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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.

23. January 202017. January 2020 by Patrick Ryan

Make Well - essential oils

The treatment of chronic Lyme can often be a long, complex process. In its acute stage, Lyme can usually be fully treated with antibiotics. However, this narrow treatment window is often missed, which affords the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria the opportunity to embed itself further into the patient's system. This shift is known as the chronic form of Lyme. Symptoms at this stage are a mix between infection and inflammation as the body’s immune response goes into overdrive. Antibiotics alone won’t treat chronic Lyme, and other avenues of remedy need to be considered to address the disease. Inflammation is a naturally occurring symptom as opposed to an invading pathogen, and so needs to be treated accordingly. Could essential oils have a place in that treatment plan?

Make Well - essential oil bottles — Image by Mareefe on Pixabay: Which essential oils are good for Lyme disease? Recent studies suggest some are better than others.

What are Essential Oils?

Before we explore how essential oils might help Lyme patients, we should examine what exactly they are. Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants, which preserve the plant’s scent, or ‘essence’. The oils are obtained from the plant via steam and/or water distillation, or by cold pressing, where the oils are literally pressed out of the plant. Once extracted, the natural plant oils are combined with a carrier oil, to create the end product. Essential oils have three main characteristics in common: they are soluble in fat and alcohol, they are fleeting, and they are very specific in their smell. The method used for extraction is important; an oil is only considered essential if it has been obtained naturally through this process, as opposed to by chemical means.

Essential oils are primarily used in aromatherapy, a branch of alternative medicine that uses the oils to cultivate general wellbeing and health. Like most forms of alternative medicine, anecdotal evidence that promotes the use of essential oils is strong, whereas scientific evidence is a little thinner on the ground.

Can Essential Oils Help Treat Disease?

The use of essential oils to treat maladies dates back thousands of years, to 3,000–2,500 B.C. It’s hard to say if the Egyptians or the Chinese were the first to use essential oils for medicinal and wellbeing purposes, but their use can be traced back to these two ancient civilisations. India was also an essential oil pioneer; they used oils in conjunction with Ayurvedic medicinal practises. Following in their footsteps, there is also evidence that the ancient Greeks and Romans utilised essential oils. Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician, prescribed aromatic treatments for fallen soldiers on the battlefield, utilised aromatic fumigation to combat the plague in Athens, and promoted their health benefits to the wider public. The Romans enjoyed using oils as perfumes, bathing lavishly in them and applying them over their hair, bodies, clothes and bedding. There are even references to aromatic oils in the Bible; the most famous of these is undoubtedly the gifts of frankincense and myrrh the Wise Men bring to the newborn Jesus.

Although there is not enough concrete scientific evidence to advocate the use of essential oils to treat medical conditions, the practice of using them medicinally has endured for centuries. Some studies indicate that essential oils can be beneficial for a number of conditions, while others maintain that they’re not. Many doctors maintain that if essential oils may benefit a patient, there is no harm in trying them out. If the least they do is put you in a calmer, improved mood, then that can only be a good thing as far as your wellbeing is concerned. Essential oils, when inhaled, help stimulate your limbic system, an area of your brain that helps regulate emotions, memories and behaviours. They can also be absorbed by the skin and are used routinely in skincare.

Can Essential Oils Ease Symptoms of Lyme Disease?

Treatment for the inflammation symptoms of chronic Lyme revolves around nutritional changes supported by supplements. But could essential oils have a place in the treatment plan? Recent studies suggest they might. One particular study found that oregano, cinnamon bark and clove bud were the most active essential oils against stationary B. burgdorferi, completely eradicating the bacteria with no regrowth. In particular, carvacrol (found in oregano) was found to be the most effective ingredient against the pathogen. This ingredient could potentially be more effective than the current drugs used to combat the disease, though more studies need to be conducted.

The results, published in Antibiotic, also posit that no less than ten essential oils can be detrimental to B. burgdorferi, including oils derived from garlic cloves, myrrh trees, thyme leaves, cinnamon bark, allspice berries, cumin seeds and eucalyptus, among others. While this represents exciting developments in the continuing battle against Lyme, more studies are required before these oils can potentially have widespread application.

Make Well - essential oil bottle — Image by Mareefe on Pixabay: Certain essential oils, when inhaled, can help stimulate your limbic system, an area of your brain that helps regulate emotions.

Essential Oil Uses

As it stands, there are plenty of ways to utilise essential oils in your day-to-day life, whether you suffer from chronic disease or not. Lavender oil is a great way to relax; it’s often utilised to reduce stress and anxiety and promote sleep. Tea tree oil can be a great way to ease muscles and treat skin conditions like eczema and acne. Peppermint oil has long been linked to digestive health and might help ease tension headaches when applied topically. The zesty aroma of lemon oil routinely makes people feel more alert and brightens their mood, as do chamomile and jasmine oils.

