Archive for the ‘Inflammation’ Category

Methylene Blue for Lyme: Dr. Jemsek

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Methylene Blue For Lyme

Pharmacist Jay Gill interviews Dr. Joseph Jemsek from the Jemsek Specialty Clinic in Washington DC. Dr. Jemsek treats patients affected by Lyme or other tic born illnesses. In this podcast he talks about his experiences using Methylene Blue for his patients suffering from Lyme Borreliosis Complex.

The podcast will educate you on the history of Methylene Blue and current scientific literature supporting its use for Lyme Disease. While Methylene Blue is not a sole cure for Lyme, Dr. Jemsek has seen great results when used in combination with other Lyme therapies. Dosing, side effects, and contraindications are also reviewed. Interesting to note, low dose Methylene Blue can help with nerve regeneration and may improve mental clarity.

Dr. Gill and Dr. Jemsek both emphasize the importance of using a quality Methylene Blue product. While it can be purchased online, you’d want to ensure you’re receiving the actual prescription-only product by working with an accredited compounding pharmacy.

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Bartonella, Inflammation, Lyme, Malaria, Supplements, Treatment

Fixing Muscle Wasting in Tick-Borne Infections & Mold Toxicity

https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/muscle-wasting-lyme-mold-toxicity-tick-borne-infections

How to Fix Muscle Wasting in Tick-Borne Infections and Mold Toxicity

Causes of Muscle Wasting in Lyme, Tick-borne Infections, & Mold Toxicity

By Dr. Marty Ross

Muscle wasting in tick-borne infections, like Lyme disease, and mold toxicity has a number of different causes.

  1. Increased cytokines from white blood cells fighting the infections or toxins, can lead to muscle wasting.
  2. Decreased physical activity leading to muscle atrophy and loss of muscle mass.
  3. Nerve injury from Lyme and Bartonella leads to muscle mass loss. In addition to sending electric signals that make muscles move, nerves also release chemicals that maintain muscle mass.
  4. Mitochondrial energy factory dysfunction can also lead to muscle mass loss. Mitochondria are the energy factories in each cell.

Fixes for Muscle Wasting

(See link for article)

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Bartonella, Herbs, Inflammation, Lyme, Mold, Supplements, Treatment

Decoding the Mysteries of Medically Unexplained Neurologic Diseases

https://www.rutgers.edu/news/decoding-mysteries-medically-unexplained-neurologic-diseases

Decoding the Mysteries of Medically Unexplained Neurologic Diseases

By Greg Bruno

Date  January 10, 2024

Using advanced research techniques, Rutgers Health–led scientists have shed light on how chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are related, paving the way to even bigger breakthroughs.

New research may create some respite for sufferers of two medically unexplained fatigue-inducing conditions: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM).

The conclusion, and the methods used to reach it, could inform how these and other conditions – such as multiple sclerosis, long COVID, Alzheimer’s and post-treatment Lyme disease – are diagnosed and treated.

“Using mass spectrometry to analyze spinal fluid, the liquid that bathes the brain, we found that these two illnesses may fall along a common disease spectrum,” said Steven Schutzer, a professor of medicine at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and lead author of the study published in the Annals of Medicine.

“The results have implications for how the conditions can be investigated, while the technique may help advance treatment approaches with these diseases, and many others,” Schutzer said.

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**Comment**

Due to advances in mass spectrometry, of 2,083 proteins quantified, 1,789 proteins were present in both samples of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, and only ME/CFS, indicating there is a relationship between the two diseases.

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Inflammation, Lyme, research

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in Infections & Mold Toxicity

https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-lyme

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in Infections & Mold Toxicity

Updated 1/8/24 with a new video and new information on

  • KPV peptide and
  • low dose naltrexone.

What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?

Are you reacting to a lot of things that you eat or take for your infections or toxicity? Are your environmental sensitivities or allergies getting worse? It could be Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).

Mast cells are immune system cells found throughout the body. In the past, in medicine we thought they were only turned on to release histamines in allergic reactions. However we now know that they are turned on by a host of things like:

  • Lyme and other tick-borne infections,
  • Covid-19,
  • mold toxicity,
  • intestinal yeast overgrowth,
  • things that trigger allergies called allergens,
  • inflammation chemicals called cytokines,
  • drugs,
  • molds and fungae,
  • proteins,
  • toxins,
  • stress through an adrenal gland stimulating chemical called corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH),
  • and viruses.

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Detoxing, diet and nutrition, Gut Health, Inflammation, Lyme, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Mold, Viruses

The Potential Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

https://popularrationalism.substack.com/p/the-potential-benefits-of-proteolytic?

The Potential Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

People with RA often have restricted diets. Check this out!

JAMES LYONS-WEILER
DEC 3, 2023

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that predominantly affects the synovial joints, leading to progressive joint destruction and disability. Traditional treatment modalities have primarily focused on anti-inflammatory medications and immunosuppressants. However, the exploration of complementary therapies, such as proteolytic enzymes, has gained momentum in recent years. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits of proteolytic enzymes in managing RA, backed by scientific evidence and clinical trials.

What are Proteolytic Enzymes?

Proteolytic enzymes, also known as proteases or peptidases, are enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. They are naturally occurring enzymes found in the digestive system, certain foods, and available as supplements. The enzymes work by breaking down protein structures, which can be beneficial in inflammation and tissue damage. They have a wide range of medical applications, from aiding digestion to wound healing1.

Key Reference: Serratiopeptidase: Insights into the therapeutic applications

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**Comment**

This website has posted on proteolytic enzymes (PE) for years.  They do so many beneficial things, every Lyme/MSIDS patient should learn about them and consider adding them to their regimen.

The article states that proteolytic enzymes have been studied for their anti-inflammatory effects as well as their ability to reduce pain and improve mobility – all of which are often issues with Lyme/MSIDS patients.  It also states that conventional treatments for RA come with a host of side effects while PE are safer and more cost effective.  RCTs are still needed to establish long-term safety and efficacy.

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Inflammation, Lyme, Pain Management, research, Supplements, Treatment