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Lyme Disease and Integrative Medicine
Welcome to our NaturalPetRx Newsletter.
Natural Medicine... is another wonderful tool for your healing toolbox.
This month we had some requests to cover Lyme Disease in greater depth. It is not just dogs and horses that need extra precautions this spring, but Veterinarians, pet owners and their staff members.
With the arrival Spring comes the active period for many pests, including the blood-sucking tick.
Using this newsletter is a quick, condensed way to:
Link-to and read the studies.
View the video animations and video lectures.
Listen and view our past webinars where you can hear and see the presentations with Dr. Demers and other notable guests.
You can link to and buy the herbal supplements you need.
All this concentrated information is designed to support the natural medicinal healing work that all of you are involved in.
Our goal at NaturalPetRx is to give your more tools with which to heal the animals under your care.
Very best wishes.
Geoff D'Arcy, Lic. Ac., D.O.M. (Doctor of Oriental Medicine) and all of us NaturalPetRx.com
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Lyme Disease, the Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete
Lyme Disease (LD) is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacterium called a spirochete that is carried inside the stomachs of ticks. These ticks are, in turn, carried by deer, mice and chipmunks. (Ticks can be as small as the period at the end of this sentence, sometimes barely visible to the naked eye.) Transmission has also been confirmed to come from mites, and biting flies. When an infected tick bites, it can take up to 12 to 48 hours of feeding to transmit the spirochete bacteria. The degree of infection and how severe or chronic the symptoms become is directly related to the health of our immune system. If left untreated or undefeated by our immune system, a beachhead can be established enabling this amazing stealth bacterium can thrive and multiply. It travels through the bloodstream and establishes itself in various body tissues. It has a special affinity for joints, collagen in skin, knees, (causing joint pain and swellings,) the aqueous humor of the eye, the meninges of the brain and heart tissue.
LD is called the “New Great Imitator” because, like syphilis, it attacks multiple organ systems and mimics many diseases. (Both diseases are caused by a spirochete.) If ignored, the early symptoms may disappear but more serious problems can develop months, even years later. LD has been linked to over 300 human diseases.
CLICK HERE...A Third Animation Describing How Lyme Disease Works Inside Your Body
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LYME AND DOGS
"All dog types are at risk of contracting this quiet illness. New studies by CDC reflect that "probable" cases are higher than confirmed cases. Because so many dogs go untested for tick-borne diseases, the actual number of infected dogs may be many times higher than what confirmed statistics indicate." says Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary News Network.
It is estimated that 50% of dogs are infected with Borrelia burgdorferi in endemic disease areas.
Nearly 75% of unvaccinated dogs in endemic areas will eventually test positive, and each year some will develop Lyme disease.
Dogs are 50 to 100 times more likely than humans to come in contact with disease-carrying ticks.
More dogs are probably infected with Borellia burgdorferi than reported, as dogs will often show no signs of disease.
Dogs spend more time roaming in areas infested with ticks, especially in their own backyards.
CLICK HERE: Where Tick-Borne Diseases Are Found In YOUR Area
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Canine Tick-Borne Disease
Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp.
Rickettsia rickettsii (RMSF)
Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme)
Bartonella vinsonii
Babesia canis, B.gibsoni
Hepatozoon americanum
Other tick-borne infections can further complicate an already complex picture.
Bb may be co-transmitted with Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Bartonella co-infections. One study found, that 1-in-5 were seropositive for Bb also Ehrlichiosis (DeMartino, Carlyon et al. 2001). 10%-to-60% for Babesiosis (Rubel, 2003c; Kraus, McKay et al, 2002).
In a recent 2008 study, (Finger R) infection and co-infection rates of sites in Indiana, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Within 55% of infected ticks, a single agent was detected. In 45%, two or more agents were detected; 37% harbored two agents and 8% harbored three agents. Co-infection with Bb spirochetes makes the symptoms of both diseases even more acute and more severe. Added symptoms on top of those from Bb, tend to be severe headaches, hemolytic anemia, central-nervous system involvement, high fever and shaking with almost chattering chills.
It appears we are reaching a tipping point of a pandemic. We need an urgent effort to reach out and educate people, especially in high risk towns.
In my opinion, it is not the deer alone that create the biggest risk factor, it is our pets. It is our beloved dogs and cats that are carrying the ticks into our homes. If we let our pets up on the furniture and beds, the risk factor increases again.
