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Holistic Healing From Lyme Disease

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Holistic Healing From Lyme Disease

Theresa Haselmayer/Foundations Wellness

12/19/24

Co-host Dan Wagner sits down with the founder of Foundations Wellness, Theresa Haselmayer, R.N., to discuss her journey from patient to healer.  With over 33 years of varied clinical experience, Theresa trained for 4 years at the Uprooting Lyme Clinic in Hudson Valley NY, a hotbed of Lyme Disease.  She is currently one of dozens of highly knowledgable certified Uprooting Lyme practitioners nationwide.  Theresa is also a member of ILADS, the International 
Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, as well as ISEAI – The International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness.  

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Lyme Disease Research in Review: Triumphs, Trials, and the Path Forward

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Lyme disease research in review: triumphs, trials, and the path forward

As always, the world of Lyme is complicated with both good news and bad. Looking back over the past year, I want to highlight a few of the biggest scientific advances that stand out in my mind.

Co-Infections

First I want to share something that science keeps validating—the majority of patients with persistent symptoms following a diagnosis of Lyme disease have co-infections.

This means they are infected with two or more pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi) at the same time. These co-infections (including COVID-19) complicate the immune response and likely increase the chance of developing chronic Lyme.

As I wrote about previously, North America is “ground zero” for babesiosis, which is likely playing a much greater role in patients with chronic Lyme than we know. In the MyLymeData study, over 60% of patients report they were diagnosed with an additional tick-borne infection along with Lyme. For most of them, it’s Babesia.

In July 2024, researchers conducting a Lyme disease pilot study at North Carolina State University discovered that all seven participants were infected with Babesia, and six out of the seven were co-infected with at least one (sometimes two or more) species of Bartonella.

Babesia is a parasite, similar to malaria. It requires a separate test and special anti-parasitic medications outside of the standard tests and antibiotics used for Lyme disease alone.

Diagnostics

As I wrote about in December 2023, Borrelia (Lyme) has some unique features allowing it to hide from our immune system. That stealth technique, which keeps the number of bacteria low in the blood stream, also makes it difficult for standard blood tests to detect Lyme disease. In April of 2024, Dr. Michal Tal and her team published another clue as to how Borrelia hides from the immune system.

Right now, all eyes are on the six teams competing in the LymeX diagnostic challenge as they move forward with their innovations. These will hopefully result in a more accurate test becoming available to the public than the standard outdated test that has been around since 1994. (Note: Lyme X Phase 3 winners will be announced soon.)

While an accurate Lyme diagnostic is absolutely needed, I cannot ignore the fact that ticks in North America are known to transmit over 18 different pathogens.

In August of 2024, a team of biologists at City University of New York Graduate Center produced a genetic analysis of 47 different strains of Borrelia. This may pave the way for improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease.

I hope that with this new genetic mapping, we will finally be able to take advantage of the next-generation metagenomic testing which is capable of detecting multiple pathogens.

Treatment

One of the top priorities of patients with chronic Lyme disease is finding an effective treatment.

Two recent studies have shown that combination therapy for Lyme, and combination therapy for Babesia work better than monotherapy.

But not everyone responds favorably to pharmaceuticals. One reason for this, may be a condition called alpha-gal syndrome (AGS).

AGS is triggered by the bite of a tick and causes an allergy to anything derived from red meats including some medications. An estimated 450,000 people have AGS in the U.S., making it the tenth most common food allergen.

If enacted, the Alpha-Gal Inclusion Act would require the FDA to list alpha-gal as a major allergen and require labeling to include it as an ingredient.

Mast cell activation syndrome

Another complicating factor common in patients with chronic Lyme is mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). MCAS can make patients extremely sensitive to certain types of chemicals, foods and additives.

In fact, MCAS is such an important topic, in 2024 we devoted an entire issue of the Lyme Times to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome which you can download and read for free.

Alas, there is nothing simple about treating complex medical conditions triggered by the bite of a tick. Many of the patients I know who’ve gotten better took years before they found the root cause of their misery followed by the right combination of treatment that worked.

In 2023 we devoted an entire issue of the Lyme Times trying to answer the question: What does it take to get better?

My hope is that we continue to see scientific progress in finding better diagnostics and treatment. And if you are struggling with a chronic illness, please do not give up hope.

LymeSci is written by Lonnie Marcum, a physical therapist and mother of a daughter with Lyme. She served two terms on a subcommittee of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Follow her on X: @LonnieRhea   Email her at: lmarcum@lymedisease.org.