While most of these uses are strictly palliative, that shouldn’t diminish the benefits they have for people. If a particular essential oil improves your general health and wellbeing, it is worth applying or inhaling. If you’re apprehensive about essential oil usage, simply check with your usual doctor or GP before beginning.

Featured image by stevepb on Pixabay

20. January 202017. January 2020 by makewell

Make Well - city

People who live in big metropolis areas aren’t often overly concerned with ticks and tick-borne illnesses. The small disease carriers tend to live in heavily wooded areas, so it’s safe to assume that if one is surrounded by nothing but pavement and high-rises, a tick wouldn’t be anywhere close enough to bite.

Although it is true that the risk of contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite in a big city is rare, it can still occur. Many cities are building up green spaces to give the citizens of these concrete jungles places to get back into touch with nature. This, coupled with the fact that climate change has been linked to increased numbers of tick populations, could lead to a higher risk of infection in more populous areas.

Are there ticks in cities?

Ticks are mainly found in heavily forested areas, and for good reason. The smorgasbord of animals to feed off is high, giving ticks ample opportunity to feed and multiply. Depending on the area, there can also be a lot of foot traffic from unsuspecting nature lovers in sprawling wooded areas due to the upswing in hiking popularity.

The over urbanisation of areas and the expansion of cities can be connected with the spread of ticks throughout metropolitan areas. Bigger animals such as deer and foxes are misplaced when houses go up and suburbs take over formerly vegetative land, but because mice no longer have to worry about their populations being hunted by the predators that used to live in their area, their population grows – and so does the inner-city population of ticks.

The tick life cycle depends heavily on whether or not they find something – or someone – to feed on, and when mice run rampant, it gives ticks the perfect breeding ground to feed and grow in population.

Can you get Lyme disease in the city?

In the city, the ticks that are found in backyards and other green spaces can be infected with Lyme disease just as easily as those found in the forest. In fact, tick populations in the city tend to grow with mice populations after urbanisation projects displace the natural predators of the mice, and because white-footed mice are generally the main host for ticks, this could mean that city ticks are even more heavily diseased than country ticks.

Make Well - rodent — Image by Alexas Fotos on Pixabay: The white-footed mouse is one of the primary host for city-dwelling ticks.

Ticks are natural disease carriers because of the way they feed. They bite and suck the blood of their host, and if a pathogen is present, they spread it to the next host they feed on. The most notable tick-borne illness is Lyme disease. Lyme disease was first diagnosed in 1975 in rural Connecticut after being mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis in patients exhibiting the symptoms prior to that date.

Acute cases of Lyme often exhibit as flu-like symptoms and a bullseye rash at the bite site. Even if Lyme disease is treated early with antibiotics, it can still become chronic. Chronic Lyme disease sufferers exhibit fatigue, inflammation, cognitive issues such as memory problems or an inability to concentrate, and problems with speech.

Who is at risk for Lyme disease?

It’s an unfortunate truth, but anyone can be at risk for Lyme disease as long as they are bitten by a carrier and the pathogen enters their bloodstream. In the city, it seems less likely to be bitten by an infected tick, but that’s not necessarily the case.

People who spend more time in their backyards, or in the green spaces throughout their cities, often increase their risk of being bitten by a tick with Lyme disease. Children are especially vulnerable to tick bites and Lyme disease if they spend a lot of time outdoors and rolling around in grassy areas.

According to a report released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in the year 2018, the most confirmed cases were between the ages of 60–64 (although the report doesn’t say why the older group was more susceptible).

What areas have Lyme disease?

Lyme disease has been confirmed across the globe in North America, Europe and Asia, with 38 countries having cases in the last few years. The most notable places ticks are found include the Midwest of the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe where there are heavily forested areas.

Ticks are most active during the warmer months, and due to climate change and the increased warmth of areas across the globe, the time allotted for them to feed and multiply has grown, thus raising populations. In North America, Lyme disease is more often attributed to the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, and in Europe and Asia, to Borrelia garinii.

What to do if you’re bitten by a tick

When out and about in areas that could be populated by ticks, whether in the middle of a city green space or in a forest in the middle of nowhere, it’s important to be aware that ticks are always looking for a new host. Since they are very small (adults grow to around ¼ of an inch), they are hard to detect – and most often, their bites go unnoticed.

Makewell - Tick bite — Image by Emphyrio on Pixabay: The most important thing when discovering a tick bite is removing the tick quickly.

After being outdoors in any area that may be populated with ticks, doing a tick check is recommended. If you do find that you have been bitten by a tick, remove it immediately using tweezers in a slow, steady pulling motion. If it’s possible, it’s also recommended that you keep the tick in a container and freeze it in case the onset of symptoms arise. A doctor can then test the tick. Following removal, wash both the site of the bite and your hands.

If you develop any early signs or symptoms of Lyme disease, such as the larger bullseye rash or flu-like symptoms, it’s important to contact your doctor right away. If Lyme disease is present, the earlier it is caught, the better it is for you.

Featured image by Brandon Jacoby on Unsplash

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