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Here is every post in our directory that offers possible solutions, in A to Z order. I update this list regularly. The directory has even more topics, and you can use its search bar to find them: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/directory ACID REFLUX https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/acid-reflux-possible-solutions AMMONIA TOXICITY https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/ammonia-toxicity-possible-solutions BABESIA https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/babesia-blog BARTONELLA https://www

BPPV is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo when changing head positions. It was an awful experience for me personally and seemed to come on after I had a viral issue. It was extremely scary, and it took a few months to eliminate the severe symptoms. I honestly still have a little bit of it going on when sitting or laying in certain positions. Described by Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/health/benign-positional-vertigo) "BPPV is the result of a distu

I do somatic therapy every week, as it's covered by my insurance. I wanted to share this tip because it really helped me. Before I took a trip, I was super nervous because I had not traveled for about 10 years and I was super concerned about how my body would handle it. I didn't want to slow anyone down or ruin one moment of my family's time. I admit I tend to be more of a hyper person, and my nervous system can get wound up very easily. Part of this is just my personality an

Looking for more options for EBV and other viruses? See our post: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/ebv-and-viral-possible-solutions Below are the doses Dr. Horowitz, a Lyme-literate doctor, shared for COVID prevention and active infection, as reported by journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer. His article states that no clinical trials had been done, that the evidence is speculative, and that the optimal doses aren't known. He advised patients to bring his articles to their own doct

Your gut and your brain talk to each other all day long. When Lyme, coinfections and antibiotics throw the gut off balance, it can show up as more than stomach trouble. So many of us feel it in our mood too. Depression with Lyme is real. It is not a weakness, and it is not all in your head. I gathered the newest research on the gut and depression connection here so you can understand it and share it with your doctor. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the

Managing stress is key to creating balance in the gut and keeping the immune system strong. Proper sleep is vital too. I hope these ideas help you manage stress better. Leaning on things like CBD has helped me, but there are many options besides taking something. There are a variety of natural options, from supplements to coping tools. I've included ideas from my own experience, research and polls in our groups. A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of thi

Learn more about mitochondrial dysfunction and the research in our education post: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/mitochondria-dysfunction Related: Fatigue Possible Solutions: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/fatigue Mitochondria make the energy your cells run on. Many people with Lyme and co-infections explore ways to support them. Here are the ideas I see shared most. SUPPLEMENT IDEAS ADAPTOGENS (rhodiola, ashwagandha, cordyceps, reishi): https://www.riseabovelyme.com

I have had this chest pain many times, and it frightened me. It is usually sharp, aching or pressure-like, and it is often mistaken for a heart attack. Your ribs and breastbone meet in several places, so the pain can show up anywhere along them. It is most often on one side, usually the left. For me, it felt like a tight band squeezing just below my bra line. Here are ideas that may help. Want to learn more about costochondritis? My Costochondritis education post is here:...

Hard days happen to all of us, whether they're physical or emotional. I hope these ideas help you. PHYSICALLY STRUGGLING? If you're in a herx, a flare or dealing with symptoms, these may help: Herx solutions: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/herx-solutions Herx vs. flare: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/herx-vs-flare Detox solutions: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/detox You can also search any symptom in our directory: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/directory EMOTIONA

Acid reflux can often be associated with SIBO, Histamine Intolerance or Dysbiosis. Your diet and lifestyle choices can make things worse...

Patients often report smelling ammonia emanating from their body. Symptoms can include severe cognitive dysfunction, nervous system...

BABESIA MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS Although a few symptoms do overlap between different infections, these are the most common symptoms for...

NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR BARTONELLA : Below you will find top mentioned solutions against Bartonella from respected resources. There are...

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

Below you will find resources on possible causes as well as solutions for bloating. Sometimes it takes trying a few things to find the...

Always check with your doctor before trying anything to help blood pressure issues. I wanted to share what my doctor often uses in both issues. Both can hurt you if you overuse them, as you can see in the articles below. Moderation and discussing dosage with your doctor is very important. It is also a good lesson that sometimes something that seems innocent can hurt you if you overdo it, when it has medicinal uses. Licorice in particular can raise blood pressure, sometimes sh

Each solution below links to its own post with detailed education on why it may help. My personal favorites are Burbur Pinella, Neuro Magnesium (L-threonate) and Yucca root. At my sickest, I had some extremely scary memory issues. Over time, with treatment and the solutions found below, I overcame this symptom. To learn more about brain fog in Lyme and what the research shows, read the education post: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/brain-fog A quick-view graphic with the

Natural antifungals can assist in breaking down biofilms that Candida uses to protect itself. Antifungals combined with probiotics and a...

CONSTIPATION - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Proper elimination is vital to detox. I have had this drilled into my head by two doctors. Toxins are not meant to sit in our body and reabsorb. Since constipation comes up often and we can not afford to add to our already toxic load, we must work on regularity. I want to point out that I never thought I was constipated because I go daily but several scans over the years showed I am despite that. So you CAN be constipated even if you go d

I have had this happen many times and it is an awful feeling that often scared me. The most common way to describe this feeling is pain...