https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000640l News Video here
Fiona Stalker travels around Scotland to investigate the spread of Lyme sisease. One tiny tick under the skin can cause chronic illness but GPs are often slow to diagnose and to give treatment. Fiona hears from sufferers who feel let down by the health service and asks what more can be done to combat this debilitating disease.
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“I am Barbara Johnson. I am a biochemist by training and I am speaking today on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning serodiagnosis of Lyme disease. Specifically, my statement is in support of (the) IDSA recommendation in the guidelines to use two-tiered serology (an ELISA screening test followed by Western Blots if ELISA positive) to support the diagnosis of Lyme disease in patients who have manifestations other than acute erythema migrans. – IDSA Lyme Disease Review Panel Hearing, July 30, 2009
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and American College of Rheumatology (ACR) are now accepting comments on the “2019 Draft Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease.”
They are looking for feedback from not only physicians and healthcare professionals, but also individuals affected by Lyme disease, such as patients, care givers, patient organization members, advocates, and researchers. The drafts and comment form will be available for 45 days.
To view the draft guidelines, supplementary materials, and submit comments, please see below.
2019 Draft Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease
2019 Draft Supplement Materials for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease
August 10, 2019, 5PM ET
On page one, it is stated that these “guidelines” are not intended to replace doctor judgement and that adherence to the “guidelines” are voluntary. They also give a caveat that there is no assurance of accuracy & reliability within these “guidelines,” and that the authors are not liable for loss, damage, or claim.
Please read and send comments by August 10, 2019. This needs to be sent around the world.
https://www.holtorfmed.com/fibromyalgia-the-diet-connection/?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a very real condition that affects millions of Americans and its symptoms include chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disorders, joint pain, problems with cognitive functioning, migraines, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), anxiety, depression, and environmental sensitivity – learn more about fibromyalgia symptoms here.
Unfortunately, FM is a condition rather than a specific illness and presents itself as an array of complex symptoms; believed to be caused by biological, psychological, and environmental factors and there is no specific universal treatment for the condition.
Sufferers of FM may be able to find some relief by following a healthy diet, which includes eliminating some foods while adding or increasing others. Kent Holtorf, M.D., Medical Director of the Holtorf Medical Group says,
“We’re at the point now where we know diet plays a role in this disease – it’s just the same diet for everybody. And not everybody is helped in the same way.”
However, there are a number of secondary health conditions such as gluten intolerance, gout (a form of arthritis), and restless leg syndrome that coexist with fibromyalgia causing an overlapping of symptoms or exacerbating the FM symptoms. Treating secondary conditions through dietary control may also bring some relief to the pain and fatigue brought on by fibromyalgia.
Due to the nature of fibromyalgia that it is non-specific condition, these dietary guidelines may not be right for all FM sufferers but appear to make a difference for a significant number of those suffering.
Aspartame is classified as an excitotoxin, which stimulates NMDA pain receptors, which are already overly active with fibromyalgia.
MSG is an additive or flavor enhancer and nitrates are preservatives. Both are found in many processed foods and are also classified as an excitotoxin. Nitrates and MSG can often difficult to tolerate in people without fibromyalgia and are extremely difficult to tolerate in those who do.
There is not clear evidence that cutting out simple carbohydrates will have an impact on fibromyalgia but it will reduce symptoms of chronic yeast infection, which may be a secondary condition contributing to the pain of fibromyalgia.
High fructose corn syrup, which is found in carbonated beverages, is prone to cause a metabolic reaction resulting in much more sugar pouring into the blood at a quicker rate. The quick rise is followed by a fast fall with can exacerbate the fatigue element of fibromyalgia.
Caffeine does create a boost in energy; however, it is followed by a longer and deeper sedative effect. People with fibromyalgia already suffer from fatigue therefore amplifying the downside.
Yeast and gluten are frequently found together, particularly in baked goods. Cutting both out can have equal benefit. Cutting yeast out of a diet may yield yeast fungus overgrowth, which may cause or exacerbate joint and muscle pain. Cutting gluten can improve digestive problems, stomach ailments, and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia.
Dairy has been known to aggravate symptoms in some fibromyalgia sufferers but not all. If avoiding diary does not seem to relieve symptoms, then drinking skim milk provides calcium to build bones and protein to build muscle.
Common nightshade plants include tomatoes, chili, bell peppers, potatoes, and eggplant. However, there are over 2,000 other varieties of “nightshades.” Edible nightshades can trigger flares on various types of arthritis and symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. If by eliminating nightshades there is no noticeable relief from symptoms of FM, then bring them back into your diet because these are some of the most nutritious vegetables.
Nutritionist, Samantha Heller, MS, RD, says, “When you body is healthier overall, you may be better able to cope with any disease, and better able to respond to even small changes you make.” A vegetarian diet consisting mostly of raw whole foods has shown to reduce symptoms caused by fibromyalgia. It also produces improvement of mitochondria dysfunction, which according to Holtorf, “This is the area of the cell where energy is made. Consequently, it’s necessary to have high levels of nutrients to get the mitochondria to work and for energy to by produced.”
