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Posted by Reibersc (Member # 5752) on :

I've been doing some research on adding foods to my diet that will help with Lyme symptoms, and was wondering if anyone can add more information.
So far, to boost the immune system, I've started eating garlic (chewing on parsley and spearmint afterwards helps with the garlic breath), I eat yogart, drink green tea, add ****ake mushrooms to salads and anywhere I can and eat an orange fruit or vegetable each day. Am I missing any other key foods to help as an immune booster?

I also figure that I need to increase my magnesium levels, but I want to do that naturally if possible. What foods if any are rich in magnesium?

For the brain fog? Any food suggestions for that?

I have somewhat of a phobia about taking supplements. I keep reading how if you take one it throws somthing else out of kilter, or can be toxic if overdosed. In my mental state, I'm not sure I can keep it all straight. Plus I don't trust that they may find something wrong with taking some of the supplements down the line...like when they discovered L-triptophan (spelling is wrong)...the stuff in milk and turkey that makes you sleepy....it was determined that the supplement was harmful, I also read Kava is harmful, I'm not sure what to believe and don't want to take the chance right now.

Posted by BarelyBreathin (Member # 6063) on :

Reibersc,

I to am kinda leary about taking supplements and have looked up good foods like you for the immune system and so on. There was a post about blueberries and it seems they are excellent for the immune system. Cilantro also helps move out toxins like metals and such from your body. 1/4 cup of Walnuts have the same omega 3 faty acid as 3 oz of salmon which is very important for the brain. Stay away from man made sugar. Carbs in general should be kept to a minimal since lyme and yeast feed on carbs. Beef, which should be eaten lean and not often, actually is good for the immune system.