Are you looking to fight Lyme disease naturally? I had to fight Lyme too many times and I looked to natural remedies for a full recovery.
"I know that it's outside of my control and nothing to be ashamed of but I still don't want anyone to see it."
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One of the things to do when fighting Lyme Disease (and any illness in my opinion) is to examine the role of detox in your life. At the beginning of this journey I had a really hard time detoxifying and it was a learning game over the years to figure out what worked with my body without being to harsh. I have shared before about the the benefits of dry brushing (which you can read about HERE) and today I wanted to update and share a bit more about detox baths. For a LONG time my life consisted of two detox baths a day to help in the role of healing. To be frank, I am not sure why I didn't start doing detox baths before November 2014. I used to take a relaxing bath once a week when I was teaching, but I never really investigated the arena of detox baths until 2014. After several of my Lyme symptoms continued to flare and worsen and become debilitating, I was desperate to find relief and a friend suggested Epsom salt baths. I researched a ton about it, talked with several other "Lymie friends", discussed it with a naturopath doctor, talked with my physician, and continued to research some more. After about 4 weeks of intense research I thought it was worth a try and could help me on this journey. Frankly I have never regretted it or looked back. The benefits that I have found plus the benefits to my health and help in healing have been priceless. For a long time I was asked if I really kept up with 2 a day detox baths and the answer was a definite YES. I did them every single day- even on holidays and continue to do them even though I don't always do two a day at this stage in my healing journey. One of things that best things that a detox bath does is help my body remove unwanted toxins. Due to the fact that I do have the MTHFR gene my body struggles (more than the "normal person") to detoxify. Having added toxins is never good for your health but especially when you are fighting Lyme (or any other illness) you do not need to carry additional toxins. These baths are a simple aid that I can use to help my support this detoxification process. A second thing that a detox bath does is to help strengthen my immune system. When you are seriously ill detox baths can be a simple way of allowing you to absorb some things that you might not be able to otherwise do through your skin. Some of the products that you can use in your detox bath can help strengthen your immune system which can also be a wonderful help! So as I mentioned before I take Epsom salt baths (as my base).There are so many benefits of Epsom salts which include: (1) improving heart health (2)reducing blood clots (3) lowering blood pressure (4) improving the body's ability to use insulin, (5)reducing the incidence or severity of diabetes, (6)Flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells (7) easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances, (8)Improve nerve function by regulating electrolytes and more." (All of this information was found on the Epsom Salt Council's website page.) I add to the Epsom salt baths a 1/3 of a cup of raw apple cider vinegar (you can read about the benefits of apple cider vinegar here), a 1/3 of a cup of Aloe Vera Juice, and then certain essential oils that I have researched and found to be helpful not only with my symptoms but also help in the healing process of Lyme Disease. [I have also been known to add in additional kinds of Aloe Vera juice, probiotics, and even water from stems of greens]. There are so many different detox bath recipes that you can find online or in doing research. Kris Carr has created a detox bath recipe which you can find by clicking here. The wellness mama lists three different detox bath recipes on her website which you can find by clicking here. (Honestly I could list about a thousand so I would encourage you to talk with your physician and do lots of research!) As far as the temperature goes I actually vary the temperature every day with every bath. It takes a crazy amount of planning but I take the time to really think through and map out my baths and their temperatures. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, many people believe that very hot baths are the best at killing toxins. I believe that there is merit to this, but there is also research coming out of Japan (Kyoto Prefectural University) that states that there is some correlation between extreme hot baths and heart attacks. Due to this (and I don't think this can be stressed enough) it is VERY important to consult with a physician before beginning baths. Second, I also vary the temperature because there is some research that states that taking a cold shower can actually improve your immune function. All of that to say it is best to consult with a physician to come up with a detox bath schedule that works best for you! At the end of the day there are some negative side effects of detoxing (which again is why you want to consult a physician) and I would encourage you to go slow. Anyone who has done any type of detoxing knows what I mean. Last year when I first was set to begin I researched a bunch, didn't talk with a physician and jumped right into doing several different detoxifying things. I was sick as a dog for several weeks and it was awful. When I started the research process again I did things more slowly (even with the amount of the ingredients that I use) and slowly starting adding different detoxifying methods in. At the beginning it felt that I was doing absolutely nothing, but now, years later I can't believe all that my body is doing. So take things slow... and especially if you are seriously ill take things even slower. Treat your body like the warrior that it is and honor it with taking things one step at a time. Drink lots of extra water and rest more. Detoxifying is a process and it is not a sprint so take your time and you will get there! I would love to know if you take detox baths and what you put in yours! Do you find them helpful? ALL of this information is only to be helpful and I can't stress how important it is to follow the path of a doctor in your detoxifying process. Detoxifying is a necessary part of healing but must be done under the care of a knowledgeable physician.
