Lyme Treatment Archives

Which Nutritional Supplements Best Support Lyme Treatment And Why?

January 25, 2021January 26, 2021 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease can be debilitating, especially if it is not treated quickly following initial transmission. When the bacteria that causes Lyme disease is left to its own devices, it can cause a myriad of health issues. Some symptoms of chronic Lyme disease, such as Lyme arthritis, cognitive dysfunction, and cardiovascular issues, can all linger long after antibiotic treatment.

When post-Lyme disease syndrome does occur, coping with the symptoms can be difficult. But certain supplementation can help a person with chronic Lyme disease symptoms manage their ailments better. Even though the following supplements for Lyme disease will not cure the bacterial infection, they can be helpful in the treatment and recovery process.

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How Antibiotics And Herbal Remedies Can Work Together To Fight Lyme

January 18, 2021January 26, 2021 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease can be difficult to treat because the bacteria that causes the illness can linger in the body, hiding out in tissues and lymph nodes. The first line of treatment for Lyme disease is antibiotics. Since Lyme is a bacterial infection, antibacterial medications must be used to help fight it off.

There is no way to cure or treat Lyme disease without the use of antibiotics, but can herbs for Lyme disease treatment be just as effective? The short answer, sadly, is no. However, herbal and natural remedies for Lyme disease could aid in the recovery process when used in conjunction with traditional forms of medicine.

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Can Exposure To Mold Disrupt Lyme Treatment?

December 21, 2020November 26, 2020 Angelica Bottaro

Treatment of Lyme disease can be an uphill battle. This is largely due to the fact that when the Lyme-causing Borrelia bacteria infiltrates the body, it can lay dormant and remain untouched by antibiotics, lying in wait to wreak havoc at a later date. This can hinder treatment, even if it is sought early.

Mold exposure is another dangerous condition, though of a different type to Lyme disease. Generally speaking, mold exposure affects people differently and with varying degrees of severity. But what happens when someone with Lyme disease comes in contact with mold? Can exposure to mold disrupt Lyme treatment, and if so, how?

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Lyme Treatment And Candidiasis: The Link, Symptoms And Management

April 20, 2020February 26, 2020 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can become a chronic health issue if left untreated. During the early stages of the disease, symptoms can be mild and are flu-like in nature. Early symptoms include muscle aches, headaches, and a bullseye-like rash at the site of the tick bite. Due to the fact that the disease does mimic the flu, it can be hard to diagnose – and if left untreated, Lyme disease can wreak havoc on the body.

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Is Doxycycline Or Amoxicillin Better For Treating Lyme Disease?

March 16, 2020February 9, 2020 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the family of Borrelia bacteria. When an infected tick transfers the disease via bite to a living host, the bacteria makes its way through the body to organs and tissues and wreaks havoc on the nervous system and proper function of the heart, brain, muscles, and joints.

The early symptoms of Lyme present themselves as flu-like and include headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and a bullseye rash at the site of the bite. As the disease progresses, the symptoms become more severe and can include cardiac issues such as arrythmia, lowered cognitive function, chronic fatigue, and pain in the joints and muscles. There is only one treatment available for ridding the body of the Borrelia bacteria, and that’s antibiotics.

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