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"Serrapeptase is an enzyme produced by serratia bacteria in the intestines of silkworms. The enzyme only dissolves dead or damaged tissue such as Fibrin, the building blocks for Biofilm. Once the enzyme dissolves the fibrin, Borrelia is exposed to antibiotics and the immune system." https://www.tiredoflyme.com/biofilm.html "Serrapeptase – An enzyme derived from silkworms, serrapeptase is a powerful addition to any Lyme disease treatment. This enzyme helps to break down the c

Please comment if you have any more information on this topic! https://www.jillcarnahan.com/2023/06/03/can-low-serotonin-really-cause-depression-new-research-reveals-that-the-answer-may-be-no/ "Serotonin deficiency in people with chronic Lyme disease has every reason to exist because of the conditions a person with chronic Lyme disease is exposed to. High stress, poor sleep, diet, and even an MTHFR gene mutation are all factors that can contribute to low serotonin levels in

https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/selenium-deficiency-and-hashimotos "Products rich in selenium are organ meats, mainly kidneys and sea foods, i.e. fish (mainly cod, mackerel and herring) and crustaceans. In plant products, the most selenium is found in legume seeds (mainly in peas and lentils), in garlic and nuts (mainly Brazil nuts)." http://lymeguide.info/selenium/ "Some of the best dietary sources of selenium include Brazil nuts, cod, shrimp, salmon, scallops, chic

I was asked for some information on the subject listed above and we wanted to share in case it comes up again. "Borrelia burgdorferi-the agent of Lyme disease-is suggested to be one of the possible etiological factors of localized scleroderma." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27387068 "There is some research support for the idea that a subset of scleroderma patients may have mycoplasma or bacterial infections as a possible trigger for their scleroderma. " https://sclerodermai

https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/maintain-remission-prevent-relapse Updated July 2024 https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/finished "Accepting that tick-borne illnesses can relapse is not easy, but shifting my perspective and practicing good maintenance routines has helped me to stay healthy—and happy, too." https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/my-lyme-disease-is-in-remission-how-do-i-keep-it-that-way "I want to cover all the maintenance I do with my health and lifestyle t

(My personal experience is at the bottom.) "Reiki (pronounced RAY -kee) is a Japanese form of energy healing, a type of alternative medicine. Reiki practitioners use a technique called “palm healing” or “hands-on healing” through which a universal energy is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing." "If the session is in person, a practitioner will use their hands to gently move universal e

Please comment with recipes or sites you like so we can add to this list. https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/food-ideas-solutions "A great site by a fellow lymie" http://www.beyondthebite4life.com/ "Her aim is to have recipes that are simple and have no more than 10 ingredients - many have less. Many of her recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free though not all are without sugar." https://minimalistbaker.com/ https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-burger-bow

https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/ebv-and-viral-possible-solutions "Understand the intricate relationship between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Lyme Disease through the experience of Jennifer Crystal. Learn how they coexist and impact each other in chronic illness." https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/epstein-barr-virus-and-lyme-disease https://rawlsmd.com/health-articles/how-can-i-tell-if-i-have-reactivated-epstein-barr "These patients may be carrying viral infections w

We were asked to cover this topic so we have this gathered so far. I remember personally struggling with this before I ever got diagnosed and wondering why I suddenly had this issue. It went away as I treated. A great solution for this: https://www.facebook.com/groups/289378845349477/permalink/1239914983629187/?mibextid=Nif5oz https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/raynauds-syndrome-and-lyme-disease https://suzycohen.com/articles/raynauds "Secondary Raynaud’s is associate

Most top brands of Quercetin are 25% off here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme Quercetin is known as a powerful antioxidant and a free-radical scavenger which means that it neutralizes harmful substances that cause damage to our cells. It is known to reduce some of the body’s strongest inflammatory chemicals like cytokines. I take this 3 times a day recommended by my lyme doctor. These articles provide a wealth of information on it's benefits. My doctor has had me

"Using pulse antibiotics for chronic infections, including biofilm infections, and addressing mold exposure." https://drroseann.com/podcast/187-can-lyme-disease-be-cured-treatments-for-lyme-dr-richard-horowitz "This means I started and stopped the antibiotics at regular intervals, with periods on antibiotics followed by periods off. The purpose is to: beat Lyme persister cells, decrease biofilms, decrease Lyme cysts, decrease drug toxicity, and limit intestinal yeast....

