Lyme Disease: AP useful in dogs as adjunct to antibiotic Tx

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Hi All,

 

Lisa Desrosiers wrote:

> I tend to think of acupuncture use in Lyme disease as supportive for

> the system, to combat fatigue, boost the immune system, etc but not to

> directly kill the bacteria causing the Lyme. I think well-researched

> herbal treatment could be very effective. 

 

I agree. http://tinyurl.com/5soqpy says:

" People with later stages of Lyme need treatment on ... different

levels. At the very basic level, herbs that are antibacterial,

specifically against spirochetal bacteria, are an important component

of treatment. Herbs that have been shown to have activity against

spirochetal bacteria include huanglian, chuanxinlian, banlangen /

qingdai, huangbai, huangqin, lianqiao, tufuling, and zhiz). Dasuan is

also a useful antibacterial supplement for those with Lyme Disease " .

 

> I'm curious what other practitioners have discovered while

> researching or treating Lyme...

 

Lyme disease also affects dogs and some vets in N America use AP

successfully to stimulate the immune system and alleviate the S & Ss of

the disease. For example, see http://tinyurl.com/5eglky

 

Though I have not seen Lyme disease in Ireland, were I to be asked to

treat a severe case, esp an early case w signs of active infection, I

would advise antibiotic use. However, http://tinyurl.com/5vz84b says:

 

" Antibiotic therapy is unlikely to clear all B burgdorferi organisms.

Experimental studies have documented persistence (positive culture,

isolation, or PCR) even in treated dogs. Antibody titers often stay

positive for weeks to months, or they may drop initially and then

rise again after 6 months. "

 

Therefore, I would also treat and follow up with AP to stimulate the

immune system and alleviate the S & Ss of the disease.

 

Best regards,