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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 to support a healthy liver and immune system. Highly purified, vegan N-acetylcysteine is combined with choline, vitamin C and riboflavin.

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 to support a healthy liver and immune system. Highly purified, vegan N-acetylcysteine is combined with choline, vitamin C and riboflavin.

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.

10. February 20209. February 2020 by Patrick Ryan

When it comes to chronic Lyme disease, sometimes the neurological symptoms can be more troubling, and more dangerous, than the physical manifestations. Lyme is a complex disorder with a vast number of potential complications. The disease manifests itself in different ways on a patient-to-patient basis, and also differs wildly in severity.

One of the most concerning aspects of Lyme can be when the causative bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, permeates the blood-brain barrier and infects the brain. Although this is not seen in the majority of chronic cases, it represents a severe complication for patients and a diagnostic problem for doctors. Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of this manifestation; but exactly what is Lyme brain fog and what may help to reduce it?

A Brief History of Lyme

Lyme disease is a relatively new disease, but it represents one of the most significant global threats in our world today. It was discovered in 1975 in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut. The north-eastern states of America remain a hotbed for Lyme activity 45 years later. The bacteria that causes Lyme, Borrelia burgdorferi, is transferred to humans via tick bite, specifically by the black-legged tick in the U.S. and the castor bean tick in Europe.

Although it’s such a prominent disease, many of the specific mechanics of Lyme are still shrouded in mystery. This is because Lyme comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute Lyme is widely accepted as a legitimate disorder, but chronic Lyme exists in a medical grey area, with no real legitimisation. Unfortunately, the chronic variant of Lyme represents a far greater threat.

Make Well - brain neurons — Image by ColiN00B on Pixabay: Neuroborreliosis occurs when Lyme breaches the blood-brain barrier.

Acute Vs. Chronic Lyme

The acute form of Lyme is actually relatively simple to treat. Symptoms appear soon after the initial bite, and resemble the flu. Usually, they aren’t even too severe, constituting a fever, headache, fatigue and generalised pain. The key symptom is a bullseye rash, which develops at the site of the bite. This resembles a small red circle with another larger circle surrounding it. This is a tell-tale symptom indicative of Lyme disease; if you see it, it’s a sure sign of Borrelia infection. However, if you see this rash, it also provides you with enough time to treat the disease. Antibiotics will clear up acute Lyme totally in the majority of cases. If this window is missed, however, the disease ca transition to its chronic form.

Chronic Lyme represents a myriad of diverse symptoms stemming from both infection and inflammation. The body’s response to the sustained infection often results in widespread inflammation, which is especially painful at the joints. Other symptoms depend on where the infection has permeated. This makes chronic diagnosis very hard, especially if the initial tick bite that transferred the infection wasn’t caught. One potential complication is called neuroborreliosis, where the Borrelia bacteria infects the brain. One of the initial and persistent symptoms of this complication is brain fog.

What is Lyme Brain Fog?

Brain fog is a complicated concept to define. A general way to describe it is ‘mild cognitive impairment’; often temporary, brain fog can hamper a person’s short-term memory, sense of surroundings, speech or concentration. Essentially, it is diminished mental capacity. It is like it sounds: a fog over your mind, clouding your thinking and depriving you of clarity. But why do Lyme patients suffer from this?

When the Borrelia bacteria has been in a person’s system for an extended period of time, it can cause much more damage as it’s afforded the chance to spread further. Lyme brain fog occurs when the bacteria breaches the blood-brain barrier, and starts interfering with the neurons there. It can be extremely disconcerting for patients, adding to the significant stress of dealing with the illness on other fronts. So, now you know what it is, what helps treat Lyme brain fog?

Make Well - bacteria — Image by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay: Borrelia bacteria affects the neurons in the brain.

How to Lessen the Symptoms of Lyme Brain Fog

Recovering from chronic Lyme is not an easy process. It’s a complex disease with many moving parts. To tackle brain fog, the best approach is to tackle the whole disease at large. The first problem is diagnosis. Many chronic Lyme patients remain undiagnosed, because the condition is so elusive. It covers a vast and intimidating spectrum of symptoms, many of which don’t suggest a Lyme infection. Antibiotics are necessary to clear the infection symptoms. These will help flush the Borrelia from the brain and the body at large. Herbal supplements are usually necessary to counteract the widespread inflammation, which can also be present in the brain. Make Well produces an all-natural range of supplements specifically designed to support the treatment of chronic diseases like Lyme.

