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"Everyone knows that inflammation isn’t good, especially when it becomes chronic. But to do something about it, you need to understand what’s driving the inflammation in the first place."
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Because symptoms of an initial #borrelia infection can be mild (if they occur at all), it’s not uncommon for people to be completely unaware of being bitten by a #tick or infected with #Lymedisease. Read more about the stealthy nature of borrelia here:
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Research from 2017 suggests the most common symptom of neuro Lyme is facial nerve palsy. If you have neurological symptoms, did you experience this? Let us know in the comments. Link to the study can be found here:
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Surging in popularity over the last few years as an intervention for chronic Lyme disease is bee venom therapy (BVT). But does it really work? Head to Dr. Rawls' Treatment Guide here:
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Providing the body with added #nutrients and #herbs during times of acute viral infections can fortify the #immunesystem and provide much-needed nutrients and resources to #heal. You've asked about it, so here's the herbal therapy protocol Dr. Rawls uses when he gets sick.
Last year, Nicole Wiliams shared with us her healing story of #hope and #perseverance, her road to natural and herbal therapies, and finally, to marriage, pregnancy, and beginning her family. Read Nicole's story here:
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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a debillitating and painful condition of the bladder. But is there a conenction between #Lyme#coinfections? Dr. Rawls believes there is. Read more about association between Lyme and #interstitialcystitis here:
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Many #Lyme and #chronicallyill patients have problems with their #thyroid function. If you suspect you might be one of them, talk to your doctor about these thyroid tests for a clearer picture. Read more here:
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There’s little consensus and documentation on the use of #antibiotics for chronic #Lyme — specifically with people who’ve been sick for a significant amount of time. For more about the use of antibiotics, check out our in our Lyme Treatment Guide here.
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For decades, scientisits haven't understood how borrelia enters and diffuses through the body. But thanks to a 3D model, they may have their answer. Read up on this new research here:
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People with MCAS may benefit from targeted herbs and supplements that assist the body with reducing elevated histamine levels, and these five are some of the more common ones. What have you found helpful?
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Although there's rarely a single #microbe causing symptoms, reactivated #EBV is an amped-up version of mononucleosis with a range of symptoms that can affect your health and #immune function. Think you might be dealing with it? Read more here:
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Listen as Dr. Rawls explains how COVID can be the tipping point for some people with Lyme disease to experience a resurgence of various microbes.
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Dr. Bill Rawls evaluates the current options for #Lymedisease and Lyme coinfection tests and explains how and why lab test results often come up short. Take a look at our updated 2023 Lyme testing guide here:
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Research suggests #longCOVID affects millions of people in the U.S., but treatment options continue to be limited. If you're considering natural therapies but are unsure of where to start, read about some science-backed solutions here:
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Our Editorial Director @JennyButtaccio gives us a gentle reminder not to compare our personal gains to other people. We all have different bodies, and we’ll heal at the pace and speed that’s appropriate for us.
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