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How Prevalent is Bartonella?

https://www.lymedisease.org/bartonella-prevalent-lyme-disease/

How prevalent is Bartonella in people who have Lyme disease?

July 15, 2022

By Lonnie Marcum

At a meeting of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group on March 1, Ben Beard, PhD of the CDC made a highly significant statement that passed without remark at the time.

Beard’s statement was in reply to a comment by Monica Embers, PhD, also a member of the working group. Embers noted that several slides from Beard’s Clinical Presentation and Pathogenesis subcommittee mentioned neuropsychiatric illness and neuropathic manifestations of Lyme disease.

“We’re seeing a lot more neuropsychiatric disease associated with Bartonella,” said Embers. “I’m wanting to hear more about your thought process and your recommendation with respect to bartonellosis?”

Bartonella’s “significant impact”

Beard replied:

“In my view Bartonella is ubiquitous. There are multiple different Bartonella species. A lot of people are exposed to cats and fleas, and Bartonella henselae–or cat scratch disease–is pretty common. Our group looked at it as an illness that is associated with people with other tick-borne illnesses. Not necessarily agreeing that it’s tick-borne—for me the jury is still out for that—but I’m perfectly convinced that it is very common, and that it may be confounding the diagnosis, and that it is an important co-infection. We need not get side-tracked on whether or not it’s tick-borne. We need to agree that it’s a common infection, commonly seen in patients with other illnesses, and it can have a significant impact on clinical outcome and presentation.”

This is actually a showstopper of a comment.
The CDC has long declined to categorize bartonellosis as tick-borne and has not considered it a co-infection of Lyme.

Even today, the CDC website states: “Ticks may carry some species of Bartonella bacteria, but there is currently no causal evidence that ticks can transmit Bartonella infection to people through their bites.”

Yet, as Beard observed, Bartonella is very common in people with Lyme disease.

What the data says

In MyLymeData, LymeDisease.org’s patient-led research project, 60% of patients with chronic symptoms of Lyme disease report co-infections. A previously published LymeDisease.org survey of over 3,000 patients found that over 50% had co-infections, with 30% of patients reporting two or more. Bartonella (28%) was the second most commonly reported co-infection associated with chronic Lyme disease. (Johnson, L., et al., 2014)

Bartonella does not respond to standard treatment for Lyme disease, and it is notoriously difficult to detect through standard tests. Moreover, Bartonella is not included in standard surveillance testing for ticks, and cases of the disease are not tracked by the CDC

Which leads me to the elephant in the room: nobody knows how many cases of bartonellosis there are in the US—or anywhere else for that matter.

What is bartonellosis?

Bartonellosis is caused by one of many species of the bacterium Bartonella. It is harbored in wild and domestic animals, and can be transmitted to humans through a number of different pathways including fleas, flies, lice, animal bites, animal scratches, ticks, bedbugs, and possibly through maternal fetal transmission. (Maggi RG, et al., 2015; Reis C, et al., 2011)

First identified in 1990, Bartonella henselae bacteria is the most common cause of bartonellosis in humans. Bartonella henselae infection, also called cat scratch disease, is frequently caused by flea bites or the scratch of an infected cat. The primary reservoirs for B. henselae across the world are domestic and stray cats, and the primary vector is the cat flea (ctenophalides felis). (Breitschwerdt, E.B., 2017)

Prior to 1990, there were only two diseases known to be caused by Bartonella bacteria. One was “Carrion’s disease,” endemic to parts of South America, caused by Bartonella bacilliformis. The other was “trench fever,” which infected many soldiers during World War I, caused by Bartonella quintana.  Though the illness was first described in 1915, Bartonella quintana was not  molecularly identified as its cause until 1961. (Breitschwerdt, E.B., 2017)

We now know that these bacteria have been infecting humans for thousands of years. Researchers discovered Bartonella quintana in a 4,000-year-old human tooth in France. (Drancourt M., et al., 2005)

Today, at least 40 different species of Bartonella have been identified.  About half of them are known to cause symptoms in humans or animals.

Bartonella is a stealth pathogen

At a recent conference, Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM, a leading expert in the field,  explained how Bartonella can invade and “literally affect every system in the body.” This includes the: cutaneous, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular and nervous systems.

