The bond between an owner and their dog is something unbreakable. They are not called “man’s best friend” for nothing. Coming home to a smiling dog with a wagging tail will put a smile on anyones face! The bond with your dog is something special and of high importance in the beginning stages of getting to know eachother to gain trust.
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Stress. We all have it, but some manage it better than others. Stress management is key to laying a foundation of healing from chronic illness. I have found that high levels of chronic stress suppressed my immune function and shut down my digestion. Along with some gut infections that I needed to address along the way! Unfortunately, I was in the rat race working in marketing for many years and going back to school to get my Masters, which took a toll on my health! It left me wired and tired living on caffeine to keep plugging away leaving little time for rest and relaxation!
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When I was feeling my worst during my healing journey, the last thing I wanted to do was socialize. Social isolation crept in before I actively learned how to set boundaries for myself and also allow myself to grieve the once healthy vibrant young woman I was! I felt robbed of the experiences I just couldn’t do. This was hard for many of my family and friends to understand because I was always such a social butterfly! This created alot of shame and guilt on my end. I am happy to say that phase of my healing journey is behind me, but I want to help others understand that they are not alone. I see you and I hope this blog post inspires you!
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We have all been there. We go to the doctor expecting answers, but we leave feeling broken and misunderstood. This is all to common to feel gaslight by doctors in the chronic illness community and learning to advocate for yourself at the doctors office can help. I learned very early on in my healing journey to do my research before my appointments and not leave without kindly demanding answers.
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Bee Venom Immunotherapy (BVT) is growing in popularity in the US to help heal Lyme Disease, but a number of other chronic diseases. While controversial in conventional medicine, it can be safely done when monitored by a medical team like myself. Read how I can to the cross roads of using BVT.
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Furry friends are much more than just day to day companions. New Research shows that they are a great tool to cope with pain and function better with chronic pain. When I rescued Lola, I was in a dark place emotionally and physically. I was in need of a reason to get out of bed
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