For people with Bartonella and Lyme disease that struggle with burning pains in their hands and feet
by Greg Lee

Do you know what music teachers say about learning to play an instrument? “Practice, practice, practice.” My daughter is learning to play the clarinet. She is doing well follow along with the notes on the music sheet. Sometimes she enjoys making hilarious squeaks and some really loud honking sounds just for fun.

How is a squeaky, loud clarinet similar to the burning pains of a Bartonella / Lyme infection?

Similar to squeaky clarinet sounds, people with Bartonella and Lyme can have “loud” burning pains in their extremities
Patients diagnosed with Bartonella and Lyme disease often report a wide variety of painful symptoms including: joint pain^[1], muscle pain^[2], lymph node pain, abdominal discomfort^[3], and uncomfortable symptoms of polyneuropathy/nerve damage: weakness, tingling, prickling, awkward gait, and numbness^[4]. One of the most urgent and often debilitating symptoms that people report is burning pain in the hands, feet and extremities^[5]. Burning symptoms are often worse in the morning and may improve over time or with movement. One theory is that nerve damage is an underlying cause of these burning symptoms^[6]. Looking at other illnesses with similar burning pain sensations may provide new insights into relieving these hot, painful symptoms.

In addition to Bartonella, people with a condition called erythromelalgia report similar symptoms of burning pain in their hands and feet
“Erythromelalgia is a rare condition that primarily affects the feet and, less commonly, the hands (extremities). It is characterized by intense, burning pain of affected extremities, severe redness (erythema), and increased skin temperature that may be episodic or almost continuous in nature.^[7]” People with erythromelalgia reported their pain attacks being triggered by heat or exercise and relieved mainly by cooling methods^[8]. A large proportion of these pain attacks often do not involve a specific trigger. An important discovery connects a specific genetic mutation with enhanced pain sensitivity in people with erythromelalgia.

The intensity of burning symptoms in erythromelalgia patients is correlated with a mutation in a gene called SCN9A
The SCN9A gene affects the functioning of sodium channel called NaV1.7^[9]. This channel is a pathway for transmission of pain signals. Genetic mutations affecting NaV1.7 may blunt the ability to sense pain^[10] or dramatically increase pain sensitivity^[11]. Researchers are looking at tarantulas for a possible remedy for relieving the the burning pain sensations.

Green velvet tarantula venom contains a peptide that may help to reduce burning pains by affecting the NaV1.7 channel^[12]
In mouse experiments, this peptide was effective a reducing the pain sensations by blocking the NaV1.7 channel. Finding and testing at tarantula-based NaV1.7 medication will likely take years to develop.

What else may help with reducing burning hand and feet pain in people with Lyme disease and Bartonella?

A compound found in essential oils also blocks the pain signals in the NaV1.7 channel
There is a compound called methyl eugenol that was effective in inhibiting nerve signals in NaV1.7 channels in a lab experiment^[13]. In animal studies, this compound has demonstrated anesthetic and the ability to block pain signals^[14]. This compound is approved by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent that can be directly and safely added to food^[15]. Caution: rodent studies on methyl eugenol have produce cancer tumors in their livers^[16]. Processing these oils into a microparticle called a liposome may increase their ability to penetrate into nerve cells to enhance pain relief^[17]. All of these essential oils are classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

Burning Pain Relief Essential Oil #1: Sweet Basil
In lab studies, methyl eugenol content in basil essential oil varied from 1.5% – 78% depending upon the country of origin^[18]. Turkish sweet basil had the highest content of methyl eugenol. This essential oil is classified by the FDA as GRAS^[19]. In animal studies, this essential oil demonstrated analgesic effects on chronic non-inflammatory pain such as fibromyalgia^[20] and the ability to block pain signals^[21]. This herb has been used traditionally to treat nerve pain, convulsions and a variety of neurodegenerative disorders^[22]. In addition to basil, bay laurel essential oil has pain relieving properties.

Burning Pain Relief Essential Oil #2: Bay Laurel
This essential oil has been found to contain up to 9% methyl eugenol^[23]. In animal studies, this oil has demonstrated pain relieving effects^[24]. In other studies, bay laurel essential oil inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and it’s biofilms^[25] and Candida species and it’s biofilms^[26]. Bay Laurel essential oil has FDA GRAS status^[27]. In addition to bay laurel, rose essential oil also has pain relieving properties.

Burning Pain Relief Essential Oil #3: Rose
Rose essential oil may contain up to 3.5% methyl eugenol^[28]. In human studies, rose essential oil provided pain relief in patients with dysmenorrhea^[29] and renal colic^[30]. In a lab study, rose oil demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and, Staphylococcus aureus^[31]. Rose essential oil has FDA GRAS status^[32]. Clary sage essential oil also contains methyl eugenol.

