Gary Brecka and Dr. Melissa Sonners Collaborate to Investigate the Impact of Emotional Stress on Auto-Immune Diseases

Dr. Melissa Sonners, a renowned chiropractic pediatrics diplomate, recently opened up about her battle with Lyme disease and the importance of self-care in a conversation with ‘Biohacker’ Gary Brecka. Dr. Sonners shared her journey of being diagnosed with a neurological form of Lyme disease in 2017, which brought meningitis and encephalitis along with it.

Despite facing a daunting health challenge, Dr. Sonners continued to fulfill her roles as a mother, a doctor, and more. She emphasized the significance of prioritizing self-care, especially for women who often struggle with guilt around taking time for themselves. Dr. Sonners highlighted how neglecting self-care can have detrimental effects on one’s emotional and physical well-being.

Even with a rigorous fitness routine and a healthy diet, Dr. Sonners found that her autoimmune disease was taking a toll on her mental health. This realization led her to seek long-term solutions for self-care rather than temporary fixes. She stressed the importance of women carving out time to sit with themselves and engage in activities that promote self-reflection and relaxation.

Dr. Sonners also shared some self-care tools and strategies she uses with her clients, including a 31-day plan to prioritize self-care and journaling for mental health awareness. By encouraging women to replace negative habits with positive ones, such as reading a book instead of scrolling through their phones, Dr. Sonners aims to empower women to make self-care a non-negotiable part of their daily routine.