Healing Chronic Lyme in Children; a  Naturopathic Approach with Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, ND

Sunday, February 9, 2:00-3:30pm ET
Via Zoom
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Is your child too tired to play with other children?
Do they have trouble focusing in school, remembering to complete a task? Do they get ANGRY very easily?
Is your child in pain most of the day and are you worried they will never recover?
You are not alone! These are common complaints Dr. Nitya Eisenheim, a naturopathic doctor specializing in Lyme disease, hears every day in her practice. Dr. Eisenheim will share her unique approach to children healing from Lyme disease, naturally. Lyme disease doesn’t have to be a death sentence, and there are things children can do to recover. Children are often misdiagnosed and do not receive proper treatment for months at a time. Learn why natural medicines are their first line of defense against Lyme disease when they have chronic, lingering symptoms of Lyme, even after treatment with antibiotics.
Topics to be discussed:
– What chronic Lyme disease looks like in children
– Why your child may be sick even though their labs are “normal” and they’ve taken antibiotics
– Dr. Eisenheim’s unique 9 step approach to Lyme recovery for children.

Dr. Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, ND is a MA and VT licensed Naturopathic doctor who is passionate about herbal medicine, cooking, healthy food and community building. Nitya grew up in NYC going to conventional doctors. She did not know a dandelion from a tomato plant, nonetheless know that plants can actually heal you. Dr. Eisenheim has had the opportunity to treat hundreds of patients in all stages of Lyme disease while mentoring with Dr. Emily Maiella at Windhorse Naturopathic Clinic in Brattleboro, VT. She has a Naturopathic clinic in Greenfield, MA where she specializes in helping children with neurological/cognitive/behavior/psychological health issues, as well as healing from Lyme disease/Tick Borne Illnesses, Autoimmune disorders, and Digestive issues. She is passionate about preventing chronic illness in children and thus also provides Preconception care and Postpartum support services. Dr. Nitya Eisenheim, ND graduated from Bastyr University, a leading research and educational institution. For more, see her website at www.cedarroseheals.com.

Here’s what others have to say about working with Dr. Eisenheim:
“I’ve been dealing with Lyme Disease since June of 2017 and still suffer intermittent symptoms. I attended Dr Eisenheim’s workshop on Lyme Disease in April 2018. I was impressed with her easy to understand information and willingness to share her knowledge as well as her kind and professional demeanor. I took home the Tick Kit as a preventative. 3 1/2 weeks post tick bite I have thankfully not had a reoccurrence of Lyme symptoms. I have gladly added Dr. Eisenheim to my Lyme treatment regime.” -JA

“I decided to visit Cedar Rose after I exhausted all other medical options with my son who was chronically sick. After our first visit I saw a drastic improvement in his overall health within 2 weeks. She carefully listened to all of my concerns and gave me a plan of action for him which included dietary changes and supplements.” -EW

*DISCLAIMER: There is no guarantee that every individual will achieve the same results. Results are dependent on other factors such as pre-existing conditions, co-morbidities, diet, lifestyle, and commitment and time to allow change to occur.

Social Security Disability: a Conversation with Alison Hayes

Wednesday, March 5, 6:00-7:30pm ET

Via Zoom

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Join Alison for a conversation about Social Security Disability! She went through the experience of (successfully) applying herself in 2004, and has explored the system since. She knows how the process feels and has dived into understanding how and why it feels so hard, both to decide to apply, and to actually fill out the paperwork. She’ll walk you through how it works (helping you separate the facts from the rumors), when you should apply, and steps you can take to protect your mental health while you do so! Applying isn’t an easy process, and recognizing that you need to can be even harder. So if you’re struggling with maintaining a full time job, or if you have decided you need to apply but need a nudge to get started, come join her, and bring whatever questions you have with you!

Alison Hayes is the founder and driving force behind her coaching business, Thriving While Disabled. Her book, Thriving While Disabled: Navigating Disability Finances has evolved from her blog. Her business has expanded to encompass coaching, training, and educational materials that help people with disabilities navigate the many broken systems which make their lives difficult. The goal of her business is to empower her fellow disabled folks to know and protect their rights, recognize their worthiness as human beings, and find their own path to purpose. Her wish is that you can thrive while managing society’s perception and treatment of you as a person with a disability! Alison and her partner Alvaro live in New Jersey with their cats (one of whom is also chronically ill) and enjoy watching horror movies together. She’s also a big reader of science fiction and fantasy books.