Burning Pain Relief Essential Oil #4: Clary Sage
Clary sage essential oil may contain up to 2% methyl eugenol. This oil was effective at reduce labor pains in a human study^[33]. A combination of clary sage with other essential oils helped to reduce menstrual cramps^[34]. In lab studies, clary sage essential oil was effective against Staphylococcus clinical strains resistant to antibiotics^[35] and in combination with juniper essential oil demonstrated anti-yeast properties^[36]. Clary sage is classified as FDA GRAS^[37]. Lemon balm essential oil also contains methyl eugenol.

Burning Pain Relief Essential Oil #5: Lemon Balm
Lemon balm essential oil may contain up to 1% methyl eugenol^[38]. In animal studies, this essential oil was effective at reducing neuropathy pain^[39] and inflammation^[40]. Lemon balm oil is also effective against Candida albicans^[41], herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2^[42], cutaneous leishmaniosis^[43], Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes^[44] in lab studies. Lemon balm essential oil is classified at FDA GRAS^[45]. Multiple essential oils may help with reducing how patients feel burning pain by disrupting signals transmitted along the NaV1.7 pathway.

These five essential oils may help to reduce burning pain caused by Bartonella and Lyme disease
People with Lyme disease and Bartonella and Lyme disease that report burning pains in their hands, feet, and extremities may be helped by research into a similar painful illness called erythromelalgia. Just like getting a child to play their instrument at a harmonious level, these essential oils contain a compound called methyl eugenol that may help to reduce the intensity of burning pains by blocking the pain signals along the NaV1.7 pathway. Some of these remedies may also help with reducing inflammation and other types of pain. Processing these essential oils into microparticle liposome remedies may enhance their ability to penetrate inside of nerve cells and improve pain relief. Since formulating essential oils into liposomal remedies requires special knowledge and equipment, work with a Lyme / liposomal literate natural remedy practitioner to develop a customized, safe, and effective treatment plan for your condition.

– Greg

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday May 1st at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing Bartonella and Lyme disease burning pain, co-infections, and inflammation symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to reduce burning pains from Bartonella and Lyme disease? Tell us about it.

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For people with Lyme disease and co-infections that have severe pain due to elevated levels of Substance P in the nervous system

by Greg Lee

When I was a boy, my friends and I would bike to the local novelty store. I would buy the baseball cards and gum. One of my friends would always buy the pranks: plastic bugs, fake vomit, and the garlic flavored candy. One day, he tricked me with a chewing gum pack that had a hidden wire spring. As I took the stick of gum, it snapped on my finger. Yow!

How is chronic pain due to elevated Substance P in people with Lyme and co-infections just like getting your finger caught in a chewing gum prank?

Similar to getting your finger snapped in a chewing gum prank, people with pain syndromes have elevated levels of Substance P
Substance P is a neuropeptide which acts as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator[1]. It can be found throughout the body. This peptide can activate mast cells to release inflammatory compounds. It is highly correlated with levels of pain in people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia[2], chronic migraines[3], osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis[4], Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)[5], Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)[6], chronic neck pain[7], inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)[8], chronic degenerative disc disease[9], and carpal tunnel syndrome[10]. Substance P has also been indicated in patients with depression, anxiety[11], brain parasites[12], neuroinflammation[13], inflammation, hepatitis, hepatotoxicity, cholestasis, pruritus, myocarditis, bronchiolitis, abortus, bacteria and viral infections[14]. Unfortunately, Substance P may aggravate neurological problems in people with Lyme disease.

Substance P may aggravate neurological problems in people with Lyme disease
In one animal study, Substance P contributed increases in blood-brain barrier permeability, neurological damage, increased CNS infection, and elevated numbers of microglia/macrophages in mice with a Lyme disease central nervous system (CNS) infection[15]. In another lab study, Substance P aggravated the release of inflammatory compounds COX-2 and PGE(2) in mouse brain cells[16]. Another study suggests that Substance P contributes to CNS inflammation in neurological Lyme disease patients[17]. Substance P is often elevated in electrical frequency scans of Lyme patients that report chronic pain. Medications can help with reducing some Substance P symptoms.

A new type of medication called Neurokinin 1 (NK1) antagonists can help with Substance P symptoms
NK1 antagonists have helped relieve depression, anxiety, and vomiting in patients with elevated levels of Substance P[18]. By modulating serotonin and norepinephrine, they help relieve emotional symptoms. Unfortunately, most studies indicate that NK1 antagonists are not effective at relieving pain caused by elevated levels of Substance P[19]. Many patients use opioid pain relief medications which can have side effects including: constipation, nausea, and addiction.

What else can help relieve chronic pain caused by elevated levels of Substance P in people with Lyme disease?

Here are five remedies for reducing pain caused by elevated Substance P
In human, animal, and lab studies, there are five natural remedies which have pain relieving and anti-inflammatory effects in Substance P pain experiments. By processing remedies into microparticles called liposomes, has enabled remedies to be delivered more effectively into the brain[20] to counteract Substance P’s effects of increased neurological inflammation. Liposomal analgesic medications are more effective at relieving pain than their non-liposomal equivalent[21]. Liposomal remedies have also been effective at reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines in a mouse study[22]. Fortunately, liposomal encapsulation and delivery of essential oils and herbs may enhance their penetration and effectiveness against Substance P pain and neurological inflammation in Lyme patients.

