Five and a half years ago, I got sick. Really, really sick. Doctors couldn't put the pieces together. First, I was diagnosed with EBV and given valtrex and sent home. The problem is that I never got better. My health was like a yo-yo. Somedays were okay where others were horrendous. I have spent what feels like a lifetime in the comfort of my home in bed. This is not by choice. I have been messed up...physically, cognitively, emotionally, virally.
Depressed. Frustrated. Tired. Mad. In pain. Crying. Pitiful. That was me. And, somedays I still am that girl. Am I better? Somewhat. I don't know what 100% feels like. But, I'm going to do my best to get there.
Here is what has helped me:
I recently came to the conclusion that one of the reasons my body is in pain is because my muscles aren't getting nutrients to thrive. How I got to this place is a very longwinded story but simply, it was 'normal' for me to not be 'regular'. My stomach always ached. My appendix was removed. I thought is was other "stuff". Two weeks ago, I went on a LEAKY GUT protocol and I'm kicking my own ass that I didn't do this in the beginning. Autoimmune health is reliant on a healthy digestive system. It doesn't matter how clean, how organic, how plant based you eat. If your intestines are injured and you are continuing to damage them with grains & such...the good food can't be absorbed. Please hear me out....and START HERE. There is tons of information online and the experts can explain it better than me.
I am seeing daily improvements and I haven't needed to take any Tylenol/Aleve for pain since following this protocol which is honestly miraculous. Bone broth, high levels of probiotics, L-glutamine and a powder called GI-revive and NO GRAINS, NO DAIRY, NO EGGS. They all cause turbo inflammation. Please.... give your guts the strength to heal so it can do its job.
If you are brave...drink aloe juice. No whining. Yes... its horrible. Just do it.
Second, I recently saw Dr. John Chia in Torrance, CA. He diagnosed me with having extremely high titers of 7 different enteroviruses (Cocksackie, Echovirus and the bacteria c.pneumoniae). He put me on EQUILIBRANT. This natural antiviral is available online and in his office for about $35 for 90 tablets. If you are having issues breaking the viral cycle...again, START HERE. And, do not be deceived because it is natural. Ohhhhh myyy goddd. This kicked my butt. The viral die off was crazy. It made me delirious & couldn't find the words to speak. I ran a low grade fever, had even larger swollen lymph nodes and night sweats. I developed a pain in my hips that is indescribable. It went away after 3-4 days but it was very intense. Now that I'm used to supplement, I tolerate it much better. Again, there are a lot of reviews online. Just...GO EASY. I started with 1/4 tablet and that week was spent at home. More is NOT BETTER.
Third, MMJ. I take a high cannaboid capsule called Goldtabs at bedtime and 1/2 of an Ambien, which is now the only pharmaceutical I take on a daily basis. Curiosity started after reading about how mmj is a viral killer. Ideally, I would like to grow and juice it but I live in a neighborhood with too many kids and it's not worth the risk.
Other daily habits that I believe have helped:
Swishing mouth with coconut oil (Don't spit in the sink)
Liquid food grade hydrogen peroxide (Available online...just a few drops in water.)
Saline neti pot in shower (virus loves to hang out in the sinuses)
Hot epsom salt baths
Green, organic juice. I have learned to love it. (invest in a juicer if possible....worth its weight in gold)
Yoga. Walking.
Get a hormone panel.
Get a blood food allergy test.
Clear the junk out of your life (clutter, dramatic friends and family. Its toxic.)
Weekly vitamin B injections, if possible.
Staying focused on 'healing' and asking myself before eating if the food Im consuming is true to this focus
High Probiotics (Non Dairy)
Things that have NOT helped me:
Anti depressants (but, I know for some this has tremendous benefits)
Packaged, processed foods (don't believe the labels...total crap!!)
Ozone blood therapy (expensive and useless in my case)
High Protein shakes & Meats
Soy, Grains, Dairy, Sugar, Coffee, Beans and the worst for me, Eggs.
