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Lyme Disease & Alternative TreatmentLyme Disease InfoLyme disease, caused by the bacteria B. burgdorferi and spread by deer ticks, is usually treated by physicians with oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Advanced cases are sometimes treated with intravenous antibiotics instead. Although the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Infectious Disease Society of America both affirm the effectiveness of such treatment regimens, both admit that antibiotics are only successful in treating the majority of cases. Some patients, especially those with long undiagnosed or untreated Lyme disease, may experience symptoms for months or years after the infection has supposedly been cleared. Patients in this position, and those adverse to antibiotics, often seek alternative treatments. An internet search quickly gives them a variety of pages claiming effective alternative treatments. Whether these claims are true or false is usually unproven, as are the credentials of many proponents. However, some alternative treatments are backed by well-trained doctors and may be valid, effective treatments unpopular with modern mainstream medicine. Homeopathic medicine offers the most avenues of treatment. Murphy's Repertory lists three treatments: arsenicum album, mercurius, and thuja. Other resources list carcinosin, lac caninum, ledum, and syphilinum. Sepia and tellurium are helpful in the first stages of the disease. Arnica is prescribed for muscle pain and soreness; gelsemium for overall weakness; rhus tox for stiffness and pain. Ready preparations include Tick Bite, Lyme Tick, and Borrelia. In nosode form, homeopathic treatments have been shown both to decrease the chances of infection and reduce symptoms. According to an article in Homeopathy Today, many of these treatments are equally effective in humans and in pets. There are many herbal supplements recommended for Lyme disease patients. All three echinaceas and cordyseps tincture mixed together can be used to make a beneficial tea known in Tibet to improve stamina and energy, decrease fatigue, and enhance antioxidant function. Cat's claw, Artemisia, captis, and spilanthes are also known to help. For patients with Lyme disease induced arthritis, the preparation Arthritis Combo can be helpful. Supplements such as the essential fatty acids, CO-Q 10, vitamin B, herbal calcium, and aloe vera in addition to multivitamins are recommended to reduce the symptoms of Lyme disease and expedite a return to health, especially when combined with other treatments. For those interested in acupuncture, it too offers a treatment for Lyme disease. Advanced acupuncture of the ear has been shown to strengthen the body and reduce the symptoms of Lyme disease. Alternative treatments work differently than antibiotics. Instead of attacking the bacteria themselves, homeopathic, herbal, supplementary, and acupunctural treatments strengthen the body. This counters the negative influence of the disease and strengthens the immune system to allow it to naturally destroy the bacteria. This holistic approach can give more wide-ranging and lasting results. Filed under: Lyme Disease & Alternative Treatment |
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