Pain Relieving, Anti-Substance P Remedy #1: Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil was effective at inhibiting Substance P smooth muscle contraction in one animal study[23]. In a human study, peppermint oil combined with ethanol was effective at relieving headache pain[24]. Do not apply peppermint oil undiluted to the feet of children under 12 years old, avoid large doses, it may cause heartburn, perianal burning, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting when taken internally. Peppermint essential oil use is contraindicated in children under 30 months old, and people should avoid the intake of peppermint oil with gallbladder disease, severe liver damage, gallstones, chronic heartburn[25], and cases of cardiac fibrillation and in patients with a G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) deficiency[26]. Nutmeg essential oil may also help to reduce Substance P pain.

Pain Relieving, Anti-Substance P Remedy #2: Nutmeg Essential Oil
Nutmeg essential oil was effective at reducing chronic inflammatory pain through inhibition of COX-2 expression and substance P release in one rat study[27]. Maximum daily internal dose for nutmeg oil is 73 mg and 4% topically. In large doses may produce psychotropic effects[28]. Tea tree is another essential oil that may also help to relieve Substance P pain.

Pain Relieving, Anti-Substance P Remedy #3: Tea Tree Essential Oil
In a human skin and rat skin study, tea tree oil and it’s active compounds reduced Substance P induced microvascular changes, histamine, and inflammatory response[29]. In other studies, tea tree oil assists in wound healing and reduces inflammatory compounds[30]. This oil has a low risk of dermal irritation. Maximum safe dermal use is 15%. Caution: high doses, approximately a teaspoon to a half a teacup, of tea tree oil have resulted in ataxia, drowsiness, diarrhea, unconsciousness, and allergic reactions[31]. Angelica sinensis is an herb that may also help to treat pain from elevated Substance P.

Pain Relieving, Anti-Substance P Remedy #4: Angelica Sinensis Herb
In one mouse study, Angelica sinensis reduced levels of Substance P, the number of mast cells, inflammatory cytokines: Interleukin-4 (IL-4), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), as well as the expressions of nuclear factor kappa-beta (NF-κB)[32]. This herb has been used for hundreds of years in Chinese medicine for relieving pain, lubricating the intestines, and treating female irregular menstruation and amenorrhea. It has also been used extensively for treating anemia and other blood disorders by tonifying, replenishing, and invigorating blood. A literature review of this herb illustrates the wide range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory activity, antifibrotic action, antispasmodic activity, antioxidant activities, and neuroprotective action, as well as cardio- and cerebrovascular effects[33].

Angelica is also used to treat coldness, numbness, painful joints, soreness and weakness of the low back and knees. Topically, it is used with other herbs to treat sores and abscesses, reduce swelling, expel pus, relieve pain, and heal slow-healing sores. It unblocks the bowels and is used to treat constipation and dry stools. It has also been used to treat arrhythmia, stroke, migraine, nephritis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, liver disease, bed wetting, uterine prolapse, insomnia, blocked blood vessels in the hands and feet, herpes zoster, alopecia, psoriasis, dermatological disorders, deafness, anal fissure, chronic hypertropic rhinitis, and chronic pharyngitis[34].

Herb – drug interaction: It is suggested that concurrent use of Angelica with wafarin may potentiate the effects of wafarin, anti-platelet, and anticoagulant drugs. This herb reduces scopolamine and cycloheximide induced amnesia in rats. Angelica also treats acetaminophen-induced liver damage[35]. Another herb called Dragon’s blood may also help to relieve pain from elevated Substance P.

Pain Relieving, Anti-Substance P Remedy #5: Dragon’s Blood Herb
This herb has been used for thousands of years for treating various pains for due to its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In one study on rat neurons, this herb demonstrated anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects by blocking the synthesis and release of substance P through inhibition of COX-2 protein induction and intracellular calcium ion concentration[36]. In another animal study, Dragon’s Blood active compounds had a synergistic effect on relieving pain in spinal nerve cells[37]. A combination of herb and essential remedies may help with reducing chronic pain caused by elevated levels of Substance P in people with Lyme disease.

These five remedies may help to reduce chronic pain caused by too much Substance P
People with neurological Lyme disease that also have chronic pain may have elevated levels of Substance P. Similar to not getting your finger snapped in a chewing gum prank, a combination of herbal and essential oil remedies may help to reduce the levels of Substance P, inflammatory cytokines, and chronic pain. These remedies may also help with protecting the brain and nervous system against the damaging and inflammatory effects of Substance P. Processing these herbs and essential oils into microparticle remedies, called liposomes, may enhance their ability to penetrate the blood brain barrier, lower levels of Substance P in the central nervous system, and relieve chronic brain and body pain. Since liposomal remedies requires special knowledge and equipment, work with a Lyme / liposomal literate natural remedy practitioner to develop a customized, safe, and effective treatment plan for your condition.

