Basics Relating To Alternative Lyme Therapies

By Gregory Powell


Lyme disease is caused by spirochetes that are harbored by tick vectors. It may also be transmitted during blood transfusions. Due to its contagious nature, all members of a household should be screened and possibly treated whenever one of them has been diagnosed. The conventional therapy is antibiotics but a number of alternatives have been tried with varying success rates. In this article we explore some of the alternative Lyme therapies that exist.

Oral antibiotics are administered over some weeks or months. Those commonly used include amoxicillin, cefuroxime and doxycycline. Penicillin and ceftriaxone may be administered for the severe cases. Side effects that may be encountered with the antibiotics include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and rash. When used for a prolonged period of time, it may lead to autoimmune conditions.

Homeopathy s one of the alternative treatment options that one may benefit from. Practitioners who offer this form of treatment make their diagnosis by considering the symptomatic pattern of the illness. The therapy is focused on achieving the wellness of the whole body. An intensive therapy phase is provided to eliminate as much as 75% of the symptoms. This is then followed by a chronic phase (usually once a year) to take care of flare ups.

Proper diet is a necessity. Ensure that you drink lots of water to help with the detoxification of the kidney. Target a minimum of eight glasses of water per day. Include 2 to three servings of legumes per day in your meals. Legumes have fiber that helps in the removal of harmful toxins from the intestines and its subsequent removal from the bowels. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and gluten as much as possible.

Probiotics are important in the preventing and treating yeast infection. For prevention, 10 billion cultures are usually effective. For treatment, this dose should be doubled. There are a number of natural therapies that may be considered as well. These include thyme oil, rosemary oil, caprilic oil and garlic among others.

Antioxidants should also be considered as part of the treatment. They reduce the oxidative stress on cells and also enhance the activity of antibiotics. Green tea and curcumin are some of the rich sources of antioxidants. One pill of curcumin (containing 500mg) should be taken three times a day. These pills have been shown to reduce the levels of harmful cytokines in addition to having antioxidant properties.

Engage in regular physical exercise and get adequate sleep. Physical exercise breaks down bacterial organisms and enhances the activity of antibiotics. The exercise should ideally be undertaken just before or after the treatment. Adequate sleep is key to recovery as it augments the effect of other therapies.

There are several co-infections that are usually seen together with Lyme disease. These have been to be more aggressive than the primary infection in some cases. Treatment should also be directed towards the elimination of such infections. Babesia is one of the commonest and affects up to 66% of those with the condition. It is manifested through neurological deficiencies. There are many herbal combinations that have been used successfully.




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