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TBB plus, our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, contains artemisia annua, andrographis paniculata, polyporus umbellatus, grape seed, grapefruit seed and garlic.

CPN plus is a natural nutritional supplement with specially selected ingredients, based on scientific studies, for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease.

MRG derm is a natural nutritional supplement with ingredients that have been carefully selected based on various scientific studies.

Our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, OPC plus, contains bromelain, grape seed, curcuma and resveratrol.

NAC plus 200 is a carefully selected formula with vegan N-acetylcysteine of high purity and high quality artichoke extract. Combined with choline to support a healthy liver function and vitamin C for a healthy immune system.

Our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, DTC plus, contains chlorella, stinging nettle, bilberry, cranberry, lingonberry, artichoke, sage, wild garlic and curcuma.

This is an herbal blend of different extracts that can be given either in addition to the Lyme Plus Protocol supplements or on its own.

Energy plus, our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, contains lactobacteria, phosphatidylcholine, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, phosphatidylserine, NADH, L-tyrosine, L-arginine, Vitamin C and Vitamin B5.

High-dose probiotic with at least 12 billion bacteria and 8 different strains per capsule. Complemented by psyllium husks, riboflavin and folic acid in an enteric capsule.

APP plus, our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, contains artemisia annua, monolaurine, rosemar and black pepper.

A combination of herbal extracts to support the treatment of parasitic diseases such as Morgellons Disease.

Contains a combination of vitamins, minerals, mitochondrially active secondary plant substances, coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine for mitochondrial support.

G.I. plus is a carefully balanced combination of myrrh, chamomile and frankincense extract with the amino acid L-glutamine. Supplemented with biotin to maintain a healthy (intestinal) mucous membrane and zinc to support the immune system.

TBB plus, our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, contains artemisia annua, andrographis paniculata, polyporus umbellatus, grape seed, grapefruit seed and garlic.

APP plus, our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, contains artemisia annua, monolaurine, rosemar and black pepper.

This is an herbal blend of different extracts that can be given either in addition to the Lyme Plus Protocol supplements or on its own.

MRG derm is a natural nutritional supplement with ingredients that have been carefully selected based on various scientific studies.

Contains a combination of vitamins, minerals, mitochondrially active secondary plant substances, coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine for mitochondrial support.

High-dose probiotic with at least 12 billion bacteria and 8 different strains per capsule. Complemented by psyllium husks, riboflavin and folic acid in an enteric capsule.

NAC plus 200 is a carefully selected formula with vegan N-acetylcysteine of high purity and high quality artichoke extract. Combined with choline to support a healthy liver function and vitamin C for a healthy immune system.

Our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, DTC plus, contains chlorella, stinging nettle, bilberry, cranberry, lingonberry, artichoke, sage, wild garlic and curcuma.

CPN plus is a natural nutritional supplement with specially selected ingredients, based on scientific studies, for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease.

A combination of herbal extracts to support the treatment of parasitic diseases such as Morgellons Disease.

Energy plus, our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, contains lactobacteria, phosphatidylcholine, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, phosphatidylserine, NADH, L-tyrosine, L-arginine, Vitamin C and Vitamin B5.

Our nutritional supplement for the supportive treatment of Lyme disease, OPC plus, contains bromelain, grape seed, curcuma and resveratrol.

G.I. plus is a carefully balanced combination of myrrh, chamomile and frankincense extract with the amino acid L-glutamine. Supplemented with biotin to maintain a healthy (intestinal) mucous membrane and zinc to support the immune system.

16. September 202016. September 2020 by Angelica Bottaro

MakeWell - preventive medicine

More often than not, medicine falls on the treatment side of things. This means that many people deal with illnesses once their bodies and lives have already been affected. This type of healthcare can have a negative impact on communities, because it doesn’t address health until it’s too late.

Preventive medicine, on the other hand, operates under the technique of avoiding health issues before they start. It’s an approach that targets healthy living over treatment; the prevention of diseases as opposed to finding cures and new ways to cope with symptoms; and the avoidance of ill health altogether.

How does preventive medicine work?