– Greg

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday April 3rd at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing Lyme disease chronic pain, co-infections, and inflammation symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to reduce Lyme disease and co-infection chronic pain from elevated levels of Substance P? Tell us about it.

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How is being drenched by a little kid with a hose similar to excess mast cell inflammation caused by an underlying Lyme disease, parasitic, or mold infection?

Similar to being totally soaked by a giggly little girl and a garden hose, many infections can trigger a flood of excess mast cell inflammation
Multiple infections can trigger mast cells to release a large amount of inflammatory compounds. In animal studies, Lyme disease¹, parasitic helminths, nematodes, protozoa including Malaria, mold including Aspergillus fumigatus hyphae, bacterial infections including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, group A streptococcal (GAS) skin infection, and E. coli peritoneal and urinary infections, Haemophilus influenzae otitis media; and polymicrobial intra-abdominal sepsis can trigger mast cells to quickly release inflammatory compounds². In human and animal studies, viral infections including Dengue³, H1N5⁴, Herpes⁵, and respiratory syncytial virus⁶ are also capable of triggering the release of mast cell inflammation. Mast cells are an initial line of defense against invading pathogens.

Mast cells inflammation is a normal immune system response to invading pathogens
Mast cells are white blood cells that have the ability to trigger the release of infection fighting inflammatory compounds upon invading germs. These cells are are found in most tissues of the body. Immature mast cells circulate through the blood and implant in tissues with a vascular blood supply. They are particularly concentrated in the tissues exposed to the outside environment: skin, airways and intestines, which are perfect for detecting an incoming invader. These cells are also effective at keeping many infections in check.

Mast cells may also help to suppress certain infections
In mouse experiments, mast cells mediate the expulsion of parasite worms: Trichinella spiralis and Strongyloides. Moreover, mast cell–deficient mice develop larger number of parasites and larger lesions in a Leishmania major infection⁷. Mast cells decrease the uptake and growth of pulmonary tularemia in macrophages in another mouse study⁸. Unfortunately in chronic infection patients, mast cells can be hyper-activated which results in the over-production of inflammatory compounds.

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is defined as the excess over production of mast cell inflammation
Mast cell activation syndrome has been known to produce a wide range of chronic symptoms in patients with mold exposure⁹, Lyme disease¹⁰, recurrent infections and low antibody levels, specifically in immunoglobulin (Ig) types IgG, IgM and IgA. Symptoms often include new infections, chronic lung disease, and inflammation and infection of the gastrointestinal tract¹¹, Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)¹². Different systems in the body may present with these MCAS symptoms¹³ including:

• Dermatological: flushing, easy bruising, either a reddish or a pale complexion, itchiness
• Cardiovascular: lightheadedness, dizziness, presyncope, syncope
• Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, cramping, intestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
• Swallowing, throat tightness
• Psychological & Neurological: brain fog, short term memory dysfunction, difficulty with recalling words, headaches, migraines
• Respiratory: congestion, coughing, wheezing
• Vision/Eyes: ocular discomfort, conjunctivitis
• Constitutional: general fatigue and malaise, food, drug, and chemical intolerances especially fragrances, sense of being cold all the time
• Musculoskeletal: osteoporosis and osteopenia including young patients
• Rapid weight gain, obesity, diabetes
• Anaphylaxis especially if too many inflammatory compounds are dumped suddenly into a patient’s system, difficulty breathing, itchy hives, flushing or pale skin, feeling of warmth, weak and rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and fainting

Symptoms can be caused by or worsened by triggers, which vary widely and are patient-specific. Common triggers include: alcohol, and high-histamine content foods, temperature extremes, airborne smells including perfumes or smoke, exercise or exertion, emotional stress, hormonal changes – particularly during adolescence, pregnancy and women’s menstrual cycles. These symptoms are thought to be caused be genetic issues and are therefore incurable. Since mast cells are widespread throughout the body, symptoms can also occur in virtually all organs and tissues. Moreover, symptoms can flare up from time to time, waxing and waning over years to decades¹⁴. Specific inflammatory markers have been found in MCAS patients.

Specific inflammatory compounds have been identified in mast cell activation patients
Many different inflammatory compounds can be produced and released by mast cells. These compounds have been identified as markers in patients with MCAS: Beta-Tryptase¹⁵, histamine, heparin, proteases and cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), arachidonic acid metabolites PGD2 and LTC4¹⁶, and a number of other cytokines/growth factors and chemokines including Interleukin-5 (IL-5), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-13 (IL-13), Interleukin-16 (IL-16), stem cell factor (SCF), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), nerve growth factor (NGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), as well as several C-C chemokines¹⁷. Medications can help with managing MCAS symptoms.