Fiber supplements
Over exertion
Crazy vitamin protocols
Alcohol, absolutely no soda
Don't give up. There are answers. Keep researching. Take care of you. You are your best doctor.
xo.
Amy
43 yr old momma, wife and fighter
Depressed. Frustrated. Tired. Mad. In pain. Crying. Pitiful. That was me. And, somedays I still am that girl. Am I better? Somewhat. I don't know what 100% feels like. But, I'm going to do my best to get there.
Here is what has helped me:
I recently came to the conclusion that one of the reasons my body is in pain is because my muscles aren't getting nutrients to thrive. How I got to this place is a very longwinded story but simply, it was 'normal' for me to not be 'regular'. My stomach always ached. My appendix was removed. I thought is was other "stuff". Two weeks ago, I went on a LEAKY GUT protocol and I'm kicking my own ass that I didn't do this in the beginning. Autoimmune health is reliant on a healthy digestive system. It doesn't matter how clean, how organic, how plant based you eat. If your intestines are injured and you are continuing to damage them with grains & such...the good food can't be absorbed. Please hear me out....and START HERE. There is tons of information online and the experts can explain it better than me.
I am seeing daily improvements and I haven't needed to take any Tylenol/Aleve for pain since following this protocol which is honestly miraculous. Bone broth, high levels of probiotics, L-glutamine and a powder called GI-revive and NO GRAINS, NO DAIRY, NO EGGS. They all cause turbo inflammation. Please.... give your guts the strength to heal so it can do its job.
If you are brave...drink aloe juice. No whining. Yes... its horrible. Just do it.
Second, I recently saw Dr. John Chia in Torrance, CA. He diagnosed me with having extremely high titers of 7 different enteroviruses (Cocksackie, Echovirus and the bacteria c.pneumoniae). He put me on EQUILIBRANT. This natural antiviral is available online and in his office for about $35 for 90 tablets. If you are having issues breaking the viral cycle...again, START HERE. And, do not be deceived because it is natural. Ohhhhh myyy goddd. This kicked my butt. The viral die off was crazy. It made me delirious & couldn't find the words to speak. I ran a low grade fever, had even larger swollen lymph nodes and night sweats. I developed a pain in my hips that is indescribable. It went away after 3-4 days but it was very intense. Now that I'm used to supplement, I tolerate it much better. Again, there are a lot of reviews online. Just...GO EASY. I started with 1/4 tablet and that week was spent at home. More is NOT BETTER.
Third, MMJ. I take a high cannaboid capsule called Goldtabs at bedtime and 1/2 of an Ambien, which is now the only pharmaceutical I take on a daily basis. Curiosity started after reading about how mmj is a viral killer. Ideally, I would like to grow and juice it but I live in a neighborhood with too many kids and it's not worth the risk.
Other daily habits that I believe have helped:
Swishing mouth with coconut oil (Don't spit in the sink)
Liquid food grade hydrogen peroxide (Available online...just a few drops in water.)
Saline neti pot in shower (virus loves to hang out in the sinuses)
Hot epsom salt baths
Green, organic juice. I have learned to love it. (invest in a juicer if possible....worth its weight in gold)
Yoga. Walking.
Get a hormone panel.
Get a blood food allergy test.
Clear the junk out of your life (clutter, dramatic friends and family. Its toxic.)
Weekly vitamin B injections, if possible.
Staying focused on 'healing' and asking myself before eating if the food Im consuming is true to this focus
High Probiotics (Non Dairy)
Things that have NOT helped me:
Anti depressants (but, I know for some this has tremendous benefits)
Packaged, processed foods (don't believe the labels...total crap!!)
Ozone blood therapy (expensive and useless in my case)
High Protein shakes & Meats
Soy, Grains, Dairy, Sugar, Coffee, Beans and the worst for me, Eggs.
Fiber supplements
Over exertion
Crazy vitamin protocols
Alcohol, absolutely no soda
Don't give up. There are answers. Keep researching. Take care of you. You are your best doctor.
xo.
Amy
43 yr old momma, wife and fighter