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**Comment**

To my knowledge, treating this complex illness has hardly moved forward in over 40 years.  The medical industrial complex is myopically focused on ‘vaccines,’ which are big money makers for both Big Pharma and the government, which owns patents on many aspects of them.  As long as this remains the singular focus, patients will not be treated properly.  Further, as long as ‘consensus based‘ medicine reigns, innovative doctors who dare to use their God-given brains to help patients will continue to be persecuted, leaving patients to suffer.  As it is, the only true help for Lyme/MSIDS is to get to an independent, trained, and experienced Lyme literate doctor.

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UN Adopts Controversial Cybercrime Treaty & New Administration Looks to Withdraw From WHO

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UN General Assembly Adopts Controversial Cybercrime Treaty Amid Criticism Over Censorship and Surveillance Risks

Global cybercrime treaty faces scrutiny over human rights safeguards and potential misuse of cross-border powers.

Didi Rankovic

Silhouette of a person holding a phone in front of a large painted eye on a red, textured background.

As we expected, even though opponents have been warning that the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime needed to have a narrower scope, strong human rights safeguard and be more clearly defined in order to avoid abuse – the UN General Assembly has just adopted the documents, after five years of wrangling between various stakeholders.

It is now up to UN-member states to first sign, and then ratify the treaty that will come into force three months after the 40th country does that.

The UN bureaucracy is pleased with the development, hailing the convention as a “landmark” and “historic” global treaty that will improve cross-border cooperation against cybercrime and digital threats.

But critics have been saying that speech and human rights might fall victim to the treaty since various UN members treat human rights and privacy in vastly different ways – while the treaty now in a way “standardizes” law enforcement agencies’ investigative powers across borders.

Considerable emphasis has been put by some on how “authoritarian” countries might abuse this new tool meant to tackle online crime – but in reality, this concern applies to any country that ends up ratifying the treaty.

Another point of criticism has been that UN members individually already have laws that address the same issues, rendering the convention superfluous – unless it is to extend some of those authoritarian powers to the countries that don’t formally have them, and can’t outright pass them at home for political reasons.

Since the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution without a vote – after the text was previously agreed on by negotiators – it is not immediately clear how many countries might sign it next year, and ratify what would then become a legally binding document.

In the meanwhile, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres referred to the treaty as “a demonstration of multilateralism.”

Where opponents see potential for undemocratic law enforcement practices spilling over sovereign borders, UN representatives speak about “an unprecedented platform for cooperation” that will allow agencies to exchange evidence, create a safe cyberspace, and protect victims of crimes such as child sexual abuse, scams and money laundering.

And they claim all this will be achieved “while safeguarding human rights online.” (See link for article)

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14224123/Trump-withdraw-puppet-Beijing-Covid

Trump looks to withdraw from WHO on first day of his administration after calling the health body a puppet of Beijing for failing to hold China accountable for COVID

By OLIVIA CHRISTIE

Donald Trump‘s presidential transition team is planning an immediate withdrawal from the World Health Organization, an expert familiar with the discussions has said.

The president-elect, 78, has repeatedly called the health body a puppet of Beijing for failing to hold China accountable for the early spread of Covid-19.

Members of Trump’s team have now told experts of their intention to withdraw from the WHO on January 20 – the first day of his second term.

‘I have it on good authority that he plans to withdraw, probably on Day One or very early in his administration,’ said Lawrence Gostin, professor of global health at Georgetown University in Washington and director of the WHO Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law.

The Financial Times was first to report on the plans, citing two experts. The second expert, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha, was not immediately available for comment.

A withdrawal from the WHO would mark a dramatic shift in US global health policy and further isolate Washington from international efforts to battle pandemics.

The departure would also deny the healthy body of its biggest donor with the US providing the WHO with about 16 per cent of its funding in 2022-23. (See link for article)

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Wisconsin DHS Reports Presumptive Positive Human Case of H5N1. Meanwhile Congress Looks to Bankroll More Biolabs to Experiment on Dangerous Pathogens

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/121824.htm

For Immediate Release
December 18, 2024
Contact
Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683
Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683

DHS Reports Presumptive Positive Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has detected the first presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), also known as bird flu, in Barron County. The human case follows an infected flock of commercial poultry identified in Barron County. The person had exposure to the infected flock. The case was identified through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene (WSLH) and is pending confirmation at CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

DHS, in coordination with Barron County Health and Human Services, is monitoring farm workers who may have been exposed to the virus and has provided them with information to protect their health. The risk to the general public in Wisconsin remains low. People who work with infected animals, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk.

The H5N1 HPAI virus has continued to circulate in both wild and domestic birds in North America since December 2021. H5N1 HPAI viruses are highly contagious and often fatal to domestic poultry. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease can cause illnesses ranging from very mild to severe depending on the strain and species affected. The disease can spread from infected birds to people by contact with infected birds, commingling with wild birds or their droppings, equipment, or clothing worn by anyone working with the animals.

