I was down with a persistent cough around the 16th of June. After 9 days of incessant coughing and lack of sleep, I started a round of dreaded antibiotics, Azithromycin. By June 25th, I got some much needed sleep from 11:00 pm to 4:30 am. I was concerned in taking an antibiotic because 1) it does not clear from the body and 2) I was worried that it would bring on Herxheimer reactions due to the antibiotic killing off Lyme, causing flu like symptoms and more. For the first week I did not have any reactions, but toward the end of the first week, I did have some.
Unfortunately, I no longer have any more NCD (Waiora, Natural Cellular Defense) available to me, so I knew that I would not have the help of NCD to rid me of the toxins caused by the antibiotic. Waiora has been made available to me for the past several months, and it has been helping a lot. I am trusting in the Lord for this lack, and I trust He has a plan for me.
For the last month, I have not felt well and have had some rough days and nights. The peace of the Lord is my strength and the time spent in pain on my bed gives me great opportunity to pray for so many dear people who are in need. Nothing is wasted in a believer’s life.
This past month has been a struggle and I looked forward to seeing Dr. Casey again. On Sunday July 11th I was retested with a live blood cell analysis. The results were as I expected, and showed an aggregation of my red blood cells most likely caused by the antibiotic. Aggregation is the clumping together of blood cells which can cause poor circulation and other things. The rest of my results were showing good progress. I am working on detoxing and building up my immune system with good nutrition, apple cider vinegar, JuicePlus+, and of course a good probiotic. I make goat milk yogurt and kefir from fresh goat milk that is provided to us.
Today is a tough day for me, with much pain. We have been praying for wisdom in what steps to take to relieve my pain. God has not revealed answers to heal me yet, but I do know that the Lord will give me grace and courage for today.
I was blessed this morning as I listened to Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson. His guest, Joni, was an inspiration as she shared from her heart. You can go to http://www.myfamilytalk.com/ if you want to hear her testimony on: "Why Am I Not Healed?" (Part 1).
Each tiny step is a journey to the next tiny step to a larger step. "Step by step He leads me; I will follow Him all of my days.”
- Peg
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
- Psalm 27:3 (NIV)
Friday, July 16, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Spring, 2010
~A little review since my last post in November.
I have been on JuicePlus – 2 capsules each of Orchard Blend, Garden Blend and Vineyard Blend – for 11 months now. In October, 2009, I had an appointment with Dr. Clinton Pomroy, my naturopath of 4 years, and he performed a full Phazx Body Scan. The test results were good and showed that I was completely balanced without adding in any supplements! That was a first for me! I attributed these positive results to JuicePlus. As of October, I was detoxing faster than my body could get rid of the toxins, so my kidneys were beginning to flush back into my system. Even though I felt pretty good at that point, Dr. Pomroy indicated that these symptoms would begin to increase. He said that I could have symptoms much like ADD, ADHD, or Autistic-like symptoms as a result of the detox. Oh JOY! As if being 50-plus years old, going thru menopause, and having Lyme were not enough! This ought to be “fun”. God sure has a sense of humor.
The next couple of days I indeed began to have more symptoms: there was a general swelling over my entire body, I had inflammation in my joints and muscles, and I had swelling on my brain and in my glands, giving me a swollen neck and causing dizziness much like vertigo. I had difficulty walking, visual disturbances, and difficulty speaking and comprehending. At that time, I began taking 3-4 capsules of Valerian Root before bed, which has helped me to sleep better and has reduced the pain.
By the end of February, I was beginning to panic that I could not get to a doctor soon enough. A few of my close friends were getting quite concerned for my health, and I felt I needed help with the detoxing. I was beginning to wonder what we could do next, so Larry and I prayed, along with many of you dear folks, for provision and answers. God, in His perfect plan for my life, provided an appointment with Dr. Mike Casey.
At the end of February, 2010, I had an appointment with Dr. Casey, where he performed a live blood cell analysis. The results were encouraging and showed that I was progressing since the last testing. He encouraged me, noting once again that combating Lyme takes effort. I value the fact that his wife, Tanya, has Lyme, giving him first-hand experience with this debilitating illness. I have had the opportunity to speak with Tanya, learning from her vast experience with Lyme disease…Lyme is so confusing and complex. Dr. Casey wanted me to get back on Waiora Natural Cellular Defense (NCD). I had had good results with a few bottles of Waiora a while back, but we did not have the resources to continue with it. I was so tired and emotional and discouraged, so I walked out to my car and just fell apart. I prayed for the Lord to make a way for me to get back on NCD. A peace began to fill my heart, and within a couple of days I was given some NCD and have been provided with it for each week since. My JuicePlus has also been provided for a year now! God is so good, and I am very thankful for those who have stepped forward to help us out at this difficult time.
