Determined to See

Chemically Induced Retinal Cells Offer Vision Restoration Hope for RP

I’ve been in hiatus for a couple of years because—between breast cancer and a sudden, dramatic drop in vision that now hovers around light perception—I felt like I had been smashed in the face with a two-by-four. But like all of you who are determined to see your family’s faces and the world around you, I’ve […]

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It Starts With Self-Love

I’ve been mean to myself before. But I didn’t realize just how self-bullying, belittling and cruel I could be until my eyesight took a nose-dive last year. Suddenly I could no longer see my family’s faces or the world around me. And I hated myself for it. I have always been an optimist and a […]

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A San Diego Acupuncturist You Should Meet: Gail Brent

I’ve heard so many great things recently about Gail Brent, a San Diego-based acupuncturist who treats RP and other degenerative eye disorders, that I knew needed to learn more. Last week I reached out to her for an interview and instantly connected with her. She’s warm and genuine, and comes highly recommended by fellow eye […]

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Orange Algae, TUDCA & Food Allergy Testing Update

After an amazing two and a half weeks in Italy, France and Switzerland, I’m back in Seattle and have resumed my RP healing program full force. I kicked it off by firing up my juicer and getting back into my morning routine that starts with a large glass of distilled water, followed by an equally […]

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Reclaiming Her Eyesight, Life through Wellspring Clinic

You wouldn’t guess by observing her that Lindsey Lee Bradford has Retinitis Pigmentosa. During my brief introductory visit at the Wellspring Clinic in Vancouver last month, I watched with envy as Lindsey glided through the small, bustling office with ease while I tentatively made my way around. Later, talking with her, I discovered that she’s […]

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