Medications can help with reducing inflammatory compounds from mast cell activation
There have not been any therapeutic trials of medications for MCAS. Medications that have been effective have been used in animal studies, individuals, or small group human case studies. Due to the wide variance in patient symptoms, triggers, genetic and epigenetic factors, highly individualized treatment is necessary¹⁸. Anti-allergy drugs reduced mast cell inflammation in mice¹⁹, antihistamine drugs, immunosuppresive medications, kinase inhibitors, chemotherapy drugs, and in rare cases stem cell therapy have had varying success in reducing symptoms in MCAS patients²⁰.

What else can help you to reduce runaway inflammation caused by mast cell activation?

Here are five treatments for reducing excess mast cell inflammation
Inhibiting mast cell inflammation production may help to stop chronic MCAS. Formulating remedies into microparticles called liposomes has been effective at mediating mast cell activation²¹. Liposomal remedies have also been effective at reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α²² in a mouse study. Liposomal remedies also have been shown to penetrate deeper into host cells²³ and into pathogens²⁴ than their non-liposomal counterparts. Fortunately, liposomal encapsulation and delivery of essential oils, herbs, and supplements may increase their penetration and effectiveness against mast cell activation syndrome inflammation.

Reducing Mast Cell Inflammation Treatment #1: Essential Oils
Lavender oil inhibits mast cell inflammation in mice and rats and TNF-α production²⁵. A 2:1 combination of essential oils of Lavender and Thyme reduced mast cell degranulation and inflammation when applied for twenty-one days in a mouse study²⁶. German chamomile oil was highly effective at inhibiting mast cell degranulation in a lab study²⁷ and a rat study²⁸. Geranium essential oil inhibited cultured mast cell degranulation in another rat study²⁹. Not only essential oils, but also herbs have been effective at inhibiting mast cell inflammation.

Reducing Mast Cell Inflammation Treatment #2: Herbs
Compounds in salvia miltiorrhiza root, Chinese name Dan Shen, blunt mast cell degranulation in a lab study³⁰. Sanguisorbia root, Chinese name: Di Yu, inhibited mast cell degranulation, Interferon-gamma (INF-γ) and TNF-α production in a lab study³¹. Houttuynia, Chinese name: Yu Xing Cao, blocked the mast cell inflammatory production of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kB) in a lab experiment³². Magnolia flower, Chinese name: Xin Yi Hua, has been effective in inhibiting mast cell histamine release³³. Agaricus mushroom, Chinese name: Ji Song Rong, inhibits the mast cell anaphylactic shock reaction in a rat study³⁴. Supplements can also help with mast cell inflammation.

Reducing Mast Cell Inflammation Treatment #3: Natural supplements
Curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, inhibits the release of inflammation from mast cells³⁵. Alpha lipoic acid decreased mast cell histamine release and the anaphylactic shock reaction in a lab study³⁶. Quercetin has also been effective in blocking the release of mast cell histamine and inflammatory cytokines Il-8, TNF, and NF-kB³⁷. Theanine inhibited the mast cell production of histamines, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 secretion by suppressing NF-κB activation in a lab study³⁸. In addition to supplements, electro-acupuncture has shown to be effective at reducing mast cell inflammation.

Reducing Mast Cell Inflammation Treatment #4: Electro-acupuncture
In one rat study, electro-acupuncture on acupoint Stomach-25 inhibited the activation of Substance-P and VIP in mast cells³⁹. Frequency Specific Microcurrent can also help with reducing histamine and inflammatory compounds.

Reducing Mast Cell Inflammation Treatment #5: Frequency Specific Microcurrent
Frequency Specific Microcurrent uses very low level electrical currents to reduce histamines, inflammatory compounds, and bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections and toxins⁴⁰. These currents are combined with a second set of frequencies to target inflamed or toxic areas. As a result, allergic symptoms and inflamed areas can be dramatically reduced. A combination of remedies and treatments can help with reducing mast cell activation symptoms.

These five treatments may help to reduce excess histamines and inflammation from mast cell activation syndrome
People with Lyme disease, mold or parasites that have allergic sensitivity due to excess histamines, way too much inflammation, and symptoms that are not improving with Lyme medications may have a condition called mast cell activation syndrome. Just like redirecting a girl to rinse the car instead of soaking her dad, remedies and treatments may help to reduce the overproduction of histamine, inflammatory cytokines and persistent symptoms of mast cell activation. Processing herbs, essential oils, and supplements into microparticle remedies, called liposomes, may help them to be more effective at reducing mast cell inflammation symptoms. Since liposomal remedies requires special knowledge and equipment, work with a Lyme / liposomal literate natural remedy practitioner to develop a customized, safe, and effective treatment plan for your condition.

– Greg

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday March 6th at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing Lyme disease, co-infection, and mast cell inflammation symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to reduce allergic reactions and inflammation due to Lyme induced mast cell activation? Tell us about it.

