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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.

6. July 202018. June 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

22. June 202010. June 2020 by Angelica Bottaro

Make Well - bacteria

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the transfer of Borrelia bacteria from an infected tick to its host. If left untreated, Lyme often comes with a wide range of debilitating effects, including flu-like symptoms, arthritis and cognitive disfunction. The treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotics course, but if the disease has progressed past early-stage Lyme disease, treatment can become near impossible as the bacteria sticks around, causing chronic Lyme disease.

When a person is diagnosed with Lyme disease, the condition is often found to occur simultaneously with a wide array of other infections. These are referred to as Lyme disease co-infections. Additional side effects can further occur, such as candidiasis. Let’s take a look at exactly what candidiasis is, and why candidiasis is common in Lyme disease patients.

Image by Pexels on Pixabay: Is candidiasis common in Lyme disease patients? Let’s find out.

Signs and symptoms of candidiasis

Candidiasis is often referred to as a yeast infection, or thrush. It is caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans in the body. Candida can be found on the skin, in the gastrointestinal tract, and the mouth, and when it occurs in normal amounts, it doesn’t do any harm.

However, when that aforementioned overgrowth occurs, it can cause infection and lead to conditions and symptoms such as:

Red, itchy skin
Thrush (oral candidiasis)
Discharge
Itching in the genital area (vaginal yeast infection)
Oesophagitis (oesophageal infection)
Diaper rash
Candida sepsis

In many cases of infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast, symptoms will be mild. The infection can cause itching, rashes and difficulty with swallowing or breathing (oesophagitis). In more severe cases, such as candida sepsis, the symptoms and repercussions of the infection can be dire. When candida gets into the bloodstream, it can cause a blood infection that may lead to fever, shock and even organ failure.

How do you treat candidiasis?

The treatment for candidiasis will vary depending on the severity of the infection and the type. In the case of a vaginal yeast infection, the most common type of candidiasis, oral antifungal medications and topical ointments can be applied to relieve symptoms and help rid the body of the overgrown yeast.

In the case of candida sepsis, treatment may need to be more extensive. Antifungal drugs will need to be administered to the patient intravenously, and the amount and type of medication will be entirely dependent on the patient’s personal medical history. Those with low white blood cells will need a specific type of antifungal to knock out the fungal overgrowth, and treatment will need to begin shortly after the onset of the infection to avoid the spread to other organs.

Medications generally used in the treatment of candidiasis include:

Mycostatin
Clotrimazole
Fluconazole
Butoconazole
Miconazole
Tioconazole
Voriconazole

Does Lyme disease cause candidiasis?

Although Lyme disease isn’t a direct cause of the overgrowth of candida within the body, the treatment of Lyme disease can be. Lyme disease treatment primarily involves a heavy dose of strong antibiotics. Antibiotics tend to wipe out all the bacteria within the body without prejudice, including the good bacteria. This enables yeasts to overgrow more easily. To correct the loss of the good, gut-boosting bacteria lost during treatment, Lyme patients are encouraged to undergo probiotic treatment to restore the gut flora.

In the opposite way, the overgrowth of candida albicans can actually worsen Lyme disease symptoms as well, due to its ability to increase production of cytokines. Cytokines are introduced into the body to help with immune function and cell signalling. When there are too many cytokines, however, a ‘cytokine storm’ can occur, which can lead to fever, inflammation, and occasionally very severe complications such as organ failure.

Make Well - tongue — Image by Alex Guillaume on Unsplash: Is thrush the same as candidiasis? Yes – thrush is the oral version of a candida infection.

The Candidiasis Diet

In the past, a strict no-carbohydrate diet was implemented to try and starve Candida albicans, but it has since been proven that there is no factual basis behind that specific anti-candida diet. However, there are diet changes that can be made to help battle recurring candidiasis.

Eating a diet rich in wholefoods, vitamins and minerals is a great way to avoid or help treat a candida overgrowth infection naturally. Limiting sugar intake (even consumed through fruit), introducing complex carbohydrates through wholegrain products, and increasing both fat and protein intake can also help with a candida infection. When a diet is balanced in all essential vitamins and macronutrients, the restoration of gut flora becomes easier.

Eating foods with antibiotic properties such as fresh herbs and garlic can also encourage the proper amount of candida growth within the body, and probiotics can be introduced via supplementation or through foods like kefir or yogurt. Since the overgrowth of candida bacteria is a common problem in those who suffer from Lyme disease, Make Well is also currently working on a unique formulation to help combat the problem for patients suffering from Lyme disease and its co-infections.

Featured image by qimono on Pixabay

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