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There’s a lot being said about Lyme. There’s a lot that isn’t being said about Lyme. No matter how many people attempt to comment on Lyme disease, you just don’t get it until you get it. Here’s a list of things only Lymies would understand: 1. You can’t just push through it Assuming people have ...
### What you need to know Lyme disease is caused by a specific group of Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which can be transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected tick. This can result in a number of clinical problems ranging from skin rash to serious involvement of organ systems, including arthritis, and neurological problems. People with skin and non-specific symptoms most commonly present to their general practitioner and are often treated in primary care, whereas people with symptoms affecting organ systems are commonly referred to specialists. The guideline focuses on diagnosis and management of Lyme disease according to clinical presentation and symptoms rather than using the differing classifications of Lyme disease, which are poorly defined and contested. There is a lack of good quality evidence on the epidemiology, prevalence, diagnosis, and management of Lyme disease. This article summarises the most recent recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).1 ### What’s new in this guidance
Chronic Lyme disease occurs when a person who has already received treatment for Lyme disease continues to have symptoms in the long term. Learn more about this condition here.
In today’s society we emphasis a lot of what we know of health on disease and physical impairments. The biomedical model of health constitutes the absence of disease but so little time is focussed on the holistic model of health. Are we eating well? Do we participate in social activities? Do we live in decent housing within a community that we feel content with and supported by? These kinds of contributions towards health as so often regarded as person issues rather than contemporary social problems. The holistic model covers a wider spectrum than physical ailments. When you look at it as a bigger picture we often don’t have any control over these essentials in life due to unfair systems.Holistic services such as Social prescribing which is currently being trailed in some areas around the UK should be turned out across the country. Ironically people don’t seem to want public money being spent on anything ‘fun’ or anything that makes people ‘happy’. Put yourself in someone elses' shoes for a minute. Rises in housing prices means we are not always able to live in areas that we would like, whether it be close to family or due to housing that suits your need. For this reason you have needed to tighten your belt causing decreased disposable income. Decreased income in general means that superfoods and healthier options predominantly out price the cheaper convenient options .All factors which impact on our general well-being and subsequently our health. This decrease in health can lead to loneliness and depression. Then imagine if you could feel accepted and engaged in society simply by joining in with a social activity once a week rather than popping pills that dull the pain. I know which I would opt for. So the animosity towards money going towards making people feel happy seems alien to me.An article in The Guardian supports the benefits of social prescribing. Jamie Oliver is but one of many brilliant examples of someone whose aims was to implement positive change to the well-being and health of our youth through healthy food in schools and was heavily criticized for his work. I am still behind Jamie 100% even years after the show was aired. The example I always use to engage people to think about what they allow they're children to eat is: If there were two drinking glasses on a table and you watched someone fill one with freshly squeezed oranges and then you watched the second glass be filled with a combination of unknown compounds, then you was asked to serve one of these drinks to your children, which one would you choose? I am 100% sure that if I rolled this out as an experiment people would say the orange juice.So then why would people argue with a man trying to encourage their children to eat real food rather than processed? The Maslow's Hierarchy of need (below) demonstrates clearly the stages of wellness. The pyramid starts from the bottom and shows the needs we require in order to successful progress to the next stage of wellness. You will see that the very first rung of the ladder refers to air, food, water, shelter, clothing, sleep. In today society some may argue that we do have all of these things, but, to what quality in order to maintain health? In cities often the air we breathe is not pure, rapidly increasing fast food outlets and supermarkets are swamping high streets and the minds of people causing a compliant nation. The water we drink isn’t even completely clean. A book by Wilkinson and Pickett The Spirit Level is a collection of evidence which suggests that in countries where there is economic equality- health and well- being tend to be better .In comparison to places where inequality is dominant, for example in the UK and the USA, health and well-being tend to be lower. The wider the gap becomes the lower the figure also becomes. It seems that when anybody dares to enter the territory of challenging the system- they are shot down. (Ironically, both figuratively and sometimes literally, but that’s another topic entirely). Overall I feel like big change is needed and more importance to be asserted into the benefits of the well-being of other to society and how that in turn, will empower people to live happier and healthier lives.
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For patients with chronic Lyme disease, intravenous antibiotics can be used to eliminate persistent disease. The intravenous course can eliminate Lyme disease in the body, but the symptoms may take longer to subside. It's unknown why symptoms, like joint pain, continue after the bacteria have been treated. Some doctors believe that persistent symptoms occur in people who are prone to autoimmune disease.
While antibiotics are the primary conventional treatment for Lyme disease, an increasing number of individuals are seeking natural alternatives to complement their healthcare regimen.
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Daniel Cameron & Associates has developed a Lyme disease infographic to help you understand the challenges in treatment and diagnosis of these illnesses.
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