It is important to look at support of reduc- ing biofilms in the system. Oregano for example has been shown to dramatically reduce biofilm microcolonies. It has shown to increase good bacteria in the gut like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus.
There are also various Lyme protocols
that a practitioner may use for alternative treatment. At our office, I often provide a combination of support including diet, herbals and immune system support. Some of our commonly used herbal protocols for Lyme and other tick-borne infections include Modified Cowden, Zhang’s proto- col, Beyond Balance, Buhner’s protocol, and low dose immunotherapy. Low dose immunotherapy is a common modality we use in our office which helps to reprogram immune tolerance and decrease immune- mediated inflammatory disorders.
In addition to herbal medicine treat- ment, it is also important to look at sup- porting overall immune function, especially if Lyme disease symptoms have persisted. Proper support of gastrointestinal function- ing is critical, especially if a patient is on antibiotics or has extensive previous history of antibiotics, to restore proper gut bacteria; it is generally recommended to be on a high dose of probiotics to support chronic use of antibiotics. The immune system is equally critical to support as it may become out of balance as a result of the infection and the system may lack the ability to re- cover fully. I would look at the following for immune support:
Mushrooms: These have shown to
improve overall immune function, reduce inflammation and stress and boost antioxi- dants in the system. It helps to reduce the overall autoimmune reaction.
Cat’s claw: Extracts of cat’s claw have
shown to have immunomodulating proper- ties, in addition to being cytoprotective, and antioxidant in nature. It has been shown to disrupt biofilm and reduce spirochetes.
Omega 3’s: Omega 3’s are found in wild-caught fish like salmon, and are good fatty acids that are anti-inflam- matory and support both cognitive and neurological functioning.
Support on the cellular level is also of importance in Lyme and includes supple- ments such as CoQ10 and B Complex with a Lyme protocol. B vitamins help to support the adrenal gland functioning which should be evaluated as part of your care. Chronic stress will weaken the immune system and prevent the body to heal quickly.
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