Rise Above Lyme Blog

Having a healthy mindset made a huge difference for us. Finding tools to think differently eventually made it come naturally. Don't forget to seek humor and laughter daily. Please read these 4 articles, and check out our post about distractions too! https://www.lymedisease.org/last-5-minutes-mindy-daigle A POWERFUL READ https://lymeknowledge.com/are-you-ready-to-heal/ "However, a patient can have exactly the opposite effect. I’ve seen herbal treatment that has worked amazingl

This product is available at 25% off on Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme "But more recently, it has been discovered that the plant’s seeds are a powerful antiparasitic, antimicrobial and intestinal cleanser." https://lymeknowledge.com/mimosa-pudica-seeds-natures-gut-cleaner "Chronic parasitic infections are linked with intestinal permeability and leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, irregular bowel movements, malabsorption, gastritis, ac

"Many mistakenly use the herb milk thistle to protect the liver and to support detox. The problem with this is milk thistle mainly supports Phase I detox. If Phase II detox is blocked then milk thistle leads to even greater toxin production. So this is where glutathione comes in. It supports both Phase I and Phase II detox. It can be used by itself to improve liver detox. Or it can be combined with milk thistle and other herbs." https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/glutathione-the

"Another classic trait of Lyme disease is the migratory nature of the pain. The muscle and joint pain, as well as the tingling, numbness and burning sensations often tend to come and go and move around the body. For example, one day the joint pain might be in the knees and a few days later it may be affecting another nerve." Horowitz https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/signs-of-lyme-disease "One of the defining features of Lyme pain is that it’s migratory. This distinguish

Christina Christensen and I have researched many articles regarding causes and solutions for migraines, some of which mention Lyme and some of which are more general. There is an app to track them as well, which may help you find triggers. The last link at the bottom is our post on head pain which may also help you further. Most of these remedies including those below are always 25% off here https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme https://drtaniadempsey.com/top-tri

Here are some articles we have collected on this topic: "Methylene blue is one of many different treatment options. Let’s walk through what it is, how it’s used, and what its benefits and side effects are." https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/use-of-methylene-blue-for-lyme-disease? March 2024 https://www.lymedisease.org/methylene-blue-lyme-disease/ Newly updated November 2023 https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/methylene-blue-for-lyme-and-bartonella https://www.treatlyme.net/

https://rawlsmd.com/health-articles/methylation-lyme-disease-recovery-how-to-support-this-vital-cellular-process https://suzycohen.com/articles/methylation-problems/ "When optimal methylation occurs, it has a significant positive impact on many biochemical reactions in the body that regulate the activity of the cardiovascular, neurological, reproductive, and detoxification systems." https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-is-methylation-and-why-should-you-care-about-

We decided to provide some information on this subject due to my personal experience. I woke 2 hours late with low BP, high pulse, and feeling super weak and dizzy. Not my normal experience except for a heavy cycle. Most of us know our cycles have an effect on our symptoms but it also makes POTS symptoms worse. Oh, the joys of being a woman. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.110.151787 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3413773 Related pos

In the beginning my Lyme doctor had me do the AIP (AUTO IMMUNE PALEO) diet, but he suggests the mediterranean diet to me now. "Every person’s experience with inflammation is different. While the anti-inflammatory diet follows some general guidelines for what to eat and what not to eat, it is more of a lifestyle than a strict regimen. The Mediterranean and DASH diets are both strong examples of how to eat anti-inflammatory foods." https://projectlyme.org/the-anti-inflammatory-

My favorite: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/meditation-audio-to-help-anxiety-and-sleep A member mentioned she loved this source: https://www.redkitemeditations.com/meditations-1 "Most people have preconceived ideas about what meditation is and isn’t. The great thing is that there’s not just one way to meditate. There are several very different methods, which means there’s something for everyone." https://wellnessmama.com/health/meditation-benefits/ "Meditation may not be

