Babesia Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Infection with the protozoa Babesia is one of the more common Lyme disease associated infections. In the United States, babesiosis is caused by Babesia microti or Babesia duncani. Historically, infections with B. microti predominantly occurred on the east coast and B. duncani on the west coast. However, with the spread of tickborne infections (especially from…
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast cells are a part of the human immune system and protect against foreign invaders. Mast cells are concentrated in areas where the external environment comes into contact with the human body, such as the skin, the lungs, the mucous membranes inside the nose, and the gastrointestinal tract. In normal circumstances, mast cells release various compounds…
5 Effective Therapies to Consider for Chronic Lyme Disease
Hypercoagulation in Lyme Disease
The human body has more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels. These arteries and blood vessels are much more than just plumbing for blood. Arteries deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and growth factors to cells. Veins remove toxins and waste products of metabolism from cells. The immune system also circulates in the bloodstream to protect us from…
Bartonella: More Problematic than Lyme Disease?
Bartonellosis, the infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella, is possibly a more problematic human infection than Lyme disease. Like Lyme disease, Bartonella can be transmitted to humans through a tick bite. However, Bartonella can also be transmitted to humans by various other vectors. Historically, testing for Bartonellosis has been insensitive. Bartonella causes similar symptoms as…
COVID19 and Lyme Disease – Are You at Increased Risk?
We are entering the second full week of April 2020 and what is projected to be the peak incidence of deaths from COVID19 in the United States. What contributes to a severe or critical COVID19 infection? Do complex chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease or mold illness increase the risk of contracting COVID19 or increase…
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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for Lyme Disease
Naltrexone is a drug that was first discovered in 1963 to block opioid receptors. In 1984 naltrexone was approved by the FDA for alcohol and opiate addiction. At doses of 50-100mg, naltrexone blocks opiate receptors and prevent the euphoric sensation of alcohol or opiate drug consumption. Low dose naltrexone (LDN) has been used for a…
Ozone Therapy for Lyme Disease
Ozone therapy has been used successfully as a medical treatment for over 50 years. It is commonly used in European clinics, but American physicians and patients are catching on to its benefits. Ozone therapy has proven to be effective at treating a range of health issues from autoimmune conditions to Lyme disease to cancer. How…
Lyme Disease and Depression
Mood disorders and mental illness are common manifestations of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. In acute Lyme disease, cognitive impairment (what most refer to as brain fog) is a common symptom. However, when tick-borne infections go undiagnosed for a long period of time, people can experience a range of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Lyme disease can…