s natural rhythms, including the cycles of light and dark that characterize day and night. The interaction between our biology and the earth’s light cycles led us to develop a unique system within our bodies, the circadian system. Disruption of the circadian system predisposes us to issues such as elevated stress hormones, lowered immunity intestinal dysbiosis, and impaired brain function. Over time, health issues such as these may contribute to the development of chronic illnesses. In my own journey of recovery from Lyme disease and mold illness, repairing my disrupted circadian rhythm has helped me make significant improvements in my health. Read on to learn six simple strategies for optimizing your circadian rhythms.

Lyme disease treatment took a significant toll on my immune and digestive systems. My journey to heal my gut and immunity after antibiotic treatment led me to discover some powerful ancestral “superfoods” that have altered the course of my healing process. These foods have a rich history of use by our ancestors for preventing and treating illness and building vitality. In this article, I outline the five medicinal foods I have used to restore my immune and gut health and ultimately eliminate my Lyme disease symptoms.  

For many years in my late teens and early twenties, I suffered from an unexplainable chronic illness that significantly reduced my quality of life. I only learned within the last year that the underlying cause of this illness was toxic mold exposure. While I tried many different medications, supplements, and treatments for this illness, nothing really helped until I stumbled upon an unexpected, inexpensive therapy – sunbathing! Read on to learn why sun exposure is beneficial for combating fungal infections, and get the details on the sunbathing protocol I have been using to recover from mold illness.