I wanted to post some medical codes I used during my treatment to get insurance coverage in the past. I found them and wanted them here in case it helps someone when a doctor doesn't use enough codes or use or the right ones. I learned the more codes the better. I know there are plenty more that can be used but I notice he uses these in Igenix lab slips too. These helped get my PICC lines covered too. Please comment with successful codes that helped you get coverage please. S

I was told to add this in supplement form when the lab results came in below. "Manganese 8mg MWF for 4 wks (might reduce to 2x/wk)." I'm still trying to grasp. I was told since Lyme does require manganese some people mistakenly think they should avoid taking it. THIS IS NOT CORRECT. Especially because the Lyme is using up your manganese, you should in fact supplement it. My LLND suggested the Pure Encapsulations brand so that is what I bought. Resources: "A manganese-rich env

This is one of many things I have used to treat Babesia. I used it for quite some time in combination with other things. Zithro, Alinia and natural stuff in particular. I was told to be watchful for any deep depression hitting and that I may not be aware when it happens so I informed 2 family members so they could help me identify. It did finally hit but not for 9 months. I was then instructed to stop it and add in Sunny Moods and CoQ10. That passed quickly. I was told you ca

I gathered a few resources on this below: "Causes of the malar rash include: Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus Bacterial infections, such as LYME DISEASE Inflammatory skin disorders, such as rosacea Vitamin deficiencies, such as pellagra Genetic disorders, such as Bloom syndrome Sensitivity to ultraviolet rays in sunlight" https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321594 "A malar rash has a wide range of possible causes. Skin conditions like rosacea are usually treatable and

After everything I've been through, I am not going to wait to make my dream list and do what I can to try to fulfill mine. Life is too precious. I encourage everyone to make a list- it's how it starts happening. We must envision our dreams as the first step. It makes me happy to think about them. It used to help me refocus my mind on why I'm working so hard to heal. A list helps me remember all the wonderful things I want to do. My list is below (I never make it about my heal

NEURO MAGNESIUM (l-threonate) is a little different and I wanted to share some information about it. I take regular magnesium as well as Neuro. Here are several articles. I just buy mine on Fullscript now. You can get 25% off on Neuro mag here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme Resources: https://suzycohen.com/articles/brain_magnesium https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6024559 https://bebrainfit.com/magnesium-l-threonate/ https://www.lifeextension.com/magaz

You can get 25% off on all options here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme Video on Magnesium. I explain the different types and their benefits: https://youtu.be/mpzHa9Pn_OE Immunity: https://hormonesmatter.com/magnesium-modulation-immunity DEPRESSION ANXIETY MOOD COGNITIVE FUNCTION "Magnesium’s beneficial effects on mood and stress are so well-known that the mineral has nicknames like “the original chill pill” and “nature’s valium.” MAGNESIUM TAURATE Magnesium taur

Here is an accumulation of many articles on lymphatic drainage. This subject comes up often and we wanted a very detailed post on the subject. We hope it helps you. I apologize for there being so many but all of them have such good information that I just couldn't decide. Resources: https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/lyme-disease-and-lymphatic-drainage https://heyoitsmayo.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-magic-of-lymph-drainage-massage.html https://www.bridgitdanner.com/womens-w

What we have heard and seen in commenting and research is women seem to get Lyme more. There are some common themes as to why this may be true. Hormone fluctuations seem to be at play due to monthly cycles and menopause. Women tend to be dismissed more often and not taken serious compared to men (not across the board, but more evidently). We often hear from men less often and they aren't as likely to seek community support through groups, etc. Possibly the way they are raised

"IgG antibodies make up the majority of immunoglobulins in the blood (70-89%), while IgM account for about 15%... Another main difference is that IgM antibodies are the first line of defense that B-cells create, while IgG antibodies are secreted after prolonged exposure to a harmful pathogen. IgG antibodies form the basis for long-term protection against specific pathogens, like the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease." https://igenex.com/tick-talk/igg-vs-igm-antibodies-and-