The Lone Zebra podcast

Invest in the best thing going….YOU! Self care is important for your health. Learning to take time to love yourself and stop putting your needs last. Today I share the story of my “bust a gut” and how I survived. In hindsight I should have called the ambulance, I’m lucky I made it. I call it divine intervention, a guardian angel…I’m grateful to be alive and here with you. I learned a lot after this experience and it’s spurred me on to figure out why. If I can help others with my story, my research and virtually reaching out in love to help them heal...I’ll keep talking!

Join me while I explore the world of the vagus nerve and how to increase vagal tone without spending money or needing to see a doctor. Did you know your body’s nervous system is orchestrated by the body’s conductor known as the vagus nerve? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is how the vagal tone is measured and you can learn to increase it and become more stress resistant.

How can we use herbs for healing? Join me while I explore the exciting world of essential oils for making safe cleaning products, personal care products and aromatherapy that replace the toxic chemicals that have been destroying our health. Herbs heal naturally and “Dr. Z” and “Mama Z” share a wealth of knowledge and recipes to help you get started.

What is Circadian Rhythm and what does it have to do with health? Getting good sleep and eating low histamine is important to reduce inflammation, brain fog and getting back to person you’re meant to be. Do you know someone struggling with Long Covid? This information has been known to help them too!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Do you have turkey on the menu for Thanksgiving? Did you know that turkey is high in tryptophan and which is the precursor to melatonin, which helps us get a good night’s sleep. Holistic Care and how to find healing and relief without drugs. Finding joy in finally having a diagnosis for all your mystery symptoms. Now where do I go?

What does it mean to be a zebra in the real world? Come with me as I visit the dentist and learn some of the materials typically used are problematic for zebras. I navigate the uncharted waters of getting dentures vs. implants. I also include some information you won’t want to miss if you’re dealing with dental procedures, especially if you’re a zebra. Show notes at http://dlalomia.substack.com

Are you histamine intolerant? Today’s episode features the quiz to determine whether it may be an issue for you. The tie to Long Covid and POTS is being linked as having similar symptoms. Now more than ever more people being recognized as having symptoms they’ve never had that resemble MCAS flares and/or histamine intolerance. Sensitivities to foods, chemicals, scents, etc. have left people wondering why all of a sudden is their life so different? See the show notes at https://dianelalomia.substack.com

My strong faith brought me through the hardest times in my life and this was no exception. I learned a lot as I ventured down the mental health path in the medical system. I discovered another way to take my “blues” away. It wasn’t an anti-depressive but something you may never expect. Check out the show notes at https://dianelalomia.substack.com for links to books, websites, etc. discussed on the show.

In this episode I share the tips and tricks I learned on reversing congestive heart failure and it's not what most doctors tell you. I learned the hard way from the school of hard knocks. Check with your doctor on your particular condition, I am only sharing my story, this information is for educational purposes only.

Losing a loved one is devastating and the stress can be overwhelming both emotionally and physically. I share what I’ve learned after my experience of losing my son to suicide in 2011. The impact on the friends and family left behind can be more than you think. I want to share my pain so anyone who might think of suicide will stop and think of loved ones. Your pain is real but only temporary. Ending a life is permanent, there are no “do overs”. It really is GAME OVER. Call someone you can talk to, anyone or call a suicide hotline before you make that last move.

I share some tips I’ve learned along the way and I hope you can benefit from them. I invite you to subscribe and stay tuned to our online community on The Lone Zebra. Community is important in healing and provides support, encouragement and a feeling of connection and caring amongst others who can understand and empathize. No one can understand better than another zebra on what it’s like to have an invisible illness. You’ll find all the links and information I share in the podcast featured here in the show notes on Substack. If you share the podcast with friends and family, thank you and make sure to use this link that includes all the episodes but also the show notes for their reference. If you haven’t already subscribed, make sure to do so and you won’t miss an episode…it will be delivered to your email address. Easy peasy, right? Find all the links discussed on this episode at the show notes by going to https://dianelalomia.substack.com/p/episode-002-be-humble-and-kind

Welcome to my new podcast, The Lone Zebra, a weekly 30 minute podcast where I share information about living with chronic disease. I share my story, things I've learned along the way that the doctor's don't or won't tell you. I welcome you to gather along with other zebras and share your stories and your successes on healing.

Join me on The Lone Zebra podcast where I share my stories, tips, tricks and faith on navigating as a zebra through this nitty gritty thing we call life. I'm inviting all zebras (MCAS, EDS, POTS) and other chronic disease patients to join me weekly for a 30 minute podcast. Go to www.dianelalomia.substack.com for shownotes for each episode. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, beginning on Oct 1, 2023.