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What would you say you have had more success with, or heard to be more successful? My doctor gives me the choice, but I don't know which one to choose.
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Keebler
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- The options to consider go well beyond just two.
When considering herbal / nutritional / adjunct methods, because lyme is so very complex & unique, as are possible coinfections:
if at all possible - because each person & each case is different - it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL ND (lyme literate naturopathic doctor) (or similar) who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine -
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present, and has completed the ILADS Physician Training Program (see: www.ilads.org )
so they really know all they can about the science of lyme . . . how lyme (& other TBD) act and what we can do about that in various ways. Proper ASSESSMENT of not just lyme but coinfectoins is vital. Someone trained by ILADS is best to assess.
Many LL NDs incorporate antibiotics (depending upon the licensing laws in their state). Some LLMDs and LL NDs have good working relationships.
When possible, it's great to have both a LLMD and LL ND and even better when they have a long-standing professional relationship.
For those considering complementary support methods / or other avenues entirely:
Herbal Safety considerations & reference books; etc.
Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
knowing which methods offer assertive & direct impact, which are only support and which are both. And when to use what, how to combine, & when to step back.
You can compare and contrast many approaches with links to articles, books, methods . . .
BODY WORK methods / links (and why anyone who works on your spine MUST be LL to the degree they at least know to never suddenly twist neck or spine. Never. Ever. And that we should never be advised to do neck / head / shoulder stands.)
Links here to two major sources: Buhner, & Zhang. Be sure to get their books.
RIFE Machine - Reference LINKS -
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Keebler
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- Are you also on Rx therapy for lyme, other tick borne infections?
And which infections are you working on?
Do you tolerate alcohol in tinctures? Swirling the dose around in a shallow mug can help but know if you try to dissipate alcohol with hot water, than can destroy the properties of any plant parts grown above ground.
Your answers to this other detail may help with others' replies to you.
Good luck finding your way. -
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My doctor specifically uses cowden and beyond balance. As the patient he gives us the choice which one we use. I am assuming one is cheaper than the other.
I know I have Lyme for sure and elrichea although I have no symptoms of it. Babesia was imconclusive and bartonella was negative, but I think my doctor treats all three regardless.
I am not doing any antibiotics, nor do I want to. I tried before and it was so bad. I feel herbals are more for me.
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bluelyme
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Cowden didnt do much ...but i like the the sparga ,burber and pinella...consider the byron white formulas and also jernigan...buhners book is a must read ....also consider bee venom ,csa ,Andrographis, sassparilla ,neem ,red root , essential oils and dmso ...and rife...
Keep us updated..you always have more than 2 choices
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