Half Way Through!

Found Olaf!

We are half way through! Layla survived fever week and is plowing bravely through different hyperthermia treatments. The weather has not been too cold. It's been warmer the last two years (according to the locals). We are not complaining 😃. The staff at Dr. Kleef's clinic has requested that we all wear masks as prevention against the influenza virus in Europe. It makes hanging out at the clinic a little tougher than usual. We are excited to have my sister Cathy visiting. Our friend, Matt, also arrived this week for treatment from Boston. We met him on our second trip here, and we've been in touch ever since. We've met some amazing people along the way.

Layla has fever week #2 next week. So this week is a little more relaxed.

Cozying up at home

Cathy's Healing Power

Fever Curve

View from the Clinic

Olaf Being a Good Citizen!

Local Hyperthermia

Whole Body Hyperthermia

With Olaf!


Cathy at Dr, Kleef

Having Dinner with Matt

Comments

  1. SlavicaFebruary 4, 2020 at 10:44 PM

    Amasing and equally powerful.
    I will join for an hour, at least with time travler, Viena is my mothers kind of home City.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 5, 2020 at 8:04 PM

    Love you Layla ❤️

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  3. MarioteFebruary 20, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    Hi, quick question, do they put you to sleep for your WBHT sessions? I've heard the core temperature rises to a very uncomfortable levels and the only way to withstand it is by going under, but you seem wide awake in your photos. Best of luck and go get them!

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