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Integrative Lyme Disease Treatment Protocol
Antibiotics, 1 month
LD-Support Herbal Formula Lyme Support Herbs (2 to 4 capsules, 3 times daily) duration: 3-6 months
LD-CO Herbal Formula Co-infection Support Herbs:
(2 capsules, three times daily) duration: 6 months
Multi-Probiotics, (one capsule, three times daily) 1 month
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LD-SUPPORT HERBAL FORMULA
LD-SUPPORT contain three synergistic Herbal Medicines:
Andrographis
It is anti-spirochetal;
It is protective and healing for neurological aspects of LD, and has shown significant protective effects on inflammation-mediated neuro-degeneration of the brain;
Anti-inflammatory: Andrographolide, the major active component from Andrographis, has shown to possess major anti-inflammatory activity. It is used for the central nervous system, reduces swelling and fights Bb in the collagen at joints (another favorite of Bb);
Counteracts periodic/intermittent parasitic diseases (Bb and babesia);
Immune Enhancement: increases white cell (scavengers of bacteria and other foreign matter) phagocytes, inhibits HIV-1, hepatitis B and C, influenza virus replication, and improves CD4+ and T lymphocyte counts;
Cardio-Protective: it protects heart muscles, dissolves clots, and decreases heart muscle damage after heart attacks, normalized EEG readings; (Bb like heart tissue)
Supports liver and detoxification of Bb’s neuro-toxins and alters the properties and flow of bile;
A mild relaxing herb;
Has a broad protective activity throughout the body protecting and killing Bb spirochetes where they may lodge. Studies show extracts have the ability to enhance DNA repair;
Due to its ability to treat rashes and other skin disorders, by aiding in the reduction of heat and elimination of toxins from the body, it can be very useful early on in an infection of Bb; specifically when one has a Lyme rash or bulls-eye;
Cats Claw, Uncaria tomentosa. Known to the Indians of the Amazon basin for millennia, Cats Claw, (Una de Gato in Spanish,) helps the larger white blood cells, known as natural killer cells (more specifically the CD-57 subset) that can gobble up & destroy the Lyme spirochetes. The problem is finding them, because the spirochetes don't like hanging out in the blood (too dangerous for them) and prefer to hide out and find their way to certain nerve & tissue cells. Cats Claw is believed to boost our CD57 subset and (that has been proven to be low especially when fighting LD). Cats Claw helps boost our specific immune response, to-get-out-there and fight the stealth bacterium Bb. A study showing Cat Claw, Uncaria tomentosa, to be remarkably effective in treating chronic LD (Cowen et al.) found 100% of patients experienced marked clinical improvement; and 85% were sero-negative for LD at the end of study. Unfortunately, this study is not definitive and has some flaws (Buhner). Several other studies show Cats Claw’s immune stimulating qualities and major anti-inflammatory abilities; (22 of 100 studies and papers on Pub Med database).
The relevance of Cats Claw for LD:
Proven effective for modulating immune response, raising where necessary, and calming over-active reactions. It is especially effective against arthritis inflammation, helps with memory problems, (prevalent in chronic LD,) relaxes the central nervous system, protects the heart and is a general tonic.
Japanese Knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum. This is an extremely invasive plant species that moves aggressively into new eco-regions. The new eco-regions have new emerging diseases and, as a species, it has had to develop the abilities to protect itself against all the new and rapidly evolving viral and bacterial pathogens, in these new environments. The "energetic" and skills of this herb are; its ability to adapt quickly, to evolve “push-back” qualities against new evolving viruses, funguses and bacteria. LD is also an extremely aggressive bacterium, also a master at adapting into new environments, (i.e., rapid deer over-population, new contact with humans pushing into the woods, longer tick life-cycles adaptation to human antibiotic compounds, and global warming.)
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SGS-BROCCO: REDUCES HERXHEIMER REACTION IN LYME KILL-OFF
Broccoli Sprouts Powder Stimulates Detoxification, Counteracts the effects of Herxheimer.
Broccoli Sprouts grown with up to 5,500 parts per million, of sulforaphane, are grounded into sprout powder. Three-day-old broccoli sprouts consistently contain 20 to 50 times the amount of sulforaphane (SGS) support better detoxification by stimulating phase II Liver enzymes. According to studies by Dr. Paul Talalay and his colleagues at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, sulforaphane supports the protective capacity of animal cells. Sulforaphane supports Phase Two (detoxification) enzymes, these are the enzymes that support the body's own defense system.
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LYME DISEASE IN HORSES, AND LD-SUPPORT FORMULA
LD-SUPPORT herbal formula is now being used by some Equine Vets and horse owners with good success.
It has been estimated that as many as 75% of horses living in areas of the country where Lyme organism infection of ticks is high will test positive for antibodies to the organism. How many of these horses have an infection that will cause obvious signs of Lyme disease is unknown.
• Fever (probably early infections)
• Ill-defined, shifting lameness not explained by injury or level of work
• Poor performance
• Personality changes
• Laminitis
• Anterior uveitis (ERU/moonblindness-like eye changes).
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Listen to and View our Webinar on Lyme Disease
Listen to Lee Herzig, DVM and Geoff D'Arcy, Lic. Ac., D.O.M. discuss Lyme Disease and Integrative Medicine. Follow the conversation and powerpoint slides through a full and current review.
CLICK HERE To listen to and view our Lyme Webinar
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More Info on Andrographis in LD-Support Formula
The key ingredient in our LD-Supprort formulas is Andrographis paniculata standardized to 10% andrographilides. LD-Support is used long-term for the treatment and as a preventative against Lyme. This herb helps to resist the spirochete from establishing itself. Currently mainly used for dogs and more recently in horses.
