Basics Relating To Alternative Lyme Therapies

By Gregory Powell


Lyme disease is a fairly common disease. It is caused by ticks and may be spread from one person to another by mosquito bites or through blood transfusions. This is why once one member of a household has been diagnosed, other members in the household should also be treated. The main treatment is antibiotics but a number of other treatments also exist. In this article, we explore some of the alternative Lyme therapies that one may consider.

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 a number co-infections that are usually encountered alongside Lyme disease. In some cases they are even more aggressive than the Lyme. Treatment should also be directed towards the elimination of these conditions. Babesia, for example, is found in up to two thirds of those with the disease. It is mainly manifested through neurological signs and symptoms. A number of herbs have been shown to be effective against such co-infections.




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