He reviewed several recent studies implicating Bartonella infection in the brain in relation to several neuropsychiatric and autoimmune manifestations.

According to Breitschwerdt, these bacteria are extremely difficult to find in humans because they are slow growing and can hide within cells.

He explained how Bartonella, which are intracellular bacteria, have the ability to:

  • invade red blood cells, wall themselves off, and hide from the immune system (immune evasion)
  • migrate into the nervous system via macrophages (Trojan horse)
  • penetrate the blood brain barrier via endothelial cells and pericytes
  • persist within the brain via microglial cells.

Considering the number of different species and different methods of contracting Bartonella, Dr. Breitschwerdt ponders, “Is Bartonellosis a modern-day hidden epidemic?” (Breitschwerdt E.B., 2014)

Symptoms of bartonellosis

The symptoms of bartonellosis can range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the Bartonella species and the health of those infected. Furthermore, a growing body of evidence links Bartonella to neuropsychological symptoms.

The most commonly reported neurological symptoms include sleep disorders, mental confusion, memory loss, brain fog, irritability, rage, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, migraines, tremors, hallucinations, psychosis and postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS).

Additional symptoms common to bartonellosis are swollen lymph nodes (especially around the head, neck and arm pits), bone pain (especially shins), pain in the soles of the feet, low grade fever in the morning, night sweats, tender nodules along the extremities, gastrointestinal pain, and skin markings (striae) that resemble stretch marks.

The table below lists the known species of Bartonella associated with human disease, the most common symptoms as well as the reservoir host and vector.

bartonella symptoms

How a stealth pathogen may prolong your chronic illness

In individuals with strong immune systems, Bartonella infection is often mild or asymptomatic. However, in those with an impaired immune system, Bartonella can wreak havoc on the body.

In fact, Bartonella henselae was discovered in the 1990s during the AIDS epidemic. Because  the HIV virus causes an acquired immune deficiency, these patients were extremely susceptible to new infections and reactivation of latent infections. In this patient population, Bartonella caused a distinctive skin lesion called bacillary angiomatosis (BA), and a type of liver disease called peliosis hepatis. (Breitschwerdt, E.B., 2017)

Advanced, disseminated disease is more likely to occur in immunocompromised patients or those taking immunosuppressive drugs. Without proper treatment, the infection can spread systemically throughout the body. The result is sometimes fatal.

When the co-infection becomes the main infection

Data from multiple animal studies shows that Borrelia burgdorferi suppresses the immune system. (Buffen K, et al., 2016; Tracy KE, Baumgarth N., 2017)

This makes me wonder. How many people with chronic Lyme disease had a latent Bartonella infection that was re-activated when their immune system became impaired?

I believe this was the case with my daughter. We live on a farm with lots of animals, including cats. Veterinarians, cat owners, and people who live or work on farms are at increased risk for Bartonella.

It wasn’t until my child became deathly ill after contracting Ehrlichia chaffeensis that her Bartonella symptoms began.

The symptoms that stood out were the constant migraine/headache, memory loss, bone pain, painful soles of feet, relapsing fever, insomnia, nighttime hallucinations that made everything look like Whoville, POTS, skin marks (striae) that resembled stretch marks, swollen lymph nodes, and an immune system so impaired it led to a temporary misdiagnosis of HIV. What a horrific experience for all of us!

Diagnosis & Treatment

Because  Bartonella may hide inside of cells and only emerge periodically, you may need to test multiple times to find a confirmatory diagnosis. And in patients who are immunocompromised, the test may not turn positive until after treatment has begun.

Research led by Ricardo Maggi, Ed Breitschwerdt and colleagues has led to the development of a new digital PCR that is much more sensitive to Bartonella. Even still, Dr. Maggi recommends running multiple types of tests (IFA serology, PCR, culture, and microscopy).

According to Dr. Joseph Burrascano, one should consider bartonellosis when symptoms persist after treatment for Lyme disease. Especially when the neurological symptoms are out of proportion to the common symptoms of disseminated Lyme disease.

