Biochemical Individuality

Chronic Illness

Science of Being Well

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On every fourth step, you are meant to fall down.   Not occasionally, not once, but on every fourth step.   The ground opens up, the wind blows, a branch hits you in the head, you trip on stones, your heart breaks, you’ve got to fold the laundry, and they’ve closed the two left lanes.   Here on the fourth step, all the forces gather together to stop you.   And some people, when they fall down,   they lie there for the rest of their lives.   And some people learn how to fall-down-get-up.   That is one move.  Fall-down-get-up.  

--Naomi Newman  

"After two experiences with cancer I knew I could not do chemo and radiation.  Working with Sherry has been the best gift in my life. Whatever I complained about, she suggested a remedy that helped me feel better. Who wouldn't be happier eating an avocado every day!” –Charon, cancer patient

"Dr. Dell is not only knowledgeable in nutrition, but is a wonderful listener and communicator.  She makes the technical aspects of the body easier to understand for the lay person.  I have found her guiding intuition also great in those moments when decisions are not always clear.“ --Patricia, cancer patient

“Working with Sherry Dell has been a life-enhancing experience.  Her knowledge, support, and guidance have helped me develop higher levels of energy in both mind and body.  I am able to pursue my passions again!”  --Lisa, autoimmune disease patient

Chronic illness is any set of symptoms in the body that causes discomfort or threatens wellbeing and that persists known or unknown to you over many months or years.  Generally these are conditions that involve multiple systems of the body.  For this reason, they are not easily diagnosed nor easily treated.  Cancer, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, auto-immune diseases, chronic digestive malfunction, diabetes, fibromyalgia, arthritis, heavy metal toxicity, environmental sensitivity, are all examples.  Though, perhaps, the diagnosis or naming of the symptoms into one big label is perhaps the least helpful strategy of all.

In any case, what can be very helpful is the holistic consideration of all aspects of wellbeing and then the slow, baby steps back toward balance in each of these arenas.  For some people this may mean the healing and re-establishment of digestive function, the introduction of a slowly increasing exercise program, and the replacement of missing nutrients.  For some people this may mean the use of detoxification strategies, the incorporation of increased rest periods, and the elimination of alcohol/coffee/sugar/drugs or other immune suppressants.  Seldom (read never) is there just one magic pill or one unique treatment that can solve the imbalances of chronic illness.

What has taken years and years to create can seldom be repaired in a few days.  However, it can be significantly improved in weeks and months of multi-faceted changes to  diet, lifestyle, thought patterns, and other routines.  Changes that you choose with guidance according to your own tolerance and desire.

Perhaps because it was her mother's cancer that first brought her to the world of alternative health care, Sherry has always specialized in chronic illness.    It has been her great pleasure to accompany those who choose to make this journey back to beauty and wellbeing.