Lyme Disease

Health Concern Description:

Lyme disease (the name comes from the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut where the disease was first identified in 1975) is a bacterial infection of the bacterium borrelia burgdorferi (also know as spirochete) which is carried by ticks from deer or mice to humans.  The infection has now been found in North America and also in Europe.

Early symptoms of the infection may not be noticed or if noticed resemble flu symptoms such as fever, headaches, body aches, and muscle pain.  A “bulls eye” rash may occur at the spot of the tick bite.  Antibiotics at this early stage will likely provide complete recovery.

If not treated properly other symptoms may occur over time and persist disrupting a normal active life.  These later symptoms and complications may include chronic problems including arthritic type pain with inflammation of the joints.  There may also be brain or nervous system chronic problems including difficulty with memory, concentration, and vision.  Also reports have included symptoms such as widespread itching and mood changes.

Even after the bacterial infection has been arrested some report continued symptoms.  This has been labeled post-Lyme disease syndrome.  Extended symptoms are most commonly arthritic or heart related.

The Lyme disease tick:

The infected tick is commonly in wooded or grassy rural areas and most dangerous for transmittal in the spring, summer, to early fall season.  You must be bitten by a tick carrying the bacterium (not all ticks are carriers) and have it attached to your body to get Lyme disease.  Use common sense procedures to avoid ticks if you are in suspected areas:

  • Use an insect repellent

  • Wear long sleeve shirt

  • Wear high boots, tuck pants into socks

  • Check for ticks (light colored clothing make them easier to spot)

Deer ticks are small, especially in the nymph stage, so they may go undetected so watch for these signs.  The area of the bite usually will redden with the “bulls eye” pattern within 3 to 30 days.  Flu like symptoms will occur.



Suggested Protocols

Please note: The information provided below is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have used essential oils and has NOT been scientifically verified with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns please seek professional medical attention.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends:  Frankincense, Lemongrass, Protective Blend, Oregano

Essential oils based products: GI Cleansing Formula, Basic Vitality Supplements (LLV), Probiotic Defense Formula

Also consider: Cassia, Cinnamon, Lavender, Melaleuca, Cleansing Blend, Sandalwood


Suggested protocols:

There are multiple phases of Lyme disease:

  • During the initial infectious stage (immediately after the tick bite) the use of an antibiotic protocols will be effective and if started early enough will eliminate further complications.

  • If the initial phase went undetected or untreated and some period of time passed before being diagnosed then the antibiotic protocols should be coupled with cleansing protocols and must be extended over a longer period of time.

  • If the infection is arrested but symptoms continue (post-Lyme disease syndrome) then the antibiotics and cleanses may not be necessary but Candida should be considered while addressing the symptoms.

Nutritional foundation

In all cases the Basic Vitality Supplements (LLV) should be used.  Double the recommended use of EOMega from 4 capsules per day to 8 for those considered to be in the second phase as described above. Note: Vegan and children’s formula both available as options.

Antibiotic protocol

Put the following in a 00 capsule:

One capsule per day or 14 days, rest 14 days and repeat.  During the 14 rest days apply 2 drops of  Lemongrass and 1 drop of Oregano on each foot before bedtime.

With the antibiotic procedure be aware of the possibility of Herxheimer reaction* and if rashes or other symptoms occur reduce the daily dosage while continuing the procedure.  Remember that just the presence of a tick does not mean someone has Lyme disease.  Most do no start an antibiotic protocol unless the symptoms appear.

Cleanse (detoxify)

Use the full 15 day GI Cleansing Formula/Probiotic Defense Formula procedure 3 times:

Other cleanses are described elsewhere and should be considered including the Detoxification Blend for detoxifying the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin.

Again be aware of the Herxheimer reaction* and if rashes or other symptoms occur cut the daily dosage while continuing the procedure.  Return to full dosage as Herxheimer reactions subside.

Supplements/Antibiotics/Cleanse sequence

  • If multiple protocols are necessary consider the following:  The Basic Vitality Supplements (LLV) can be taken along with the antibiotic and cleansing procedures.

  • If the antibiotic and cleansing procedures are both needed it is prudent to sequence them starting with the antibiotic protocol, a 14 day rest, and then the cleanse.

Candida possibility

Be aware if heavy antibiotic treatment has occurred there is a possibility of the body’s immune system being weakened and an overgrowth of Candida happening.  If this appears to be the case follow the procedures recommended to help with Candida.

Pain, Comfort, Immune System

For those in the second phase of Lyme disease or suffering from post-Lyme disease syndrome using the Massage Blend Technique often will provide comfort, relief of pain and help build the immune system.

 

Science Research

What Science & Research are saying

Acaricidal Effect of Essential Oils from Lippia graveolens (Lamiales: Verbenaceae), Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiales: Lamiaceae), and Allium sativum (Liliales: Liliaceae) Against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae)

Journal of Medical Entomology 48(4):822-827. 2011   Martinez-Velazquez, R. Rosario-Cruz, G. Castillo-Herrera, J. M. Flores-Fernandez, A. H. Alvarez, and E. Lugo-Cervantes

ABSTRACT

Acaricidal effects of three essential oils extracted from Mexican Oregano leaves (Lippia graveolens Kunth), Rosemary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), and garlic bulbs (Allium sativum L.) on 10-d-old Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini) tick larvae were evaluated by using the larval packet test bioassay. Serial dilutions of the three essential oils were tested from a starting concentration of 20 to 1.25%. Results showed that both Mexican Oregano and garlic essential oils had very similar activity, producing high mortality (90–100%) in all tested concentrations on 10-d-old R. microplus tick larvae. Rosemary essential oil produced >85% larval mortality at the higher concentrations (10 and 20%), but the effect decreased noticeably to 40% at an oil concentration of 5%, and mortality was absent at 2.5 and 1.25% of the essential oil concentration. Chemical composition of the essential oils was elucidated by gas chromatographymass spectrometry analyses. Mexican Oregano essential oil included thymol (24.59%), carvacrol (24.54%), p-cymene (13.6%), and γ-terpinene (7.43%) as its main compounds, whereas Rosemary essential oil was rich in α-pinene (31.07%), verbenone (15.26%), and 1,8-cineol (14.2%), and garlic essential oil was rich in diallyl trisulfide (33.57%), diallyl disulfide (30.93%), and methyl allyl trisulfide (11.28%). These results suggest that Mexican Oregano and garlic essential oils merit further investigation as components of alternative approaches for R. microplus tick control.





* Herxheimer reaction- this occurs when large quantities of toxins are released into the body with a cleanse or using antibacterial oils as spirochetes bacterium die off.  The release of toxins may be faster than the body can remove them and result in fever, chills, headache, rash or other skin disorders.

 

Disclaimer

The advice shared has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help. Kindly understand that essential oils work to help to bring the body into balance - thus helping the body's natural defenses to restore homeostasis. Essential oils are not used to "treat" medical problems.

INFORMATION SHARED FROM: Essential Oils Books, LLC 2014