Just as with Lyme disease, the longer Bartonella goes untreated, the more difficult it is to treat.  Furthermore, the standard treatment for Lyme (doxycycline) is ineffective against Bart. As Dr. Breitschwerdt famously said, “You cannot float humans or horses in enough doxycycline to kill this bacteria.”

According to the CDC: “A number of antibiotics are effective against Bartonella infections, including azithromycin, penicillins, tetracyclines, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, and macrolides. More than one antibiotic is often used. Consult with an expert in infectious diseases regarding treatment options.”

Dr. Burrascano says, treating Bartonella-like organisms “can be difficult, as drug resistance can rapidly develop to macrolides and fluoroquinolones when used as a single agent and solo courses of tetracyclines are ineffective.”

Moving forward with Bartonella research

In 2021, a new Bartonella Research Consortium was formed with a $4.8 million grant from The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.

The consortium includes Ed Breitschwerdt and Ricardo Maggi of North Carolina State University, Monica Embers of Tulane University, and Timothy Haystead of Duke University, who is continuing the work of the late Dr. Neal Spector.

The team is actively working towards creating a targeted treatment for bartonellosis and quickly getting the drug to the marketplace for use in both animals and humans.

It’s time medicine moves beyond the one-pathogen-one-disease model. Let’s face it, ticks are full of toxic soup. Because each pathogen interacts with the host in unique ways, extensive research is needed to understand all factors surrounding co-infections and Lyme disease. (Moutailler S, et al., 2016)

Understanding the complex nature of these pathogens, how they impact the immune system, and how other bacterial and viral factors shape illness, will be key in improving public health. (Cheslock, M. A., & Embers, M. E., 2019)

It’s time for the CDC, NIH, HHS, the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and other researchers to start looking deeper into the prevalence of Bartonella infections–not just in patients with Lyme disease but in all patients with poorly-defined chronic illnesses.

Resources

More information about testing/diagnosis of Bartonellosis see:

Free Bartonella CME Course:

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

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Excellently written.  Bartonella is a real problem out here, but the CDC is just sipping on margaritas.

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The Heartland Virus: How to Prevent, Diagnose, and Treat This Tick-Borne Illness

https://rawlsmd.com/health-articles/the-heartland-virus-how-to-prevent-diagnose-and-treat-this-tick-borne-illness?

The Heartland Virus: How to Prevent, Diagnose, and Treat This Tick-Borne Illness

by Jenny Menzel, H.C.
Posted 4/28/22

Ticks and Lyme disease have become almost synonymous with each other, and rightfully so. Borrelia burgdorferi, the primary bacteria that causes Lyme, is the most prevalent tick-borne disease (TBD) in the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests almost half a million new infections may occur every year.

But there are other deadly and disabling infections from ticks residing in the US that we need to beware of — some of them are newly discovered roughly within the last decade.

Among the 18 known TBDs in the nation is the Heartland virus — an illness that can only be treated with supportive therapy. “Just because it’s newly recognized, though, doesn’t mean it’s entirely new,” reminds Dr. Bill Rawls, MD, Medical Director of RawlsMD and Vital Plan. “All ticks carry a wide variety of different microbes. As our ability to test for microbes improves, finding new ones is inevitable. However, a newly discovered microbe doesn’t mean that the microbe hasn’t been infecting people for a long time.”

With the Heartland virus making frequent news headlines, it’s important to know the facts of what this tick-borne virus is — and what it isn’t. Here, we’ll look at where the Heartland virus comes from, signs of infection, testing options, and ways to bolster your body’s efforts to combat it.

An Overview of the Heartland Virus

The Heartland virus (HRTV) is a ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus in the Phenuiviridae family known to infect humans through the bite of an infected tick — specifically the Lone Star tick, an aggressive biter that infects birds, coyotes, white-tailed deer, small rodents, and humans.

Close up of lone star or seed tick in macro on a male finger isolated on white

Since its 2009 discovery, there have been 50 reported cases of HRTV in humans, but this virus might not be as rare as the numbers imply. Because symptoms can be mild and mimic other TBDs like ehrlichia and anaplasma, health officials believe many cases go unreported or undiagnosed. In fact, a 2019 CDC blood bank study indicated that 1 percent of the donor samples already contained HRTV antibodies, suggesting the potential exposure to HRTV may be more widespread than the actual reported cases show.

