Medical Expenses & Well-Being
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Hello my beautiful friends and family! As you may or may not know, I've been on a healing journey for the past three years for what has turned into a severe autoimmune disease (psoriasis & eczema), severe food allergies & sensitivities, inflammation, arthritis, a Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) tear/wrist injury, migraine headaches, and gut issues. For as long as I can remember I've had irritated/itchy skin, but didn't know why.
As a young child, I loved going to the pool in the summers and of course would get water in my ears and have ear infections all the time. I was on antibiotics quite a bit, which as I'm learning, there can be long term effects to taking repeated doses of antibiotics. They kill not only harmful bacteria, but the beneficial bacteria too, which directly affects our microbiome and long-term health. We already know gut bacteria play a role in immune regulation, metabolism, nutrient status, detoxification, inflammation, and more. Recent studies show that a person may never recover from antibiotic use and lasting reduction in beneficial bacteria may play a role in the rise of allergies and asthma (I have both).
Currently I have difficulty turning the knobs of doors and jars, opening anything with a twist top, drying my hair, carrying gallon water bottles into my home, carrying groceries, playing my instruments, and more. I have severe psoriasis and eczema flare ups that itch and burn interrupting my focus and ability to support my clients. My fingers and hands are dry, sore, bleed, and have cuts in the dry/cooler/cold winters. It becomes very difficult to engage in what I love to do on a daily basis due to the reoccurring and ongoing pain.
I have been working with an amazing naturopathic doctor that has been treating me for the past three years. The recommended treatment for all of these is to maintain an unprocessed, organic healthy lifestyle, regular supplements that include undas, tinctures, powders, plenty of water, special shampoo/conditioner, soap, creams, ointments, etc for my skin, inflammation, gut, muscles, and joints, and a regular routine of meditation, yoga, and exercise.
As I'm sure many have been affected by COVID-19, I have also been affected. Both my income and hours have changed at work and I'm going through a severe flare up that has created swelling, extreme flakiness of my skin, and my skin turning purple, blue, and black. I continue to sustain a healthy lifestyle and take preventative measures for my well-being.
Photo of the psoriasis and eczema behind my knee and the front of my legs (October 2020)
Since my insurance does not cover all of these costs, I am requesting the funds by June 30, 2021. These funds will help cover the cost of my medical bills to see my naturopathic doctor that are not covered under insurance or fully through my health savings account (HSA), any labs/blood tests, the special shampoo/conditioner, soaps, creams, ointments for my severe skin conditions, allergies, and muscle and joint pain, and the organic/unprocessed foods.
Here are some links to the creams, ointments, shampoo/conditioner, and other special products, foods I buy to support healthy living and improve my psoriasis/eczema, inflammation, arthritis, joint/muscle pain.
https://www.emuaid.com/product/emuaidmax-3
https://wildnaturals.com/products/eczema-psoriasis-shampoo-conditioner-set?variant=5071216513¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiArdLvBRCrARIsAGhB_szpTiiOgifwZAB3xRqlxOSxzO_qlymHqXab_mxE_MVBed8IDvofeMMaApJAEALw_wcB
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/9777869770958366304?q=organic+african+black+soap&sxsrf=ACYBGNT6vD1IeugkMoQNB-8cZ76xUkBuPA:1576362507254&biw=1293&bih=619&prds=epd:6413531172777727908,prmr:3&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiP9tuAmLbmAhVQRa0KHTZgA_YQ8wIIqAQ
https://www.iherb.com/pr/Sky-Organics-100-Pure-African-Black-Soap-Body-Wash-8-fl-oz-236-ml/83310?gclid=Cj0KCQiArdLvBRCrARIsAGhB_sw8653dQx46rVVHID72FPc_n2zr5OT2jGY4WylTlICjgwl96LkFQg0aArB2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://wildnaturals.com/collections/eczema-psoriasis-products/products/eczema-psoriasis-cream
Here's an estimated budget for some of the expenses:
$300-$500 every 6-8 weeks/naturopathic doctor
$300-$400 for labs/blood tests
~ $600 organic/healthy food/month
~ $232/month for emuaid ointment
$89/month wild naturals psoriasis/eczema shampoo/conditioner/body wash/cream
$14.95/organic black african soap
$11.95/liquid organic black african soap
$80-$100/colonics appts
$100-$400/month for essential oils
My life has drastically changed in the last three years due to these health challenges and I have done so much research, studying, and learned to make choices and decisions from intention and focus. These challenges can lead to long term degenerative diseases so I am proactive in preventing those things now.
