You are invited into a deeply personal journey through illness, pain, and spiritual wrestling—revealing that hardship does not erase purpose, it refines it. Through the lens of faith, neuroscience, and lived experience, Mindy Haukedahl explores how the mind, body, and spirit are intricately connected in the process of healing.
Now is the time to
rewire from within...
What is Acemannan?
Acemannan is one of the most extensively researched compounds found in aloe vera. This naturally occurring polysaccharide has been shown to support immune health by activating macrophages—the body's frontline immune cells that help identify, communicate with, and remove unhealthy cells and pathogens. Emerging research also suggests acemannan supports healthy inflammatory balance, tissue repair, and cellular resilience. At Lyme Rewired, we incorporate acemannan as part of a comprehensive, science-informed approach to optimizing the immune system and creating the internal environment needed for healing.
How does Acemannan heal?
Acemannan works by supporting the body's own healing mechanisms rather than acting like a medication that targets a specific disease. One of its primary roles is activating macrophages—specialized immune cells that serve as the body's first line of defense. Macrophages help identify pathogens, remove damaged or unhealthy cells, coordinate immune communication, and support tissue repair.
Research suggests that acemannan also promotes healthy cellular communication, meaning cells are better equipped to repair, recover, and maintain normal function.
At Lyme Rewired, we believe healing is most effective when the body is given the right environment to do what it was designed to do.
Mindy Haukedahl is a psychotherapist, brain health professional, and advocate for holistic healing. Her work integrates neuroscience, emotional health, and whole-person wellness to help individuals overcome life’s most difficult challenges.
She has pursued extensive academic and clinical training, earning degrees from the University of Kentucky, Xavier University, Minnesota State University, and Adler Graduate School of Psychology, and is completing her PhD at Quantum University. Mindy is also trained as a brain health professional through Amen Clinics and holds international board certification in neurofeedback, specializing in the connection between brain function, emotional wellbeing, and physical health.
Mindy is the founder and psychotherapist at Afton Therapy, where she works with clients through a holistic lens that recognizes the deep relationship between the brain, the body, and emotional experience at a cellular level. Her approach combines evidence-based therapy, brain-based interventions, and whole-person care to support lasting transformation.
Her professional work is deeply shaped by her personal journey. After experiencing Lyme disease, Mindy came to believe that her struggle carried a greater purpose—to help others understand the body’s capacity for healing and to share a message of hope for those facing chronic illness, trauma, or emotional hardship. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, Seth, and their two children, Chase and Holly.
You deserve to know...
...that you are not alone.
And your purpose can never be silenced.
Your Invitation
What if your body is waiting to partner with you in a healing journey? For those who are looking for a guide, I would like to invite you to trust your body's ability to heal and give it space to.
This is your invitation...
My Story
I believe that suffering never silences calling - but it was not an easy road. After years of battling Lyme disease, I finally discovered how my body could rewire from within and finally heal as it was designed to do.
This is my story...
Unpacking One Story Of healing
Rewire From Within
