Rise Above Lyme Blog

The cinnamon, clove and oregano oil combination comes up often in treatment for Lyme, Bartonella and biofilms. My Lyme literate doctor chose a combination like this for me, so I wanted to share why these oils are used together and the options available. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHY THESE THREE OILS -In a 2017 Johns Hopkins lab study, oregano, cinnamon bark and clove bud oils were the top three oils agains

Boluoke is the name brand of lumbrokinase, an enzyme that many Lyme literate doctors use. It is the brand most often recommended in our groups. I use Boluoke now, and I have rotated here and there with the Allergy Research Group and Researched Nutritionals brands. I put all the ways to get it at 25% off below. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The supplements recommended by Rise Above Lyme are listed at the bottom of this post for easy sh

Oil of oregano is one of the most talked-about natural antibiotics in the Lyme community. I've only used it in combination products, but I wanted to share what the research shows and the options for you, all in one place. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT IT IS -Oil of oregano comes from the leaves of the oregano plant. Its main active part is called carvacrol. WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS -In a 2017 Johns Hopkins

Natural antibiotics are herbs and oils that can help the body fight infections. Many Lyme literate doctors use them on their own or alongside prescription antibiotics, and they've been a big part of my own treatment over the years. Here's what the research shows and the herbs used most often, most of them linked to my own posts. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT ILADS SHARES -ILADEF, ILADS's sister organizati

Boluoke is the name brand of lumbrokinase that many Lyme literate doctors use, but it can be pricey. Here are the ways to get it, or another trusted lumbrokinase, at 25% off. I use Boluoke now, and I have rotated here and there with the Allergy Research Group and Researched Nutritionals brands. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. To learn what lumbrokinase is, why Lyme doctors use it and how to take it, read my Boluoke post: https://www.ris

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is one of the most talked-about natural options for the hidden cyst forms of Lyme. Here's what Lyme-literate doctors and the research say, the good and the mixed, so you can talk it over with your doctor. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Links to both strengths I mention are under FIND THE PRODUCTS. Want to learn more about cyst forms and what else is used for them? See my posts: CYS

Enzymes come up a lot in our groups. Different enzymes do very different jobs: some break down fibrin for biofilms and sticky blood, one breaks down histamine for MCAS, and others help digest food. Here is a simple overview, with links to my posts on each one. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The supplements recommended by Rise Above Lyme are listed at the bottom of this post for easy shopping. ENZYMES FOR BIOFILMS AND STICKY BLOOD Most

Lyme is a shape-shifter. Learning about its different forms helped me understand why treatment can take so long, why symptoms come and go, and why Lyme-literate doctors so often use more than one medicine or herb at a time. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Looking for what doctors use for these forms? See my sister post: CYST FORMS OF LYME - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/cyst-forms-of-lyme

Biofilms are a big deal when treating, and many practitioners have not treated them adequately. This post explains what they are and what the research shows, so you can talk with your practitioner about them. Looking for things that may help? My Biofilms Possible Solutions post is here: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/biofilms A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT A BIOFILM IS - A biofilm is a group of bacteria that clump together and

Biofilms are a big deal when treating, and many practitioners have not treated them adequately. Please talk with your practitioner about them. My list of top biofilm busters is below. Want to understand what biofilms are and see the newest research? My Biofilms education post is here: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/biofilms-1 A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. The supplements recommended by Rise Above Lyme are listed at the bottom of t

These are the options Lyme-literate doctors use to go after the slower, hidden forms of Lyme, often called cysts or round bodies. Most work best as part of a combination your doctor builds for you, so please use this as a starting point for that conversation. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Want to understand what cyst forms are and why they matter? See my sister post: CYST FORMS OF LYME https://www.riseabovelym