I hold no shame in admitting I have Medical PTSD. Three practitioners diagnosed me with it. Many things caused it for me, many things trigger me, and I am constantly seeking ways to help myself in this area. Almost anything medical, for me or a loved one, triggers me. It isn't just my own health that does it. I have used different things through the years. I would say EMDR and Somatic therapy are my favorites. I admit to avoiding triggers as one way I have coped. Which has be

Protein intake is vital to properly detox and for a strong immune system. This may seem like obvious information but I honestly didn't know how big of a deal it was. I was educated by one of my new doctors with some information recently and decided to dive in and share some with you. I always knew protein was important but I'm often too low and always trying to work on this. But did you know how important getting enough protein is to detox properly and for building and main

Now I'm not saying that every product that says it has a "proprietary blend" is bad, but it is important to know this. Especially with brands that want you to be on their line and nothing else, do pay attention to this kind of treatment or plan. Some are good, some I have been advised are NOT. Some are even popular due to heavy marketing. My LLND taught me this when showing me brands to avoid and why. I can show you a label below that clearly shows how much of each ingredient

Proper elimination is vital to detox. I have had this drilled into my head by 2 doctors. Toxins are not meant to sit in our body and reabsorb. Since constipation comes up often. and we cannot afford to add to our already toxic load; we must work on regularity. You can be constipated even if you go daily, FYI . So here are some articles we gathered and some of our favorite products if you have this issue. Many are ones our Lyme doctors suggested. Please add your successful rem

We put some popular choices below. Please comment with your favorite. These are available at a great discount on the lyme fullscript account set up for the community. "The authors also stressed how important it is for any future researchers to include populations of immune-compromised people in their studies, as they are the people most likely to suffer from soil-based probiotics side-effects or react badly to them.2020-09-16-1--Probiotic-yeast-200917-Guide To S. Boulardii

Probiotics are meant to be taken 2 to 3 hours away from antibiotics. The only exception is saccaromyces boullardi. Anyone can sign up and get 25% off on top brand probiotics here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme ROTATING PROBIOTICS https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/rotating-probiotics SOIL BASED PROBIOTICS post https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/soil-based-probiotics OUR POST on GUT ISSUES https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/gut-issues PROBIOTICS FOR HISTAMINE ISSU

"Unfortunately time is extremely limited with the appointment so it's best to create a list in which your most troubling and debilitating symptoms appear first. A doctor can always review the additional material you've provided him after the appointment." https://www.tiredoflyme.com/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-llmd-or-llnd-appointment.html Fill out and bring results before you go. https://projectlyme.org/resource/msids-questionnaire "Now I don’t always send the letter

We know this is a touchy subject but we get asked often so we feel it's our responsibility to make a post to gather what information we found so far. We hope this saves you time if you want to research this. " Ideally, women with Lyme disease should begin preparing for pregnancy 6-9 months before conception, though some cases may require up to 18 months of preparation. This preparation time is crucial for several reasons." https://gordonmedical.com/navigating-pregnancy-with-

We will include some images with foods high in PQQ. I also read dark chocolate is an option, though it isn't on the list. But, chocolate is always worth mentioning! My LLND has me take PQQ daily. I buy on Fullscript because of the price. "PQQ can bring some serious benefits when it comes to your energy, as the mitochondria acts as the battery of the cell and is responsible for generating power. In fact, you can often find PQQ and CoQ10 combined in supplements that are aimed