Andrographis, Andrographis Paniculata. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Auyurvedic Medicine for over two thousand years, Andrographis is one of my favorite herbs, from the extensive infectious disease category of TCM. This category of herbs is called qing jie du zao shi – meaning “heat clearing, toxin-relieving, and damp resolving.” Andrographis is a powerful anti-toxin, “heat-and-damp clearing,” and alleviates pain and swelling. It is used for “fire-toxin” rashes, with thousands of years of experience treating infectious disease of all kinds. Many modern studies have demonstrated its use as a remarkable anti-bacterial, anti-spirochetal and anti-viral herb. These studies have proven its use as an anti-parasite herb with a wide range of use against infection in the body, particularly against the following at the following sites:
Leptospira spirochetes, (infects a wide range of tissues) causing leptospirosis. Andrographis is a proven anti-spirochetal herb used against the Leptospira spirochete; leptospira spirochetes have surprising similarities to LD, and recently found by practitioners to be effective against LD. It is especially important because of its similarities with LD, andrographis was found to be 80% effective against leptospirosis spirochetes.
Malaria, (blood), great for co-infection of Babesia, similar to malaria parasite.
Leishmaniasis, (skin and internal organs) such as human roundworm.
Dipetlonema (connective tissue) as in canine parasitic worm.
Chronic inflammatory conditions with nerve pain also respond well to treatment with andrographis. I have used it effectively for many years in my practice against Hepatitis B and C. It also has had a lot of research against influenza virus; research in Sweden has shown relief of flu symptoms by 50%. Studies show great results in reducing HIV viral loads because it enhances AZT activity. Studies also show significant activity against a wide range of cancers. Research in Chile has shown effectiveness against Multiple Sclerosis.
What is Andrographis’s application to LD?
It is anti-spirochetal;
It is protective and healing for neurological aspects of LD, and has shown significant protective effects on inflammation-mediated neuro-degeneration of the brain;
Anti-inflammatory: Andrographolide, the major active component from Andrographis, has shown to possess major anti-inflammatory activity. It is used for the central nervous system, reduces swelling and fights Bb in the collagen at joints (another favorite of Bb);
Counteracts periodic/intermittent parasitic diseases (Bb and babesia);
Immune enhancement: increases white cell (scavengers of bacteria and other foreign matter) phagocytes, inhibits HIV-1, hepatitis B and C, influenza virus replication, and improves CD4+ and T lymphocyte counts;
Cardio-protective: it protects heart muscles, dissolves clots, and decreases heart muscle damage after heart attacks, normalized EEG readings; (Bb like heart tissue)
Supports liver and detoxification of Bb’s neuro-toxins and alters the properties and flow of bile;
A mild relaxing herb;
Has a broad protective activity throughout the body protecting and killing Bb spirochetes where they may lodge. Studies show extracts have the ability to enhance DNA repair;
Due to its ability to treat rashes and other skin disorders, by aiding in the reduction of heat and elimination of toxins from the body, it can be very useful early on in an infection of Bb; specifically when one has a Lyme rash or bulls-eye.
CLICK HERE to read more of Geoff's Lyme Article
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LD-SUPPORT HERBAL FORMULA
This formula incorporates herbs known to support the immune system.
Andrographis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Auyurvedic Medicine for over two thousand years for to help maintain normal nervous system function and support normal immune system function. It also supports normal liver and detoxification processes.
Cats Claw has been shown to support the natural immune response. It supports normal heart and the nervous system functions.
Japanese Knotweed has been shown in TCM records to have been used medicinally for centuries to support normal immune function. Japanese Knotweed supports the body's normal immune system function.
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| 10 TIPS FOR TICK (AND LYME) PREVENTION |
| PROTECT YOUR PET & FAMILY: 10 Tips for Tick (and Lyme) Prevention
1. Dogs and Cats: Pets should not be allowed in bedrooms, nor on beds or other furniture.
2. Remove leaves and clear brush and tall grass around houses and porches.
3. Avoid tick-infested areas.
4. Wear light-colored clothing so that ticks can be spotted more easily.
5. Carefully spray insect repellent, on clothes.
6. Wear a hat and a long-sleeved shirt for added protection.
7. Walk in the center of trails to avoid overhanging grass and brush.
8. After being outdoors, remove clothing and wash and dry it at a high temperature.
9. After a known tick bite, preventive antibiotic and herbal treatment may be warranted.
10. Removing infected ticks within 48 hours of attachment can reduce the likelihood of transmission. (Save tick if you can for analysis.)
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| UNDER OUR SKIN The documentary that exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease |
A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money, UNDER OUR SKIN exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, one of the most serious and controversial epidemics of our time. Each year, thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are all in their head. Following the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the health care system and a medical establishment all too willing to put profits ahead of patients
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