Mercedes Kim

Biography

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kim was born and raised in Cuba. In 1980, she immigrated to the United States. Since her early youth she felt a passion for books and medicine. In 1986, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami. Upon graduation she was hired as a laboratory researcher at her Alma Mater Medical School.
Kim had a dream to enter graduate school to pursue a doctorate degree in Microbiology that same year. Her dream was abruptly shattered when a slew of very strange symptoms such as intractable vertigo, vomiting and loss of balance rendered her totally incapacitated.
Back in the Swirl is a recount of Kim’s relentless quest to find a name and successful treatment for her mysterious illness. After three years of searching for an answer, she was finally diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease. Her gripping story also narrates very accurately the ongoing battle she has sustained over twenty years to conquer multiple chronic conditions associated with Meniere such as Migraines and Depression.
Kim’s book is the only book in the market authored by a Bilateral Meniere patient. It offers a vast scope of leading edge information pertaining to all of the above mentioned conditions to help readers to regain control amid chaos and allow them to experience their God given right to enjoy a rich and productive life.
Back in the Swirl is a unique book written by a disabled author to inspire those special readers who confront their disabilities on a daily basis. From the best Meniere’s specialists and treatments in the country to the number ONE Migraine simple yet effective solution to arrest Migraine headaches this is a book that offers invaluable personal advice from the perspective and expertise of an experienced patient. This is a book about Hope and Action.
Kim is a staunch mental health advocate. She also suffers from Klippel –Trenaunay syndrome (KT), a rare vascular, congenital disorder. She is a proud member of NORD, The National Organization for Rare Diseases.
Kim enjoys swimming, comedy, home decoration and orchids. She resides in Florida and is the proud mother of three children.

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
The first story I ever read was Corazón ( Heart) by Italian author Edmundo de Amici, a novelist, journalist and poet. I was a very young child when I read this book and to this date, I can affirm that it marked my life forever.

The novel is written in a diary form as told by Enrico Bottini, an 11-year-old primary school student in Turin with an upper class background who is surrounded by classmates of working class origin. The entire chronological setting corresponds to the third-grade season of 1881-82 (Enrico says it has been four years since death of Victor Emmanuel II, king of Italy, and the succession by Umberto I.

Enrico's parents and older sister Silvia interact with him as written in his diary. As well as his teacher who assigns him with homework that deals with several different stories of children throughout the Italian states who should be seen as role models – these stories are then given in the book as Enrico comes upon reading them. Every story revolves around a different moral value, the most prominent of which are helping those in need, having great love and respect for family and friends, and patriotism. These are called 'The Monthly Stories' and appear at the end of every school month.
The entire book was a footprint for love, respect, and gratitude between spouses, parents and children, siblings, obligation to help those in need, and unconditional love for one's country.
What are you working on next?
There are several topics that are of paramount importance to me.
I gravitate to science/ medical subjects of current relevance such as,
Antibiotic - resistance infections; education, prevention, management and treatment
Integrative medicine
The role of mainstream antibiotics, diet, stress and lifestyle to manage digestive conditions such as IBS, SIBO, IBD.

Misuse and abuse of Florida Baker Act Law by male relatives, and male law enforcement authorities on women and its correlation with PTSD, depression and panic attacks. ( you might read chapter 20 of my published book for some information on this topic)

Sexual abuse of female minors, psychological and emotional abuse of women by spouses and partners and their devastating physical and emotional consequences. In the era of the #me too movement, there is much more to uncover that the tip of the iceberg on women's abuse at the hands of men.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Mercedes Kim online

Books

Back In The Swirl: Coping With Meniere's Disease, Migraine, Chronic Depression, and Baffled Doctors.
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 63,760. Language: English. Published: January 14, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Hearing & speech, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Depression
Meniere, also known as the Glaucoma of the Ears is a pervasive,long term disease which damages both the balance and hearing parts of the inner ear. Back in the Swirl...is a unique, indispensable book that offers medical and practical advice for patients who suffer not only from Meniere, migraines, and depression but from any disabling, chronic illness.It is an inspirational and educational book.