Included in a healthy diet should be a high-quality vitamin supplement as well as supplements containing omega 3 fatty acids – we recommend HoltraCeuticals’ Ultra Omega – and eating “good fat” foods such as foods rich in fish oil, flax seed, walnuts, some fortified cereals and eggs. All of which have been show to have an impact on inflammation.
At Holtorf Medical Group, our physicians are trained to utilize cutting-edge testing and innovative treatments to uncover and address the underlying cause of fibromyalgia. Additionally, our Health and Nutrition Coach can work with you and your Holtorf physician to create a diet specifically for you! If you are experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia, but aren’t getting the treatment you need, call us at 877-508-1177 to see how we can help you!
Resources
1. Kent Holtorf, MD. “A Confounding Condition.” https://www.holtorfmed.com/download/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-fibromyalgia/A_Confounding_Condition.pdf
2. Kent Holtorf, MD. “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia; Now Treatable Diseases.”https://www.holtorfmed.com/download/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-fibromyalgia/Chronic_Fatigue_syndrome_and_Fibromyalgia_now_treatable_diseases.pdf
3. Kent Holtorf, MD. “Fibromyalgia: The Diet Connection.” https://www.holtorfmed.com/download/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-fibromyalgia/Fibromyalgia__The_Diet_Connection.pdf
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https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/05/15/overview-of-anti-inflammatory-diets/
By Alex Bhattacharji
This story is part of “Tickpocalypse,” a multi-part special report.
Kelly Oggenfuss is walking into the woods. Leading her team of four young researchers through a thicket of slender oak trees, she doles out assignments by letters corresponding to a grid. As early morning light filters through the canopy, Oggenfuss and her colleagues pull on latex gloves then disperse to gather surveillance data.
Please see link for entire article.
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**Comment**
Glad they mentioned “co-feeding” and the probability they are spreading more pathogens into us more quickly, increasing prevalence.
Glad they state this is a pandemic and the increase of ticks is everywhere making maps a joke. Throw them away. They’ve been used against patients from the get-go.
Although Lyme disease has been around forever, tinkering with it in a lab and making it more pathogenic isn’t a “theory,” it’s what bioweaponization means, and it’s far more than just Lyme. I’d say the experiment has been highly successful.
The Lymerix vaccine was a complete fail: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/07/01/lyme-vaccine-fail-safety-ignored/ Both dogs and humans have been given Lyme symptoms due to the vaccine. That’s a big deal. Shame on them for underplaying it.
They briefly mention the role of birds but fail once again by bringing the climate into it. Out of one side of their mouth they state ticks are marvelous ecoadaptors and then out of the other side of their mouth they blame the climate. You can’t have it both ways. Please note the DOD, DARPA, & the EPA are funding the supposed “link” between ticks & climate change….that is quite telling. They would rather blame the weather than take responsibility for tweaking ticks in a lab that perhaps gave them the ability to live on stucco & in dirt and be more aggressive….hmmm. Yeah, blame the climate.
Having the EM rash is highly variable from 25%-80%. It should not be used as criteria for entrance into research studies nor as a required sign by doctors for diagnosis as so many do not get it. If you do have it – you have Lyme, but if you don’t, you could still have Lyme.
This article as actually quite a treatise on “Why nothing has been done to fix the Lyme/MSIDS problem.” For more: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/08/14/canadian-tick-expert-climate-change-is-not-behind-lyme-disease/ Excerpt:
“The authorities have been using tick expansion and climate change to get research dollars. Climate change is a popular topic right now, and that is a great source of funding for related research. However, any research on ticks and climate change is inconclusive––in essence, there is no validity. The long-range, futuristic projections and statistical models are bogus science because blacklegged ticks have already been found in northern Canada. In fact, we documented blacklegged ticks on migratory songbirds in northern Alberta dating back to 1998. Any allocation of government funding for ticks and climate change research is a complete waste of taxpayers’ money. It will not help Lyme disease patients one iota.” John Scott
Ouch.
An independent Canadian researcher who doesn’t have strings attached to his work points out all the marionettes on strings in the research world, who by the way, refuse to even acknowledge his work…..and even advocates are guilty of jumping on a Bandwagon built upon faulty science.
Lastly, please note the TBDWG has taken a supposed new turn and is leaving patients out of the process. Is this really shocking when you read the above issues?
For more on the bioweaponization issue: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/07/19/biological-warfare-experiment-on-american-citizens-results-in-spreading-pandemic/
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/12/19/its-1984/Excerpt from interview:
. . .I am a biologist, so that’s where I started working on ticks and mosquitoes—how to produce a lot of them. Drop them out of airplanes. Everything was very hush-hush, very secret. I’m still leery talking about it, because I think they might put me in jail because I’m delivering secrets. [Laughs.] It was a crazy time.
We would run all kinds of distribution tests on where these things go when you release them and what were the factors that would cause the migration. Can we drop them out of airplanes and how do we get the bugs to the enemy? That was the thing we did. – James Oliver
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/07/27/lyme-biowarfare-4-video-series/
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