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Is there any research or documentation that shows that the Lyme bacteria suppresses the immune system --- which causes a negative result on the Western Blot??
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- A lot depends on which lab does the Western Blot. Some labs don't test all the bands that they should.
Also, the CDC really has no business in establishing a "lottery" system of which and how many positive bands create a positive test.
Still, there is plenty of research and documentation about how the immune system can be tricked by borrelia.
It's all in great detail in these two sources below (as well as in many other articles that others may come along and link for you). For a start, you can also do some cross searching with these names in with your other key words: Harvey . . . Martz . . . Alan+MacDonald . . . .
CURE UNKNOWN: Inside the Lyme Epidemic (2008) - by Pamela Weintraub
In addition to discussion of lyme politics, this details what an entire family went through. Having this knowledge of their journey will help others to get better, faster treatment.
If funds are tight, you might see if someone in your local lyme support group could loan this DVD to you for a few days. I cannot tell you how important it is to see this film, and how empowering.
This fully-loaded DVD is updated with new data and an hour of bonus footage, including interviews with the filmmakers and subjects . . .
UOS wins top award at International Health Film Festival
UNDER OUR SKIN was just awarded ``Best Feature Film-Silver Award'' at the 1st International Health Film Festival in Kos, Greece. The tiny island in the eastern Aegean sea was the home to Hippocrates, father of medicine. Over 80 films competed and were juried by industry professionals as well as physicians.
- note: 100% of proceeds from product sales support the film's outreach campaign. -
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Thanks for all the helpful links. I will be busy for hours!!
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