Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an infectious bacterial disease that is transmitted by infected deer ticks to humans through a single bite, and affects the skin, heart, nervous system and joints.

Once full-blown, lyme disease can have a wide variety of symptoms and effects, making it one of the most difficult and dangerous diseases for doctors to diagnose.

If caught early on, many of the unpleasant symptoms of lyme disease can be banished with a course of antibiotics; however due to the low detection rate of the disease many patients have to deal with symptoms after lyme disease has fully developed.

Regardless of when the disease is diagnosed, anyone suffering from lyme disease will benefit from using home remedies to reduce pain and suffering.

Symptoms of Lyme Disease:

The first sign of lyme disease is usually a bright red bite mark (similar to a bull’s-eye), which then spreads like a rash over the body, however in many cases the bite mark is barely visible and hence gets overlooked.

Other symptoms include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Depression
• Swollen glands
• Severe fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping
• Cognitive difficulties (“foggy-headed” feeling)
• Back pain
• In severe cases- dementia and heart failure

Natural Cures for Lyme Disease:

Vitamin Supplements:

Vitamins are a great natural cure for lyme disease patients as they restore vital nutrients that the body needs to heal and fight the disease.

Recommended vitamins for lyme disease patients are:

• Cat’s claw
• Digestive enzymes
• Vitamin B-complex
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
• Blue-green algae
• Flax oil

Diet and Nutrition:

Food intake is an often overlooked natural cure for many things, including lyme disease.

Citrus Fruits:

Eating foods high in Vitamin C is an effective home remedy that boosts the body’s immune system.

Citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits, limes) are high in Vitamin C and should be eaten every day.

Garlic:

Garlic is a versatile home remedy that also helps lyme disease sufferers by working in conjunction with Vitamin C to kill bacteria, strengthen the immune system and ward off candida (yeast infections are a common Lyme disease symptom).

Take 1-3 cloves a day RAW, chopped into pill-sized pieces and swallowed (this may cause irritation if done on an empty stomach).

A gentler way is to mince up the garlic cloves, put it in a glass of water for 3 hours, then strain and take it in spoonfuls throughout the day.

Flaxseed Oil:

Raw flaxseed oil is essential for healing lyme disease because of its high omega 3 content.

Take 3-6 tsps a day.

Exercise:

Of course, home remedies work better if exercise is taken in conjunction with a natural cure.

Exercise at least 3 times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes a session.

Exercise is a great stress-buster and energizer.

How to Get Rid of Candida (Yeast Overgrowth) Cause by Lyme Disease:

Yeast overgrowth is a serious problem for lyme disease patients which can cause fatigue, joint pain and digestion problems.

The following natural cures can help to control candida bacteria in the colon:

• Eliminate sugar, full stop. Candida thrives on sugar
• Eliminate yeast-based products (white bread, white flour products)
• Take Vitamin B supplements
• Take lactobacillus
• Drink plenty of water and exercise to flush out toxins
• Wear breathable cotton underwear