lyme disease

[mlbeers]

any macros have experience with treating lyme disease?
having been quite recently and positively diagnosed, i'm relunctant to begin the prescribed antibiotic regime, suggestions?

[Ilanit]

I agree that the antiobiotic regime is something to avoid but at the same time I would treat lyme very seriously. I saw someone with quite intense symptoms when it wasn't diagnosed for a long time about ten years ago.
seek out a very well qualified herbalist and get some remedies while simultaneously addressing dietary factors aimed at making your immune system strong and keeping your acid/alkaline levels balanced.
For dis-eases like that I would also look at Mora therapy - a specialised and HIGHLY effective method of bioenergetically using homeopathy to address nasty pathogens. I have had it save my life on a number of occasions and make life worth living again when very unwell on othe occassions.

It is only as good as the practitioner so seek out someone qualified. Also the Nutrigenetics system can be good

www.nutrigenetics.com

but don't forget mora, herbs and diet.
Mora works on frequencies and is painless - and does the testing and treatment - there is tons of info online - in Europe many doctors use it and is is widely accepted....

ilanit

[Bruce Paine]

Hi mlbeers, and Ilanit,

The following is a macrobiotic approach to Lyme Disease taken by Michio Kushi (with Alex Jack) in their The Macrobiotic Path to Total Health: A Complete Guide to Preventing and Relieving More Than 200 Chronic Conditions and Disorders Naturallyhttp://store.cybermacro.com/Path-To-Health.php:

"Lyme Disease.

Lyme disease Iirst appeared in Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. Since then it has spread to 46 of the 48 states in the continental United States and is the most prevalent insect-borne disease in the country today. Spread by ticks, Lyme disease is a classic example of an emerging new epidemic that resulted from ecological disruption. As urban development replaced forests in New England, weedy grasses and shrubs multiplied, providing protection to rodents. As bears, wolves, and other large animals disappeared, deer proliferated. Originally the ticks were confined to the small rodent population, but deer became their intermediate hosts, spreading the Lyme organisms to the human habitats where they foraged for food. Because it is usually accompanied by flulike, arthritic symptoms or knee pain, Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed. Its distinctive mark is a circular, bull's-eye rash, which may grow to 8 inches in diameter and last several weeks. On the other hand, about 75 percent of people who think they have been bitten by a Lyme tick prove not to be infected. Lyme disease is treated with antlibiotics, but many advanced cases are considered incurable. The main cause of Lyme disease is excessive intake of chicken, eggs, and chocolate. Otber extreme foods also contribute to this condition, especially baked flour products, cheese and dairy food, citrus and tropical fruits, and sugar, honey, maple syrup, and other concentrated sweeteners. However, poultry items and chocolate, in the form of candy, ice cream, brownies and other sweets and desserts, are the principal factors. People eating these foods are more susceptible to getting infected. These foods create sweet and fatty blood that attracts ticks and in which the Lyme organism can thrive and spread. Of course, all these items must be discontinued, including vinegar, spices, stimulants, and other items that may enhance the condition. Following the standard macrobiotic diet will help prevent and relieve this condition. Observe the guidelines for Diet #3 for conditions caused by extreme yin and yang factors, as well as the following suggestions. In order to bring the blood, lymph, and bodily fluids back into balance, it is important to eat MISO SOUP daily or regularly, as well as sea vegetables, UMEBOSHI PLUM (as a condiment or seasoning), and other strengthening foods. Avoid oil for the first 3 weeks, then use a small amount of sesame oil brushed on the skillet for SAUTEED VEGETABLES 2-3 times a week. Later a little more oil, including different types of vegetable oil, may be used as the condition improves. Also avoid raw foods especially raw salad, until the condition improves. Take KINPIRA SOUP several times a week. MISO-ZOSUI is also very good and may be taken frequently. NISHIME-STYLE are also recommended. Take SWEET VEGETABLE DRINK, I small cup every day for one month, then every other day for another month and then occasionally. Two or three pieces of SHIO-KOMBU may be taken at every meal of every day to strengthen the blood. Lyme is frequently accompanied by pain and swelling in the joints, especially the knees, similar to rheumatoid arthritis. A GINGER COMPRESS or HOT TOWEL COMPRESS on the joints is good in this case. UME-SHO-KUZU may be taken twice a week to strengthen the blood and circulation. The compress and drink will help loosen fat from chicken and eggs that has accumulated in the joints."

A family friend got infected by a deer tick in North Carolina and lost control of one side of his face for a few years.

Please take care and recover as soon as you can.

Thank you, very much.

Bruce Paine

Michio told a friend of mine with Lyme to avoid all yin "during the Ides of March!" Basically, avoid all yin from about March 15 to April 15. She was so determined that she did it for about 3 months during that time. She has never had a recurrence, nor a problem, and considers herself quite cured. By the way, she is an awesome macro lady, keeping her diet very simple, but with lots of variety.