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2 Urb, Mirjam, and Donald C. Sheppard. “The Role of Mast Cells in the Defence against Pathogens.” PLOS Pathogens 8, no. 4 (April 26, 2012): e1002619. doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1002619.
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For people receiving antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease that have impaired brain function, fatigue, and intestinal bloating due to a drug-resistant Candida infection
by Greg Lee

While clearing space for a new flower garden, I found a tangled mass of vines. English ivy had overgrown a large area. Pulling up one vine unearthed four more. After thirty minutes of pulling and digging, most of the vines were cleaned up.

How is a tangled mass of ivy similar to a person with Lyme disease that is fighting a Candida infection?

Just like a bed of fast growing ivy, Candida can quickly spread in patients receiving antibiotics for Lyme disease
There are over twenty species of Candida that can infect humans¹. Candida is a yeast that can be ingested on contaminated food. Candida can normally be found along with healthy microbes in the digestion tract. Both exposure to environmental mold which suppresses the immune system and excess consumption of alcohol, sugar, and carbohydrates can increase the growth of Candida. People who have chronic medical conditions, like Lyme disease, are a greater risk of a systemic Candida infection². Antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease, can kill off healthy gut microbes, which can create more areas in the intestines for Candida to spread into. In some cases, antibiotic therapy in Lyme patients may be combined with steroid³ or immuno-suppressive⁴ treatment. Studies have shown that people undergoing antibiotic, steroid, or immuno-suppressive treatment are more at risk of a Candida infection⁵. A chronic Lyme infection can also suppress the immune system, which may also enable Candida to spread deeper⁶. A systemic Candida infection can mimic the symptoms of Lyme disease.

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday November 7th at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing Lyme disease, co-infection, and Candida symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to clear a resistant Candida infection? Tell us about it.

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51 Serafino, Annalucia, Paola Sinibaldi Vallebona, Federica Andreola, Manuela Zonfrillo, Luana Mercuri, Memmo Federici, Guido Rasi, Enrico Garaci, and Pasquale Pierimarchi. “Stimulatory Effect of Eucalyptus Essential Oil on Innate Cell-Mediated Immune Response.” BMC Immunology 9 (2008): 17. doi:10.1186/1471-2172-9-17.
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For people who have been diagnosed with Bartonella that have severe anger and obsessive compulsive behaviors
by Greg Lee

A few months ago I got a surprise call from my credit card provider who asked if I had made a recent $900 purchase from a clothing store in New York. I told them that I didn’t. They also asked about other charges made in shops and restaurants in the same area. Somehow my credit card number was stolen and being used. Several charges had accumulated in a short period of time before the card was canceled.

How is a thief that buys stuff on your credit card just like anger and obsessive behaviors caused by a Bartonella infection?

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday August 1st at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing from Lyme disease and co-infection symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to stop angry outbursts, rage, or obsessive compulsive behaviors due to a Bartonella infection? Tell us about it.

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For people with neurological Lyme disease that have dementia, multiple sclerosis, or Alzheimer’s disease
by Greg Lee
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One afternoon, I heard one of my daughters cry out with a huge scream after a wasp stung her arm. After she was taken care of, I got out my wasp fighting gear: electric bug zapper, thick gloves, hat, and a bottle of hair spray. You may be asking, “Why hair spray?” It sticks like glue to the wasp’s wings so they can’t fly and I don’t like pesticides. Once they hurt my girl, then it got personal and they had to go!

So it was me against over a dozen wasps. After zapping and spraying them into submission, I saw one of the wasps crawl into a slot between two deck boards. And then another wasp followed. I cautiously peered into the slot and saw the nest. I got out the garden hose and sprayed that nest until no wasp remained. Then I quickly pried it out and threw it down the sewer. Once the nest was gone, the rest got the message and didn’t return.

How is being stung by angry wasps defending their nest similar to nematodes that infect the brain?

Just like a wasp nest that swarms you, nematodes can infect and damage the brain
Recent research by Dr. Alan MacDonald has found worms called nematodes in autopsy brain tissue samples from patients with neurological Lyme disease who were also diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, dementia, brain tumors, and Alzheimer’s Disease^[1]. Lyme disease bacteria were actually detected within some of the nematodes. Similar to how wasps can hide in their nest, Lyme bacteria can hide from antibiotic treatment when they are inside of larger parasitic worms. Unfortunately, nematodes have also been detected in ticks.

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday July 11th at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing from Lyme disease and co-infection symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to overcome memory problems caused by brain-eating parasites or a Lyme disease infection? Tell us about it.

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Please consult your health care provider, or contact the Two Frogs Healing Center for an appointment, before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. The Two Frogs Healing Center expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. The Two Frogs Healing Center does not endorse specifically any test, treatment, or procedure mentioned on the site.

By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by the Two Frogs Healing Center. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter this site.

For people with Lyme disease that have recurring digestion problems, leaky gut, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
by Greg Lee

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday June 6th at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing from Lyme disease and co-infection symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to overcome chronic gut problems caused by a toxic Listeria infection? Tell us about it.

