Can someone post a link to a good lyme diet,supplemts to take? I want to start eating healthier. I have recently started to but more organic food but I'm not sure whats good for me and what is not knowing that I have lyme. Im assuming Keebler will help me out here so thank you Keebler!
Posted by backintherain (Member # 14385) on :
DIET, DIET, DIET is the key. Then, be sure to follow the 5 step plan outlined below. It was developed by my naturopath. It works.
"Successful control and elminiation of a Candida Albicans overgrowth requires a multifaceted program as described below. Failure to follow ALL the steps simultaneously will result in slow progress and will lengthen healing time significantly. The program should be tailored to the individual and must balance the need to eliminate the Candida and deprive it of its food source while insuring proper nutrition for the individual."
Five Steps to Candida Elimination:
1. You must starve it into submission by eliminating its food source.
2. You must kill it with anti-fungal herbs and supplements. [e.g....garlic, onion, caprylic acid, Pau D'Arco capsules or tea, clove, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf extract, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, Echinacea, Goldenseal, black walnut, MSM, barberry root, uva ursi, neem leaf, biotin]
3. You must reestablish the proper balance and quantity of probiotic bacteria in the digestive tract. [...multi-strain lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus capsules with FOS should be taken between meals to maximize repopulation of the digestive tract by beneficial bacteria.]
4. You must reestablish proper levels of all B vitamins (yeast free) and utilize other immune enhancing supplements to boost immune system function. [e.g ... B complex vitamins (yeast free), biotin, beta 1-3 glucan, colostrum, maitake mushroom, vitamins A, C, E, zinc and selenium]
5. You must cleanse and heal the digestive tract to promote proper elimination of toxins and Candida and assimilation of nutrients. [e.g...chlorophyll, MSM, omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed and salmon oils, GLA found in borage, evening primrose and black currant oils. Pantothenic acid, digestive enzymes between meals]
Hope this helps!!
Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :
There is a book called The Lyme Diet by Dr. Nicola M. I found it to be helpful. It covers the basics and explains why you can't or can eat certain foods.
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
the short version is something like this:
NO sugar, no alcohol, for many people no gluten, low starch, and for some people, no potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant or other veggies in the nightshade family. Sometimes people develop sensitivities to common allergens like gluten and minimizing those foods can help you feel better.
For people with gut symptoms, the diet needs are often more restrictive.