Living with AERD Misdiagnosis Missteps and the Fight for Effective Treatment Rhonda Nelson on the Healers Caf
Release Date: 11/06/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT, speaks with Rhonda Nelson about her personal journey with AERD, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and the alternative approaches she’s found for managing this chronic condition beyond conventional medicine.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/rhonda-nelson
Highlights from today's episode include:
Rhonda Nelson 08:07
And so, you know, I've gone down a really long path. The first band aid that they like to throw at it is steroids. And, you know, prednisone, and we know what that can do. And that was my path. I was on a lot of steroids for a very long time.
Rhonda Nelson 11:28
I think the typical our typical western diets are kind of...they have a relatively high omega six to three ratio. So if you try to reverse that around and do high omega threes, low Omega sixes. Those will...that will reduce...should reduce, I should say, some of the inflammation within your body.
Rhonda Nelson 30:14
I, again, the path that I chose and still adhere to with my AERD is I really lean into a lot of these therapies that aren't conventional, that aren't covered by insurance, and I know without a doubt, these therapies have made a world of difference in my management of the disease,
ABOUT RHONDA NELSON:
Rhonda Nelson, renowned patient advocate, author, speaker and philanthropist is a beacon of resilience and strength. Her charitable work spans championing equitable access to affordable healthcare, supporting those diagnosed with AERD Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease, serving as a voice in the foster care system and encouraging women to reinvent themselves in their different stages of life.
Rhonda serves on the Executive Board of Directors with the Asthma & Allergy Network, impacts legislation and speaks nationally, raising awareness for AERD. Having dealt with AERD & Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease; herself for more than twenty years, she has experienced many misdiagnoses, a near fatal struggle to find relief, a desperate search for answers and a constant journey to access proper support. Rhonda and her husband Wayne, of the Little River Band tirelessly devote their time and resources to helping others to navigate this challenging medical journey frequently associated with severe respiratory disease.
Rhonda is a firm believer in empowering women to pursue the dreams they have for their lives, regardless of age, while finding strength in overcoming challenges. In her book, & Different Life,” Rhonda not only pulls back the curtain on celebrity life, but also offers readers the chance to hear never-before-told stories, enjoy treasured family recipes and photos all while getting a taste of all things pertaining to life on the road.
Core purpose/passion: Her charitable work spans championing equitable access to affordable healthcare, supporting those diagnosed with AERD & Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease, serving as a voice in the foster care system and encouraging women to reinvent themselves in their different stages of life.
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As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
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