Additionally, the CDC doesn’t consider HRTV to be a “notifiable disease,” meaning states don’t need to report annual cases. However, they recommend states inform them of the potential incidences of the virus on a “voluntary basis.”

Where is the Heartland Virus Found?

First discovered in northwest Missouri and most recently in Georgia, human infection from HRTV has been documented in these twelve Midwest, Southern, and Northeastern states:

  • Arkansas
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Missouri
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee

Residents of and visitors to these areas are considered to be at higher risk of contracting HRTV.

US map with red covering the east half of the country

It remains unclear whether other ticks can consistently carry and transmit the virus. However, one study showed that a single Asian longhorned tick — an increasing tick species originating from Asia — infected HRTV in 80% of the mice used in the study, making a compelling case for the likelihood that more tick species may be capable of spreading the virus as well.

As new statistics surface about this tick-borne virus, it’s important to know the signs of infection. Keep a lookout for these easy-to-miss symptoms caused by the HRTV:

Symptoms of the Heartland Virus

Symptoms of HRTV can take up to two weeks to appear and range from mild to life-threatening. The most common symptoms of HRTV include:

  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle aches
  • Easy bruising
  • Low white blood cells (leukopenia)
  • Low blood platelets (thrombocytopenia)
  • High liver enzymes

Although many of these symptoms likely sound like several tick-borne infections, what sets the Heartland virus apart is its ability to weaken the body’s immune response and hinder blood clotting — causing slow-to-heal wounds, easy bruising, bleeding gums, and blood in the urine or stool.

Instead of a visible skin rash like other tick-borne infections can bestow (if you’re lucky), HRTV can cause thrombocytopenia — superficial bleeding into the skin that causes a rash-like appearance. These reddish-purple spots called petechiae (puh·tee·kee·uh) tend to show up on the lower legs.

HRTV symptoms also bear a striking similarity to an emerging, potentially fatal virus in China and other Southeast Asian countries called severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) caused by Asian longhorned ticks. But as of today, there are no known cases of SFTS in the US.

Diagnosing the Heartland Virus

“Research on newly discovered viruses is limited, making diagnosis a challenge, especially when mild symptoms easily mimic other viral and tick-borne infections,” explains Dr. Rawls. Of course, finding an embedded tick before the onset of illness is ideal for diagnosing and treating any TBD accurately. But because ticks can painlessly attach themselves to the skin and are only between 1.5 to 2.5 mm in size, it can be hard to notice you’ve been bitten by one.

At present, there are no commercially available tests — like the Western blot used for Lyme disease testing — in the US to detect HRTV. Patients with a suspected tick bite who have the above symptoms that haven’t resolved with the antibiotic doxycycline may meet the criteria to be tested for HRTV through the CDC. The healthcare provider handling the case can contact an epidemiologist or their state health department to see if the case qualifies for testing.

Treatment of the Heartland Virus

The treatment for HRTV is aimed at relieving and managing the symptoms using a range of supportive therapies, including intravenous fluids, pain relief, and fever reduction measures. Beyond that, because this tick-borne illness is a virus, antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections, don’t provide any benefits.

The illness could become severe enough to require hospitalization to manage the symptoms in some individuals. Currently, no vaccines are available as a preventative measure against HRTV, according to the CDC.

Supporting the Body with Natural Therapies

Though most patients recover, some may encounter symptoms that linger for weeks to months. Depending on what those symptoms are, herbs may be useful for facilitating energy, promoting healing, and acting as a complement to other therapeutic interventions. “Herbs have a vast range of medicinal value and a low potential for toxicity,” says Dr. Rawls. “They help protect and fuel your cells with phytochemicals and nutrients to replenish the body.”

However, remember to consult with your doctor before adding natural remedies to your existing treatment protocol. Here are some of Dr. Rawls’ preferred herbs and nutrients to support various systems of the body:

1. To promote healthy cellular energy levels:

molecule icon with GSHGlutathione: Made of three amino acids (glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine), glutathione is an essential antioxidant needed for cellular repair and energy production.

cell diagram of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC): A precursor to glutathione, NAC’s potent detox power helps dissolve biofilm, break down mucus buildup, and support healthy collagen levels in the body.

cell diagram of Coenzyme Q10Coenzyme Q10: Another strong antioxidant, CoQ10 helps produce cellular energy in the mitochondria — specifically in organs that require high energy levels to run, such as the heart.

