CHRONIC LYME DISEASE (LD)
Worldwide, one of the fastest growing vector borne diseases is Chronic Lyme disease (LD).
The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) is truly making a difference
in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme.
An additional problem is its misdiagnosis. The first hurdle is obtaining a proper medical
diagnosis. Misdiagnosis occurs because LD can settle within a cell and not appear within the
parameters of normal medical blood tests. If LD is not diagnosed in a timely manner, the disease
becomes firmly established as an ‘immunocompromised state’ making its symptoms harder to
address and remove.
Untreated LD can result in neurological damage, with impaired ability to move and think clearly
(see news video link below). The disease acts like a chameleon, imitating symptoms of other
diseases, such as MS/ Parkinson’s/Autism/MCS(multiple chemical sensitivity)/virus’s/candida
yeast/ arthritis, etc.,‘masking itself’ to hide and divert attention.
If you experience: fatigue, joint pain, palpitations, sleep dysfunction, stiff neck, pain, spasms,
erectile dysfunction, seizures, deceased attention, lack of concentration, impaired memory,
depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, disorientation, difficulty with name/word recall,
light/sound sensitivity, tingling/numbness, and shooting pains – it is possible you have LD.
LD can also cause gastrointestinal issues, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diarrhea
and/or constipation, bloating after meals, flatulence, burping, and abdominal discomfort,
hypoglycemic, light-headedness, and headaches.
The bacteria “borrelia’s” has a lipid bilayer with proteins on the surface capable of triggering a
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). These invade and multiply in the intestinal
lining and can cause inflammation resulting in "leaky gut” triggering an inability to digest certain
carbohydrates. A lack of enzymes to breakdown two-sugars into single sugars normally found in
the intestinal lining, creates inflammation and allows those sugars to act as fuel for the
overgrowth of yeast.
The entire terrain needs to be addressed or end results can be disappointing. Herbal therapy,
augmented with proper detoxification, diet and exercisecan be effective depending on the
individual’s personal metabolic issues. Detox pathways must also be properly supported to
allow the removal of dead LD or toxic fallout from dead organisms will result in an increased
Bio toxic Burden from a ‘kill’ that cannot leave the body and that recirculates. These additional
toxins can land in the biofilm, creating an additional burden that willrequire specific support to
excrete.
LD consists of active Lyme, and lyme eggs which hatch during the cycle of full moons in a
continuous cycle, hence the necessity for continued support to address newly activated lyme
hatchings. It’s important for everyone with LD to take some sort of probiotic, to avoid intestinal
yeast overgrowth, which occurs because antibiotics kill good bacteria in the stomach along with
the bad.
Treatment takes time and persistence, and will result with an occasional good day among
successive days of flu like symptoms, and one may feel ‘worse’ before one feels better! Repeat
testing for LD will vary depending on your practitioner. Even just one spirochete left dormant in
the body can silently replicate and attack with great force when the body shows any
vulnerability. The benefit of aggressive LD treatment will result in reduced muscle pain and
increased energy.
Chronic inflammatory conditions are related to poor digestive function. Implementing aPaleo
Diet is extremely helpful. Highly recommended is the book, “Practical PALEO” by Diane
Sanfilippo, BS, NC. A PALEO diet consists of whole-foods: vegetables, meat/fish/poultry,
fruits and nuts,(foods located on the parameter within grocery stores). Essential fats like coconut,
ghee, and olive oil support both immune and are anti-inflammatory. A gluten free, dairy and
sugar free diet will provideless stress overall.
Avoid alcohol, refined carbohydrates, beans, legumes, sugar, including artificial sweeteners as
these increase the retention of fluid and body inflammation, and result in muscle soreness, etc.
Stevia is safe for many as an alternative sweetener.
Moving muscles, walking, lifting small weights helps eliminate the load of toxic by-products in
the tissues and lymphatic system. Exercise increases circulation and lymphatic drainage, and
enables the body to rid itself of dead Lyme bacteria, heavy metals and chemicals, reducing
inflammation.
Exercise for a sustained period of time, will also raise the core body temperaturehelping to
eradicate infection. Start slow, and do not overdue it. Use the 10 minute rule: if you exercise for 10
minutes, and feel worse, then reduce the time.Begin with a short walking routine and lifting 1-2-3-5
lb weights every other day. After workouts, take a hot shower to reduce Lyme survival under the
skin, and be sure to take frequent naps!
Video links to news footage on Chronic Lyme Disease:
http://www.wcax.com/story/25978730/living-with-lyme-disease
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