Lyme Disease and Treatment and Symptoms – Boost the Immune System
July 4th, 2009Lyme Disease is very complex and many approaches are used to address it. The July issue of the Townsend Letter has a number of insightful articles on Lyme Disease. In her article “Naturopathic Approaches to Lyme Disease Treatment”, Dr. McFadzean, provides a helpful overview of the different areas to address. These include:
- Antimicrobials which is a complex subject that touches on the importance of breaking down the biofilm which is a hiding place for bacteria and viruses
- Nutrition and Lifestyle factors including anti-inflammatory foods and avoiding certain foods, especially sugar because it is related to yeast overgrowth and compromises a healthy immune system
- Detoxification which, although critically important, is a process that is often difficult for Lyme Disease patients to tolerate. Heavy metal toxicity causes neurological symptoms, fatigue and many other problems. Mold is a major source of neurotoxins that are common in people with Lyme
- Immune support, immune system boosting techniques are critical in helping the body fight infections. Various ways to boost the immune system become even more important as Lyme progresses
- Systemic inflammation, which is responsible for many of the symptoms of Lyme must be addressed. It can ultimately lead to problems with mood, anxiety and depression
- Digestive issues are common and can be caused by opportunistic infections and parasites. Most Lyme patients avoid gluten and dairy products because they can fuel inflammation
- Hormone imbalance is associated with Lyme and other chronic diseases
- Imbalance in brain chemistry should be considered because Lyme disease can disrupt normal neurotransmitter pathways and depression and anxiety are common in these patients.
The list above is a brief overview of issues. More detail can be found in a highly regarded set of guidelines for diagnosing and treating Lyme that was developed by Dr. Joseph J. Burrascano and are available through the Lyme Disease Associationa as a pdf.
Also in the July issue of the Townsend Letter is an article by Scott Forsgren who has been addressing Lyme for more than 12 years. His article entitled “Microbes, Toxins and Unresolved Conflicts: a Unifying Theory” is especially meaningful coming from the perspective of a Lyme patient. What makes Scott exceptional is his dedication learning about Lyme disease and sharing what he has learned with others. He has developed a remarkable site at www.betterhealthguy.com
Information about how Eng3’s Activated Air device and immune system boosting techniques is used to help protect and repair the body at the cellular level can be found at the Need for Activated Air or by calling 877-571-9206.