I have just started my third package of 3 bottles of NCD. I have had good results with NCD. (NCD chemically bonds with heavy metals and toxins at the cellular level, allowing them to be removed from the body, and it also promotes a healthy immune system and helps balance PH levels.) All of my symptoms have decreased considerably over the last couple of months. Even though I am still quite stiff and sore, my energy has increased, the swelling has decreased, and my general well-being and outlook on life has improved. For example, I, along with my co-leader, led an overnight event with 5 of the freshman girls from our church youth group. This was a huge first for me in many years! I was fearful beforehand about how I would feel, but I wound up loving it and felt wonderful. I have not been able to do crazy things like this in a long time!
So that brings me up-to-date. My journey has many turns, hills and valleys, but God is so good, and He is ever faithful.
I have been on JuicePlus – 2 capsules each of Orchard Blend, Garden Blend and Vineyard Blend – for 11 months now. In October, 2009, I had an appointment with Dr. Clinton Pomroy, my naturopath of 4 years, and he performed a full Phazx Body Scan. The test results were good and showed that I was completely balanced without adding in any supplements! That was a first for me! I attributed these positive results to JuicePlus. As of October, I was detoxing faster than my body could get rid of the toxins, so my kidneys were beginning to flush back into my system. Even though I felt pretty good at that point, Dr. Pomroy indicated that these symptoms would begin to increase. He said that I could have symptoms much like ADD, ADHD, or Autistic-like symptoms as a result of the detox. Oh JOY! As if being 50-plus years old, going thru menopause, and having Lyme were not enough! This ought to be “fun”. God sure has a sense of humor.
The next couple of days I indeed began to have more symptoms: there was a general swelling over my entire body, I had inflammation in my joints and muscles, and I had swelling on my brain and in my glands, giving me a swollen neck and causing dizziness much like vertigo. I had difficulty walking, visual disturbances, and difficulty speaking and comprehending. At that time, I began taking 3-4 capsules of Valerian Root before bed, which has helped me to sleep better and has reduced the pain.
By the end of February, I was beginning to panic that I could not get to a doctor soon enough. A few of my close friends were getting quite concerned for my health, and I felt I needed help with the detoxing. I was beginning to wonder what we could do next, so Larry and I prayed, along with many of you dear folks, for provision and answers. God, in His perfect plan for my life, provided an appointment with Dr. Mike Casey.
At the end of February, 2010, I had an appointment with Dr. Casey, where he performed a live blood cell analysis. The results were encouraging and showed that I was progressing since the last testing. He encouraged me, noting once again that combating Lyme takes effort. I value the fact that his wife, Tanya, has Lyme, giving him first-hand experience with this debilitating illness. I have had the opportunity to speak with Tanya, learning from her vast experience with Lyme disease…Lyme is so confusing and complex. Dr. Casey wanted me to get back on Waiora Natural Cellular Defense (NCD). I had had good results with a few bottles of Waiora a while back, but we did not have the resources to continue with it. I was so tired and emotional and discouraged, so I walked out to my car and just fell apart. I prayed for the Lord to make a way for me to get back on NCD. A peace began to fill my heart, and within a couple of days I was given some NCD and have been provided with it for each week since. My JuicePlus has also been provided for a year now! God is so good, and I am very thankful for those who have stepped forward to help us out at this difficult time.
I have just started my third package of 3 bottles of NCD. I have had good results with NCD. (NCD chemically bonds with heavy metals and toxins at the cellular level, allowing them to be removed from the body, and it also promotes a healthy immune system and helps balance PH levels.) All of my symptoms have decreased considerably over the last couple of months. Even though I am still quite stiff and sore, my energy has increased, the swelling has decreased, and my general well-being and outlook on life has improved. For example, I, along with my co-leader, led an overnight event with 5 of the freshman girls from our church youth group. This was a huge first for me in many years! I was fearful beforehand about how I would feel, but I wound up loving it and felt wonderful. I have not been able to do crazy things like this in a long time!
So that brings me up-to-date. My journey has many turns, hills and valleys, but God is so good, and He is ever faithful.
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