Preventive medicine is a medical specialty designed to act as a prophylaxis. Instead of waiting for people to fall ill and be treated, medical professionals are now actively pushing towards wellbeing approaches. The professionals behind preventive medicine have a range of specialties and use their knowledge in those areas to work toward the common goal of a healthy community.

There are five types of preventive healthcare. They include:

Primal

This type of prevention occurs in vitro and is focused on epigenetic healthcare practices by improving the health of the parent, thus improving the health of the child.

Primordial

Prior to the development of disease, certain steps can be taken to avoid bad habits such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and unsafe sex practices.

Primary

By targeting pre-existing condition factors such as genetic disposition or obesity, primary preventive medicine targets areas where a disease could develop if a person remains on the same health path.

Secondary

For existing diseases that go into remission or become asymptomatic, secondary preventive medicine uses screenings to determine whether or not a disease or worsening of a pre-existing condition could develop.

Tertiary

In those who do suffer irreversible and chronic conditions, tertiary prevention is practiced. This is done by reducing the progression of the disease and managing symptoms.

MakeWell - nutrition — Image by Brooke Lark on Unsplash: Widespread nutrition programs could help keep communities healthier for longer.

Is preventive medicine effective?

Due to the increasing age of the UK population, it has been found that many people have a higher life expectancy. This can be chalked up to better healthcare technology, but the system is generally still only treating people only after they fall ill. The efficacy of preventive healthcare has been found to reduce both overall deaths as well as debilitating disabilities across the region.

This is due in large part to the ability to keep people healthy for longer periods of time, thus reducing the risk of premature death and chronic illness. The economic impact, however, doesn’t change much, and the cost of preventive healthcare is on par with the cost of the current reactive system.

Are chronic illnesses fuelled by reactive medicine?

Reactive medicine has been designed to treat the person only after they’ve developed the disease, and many chronic illnesses could be avoided if better health systems were in place. Things such as smoking, obesity, or lack of knowledge about the prevention of certain chronic illnesses can all lead to grave repercussions on a person’s health.

There are many ailments and illnesses that could be prevented in many cases with a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of lifestyle diseases include:

Heart disease
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Cancer (lung, colon)
Cirrhosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

In a new era where preventive medicine reigns supreme, many of these health issues could be circumvented.

How can preventive medicine help those who suffer from Lyme disease?

When the community is well-equipped with both the knowledge and the tools to prevent chronic conditions, people are much more likely to avoid contracting illnesses that could have otherwise been avoided.

However, knowledge of certain things such as Lyme disease safety practices may not be available to everyone. Also, the dangers that lie in the transmission of Lyme disease may not be as well-known as other diseases, making vital prevention seem much less serious. But if more people are made aware of safety practices in areas where tick populations are high, this could lead to a significant drop in cases.

MakeWell - pandemic — Image by Mauro Mora on Unsplash: The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the attention of world leaders towards preventive medicine.

The future of preventive medicine

Community medicine has been at the epicentre of the media lately due to the coronavirus outbreak. Being a community-transferable virus, it’s no surprise that preventive medicine has been brought to the forefront. In terms of communities and transmission, world leaders have been looking toward preventive medicine as a way to limit the devastation the pandemic could cause. If more people are living healthily, it’s more likely illness would be better coped with.

Things such as widespread nutrition programs are being developed to give people a fighting chance at fuelling their body with things that can help them ward off disease. There is also the case of social medicine, a field dedicated to the understanding how health can be directly related to both social and economic conditions. A healthier society is one that everyone can benefit from, and preventive healthcare can help create that new level of wellbeing.

Featured image by Dan Gold on Unsplash

7. September 202010. August 2020 by Angelica Bottaro

Make Well - fasting

People who suffer from Lyme disease often have a hard time battling chronic symptoms, such as:

joint aches
fatigue
issues with regular and restful sleep
inflammation in the body
cognitive disfunction, including memory loss and trouble concentrating.

These symptoms often take a while to develop after the onset of the infection, but they are tough to get rid of, since the bacteria that causes Lyme disease can often go dormant within the body for years.