Your financial support, no matter the amount will contribute to my continued health. Please send me an email if you are not interested in contributing to this campaign.
In love and health,
Cami
As a young child, I loved going to the pool in the summers and of course would get water in my ears and have ear infections all the time. I was on antibiotics quite a bit, which as I'm learning, there can be long term effects to taking repeated doses of antibiotics. They kill not only harmful bacteria, but the beneficial bacteria too, which directly affects our microbiome and long-term health. We already know gut bacteria play a role in immune regulation, metabolism, nutrient status, detoxification, inflammation, and more. Recent studies show that a person may never recover from antibiotic use and lasting reduction in beneficial bacteria may play a role in the rise of allergies and asthma (I have both).
Currently I have difficulty turning the knobs of doors and jars, opening anything with a twist top, drying my hair, carrying gallon water bottles into my home, carrying groceries, playing my instruments, and more. I have severe psoriasis and eczema flare ups that itch and burn interrupting my focus and ability to support my clients. My fingers and hands are dry, sore, bleed, and have cuts in the dry/cooler/cold winters. It becomes very difficult to engage in what I love to do on a daily basis due to the reoccurring and ongoing pain.
I have been working with an amazing naturopathic doctor that has been treating me for the past three years. The recommended treatment for all of these is to maintain an unprocessed, organic healthy lifestyle, regular supplements that include undas, tinctures, powders, plenty of water, special shampoo/conditioner, soap, creams, ointments, etc for my skin, inflammation, gut, muscles, and joints, and a regular routine of meditation, yoga, and exercise.
As I'm sure many have been affected by COVID-19, I have also been affected. Both my income and hours have changed at work and I'm going through a severe flare up that has created swelling, extreme flakiness of my skin, and my skin turning purple, blue, and black. I continue to sustain a healthy lifestyle and take preventative measures for my well-being.
Photo of the psoriasis and eczema behind my knee and the front of my legs (October 2020)
Since my insurance does not cover all of these costs, I am requesting the funds by June 30, 2021. These funds will help cover the cost of my medical bills to see my naturopathic doctor that are not covered under insurance or fully through my health savings account (HSA), any labs/blood tests, the special shampoo/conditioner, soaps, creams, ointments for my severe skin conditions, allergies, and muscle and joint pain, and the organic/unprocessed foods.
Here are some links to the creams, ointments, shampoo/conditioner, and other special products, foods I buy to support healthy living and improve my psoriasis/eczema, inflammation, arthritis, joint/muscle pain.
https://www.emuaid.com/product/emuaidmax-3
https://wildnaturals.com/products/eczema-psoriasis-shampoo-conditioner-set?variant=5071216513¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiArdLvBRCrARIsAGhB_szpTiiOgifwZAB3xRqlxOSxzO_qlymHqXab_mxE_MVBed8IDvofeMMaApJAEALw_wcB
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/9777869770958366304?q=organic+african+black+soap&sxsrf=ACYBGNT6vD1IeugkMoQNB-8cZ76xUkBuPA:1576362507254&biw=1293&bih=619&prds=epd:6413531172777727908,prmr:3&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiP9tuAmLbmAhVQRa0KHTZgA_YQ8wIIqAQ
https://www.iherb.com/pr/Sky-Organics-100-Pure-African-Black-Soap-Body-Wash-8-fl-oz-236-ml/83310?gclid=Cj0KCQiArdLvBRCrARIsAGhB_sw8653dQx46rVVHID72FPc_n2zr5OT2jGY4WylTlICjgwl96LkFQg0aArB2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://wildnaturals.com/collections/eczema-psoriasis-products/products/eczema-psoriasis-cream
Here's an estimated budget for some of the expenses:
$300-$500 every 6-8 weeks/naturopathic doctor
$300-$400 for labs/blood tests
~ $600 organic/healthy food/month
~ $232/month for emuaid ointment
$89/month wild naturals psoriasis/eczema shampoo/conditioner/body wash/cream
$14.95/organic black african soap
$11.95/liquid organic black african soap
$80-$100/colonics appts
$100-$400/month for essential oils
My life has drastically changed in the last three years due to these health challenges and I have done so much research, studying, and learned to make choices and decisions from intention and focus. These challenges can lead to long term degenerative diseases so I am proactive in preventing those things now.
Your financial support, no matter the amount will contribute to my continued health. Please send me an email if you are not interested in contributing to this campaign.
In love and health,
Cami
Organizer
Cami Smith
Organizer
San Diego, CA