The virus does not spread easily from animals to people. People who have gotten sick with bird flu have been in direct contact with infected animals.

Symptoms of bird flu in people include:

  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Cough
  • Eye infections (Conjunctivitis)

Anyone who develops symptoms of flu or an eye infection and has been in contact with animals who may have been infected should stay home (not go to work, school, shopping, or use public transportation) and call their doctor’s office or clinic before visiting so they can take precautions to ensure other patients are not exposed to the virus. Treatment for bird flu may include hospitalization, supportive care, and/or the use of antivirals.

It is safe to eat eggs, poultry, and meat that has been fully cooked. Pasteurized milk and milk products, such as cheese and yogurt, are also safe to eat and drink. General precautions should always be taken when handling any raw meat, including raw eggs, to avoid possibly spreading germs. These measures include:

  • Washing hands and surfaces before and after food preparation.
  • Avoiding using the same utensils on raw meat as on other foods, even cooked meat.
  • Cooking raw meat thoroughly.

Additional case counts will be posted to Outbreaks, Recalls, and Investigations in Wisconsin. Prevention information for farmworkers or others who have close contact with birds, dairy cows, or other relevant animals can be found under Protective Actions for People.

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Activism, Transmission, Treatment, Viruses

DMSO Protects & Heals Organs and Revolutionizes the Skin

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How DMSO Protects and Heals the Internal Organs

The evidence behind DMSO’s utility for a myriad of challenging diseases

 
A Midwestern Doctor
Nov 17, 2024

Story at a Glance:

•The therapeutic actions of DMSO make it well suited to treat challenging conditions throughout the body, including many of the internal organs.

•In this article, we will examine how DMSO protects organs from injury (e.g., poisoning or blood loss) and some of the specific diseases DMSO has been proven to treat.

•These include: heart attacks, liver cirrhosis, gallstones, ARDS, lung damage from inhaling smoke, pulmonary fibrosis, pancreatitis, diabetes, nephritis, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, cystitis, epididymitis, genital pain, prostatitis, urethral syndrome, enlarged prostates, tubal infertility, endometrial inflammation, and fibrosis.

•This article will review DMSO treatment protocols for those conditions (along with non-DMSO approaches we utilize for them) and provide general DMSO information for those looking to use DMSO for their own health.  (See link for article)

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https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/dmso-revolutionizes-skin-care-and?

DMSO Revolutionizes Skin Care and Dermatology

Exploring how skin health goes hand in hand with whole body health

 
A Midwestern Doctor
Dec 01, 2024

Story at a Glance:

•DMSO has a variety of unique therapeutic properties that allow it to address the root causes of many different illnesses—including those of the skin.

•DMSO effectively protects the skin from damage (e.g., radiation, chemotherapy, freezing, blood loss) and rapidly heals skin injuries (e.g., burns, chronic wounds or surgical incisions).

•DMSO addresses many circulatory disorders such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins, venous and diabetic ulcers, and Raynaud’s.

•DMSO also effectively addresses many common (but often challenging) dermatological conditions such as hair loss, psoriasis, shingles, herpes, skin cancer, lichen sclerosis, skin infections, nail issues, acne, eczema, pruritus, mastitis, insect and animal bites, sunburns and skin growths.

•This article will review DMSO treatment protocols for those conditions (along with non-DMSO approaches we utilize for them) and provide general DMSO information for those looking to use DMSO for their own health.

The American medical industry has accomplished a remarkable feat; each year it consumes a greater portion of the national budget (currently over 17.3% of GDP) yet it continues to have some of the worst outcomes in the developed world (despite spending 2-4 times as much on healthcare). This is made possible by a vast medical monopoly that prevents economical therapies from out-competing the medical industry’s cash cows and systemic corruption that makes the government unwilling to confront the sources of illness in our society (e.g., processed food companies or vaccine manufacturers).

The natural therapy I decided to focus on, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), was an ideal choice for this task, as it’s very safe (provided you use it correctly) and rapidly improves a variety of conditions medicine struggles with—particularly chronic pain (discussed here). As such, I’ve received many reports of life-changing benefits from it that left even the reader in disbelief.  (See link for article)

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  • Strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many circulatory disorders (discussed here).
  • Acute and chronic tissue injuries (discussed here).
  • “Incurable” autoimmune and connective tissue disorders (discussed here).
  • Eye, ear, sinus, and dental conditions such as tinnitus and blindness (discussed here).
  • Internal organ disorders (discussed here).
  • Accelerates wound healing, prevents adhesions, eliminates scars, treats psoriasis and mastitis, insect bites, skin growths and skin cancer (discussed here)

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