The only way to treat Lyme disease is through a course of antibiotics, and even then it can be difficult to rid the body of lasting symptoms. When it comes to further treatment, symptoms are primarily focused on to help improve quality of life for those with late-stage or chronic Lyme disease. Some treatments include medications for specific ailments, dietary and lifestyle changes, and over-the-counter pain relief medications. But does fasting benefit Lyme patients as a type of treatment? Let’s investigate.

What is fasting, and can fasting be used to treat Lyme symptoms?

Fasting is denying the body of food for a certain period of time. Some fasting is done for days on end, while other types, including intermittent fasting, involve eating food only during a short window each day.

People adopt fasting lifestyles for many different reasons. According to some studies, fasting can:

lower insulin resistance and control blood sugar
fight inflammation
boost cognitive function
increase hormone secretion, which can lead to healthier muscles
increase the efficacy of other medications.

As people with Lyme disease often suffer from an onslaught of different symptoms, including

decreased cognitive function, inflammation and muscle and joint aches, fasting is said to have positive effects when used in the treatment of long-term Lyme disease symptoms. There has also been a direct correlation of fasting to damage repair and the reduction of oxidative stress throughout the body – both of which play a huge role in advancing chronic disease and the symptoms that often go hand in hand with it.

Image by Laurynas Mereckas on Unsplash: Intermittent fasting and Lyme disease: Can you do it while taking medication? Only with a doctor's guidance.

Intermittent fasting and Lyme disease

As mentioned above, there are different types of fasting. Intermittent fasting is more lenient in that a person can eat, but only for a set number of hours each day. Although it is often hailed as a kind of ‘miracle diet’ for those looking to shed a few pounds, fasting has also been observed to have a positive effect on chronic disease symptoms that often ail Lyme disease patients.

There are some downsides to intermittent fasting, though. Those who partake are told to eat whatever they want as long as they stay within the allotted time window to keep true to the fast; this can often lead to overeating unhealthy foods, which can exacerbate symptoms of Lyme disease such as inflammation. When the diet isn’t in check, inflammation can wreak havoc on a body with a chronic illness.

Fasting has the potential to be dangerous as well, so it’s important to be mindful of personal health considerations when deciding whether or not it is right for you. Speaking with your doctor about how many calories you can limit your diet to per day, as well as taking daily medications that are required to be taken with food into account, will help you get on the right path when it comes to fasting.

Is fasting safe if you have Lyme disease?

During a fast, many changes take place in the body. The food you eat is what gives you energy, and the energy is released throughout the body from the liver and muscles in the form of glucose. When you fast, this process changes.

When deprived of glucose, our body uses alternative pathways, such as gluconeogenesis, or produces ketone bodies from fatty acids, to sustain energy supply for vital organs like the brain. This state can contribute to reduction of tiredness and inflammation.

The digestive system also gets a break when you deny the body food for a certain amount of time, and since that energy is no longer being used for digestion, it allows for the immune system to lessen its workload. This can make the immune system stronger to fight off further infection.

Fasting has also been a method used in the detoxification and cleansing of the body. It gives the body the chance to rid itself of anything it doesn’t need. When it comes to Lyme disease sufferers, a build-up of toxins can hinder recovery – another reason fasting may be beneficial for Lyme patients.

Make Well - pain — Image by Afif Kusuma on Unsplash: Chronic Lyme disease can cause widespread inflammation and pain throughout the body in people of any age. But is fasting beneficial to Lyme patients?

Is fasting beneficial to Lyme patients?

Although the benefits of fasting and intermittent fasting depend highly on a case-by-case basis, fasting does offer some help in the way of battling chronic Lyme disease. Giving the body a break from digestion can allow it to repair some damage done by the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, and also help curb inflammation caused by eating certain foods (as long as the diet is full of wholefoods, fruits and vegetables while in the eating phase of the fast).

Fasting is generally a safe method of encouraging healthy recovery from chronic Lyme disease symptoms, but should be approached in a knowledgeable and controlled way. The best way to start a fast to help treat chronic symptoms of Lyme disease is to speak with your doctor and decide on a course of action that will be beneficial to you.

Featured image by Oladimeji Ajegbile on Unsplash

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