For people with Lyme disease who have brain fog and insomnia due to toxic sinus infections
by Greg Lee

I loved collecting baseball cards as a kid. When I opened a new pack of cards, I was always filled with excited thoughts of, “Will I get a Willie Mays or a Hank Aaron?” And sometimes I only got cards that I already had multiple copies of, bless you Bob Burda. After finding out which cards I received, I got to enjoy a big pink stick of bubble gum. I got in big trouble once, when I put the gum in my pocket and it ended up going through the washer. Many of the other clothes ended up being stuck to pink gooey gum.

How is melted bubble gum that sticks to your clothes similar to toxic sinus infections in people with Lyme?

In multiple studies, people with chronic sinus irritation have tested positive for a variety of different infections including: Staphylococcus aureus^[1], Staphylococcus epidermidis^[2], Streptococcus intermedius^[3], Chlamydia^[4], Clostridia^[5], Mycoplasma^[6], Nocardia nova^[7], Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Streptococcus pyogenes, and anaerobic organisms: Prevotella and Porphyromonas, Fusobacterium, and Peptostreptococcus spp.^[8] In immune compromised patients, multiple infections have detected including: Alternaria alternata^[9], Aspergillus flavus^[10], Mucormycetes^[11], Fusarium^[12], Cytomegalovirus^[13], Bordetella petrii^[14], Escherichia coli, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, and basidiomycetous fungi (Schizophyllum commune)^[15]. In rare cases, unusual infections that are mostly found in animals or soil have also been detected in sinus infections like: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius^[16], and Paecilomyces variotii^[17]. In other studies, dental infections have also been found to invade the sinuses^[18]. Inflammatory markers can help to identify the types of infections in the sinus.

In sinus patients infected with Aspergillus and Alternaria, interleukin (IL)- 2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor α, and interferon-γ were elevated^[19]. Another study on chronic bacterial sinus infection patients showed that inflammatory markers IL-4, IL-8, IL-13 and Myeloperoxidase (MPO) were higher in the upper airway compared to the lower airway^[20]. Sinus infections can also produce chronic physical problems and difficult emotions.

Severe sinus infections produce toxins which triggers inflammation and can lead to complications like irritability, decreased attention, anxiety, insomnia, depression^[21], meningitis, abscesses in the brain^[22], paralysis, tremors, weakness, blindness^[23], sepsis^[24], cerebral aneurysm^[25], stroke^[26], and death^[27]. Elevated inflammatory compounds: IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-13 were correlated with sleep disturbance and depression and may be an indicator of the severity of a sinus infection^[28]. Unfortunately, these infections have multiple defense mechanisms to help them persist in the sinuses.

Sinus infections can be characterized by local inflammation, mucus discharge, immunoglobulin deficiency^[29], pus, cysts, or polyps^[30]. Sinus polyps have been found to have high levels of fibrin^[31], which can isolate infections from your immune system and medications. Biofilms^[32] are a slime produced by many different infections to protect against antimicrobial drugs, the killer cells of the immune system, and against other pathogens. Biofilms can increase drug resistance by a factor of ten to a thousand fold^[33]. Biofilms are believed to be a main cause of recurring sinus infections that persist despite surgeries, multiple rounds of antibiotics or antifungals^[34]. One study identifies nasal cysts, polyps, and mucus as likely places where infections can survive despite intravenous antibiotic treatment^[35]. Unfortunately, patients with Lyme disease have also been found to have drug-resistant Staph bacteria.

Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker has found Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staph (MARCoNS) infections in the sinuses of his patients receiving antibiotic treatment^[36]. His protocol uses a nasal spray consisting of antibiotics along with biofilm dissolving EDTA. Unfortunately, the majority of health care providers treating Lyme patients are not following Dr. Shoemaker’s protocol.

What else can help people with Lyme disease to fight drug-resistant, biofilm forming, multi-species sinus infections?

Fortunately, there are essential oils that have been found to inhibit many of the infections and biofilms that infect the sinuses and have also been effective at relieving pain, sleep problems, and difficult emotions. Preparing the remedies in a micronized form called a liposome, which are microscopic particles of medicinal oils that are wrapped in a lipid, increases their penetration into tissues and their antimicrobial, antibiofilm properties^[37]. Which is why liposomal remedies may be highly effective at helping patients with penetrating into and eliminating persistent sinus infections and accompanying symptoms.

In one wound study, liposomal tea tree oil combined with silver ions was effective at inhibiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans^[38]. Tea Tree essential oil was also effective a reducing the size of wounds caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)^[39]. Tea tree oil was also effective against Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae^[40], antibiotic resistant Candida spp.^[41], Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its biofilm,^[42] Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus^[43], Aspergillus fumigatus, Penicillium chrysogenum^[44], Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycoplasma hominis and Mycoplasma fermentans^[45], group A streptococcus^[46], Fusarium graminearum, Fusarium culmorum, Pyrenophora graminea^[47], Alternaria alternata, Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium oxysporum^[48] in lab and animal studies.