A specifically designed anti-inflammatory diet can also help to decrease any signs of inflammation, although the process won’t happen overnight. Consult with your doctor and a nutritionist to make sure you’re dieting correctly. It’s important to keep in mind that it might require a trial-and-error approach of removing and adding foods before you find the right balance. Rest is also very important when it comes to brain fog; patients usually report flare-ups after strenuous mental activity, and most can feel it coming on before it hits. At these moments it’s important to rest, sleep or partake in a quiet, calm activity so that you give your mind every chance to ‘fight the fog’.

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6. February 202028. January 2020 by Angelica Bottaro

Make Well - supplement dosage

Getting the vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health can be extremely difficult through natural diet alone. Even some foods that appear to be obvious whole foods can lack in the essential nutrients due to widespread soil depletion caused by over-farming.

The nutritional content in everyday food becomes even less pronounced the more processed it is, and in the quick and hurried age of pre-packaged meals and fast food convenience, it’s almost impossible to get everything the body needs without taking some form of supplement. Around 75% of Americans use dietary supplements – and for good reason. However, not all supplements are the same, and many factors go into how much and how often those supplements need to be taken.

Supplement dosage for body size

Supplement dosage by weight will vary greatly. Because weight plays a huge role in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals for optimal health, weight is one of the biggest factors that should be taken into account when choosing and dosing supplements.

Supplement labels generally outline a one-size-fits-all dosing system, but body weight plays an important role. In the specific case of vitamin D, one study showed that those who were overweight or obese according to their BMI had significantly lower levels of vitamin D in their body following the treatment period than those of their underweight or normal weight counterparts. This outlines the correlation between weight and specifically fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin D: these can be stored in our fat tissues and lead to lower levels of their circulating active forms, as the majority of our body’s storage is trapped.

Supplement dosage based on gender

The dosage needed per day for essential vitamins and nutrients also differs depending on the sex of an individual. The supplement dosage for males, for example, is quite different than females, not just because of average size, but because men need things that women do not and vice versa.

For example, calcium is needed by both men and women, but the supplement dosage for females will have much higher values in a women’s multivitamin than a man’s. One of the biggest differences in multivitamins for men and women is iron, because women tend to lose a lot of iron during menstruation – thus they need an extra dosage to keep their iron levels in check. Men and women are also susceptible to different cancers, so multivitamins may contain different levels of compounds that could help ward off these diseases.

Make Well - vitamins — Image by Brandless on Unsplash: Knowing what the body needs will help decipher which vitamins to supplement diet with.

Supplement dosage by age

Certain multivitamins also market themselves for older adults because as people age, the amount of nutritional deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals can grow. Therefore, older people need higher or lower amounts of certain things to help the ageing process go as smoothly as possible while maintaining an overall level of health.

Specifically, as people age, their body’s ability to absorb vitamin D and vitamin B12 becomes compromised. Supplements made for ageing adults will have higher levels of these vitamins to assist the body in its absorption and make up for lost nutrients over time.

Choosing the right supplements

Going into the vitamin aisle at a local pharmacy can be nothing short of overwhelming due to the sheer number of brands and types of vitamins available. Supplements often come in pill form, either in sublingual form (melt under the tongue) or capsules to swallow whole. They can also come in powder form, liquid form and chewable tablets.

Liquid and powder supplements are often good to take if you need a personalised amount of the vitamin or mineral – for example, if you’ve been told you are deficient by your doctor following a blood test.

Make Well - vitamin supplements — Image by Adam Nieścioruk on Unsplash: Taking a multivitamin can take the guess work out of supplements but not all are the same.

Water-soluble vitamins are also not stored in the body the same way fat-soluble vitamins are. This means that it’s unlikely that a person can have too much of a water-soluble vitamin in their body, leading to complications. When it comes to fat-soluble vitamins, however (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), build-up can be dangerous if it reaches high levels.

Name brands and no-name brands often have the same ingredients, so choosing based on a name doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be getting a better vitamin. Always read the label to ensure the dosage amount is correct for you and what you need.

How to dose supplements

It’s also important to know where your levels are before choosing a supplement. If you are not deficient in vitamin D, for example, supplementing too much with that vitamin can be dangerous. Also, if your levels are particularly low in something and you are unaware, taking the recommended daily dose may not be enough.

Choosing the right dose of supplements also depends on lifestyle. In a busy, fast-paced lifestyle, it might be hard to take vitamins in liquid form because they aren’t as convenient. It’s also important to remember the absorption rate (bioavailability) of supplements when choosing a dose. The factors that determine bioavailability differ from person to person depending on their age, digestive system, overall health, sex, and what time of day the supplement is taken.

The average range of absorption of different vitamins and minerals can vary greatly depending on the chemical combination in which the mineral or vitamin is presented. Knowing the right amount for you is crucial in deciding how much of the vitamin you need per day and how much of the caplet, liquid or powder form your body will actually absorb.

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