Neurographic Art Class
Hosted by Bobbie Schaeffer

**POSTPONED – NEW DATE/TIME TBA**

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Via Zoom

Neurographic art is a pleasurable art form to relieve stress, fear and anxiety. It was created by a Russian psychologist, Pavel Piskarev who found it had therapeutic value and originally called it Neurographica.

No art experience is required! For supplies you will need one Sharpie black permanent fine point marker. Choose one of the following for coloring: 1. Watercolor paint, medium sized round brush, 9×12 heavy watercolor paper, cups of water, and paper towels. 2. Colored pencils, 9×12 drawing paper. 3. Odorless colored markers, 9×12 drawing paper.

You will randomly draw lines and loops, rounding out corners, after which you will add color. All this is done with intention, slowly and mindfully, no rushing. You can bring a cup of tea or coffee and a candle if you wish. While doing the work, you will find yourself in a calm meditative state. In addition, you will have created a piece of artwork.

Bobbie Schaeffer

Bobbie resides in Warwick, RI.  She is a Reiki Master Teacher and artist who has lived with chronic Lyme for 30 years. Bobbie treasures connecting with other Lyme warriors sharing our stories for wholeness and living meaningful lives. She is a volunteer with the LDRC.

Book Chat: Where the Crawdads Sing
Hosted by volunteer Linda Reeves

Saturday, January 11, 1:00-2:30pm ET

Via Zoom

Please join LDRC Volunteer Linda Reeves for a casual and cozy Book Chat to discuss the New York Times Bestseller, Where the Crawdads Sing, written by Delia Owens.

Linda Reeves

Linda lives in the Albany, NY area. She has been battling Lyme for many years now and has learned a great deal about this disease and its impact on people’s lives. She feels extremely passionate about helping others in this struggle. She loves to read, write short stories and memoirs, play piano and watch movies. She has been volunteering with the LDRC since May of this year.

Winter Gathering
to Celebrate Our Amazing LDRC Community
Saturday, December 14, 1-2:30 pm

A Lyme-free celebration, an opportunity to get to know each other for the strong, courageous people we are – no discussions of protocols, symptoms, or treatments! We have several activities planned, so come in your PJ’s, your fancy attire or just as you are! Caregivers, friends, and family are also welcome.

Hosted by:

Linda Reeves and Bobbie Schaeffer

We’ve attended many support group meetings and heard so many tragic stories, but we also believe it’s so important that we acknowledge we are far more than just a disease. That is why we wanted to organize this event. We hope you will join us for a friendly, casual conversation to get to know and celebrate each other. 

Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) Presentation with Marjorie Veiga

View the recording of this October 1 event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HYFH3KTf7g&t=9s
Learn more about Marjorie Veiga and her business, Well Cells Vitality Services at: https://www.wellcellsvitality.com

Introduction to Ravel Health with founders Jaime Intile and Kevin Williams

View the recording of this September 24 event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhr35fRir8Q

Learn more about Ravel Health at: https://ravel.health/.

Healing Yoga with Milena Pastore from Soul Tribe Yoga Collective
View the recording of this July 25, 2024 event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxSMzWiQaSI
Learn more about Milena and Soul Tribe Yoga Collective at https://www.soultribeyc.com/

Science of Tick-Borne Pathogens and Testing: A Conversation with Paul Killinger of TickReport
View the recording of this June 12, 2024 even on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxMuajuV3Ck

For more information about TickReport, visit their website: https://www.tickreport.com/

Working in the Lyme & Tick-borne diseases ‘space’: A Conversation with Dr. Kenneth B. Liegner and Family Nurse Practitioner Erica Glazer
View the recording of this May 7, 2024 event on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiISZ5QVeOg&t=5s

For more information about Dr. Leigner and Erica Glazer, FNP, check out their website: https://www.drkennethliegner.com/

Introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique (Meridian Tapping) with Marianne Reiff, PhD

View the recording of this February 26, 2024 event on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX-HeMIrf8s&t=10s

For more information about Marianne Reiff, check out her website: https://mariannereiff.com.

