Floxie Hope Blog

I Heart The Floxie Community

Diego posted the above picture with the note, "Sometimes in life you come in contact with people whom God puts in your path! Although it was unfortunate that our paths crossed due to being affected by the same type of antibiotics we have supported and encouraged each...

Loss of Faith in the Healthcare System

Loss of Faith in the Healthcare System

After getting "floxed," I lost a lot of faith in the medical system. I used to think that the medical system, as a whole, was trustworthy. I knew that the system was imperfect, but I thought that most of the problems had to do with cost and insurance, and that drugs...

Meditation Retreat

Meditation Retreat

I spent last weekend at the Shambhala Mountain Center doing a meditation retreat. It was a lovely get-away and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in that sort of thing. As those who have read my story know, meditation was a key part of my healing process....

In Memory of Dr. Jay S. Cohen, M.D.

I am saddened to report that Dr. Jay S. Cohen, M.D. passed away on December 6, 2015. Dr. Cohen tirelessly advocated for recognition of medication adverse reactions, and specifically focused much of his work on bringing to light the many dangers of fluoroquinolone...

Organofluorine Accumulation

Organofluorine Accumulation

I highly recommend that everyone read these two articles: The New York Times Magazine, “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” The Huffington Post, “Welcome to Beautiful Parkersburg, West Virginia: Home to one of the most brazen, deadly corporate gambits in...

48 Tips for Overcoming Insomnia

48 Tips for Overcoming Insomnia

Insomnia is horrible and it can wreak havoc on all areas of your life. If you can't sleep, you can't think, and if you can't think, you can't do your job well. It puts your emotions on edge and relationships suffer. It can affect your appetite and sleep-deprived...