Lyme disease has become the fastest-growing insect-borne infectious disease in the United States, Europe and Asia. In the United States alone, almost 400,000 people are diagnosed each year with Lyme disease and countless others go undiagnosed, unreported and untreated. In this episode, I chat with Kelsey all about her personal obstacles and health journey with Lyme disease. 

Kelsey is a Lyme Warrior, certified yoga teacher, avid traveler, dancer, and creator of the Intuitive Swan blog, where she shares her vulnerabilities and struggles as a  source of inspiration, community and a reminder to others living with a chronic illness that you are not alone.

In this episode we cover:

• What led Kelsey to her diagnosis
• What were some initial fears before the diagnosis
• Who she leaned on as support? 
• Are there any cures for Lyme Disease? 
• Take time off from work
• A natural approach to healing
• Using herbal supplements and heroic treatments.
• Allowing herself to heal and rest
• Learning to listen to her body
• Being on disability and what that means 
• What to avoid saying to those with a chronic illness that might be hurtful or disrespectful without knowing?
•  What can you do as a friend to help someone with chronic illness?

“Someone once referred to my health issues as flaws”

-Kelsey Marie 

Guest Contact:

Follow Kelsey  on Instagram, and check out her blog.

Resources mentioned in this episode. As always, please research, read, and listen at your own discretion.

Books

• The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease by Darin Ingels 
• This Is How I Save My Life: From California to India, a True Story Of Finding Everything When You Are Willing To Try Anything by Amy B. Scher

Organizations

• Global Lyme Alliance is dedicated to conquering Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, education and awareness.