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Soma Kestrel

After decades of battling mysterious illness, I learned how to take control. What I’ve uncovered through research and trial and error, I now share — to help others better navigate the same maze.

Sulfur colored flowers.

Yellow Skin Without Jaundice: A Sulfur-Redox Link?

Over a decade ago, a gastroenterologist commented that my skin looked yellow. I had always thought my skin was just more pigmented than others in my family, but it certainly looked yellow that day under the putrid florescent lights of the exam room. I didn't look like Homer

Sulfurous gas billows from a volcanic vent.

Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Ending the Toxic Gas Attack in my Gut

Like many people with chronic digestive issues, I’ve been through multiple cycles of treating methane SIBO — only to have it return again and again. It wasn’t until I followed a chain of clues through test results, failed treatments, homemade yogurt, sulfur compounds, and genetic variants that I finally

A rock lies shattered into pieces.

When Every Doctor Treats a Piece of You

I dread specialist appointments because they so often feel like a waste of time — or worse, humiliating. Not because I don’t want answers — I do. But they almost never help in the way I need. They don’t see the big picture — because they can’t. When I walk

A tree stands out against a misty landscape.

Your Genes and Chronic Illness

If you're living with a chronic illness that doesn't fit neatly into a diagnostic box, you have a lot of company. With the affordability of genetic sequencing many people are now turning to genetics to find clues about their health. But genetics is complex, and most

Early Days

When did it all start? I don't know. At least by the time I was a young child in 1970's America I was having some issues. When I was four or five I had a large bullseye bug bite (unlikely a tick). I remember being really

Kestrel Keto Pudding (5 Ingredients, 3 Minutes)

Kestrel Keto Pudding (5 Ingredients, 3 Minutes)

Description: This smooth, satisfying keto pudding takes just a few minutes to prep — and only five clean ingredients. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, chocolate-free, and added-sugar-free, making it perfect for nearly any dietary need. Made with real coconut milk and fiber-rich carob, this

Welcome

This website is about overcoming chronic illness. It is based on my decades of experiences trying to overcome my own chronic health problems. What can you do for yourself or a loved one when the medical system just is not set up for complex chronic problems? What are strategies and

Not medical advice. Just the hard-won thoughts of someone who had to basically become their own doctor. Talk to a pro before making changes — if you can find one who gets it.