A New Year of Lyme Disease

Ringing in the New Year with Lyme disease can be disheartening.  Another year has passed, and many are still fighting for a normal life.  But this is also a time to remind us that we can start again with renewed hope.  Moving forward, even with small steps and changes can mean a lot of improvement over days, weeks, and months.  Stay the course, and eventually you will get there.

With that thought, let's make a pact together.  A new resolve to beat this disease, once and for all.  I am making a short list of resolutions for beating Lyme.

I resolve to:

• get enough sleep every day
• hydrate with water
• clean up my diet (no junk food, fast food,  processed meat, packaged foods,carbs, sugars, etc.)
• eliminate chemicals from my home and use natural or home made cleaning products
• don't take on too much (learn to say no and mean it)
• spend less time on electronic devices (computer, television, phone, etc.)
• read print material (books, newspapers, etc.)
• moderate exercise (walk, gym, swim, bicycle, etc.)
• socialize (church, community volunteer, etc.)
• be an advocate for myself and others with Lyme disease
• vote and encourage legislation for health care for chronic illness such as Lyme
• simplify (what can I eliminate or leave out that will make my life easier and happier?)
• wear sunscreen and bug spray to prevent tick bites

Your list may look a little different than mine, however writing it all down helps it to stick around until next year.  Good luck!

A recipe for home made toilet bowl cleaner:
http://www.healthyfoodteam.com/two-ingredient-home-recipe-to-effectively-clean-and-disinfect-your-toilet-bowl/