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Here's how berberine and green tea extract in Find Relief work together. Berberine supports healthy metabolic-inflammatory signaling, glucose and insulin metabolism, intestinal microbial balance, and normal cytokine production. Its influence on adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor kappa B, and inflammasome-related pathways complements the formula's mast-cell-focused flavonoids. Green tea extract, concentrated for polyphenols and epigallocatechin ga

Here's how berberine, nettle root, and ginger in Find Relief work together. Berberine helps maintain a balanced intestinal microbial environment. This may be relevant to ammonia balance because intestinal bacteria can generate ammonia and other nitrogen-containing metabolites through the breakdown of proteins, amino acids, and urea. Nettle root contains lignans, phytosterols, polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, and other constituents that may provide hepatic, renal, metaboli

I've used nattokinase as part of different combination enzyme formulas over the years. Because it comes from a fermented food, I've always been cautious with it because of my MCAS, and I noticed I was having more reactions when I used it. My doctor and I decided I should avoid it since I tend to react. I do great on the enzymes I take now. Boluoke is still my favorite, and my Lyme doctor, who I trust with my life, has me take it alongside a serrapeptase blend. Nattokinase is

Here's how Boswellia, butterbur, and ginger in Find Relief work together. Boswellia is the formula's most directly targeted ingredient for the 5-lipoxygenase and leukotriene pathway. Its boswellic acids help maintain balanced leukotriene production, supporting respiratory, joint, gastrointestinal, and connective-tissue comfort. Butterbur supplies petasin-related compounds that complement Boswellia by supporting balanced leukotriene signaling, normal smooth-muscle tone, head c

I created a new public Facebook group for anyone who wants a support group focused on natural healing: NATURAL REMEDIES, HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS: RESEARCH-BASED HEALING Natural healing is for everyone, so you don't need to have Lyme to join. Friends, family and anyone looking for natural options are welcome. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1G1LqvsQWU/ WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THE GROUP - Supplement Spotlights on herbs, vitamins and supplements, each linking to a full, rese

Here's how Baikal skullcap and white peony in Find Relief work together. Baikal skullcap, standardized to baicalin, supports balanced mast-cell activation, cytokine production, oxidative stress, and inflammatory signaling. Baicalin and related flavones have been studied for their effects on nuclear factor kappa B, lipoxygenase, and other pathways involved in immune activation. White peony provides paeoniflorin-related compounds that support immune regulation rather than simpl

Everything I've written about Find Relief, all in one place. Each post explains a different part of how the ingredients work together. GENERAL INFORMATION FIND RELIEF - CONDENSED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/find-relief-condensed-product-description FIND RELIEF - CYTOKINE-SIGNALING SUPPORT https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/find-relief-cytokine-signaling-support FIND RELIEF - HISTAMINE AND MAST-CELL SUPPORT https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/find-rel

Here's a closer look at every ingredient in Find Relief, how much of each is included, and the role each one plays in the formula. Every ingredient is formulated — and standardized — with effective researched levels to work synergistically for optimal outcomes. This formula provides coordinated support for three interconnected inflammatory pathways: histamine and mast-cell activation, cytokine signaling, and leukotriene production. It also provides complementary support for n

Green tea extract is a concentrated form of green tea, and EGCG is its best-known compound. It has been studied for antioxidant support, mast cells, the brain and nerves, and blood vessels. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme Looking for teas I love? See my Tea post: TE

Apigenin is a natural plant compound found in chamomile and parsley. It's best known for its link to chamomile's calming effects, and newer research is looking at mast cells and inflammation too. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. WHAT IS APIGENIN? - Apigenin is a flavonoid (a natural plant compound) in the flavone family. - It's found in parsley, celery, chamomile, oranges, onions, oregano, basil and peppermint. D

Here's the complete picture of how all the ingredients in Find Relief work together. SUPPORTING MAST-CELL STABILITY BEFORE MEDIATOR RELEASE Luteolin, quercetin, baicalin, and apigenin help maintain balanced mast-cell activation and appropriate histamine release. Palmitoylethanolamide adds indirect mast-cell regulation through endogenous neuroimmune pathways. ADDRESSING MEDIATORS BEYOND HISTAMINE Boswellia, butterbur, ginger, luteolin, quercetin, baicalin, and apigenin support

White peony root has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine. Newer research is looking at how it may support immune balance, mast cells and muscle comfort. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme WHAT IS WHITE PEONY? - White peony is the root of Paeonia lactiflora,

Ginger is a kitchen spice with a long history of use for nausea and an upset stomach. It's one of the most studied natural options for nausea, and there's interesting research on inflammation and joints too. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme WHAT IS GINGER? - Ginger (

Grape seed extract comes from the seeds of wine grapes. It's rich in natural plant compounds called proanthocyanidins (OPCs), and much of the research is on blood vessels. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme Grape seed extract is not the same as GSE (grapefruit seed ext

Rutin is a plant flavonoid found in foods like buckwheat, apples and tea. It has been used in many countries to support blood vessels, and in the body it turns into quercetin. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme WHAT IS RUTIN? - Rutin is a flavonoid, a natural plant pig

Black walnut is an herb that comes up often in Lyme and co-infection protocols, especially for Bartonella and parasites. It stood out in two Johns Hopkins lab studies (Lyme and Bartonella), and Lyme-literate doctors have different views on how long to use it. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com

Cat's claw is one of the most talked-about herbs in the Lyme world. It was one of the standouts in a Johns Hopkins lab study on Lyme bacteria, and several Lyme-literate doctors use it. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme These three herbs are often used together. See al

Chinese skullcap (also called Baikal skullcap) is one of the herbs Lyme-literate doctors often mention. It stood out in the Johns Hopkins lab studies on Lyme, Babesia and Bartonella, and there's some interesting newer research too. Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme Th

Here's a quick look at everything Find Relief is designed to support, all in one place. This comprehensive formula combines palmitoylethanolamide with complementary botanical flavonoids, standardized extracts, and vascular-supporting polyphenols to address multiple interconnected immune, inflammatory, neuroimmune, metabolic, and elimination pathways. Luteolin, quercetin, baicalin, and apigenin support mast-cell stability and a balanced histamine response. Boswellia, butterbur

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. Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off): https://us.fullscript.com/welco