Book Talk with Noëlle Janka Rebel Healing: Transforming Ourselves and the Systems that Make us Sick

View the recording of this January 11, 2024 event on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoZKMQd38iw&t=26s

To learn more about Noëlle Janka and the book, check out her website: https://www.noellejanka.com.

Mental Health and Lyme Disease with Kerry Lang, LMHC

View the recording of this December 5, 2023 event on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJaO7_PdoyY

To learn more about Kerry Lang, LMHC, check out her website: https://www.kerrylanglmhc.com/.

How Traditional Chinese Medicine thinks about Lyme Disease with Amy E. Mager, DACM, Lic.Ac.

View the recording of this November 6, 2023 event on our YouTube channel:

To learn more about Amy Mager DACM, Lic.Ac., check out her website: https://www.wellnesshousenorthampton.com/

LDRC 10th Anniversary Celebration
View the recording of this event on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_iMr7jSB1E

Botanical Approaches to Prevention and Treatment of Lyme with Hannah Jacobson-Hardy: presentation and Q&A

View the recording of this September 27, 2023 event on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tztkITKIfL8

Learn more about Hannah Jacobson-Hardy, at www.sweetbirchherbals.com, Follow her on social media @sweet_birch_herbals

Intro to Biomagnetism and Lyme Magnetic Protocol with Christina Sheppard

September 21, 2023

Learn about the biomagnetism technique that’s specifically designed to address the micro-organisms commonly associated with Lyme disease. Christina Sheppard, a Lyme Magnetic Protocol practitioner based in Turners Falls, MA, will explain this unique modality and answer any questions you may have about the technique and her practice.  

 About Christina:

Christina Sheppard stumbled upon the Lyme Magnetic Protocol (LMP) while seeking help for her teenage daughter, who was suffering from Lyme disease.  Seeing how well the protocol brought her symptoms under control, Christina began treatment for herself as she was struggling with host of health issues. After many months of treatment and tremendous improvement, Christina felt compelled to learn the modality and open a practice in the Pioneer Valley. She was trained in 2018 by Joan Randall, the founder of the LMP, and has been in practice-loving every minute of it-ever since. 
Learn more about Christina at: https://www.rootcausebmt.com.

Introduction to Meridian Tapping with Marianne Reiff

June 15, 2023

Tapping is a simple technique that creates a link between your physical and emotional experience. This powerful technique has a wide use spectrum.  As a self-help tool, EFT is easy to learn and flexible enough to be used by anyone. 

Meridian Tapping uses the same meridians used in traditional acupressure. The combination of tapping the energy meridians and voicing positive affirmation works to reduce the emotional or physical blocks that are getting in your way, thus restoring your mind and body’s balance. It’s like a reboot for your system.

About Marianne Reiff: 

Marianne has been introducing people to Tapping for over seven years and feels that anyone can benefit from learning this simple yet powerful technique.  If you, or someone you know is struggling with physical or emotional stress, or you just feel sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, this tool is worth considering. Tapping can help with both emotional and physical issues.  

Marianne is a Level 3 Accredited Certified Practitioner with EFT International. For more information check out her website: https://mariannereiff.com.

Presentation with Q&A by Cindy Kennedy, MS, FNP-BC Founder of Pursue Wellness https://pursuewellness.us/

May 15, 2023

Cindy received her M.S. from the University of Massachusetts and is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has completed the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) course among several other trainings through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She has also received additional training from the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM), Functional Genomics Analysis, Great Plains Laboratory, and regularly attends integrative and functional medicine conferences and seminars. Cindy has also successfully completed both the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS) Fundamentals of Lyme and Tickborne Illness course, and the Lyme and Herbal Treatment Strategies program with Dr. Darin Ingles.
She has over 20 years of experience in women’s health and has provided gynecological care to thousands of patients. Learning firsthand the need for integrative, individualized, and compassionate care after struggling to get a Lyme disease diagnosis, her focus shifted toward working with those individuals who need more guidance and resources to pursue their own wellness.
She recognizes there is no better support than from someone who also struggled to achieve their own health goals. When not interviewing experts on her Living with Lyme podcast, Cindy loves to cook and have her family with her. She enjoys watching the sunset on the beach with a glass of wine, her husband Joe, and their dog Reese.