2. To facilitate healthy brain function:

Rhodiola rosea, yellow flower on green stemRhodiola: As a stress-easing adaptogen, rhodiola influences the hypothalamus, a brain region responsible for regulating the thyroid, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs.

Ashwagandha green buds on stem and leavesAshwagandha: Used for centuries throughout India and Africa, ashwagandha is a popular adaptogen that’s especially helpful in supporting focus and maintaining a healthy stress response.

green ginkgo biloba leaves growing on branchGinkgo: Native to China, ginkgo shows a long history of neuroprotective traits due to its ability to increase blood circulation to the brain and relieve memory loss.

3. To decrease inflammation:

wooden bowl full of orange turmeric powderTurmeric: A longtime medicinal spice in India, turmeric‘s anti-inflammatory action is so powerful that it’s been compared to ibuprofen as an effective pain reliever.

boswellia sap growing on tree barkBoswellia: Also known as Indian frankincense, boswellia supports healthy joints and a balanced gut, with increasing benefits when taken together with turmeric.

CBD hemp oil in dropper and bottleCBD oil: Extracted from hemp, CBD oil calms inflammation through the endocannabinoid system (ECS) — a vast neuromodulatory network that works with the central nervous system (CNS) to regulate numerous body responses.

4. To bolster or modulate the immune system:

cordyceps mushroom that looks like brown twigsCordyceps: Native to Tibet, Cordyceps is a potent adaptogenic herb that combats stress, balances hormones, supports immunity, and enhances energy levels.

purple chinese skullcap flowers growingChinese skullcap: An herb best known for its synergist qualities, Chinese skullcap offers antimicrobial and immunomodulating properties, and it helps other herbs work better when taken in combination with them.

orange reishi mushrooms growing on woodReishi mushroom: A medicinal mushroom, reishi contains strong adaptogenic, immunomodulating, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Final Thoughts

Your best defense against contracting a tick-borne disease like HRTV (or any other) is to employ preventative measures and remain vigilant whenever you’re outdoors. Although the prime time for ticks that carry HRTV can range from April to September, ticks can remain active year-round in places where temperatures stay above freezing.

Therefore, remember to do regular tick checks, keeping in mind that the size of HRTV and other TBD-carrying ticks could be so small that you might miss them. Use repellents, especially in high-risk areas like wooded or bushy landscapes with tall grass. If you suspect a tick bite and develop symptoms, visit your healthcare provider. The earlier you can get the care you need, the better the chance of a successful recovery.

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How Fauci Fooled America – Nearly Two Years Old But Still True

This nearly two year old article is a shining example of how experts have tried to warn the public that the COVID response was wrong on so many levels for a long time. These truth tellers were simply rebuffed, ignored, and/or maligned.  This trend continues today and doctors, whistleblowers, and other health professionals are losing their jobs simply for attempting to save lives  and disagreeing with the accepted narrative. Please also listen to the 2 minute “The Silence of the Deans” regarding how hospitals and medical schools say nothing as working-age people die at earth shattering rates.

I post this article because it’s a fresh reminder that science has truly been hijacked and the public must open its eyes.  Doctors also receive very limited training in “vaccine” science.

While Fauci recently got COVID, he got it again (they call it a “rebound effect”) after taking the government sanctioned drug Paxlovid, which cost taxpayers $10.5 BILLION.  I assure you that if a patient was given ivermectin or HCQ for COVID and died – it would make every, single news outlet in the world – and used as proof these drugs are dangerous and don’t work.  Yet, notice we aren’t seeing those headlines.  What we see instead are smear-campaigns.  The reason?  These safe, cheap, effective drugs are saving lives at every stage of the illness – even when on ventilators.

But the band simply plays on.

Fauci is idolized by the media as evidenced by this cringe-worthy article:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/06/27/anthony-fauci-post-pandemic-interview/  The only possible good news is the article states it may be his last pandemic.