In response to bacterial endotoxins, tea tree essential oil was effective at lowering inflammatory compounds IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10^[49]. In another lab study, tea tree oil decreased IL-2 and increased anti-inflammatory compound IL-4^[50]. Caution: some cases have been reported where tea tree oil caused allergic dermatitis when placed on the skin^[51]. In five cases, high doses of this oil internally, 0.5-1.0 ml/kg, have produced central nervous system symptoms of loss of coordination, drowsiness, unconsciousness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain^[52]. In addition to tea tree oil, cinnamon has excellent antimicrobial properties.

In unpublished lab research, cinnamon essential oil was effective at cutting through the Lyme biofilm and killing the bacteria. This oil is also effective at inhibiting: multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli toxin production and biofilms^[53], multi-drug resistant strains of Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi A, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus licheniformis^[54], methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)^[55], Candida albicans^[56], quorum sensing communication in drug resistant Chromobacterium violaceum and Pseudomonas aeruginosa^[57], Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes^[58], Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella enteritidis, Listeria monocytogenes^[59], Penicillium commune, P. roqueforti, Aspergillus flavus and Endomyces fibuliger^[60].

In other studies which combine this oil and antibiotics, cinnamon bark essential oil helped to reduce drug resistance in multiple bacterial strains when combined with a beta-lactam antibiotic^[61] and had a synergistic effect with gentamicin against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter spp.^[62]. Cinnamon oil has produced allergic dermatitis in some cases when placed on the skin. This oil may interfere with blood clotting. In one case, a boy drank 60 ml of cinnamon oil upon a dare and experienced symptoms of burning sensation in the mouth, chest and stomach, dizziness, double vision, nausea, vomiting and later collapse^[63]. Another promising sinus antimicrobial remedy is thyme oil.

Thyme essential oil has been shown to inhibit Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)^[64], Staphylococcus aureus biofilms^[65], Antibiotic-Resistant Candida spp.^[66], Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci^[67], drug-resistant strains of Aspergillus spp. and Trichophyton rubrum^[68],  Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter jejuni^[69], Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Typhimurium, enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Brochothrix thermosphacta, Pseudomonas fluorescens^[70], Zygosaccharomyces bailii^[71], Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia, Pseudomonas genera^[72], Aeromonas species^[73], Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pyogenes^[74].

In one mouse colitis experiment, thyme oil combined with oregano essential oil was effective at lowering IL-1beta, IL-6, GM-CSF, and TNFalpha^[75]. Caution: thyme oil (geraniol chemotype) should not be taken in people with obstructed bile flow^[76]. In addition to thyme, lemongrass has antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties.

Lemongrass essential oil has inhibited Staphylococcus aureus biofilms^[77], drug-resistant strains of Actinomyces naeslundii, Porphyromonas gingivalis^[78], methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, ESBL-producing Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae^[79], multi-drug resistant Candida albicans^[80], multi-drug resistant strains of Streptococcus and Candida^[81], and the Aeromonas hydrophyla biofilm^[82].

Vaporized lemongrass oil combined with geranium oil inhibited MRSA, vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), Acinetobacter baumanii and Clostridium difficile^[83]. Lemongrass oil followed by clove oil was highly effective against Candida albicans and its biofilms^[84]. In one lab study, lemongrass oil inhibited the production of IL-1beta and IL-6^[85]. Using multiple essential oils in combination can help with reducing chronic sinus infection symptoms.

Similar to getting sticky bubble gum off a bunch of clothes, essential oils can help people with Lyme to reduce sinus infection symptoms. Combining these oils can enhance their antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties. Patients that take these oils in a carrier oil under their tongue report reduced inflammation, improved sleep, and less brain fog. When encapsulated into a micronized particle called a liposome, these oils may be capable of even greater penetration into the sinus tissues when held in the mouth. In addition to inhibiting multiple harmful bacteria and fungi, these oils may also help with relieving uncomfortable emotions that are associated with elevated toxins and inflammation. Since some of these essential oils have cautions on their use, work with a Lyme literate essential oil practitioner to develop a proper, safe, and effective strategy for your condition.

– Greg

Next step: Come to the Getting Rid of Lyme Disease evening lecture on Monday June 6th at 6pm in Frederick, Maryland to learn more about essential oils, herbs, and treatments for healing from Lyme disease and co-infection symptoms.

https://goodbyelyme.com/events/get_rid_lyme

Also learn about effective remedies and treatments for relieving persistent symptoms of Lyme and co-infections including: cold laser, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, cupping, LED therapy, moxabustion, acupuncture, liposomal herbs, essential oils, bee venom, and more!

P.S. Do you have experiences where remedies or treatments helped you to overcome insomnia and brain fog caused by a toxic sinus infection? Tell us about it.