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Some similarities to Healing Lyme book, but lots of new herbs and somewhat different approach.
No real suggestions for co-infections.
Paper raises more questions than answers in my mind -- dosing instructions inadequate. Unclear how the "clinical trial" of 30 patients was run. Response rate reported -- 60% patients symptom free or greatly reduced symptoms, 20% moderate improvement, and 20% non-responders.
This protocol was reportedly tested on those who needed to remain on antibiotics to remain symptom free -- I have read that such people exist, but don't think many on LymeNet fit this profile.
Unclear, but think the protocol suggests using herbal extracts and tinctures rather than capsules. Found a couple of references from the year 2000, so think the formulas have been in development for quite some time. Spirolyd may only be available from selected herbalists and naturopaths etc -- can't find any commercial sellers.
Lots of good herbal suggestions for treating various Lyme symptoms -- hubby has had success previously with several of these herbs.
Published in Medical Herbalism 2006 -- 7 page PDF file of entire journal article
Tick-borne Diseases: Their Effective Treatment, Including the Use of Botanical and Complimentary Therapies
P.S. The most annoying part of the article is the constant references to PLDS -- Persistent Lyme Disease Syndrome. Initials are too close to post lyme disease symptoms for me not to be irritated.
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I'm very curious about it. I'd like to know if anyone tries it.
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I have been using one of the products mentioned "Berberine". It is in one of the suppliments that I am taking "triycycline" made by allergy research group. In this tricycline it has 200mg of Berberine, 30 mg art, and black walnut hulls. I found a lot of research on Berberine that is was found to be as effective as flagyl for giardia. Also a houst of other benifits.
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Thanks for posting.
It is very interesting, but am overwhelmed by the amount of different herbs reccomended.
thats alot of herbs.
I think you would need an herbalist to help figure which ones are right for you?
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even more interesting about one of the compounds is guaifenesin. Guaifenesin has been used in fibromyalgia with symptom reduction for many people. In the very early days of the disease I used to take this and it was helpful. I feel if I had not taken this I may have been much worse. Eventually I found out it was Lyme and have been doing other things, but could see how as an adjunct this might be useful. I am not sure if the other herbs would interfere with pathways abx use. I do know that guaifenesin should never be used with salicylates and when using it there is a very specific protocol to follow - no products on skin etc or food with salicylates. Interesting anyway. Want to look into this more and ponder.
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Thanks for posting that. Very interesting indeed.
I just ordered a few of the herbs by coincidence, will try some of them to see what happens!
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I hope people use this to learn but be aware that there is danger in self-prescribing supplements. To be safe, you should always talk to your doctor before starting any new treatment.
We refer to alternative treatments as natural, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are safe. It's still possible to have interactions or to overdose on alternative treatments.
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