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https://www.newsweek.com/how-fauci-fooled-america-opinion  Video & Audio Here

How Fauci Fooled America

Martin Kulldorff and Jay Bhattacharya

When the pandemic hit, America needed someone to turn to for advice. The media and public naturally looked to Dr. Anthony Fauci—the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, an esteemed laboratory immunologist and one of President Donald Trump‘s chosen COVID advisers. Unfortunately, Dr. Fauci got major epidemiology and public health questions wrong. Reality and scientific studies have now caught up with him.

(See link for article)

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SUMMARY:

  • Fauci completely ignored naturally acquired immunity which is stronger and longer lasting than “vaccine” induced immunity. Israeli data show that the “vaxxed” are 27 times more likely to get symptomatic COVID than the unvaccinated who had natural immunity.
    • Under Fauci’s mandates, heroic doctors and nurses who recovered from COVID they contracted while caring for patients, were fired.  Their superior immunity made them the perfect choice to care for the oldest and frailest patients – but they were without jobs.
  • After more than 700,000 reported COVID deaths in the U.S., it’s clear lockdowns failed.  Fauci  argued that it would be impossible to protect the elderly who were at high-risk despite the fact public health scientists presented many concrete suggestions but Fauci et al. ignored them all.
  • Continuing this trend, Fauci is pushing “vaccine” mandates for all – including children who aren’t at risk for serious COVID at all.  This has caused great disruption in the work force including hospitals.
  • While schools are a major transmission point for the flu, they are not for COVID due to the fact their bodies handle it well and risk for COVID death is near zero. Fauci’s pushing school closures may be the single biggest mistake of his career.
    • We can look to Sweden who kept daycare and schools open with ZERO COVID deaths among children and a lower than average COVID risk to teachers than other professions.
  • Two randomized trials on masks have shown either ZERO or limited benefit and other pandemic measures would have been much more effective.
  • Contract tracing was a  hopeless waste of public health resources.
  • Fauci failed to properly consider and weigh the disastrous effects lockdowns had on cancer detection and treatment, cardiovascular disease outcomes, diabetes care, childhood vaccination rates, mental health and opioid overdoses, to name a few. This collateral damage continues and will for many years.
  • Most scientists agree with all of these points; however, many were simply ignored when they spoke up or they kept silent when they saw their colleagues slandered and smeared in the media or censored by Big Tech.
    • Some government employees are barred from contradicting official policy.
    • Many are afraid of losing research money, of which Fauci sits on the largest pile.
  • It is time to return to basic principles of public health.
  • It’s time for a CDC, NIAID, FDA walkaway movement.
  • It’s time to hold those behind this debacle accountable.

The article on Fauci was far too kind.  Read on to discover “The Real Anthony Fauci”:

Go here for a lengthy record of Fauci’s crimes.

A deadly new virus is discovered…there’s no treatment or cure…it’s highly contagious…everyone is a potential victim…the world is at risk from asymptomatic super spreaders…new clusters of cases reported daily…Everyone must get tested even though the tests are unreliable…positive antibody tests are called “infections” and “cases” even when the patient has no symptoms…every politician gets involved…media hysteria in high gear…activists demand salvation from government and Big Pharma…Billions of dollars are authorized for fast track drug and vaccine research…simple, effective remedies are rejected while expensive, dangerous ones are pushed……presumptive diagnoses…exaggerated death statistics…falsified death certificates…

Sound familiar?

It’s been done many times by Tony Fauci.
This is the first and only film to put Fauci where he belongs: squarely in the middle of the AIDS fraud story.

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Activism, Treatment, vaccines, Viruses

Methylene Blue – Magic Bullet?

https://www.betterhealthguy.com/episode166  (Transcript Here)

Episode #166: Methylene Blue with Dr. John Lieurance, ND, DC

Last Updated: May 28 2022

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In this episode, you will learn about the potential applications of the “magic bullet” methylene blue.

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My guest for this episode is Dr. John Lieurance.  John Lieurance, ND, DC is a naturopath and chiropractic neurologist who has been in private practice for 27 years.  He directs Advanced Rejuvenation, a multi-disciplinary clinic, with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional neurology functional cranial release, Lumomed, Lyme disease, mold illness, and many other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, degenerative neurological disease, and inner ear conditions.  He travels internationally teaching other doctors.  Dr. Lieurance founded UltimateCellularReset.com, a web based educational portal, which sends out weekly videos on health and wellness tools for overcoming disease and fostering longevity and vitality.  He has been featured in many podcasts and documentaries.  He is the author of the 5-star book Melatonin: Miracle Molecule available on Amazon and at MelatoninBook.com.

Key Takeaways

  • What is the history of methylene blue in medicine?
  • Can methylene blue be helpful in addressing vector-borne infections such as Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia?
  • Does methylene blue have virucidal properties?
  • How might methylene blue be helpful in chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis?
  • What effect of methylene blue on biofilms and the organisms within them?
  • What role does methylene blue play in the electron transport chain?
  • How might methylene blue be anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective?
  • Might methylene blue have a role as a cognitive enhancer?
  • What is the role of methylene blue in concussions and TBIs?
  • Can methylene blue play a role in improving depression?
  • Can methylene blue lead to detoxification reactions? Are binders and drainage support recommended?
  • How might methylene blue support autophagy or the body’s janitorial service?
  • How might nano silver, nano gold, or red light therapy potentize the effects of methylene blue?
  • Should ascorbic acid be taken with methylene blue?
  • Should CoQ10 be avoided with methylene blue?
  • Should methylene blue be used daily or pulsed?
  • Can methylene blue be used with psychedelic interventions?
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**Comment**

I’ve had my eye on MB since this came out:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/05/05/good-news-for-bartonella-patients-identification-of-fda-approved-drugs-with-higher-activity-than-current-front-line-drugs/

I’ve just forwarded to my LLMD for his perusal but would love to consider this if I relapse again with Bartonella.  As you all know, antibiotics have blow-back and although Clarithromycin/rifampin get us back to rights each and every time we take it, the old gut is not tolerating this treatment for very long.  I’m always looking for a “plan B” as you never know when the proverbial “shoe will drop” making life miserable again.

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Babesia, Bartonella, Lyme, Treatment

Irish Rep Criticizes Minister of Health Regarding Lyme Disease

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/cllr-maura-healy-rae-says-lyme-disease-sufferers-failed-by-the-state-

Cllr Maura Healy-Rae says Lyme disease sufferers failed by the state

Stephen Donnelly

Stephen Donnelly

By  Stephen Fernane

Cllr Maura Healy-Rae has questioned whether the current diagnosis and treatment of chronic Lyme disease in Ireland is suitable to tackle what, for many people, is a debilitating illness.

The Kilgarvan-based Independent representative was referring to a letter sent by the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to Kerry County Council in March.

In the letter, the Minister stated that Infectious Diseases clinics in Ireland are available to patients, and there is no need for Irish residents to travel to other countries for diagnosis or treatment.

Cllr Healy-Rae criticised this, saying the comments have infuriated sufferers of the disease and that it shows a lack understanding on Minister Donnelly and his Department’s part.

Cllr Healy-Rae said testing in Ireland is only able to diagnose those who are recently infected but not those who have been infected over a longer period.

She explained how these tests screen for antibodies. But as chronic Lyme-disease sufferers have suppressed immune systems, their system often does not produce detectable antibodies.

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**Comment**

And herein lies one of the foibles in Lymeland – faulty and arbitrary testing perimeters based on antibodies for a stealth pathogen that hides, evades, morphs, and suppresses the immune system – creating a perfect formula for misdiagnosis, which is exactly what has gone on for over 40 years.

The article delineates how the Irish have to travel to Germany for better testing and treatment – another phenomenon in Lymeland – having to travel great distances to get any help at all.

The rep also points out the the “intensive” treatment required is not even available in Ireland – another issue felt globally in Lymeland.

The rep asks a beautiful question that has been asked for decades:

Why would patients go to such lengths by spending so much money and traveling such distances if they didn’t need to?

According to the CDC, AMA, FDA, NIAID, NIH, IDSA, and other bought out agencies, we are all hypochondriacs simply imagining our illness.

Ms. Healy-Rae’s Facebook page has numerous articles detailing the plight of Lyme/MSIDS patients.

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Activism, Lyme, Testing, Treatment