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MisunderstoodLymeDisease and Lyme Disease Treatment Hurting

Patients

LymeDisease Misunderstood Leading to Unsatisfactory Lyme Disease Treatment Protocols

Lyme disease, also recognized as the great imitator is essentially one of the most

misunderstood and widely growing illnesses in our country. Because its symptomology

resembles that of so many other diseases and because our conventional medical community

basically continues to be ill-informed, stricken patients fail to receive theLyme disease

treatment necessary to restore their health. Because Lyme disease is so generally

misinterpreted, standard treatment typically lasts only four to six weeks, with extensive

treatment widely believed to be unwarranted. As a result, many insurance companies refuse to
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cover appropriate treatment and residual Borrelia reemerges, thus, patients often relapse with

Lyme or more importantly, Lyme Disease Complex. To further complicate matters, most

patients diagnosed with Lyme disease are ignorant of the full complex of co-infections and

neurotoxins that reside in their system - eliminating the possibility of prescription medication as

a viable, lone Lyme disease treatment.

Before We Can Talk About LymeDisease Treatment, We Must Understand What Lyme Disease

Complex Is

In the world of conventional medicine protocols, there is often lively debate regarding whether

chronicLyme disease is truly a bona fide disease, Others recognize that patients do indeed

suffer with Lyme disease symptoms associated with Borrelia, contracted through tick bites.

Unfortunately, most care providers do not have knowledgeable LLMDs (Lyme Literate Doctors)

on staff who recognize the complexity, severity, and difficulty that encompassesLyme disease

treatment. To elicit a better understanding, the following are among the most commoninfections that can play a role in Lyme disease. They are all potential contributors to what

Envita Medical Centers labelsLyme disease complex a confluence of infections that may

simultaneously include bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal co-infections that all necessitate

specific Lyme disease treatment and protocol customization to aid patients in the long term.

1. Borrelia(B. burgdorferi) The most recognized infection in Lyme disease which is oftendeemed to be the tick-borne variety.While it is a major contributor, borrelia alone

makes up but one of the numerous infections that stimulateLyme disease andostensibly

make treatment so difficult.

2. Bartonella Bartonellahenselae is the causative agent of the notorious cat-scratchfever, endocarditis, and countless other serious diseases known to humans. These

bacteria comprise one of Lyme disease complexs most irksome co-infections. The

bacteria are transferred by fleas, body lice, and ticks with ticks being the greatest

source of human bartonellosis infection, often accompanied by Lyme disease. Sand flies

transport the bacteria in Perus Andes Mountains, Colombia, and Ecuador while human

body lice carriers are distributed throughout the world. The European sheep tick is a

known carrier and five different species of Bartonella have been detected in nearly 20

percent of I. Pacificus ticks collected in California.

3. Epstein-Barr (HHV-4) This is a common human herpes virus that will infect virtuallyevery individual on our planet at some juncture in their lifetime. It is indeed possible for

EBV to lie dormant in the body throughout ones life span. Typically, the disease is

transmitted via saliva and requires 30-45 days to present with symptoms if it


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eventually does at all. During this cycle of time, the host is most likely to spread EBV to

others. However, when these infections continue to manifest as seen in chronic fatigue

patients it becomes essential to evaluate/test for chronic Lyme disease complex and its

co-infections and immunity. Lyme disease treatment becomes a requirement as

multiple infections can often awaken dormant insidious infections such as Epstein-Barr.

4. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) -Approximately 80 percent of adults in these United States areinfected with cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is considered a member of the herpes family

and shares the common trait of remaining alive, yet dormant, in the human body for the

ongoing life span of its human host. Rarely does CMV become active unless the immune

system is compromised as it can easily be (and most often is) with Lyme disease

infections deteriorating the immune system.

5. Babesiosis- Intraerythrocytic parasite Babesia microiti causes Babesiosis, an infectionthat resides inside red blood cells. It is transmitted by the identical tick that transmits B.

burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. Forty one percent of patients stricken

with Babesia develop serious complications which may include acute respiratory failure,

disseminated intravascular coagulation, congestive heart or renal failure. Complex

babesiosis is regularly associated with the presence of severe anemia and high

parasitaemia levels. Chronic babesia has been known to trigger cardiovascular, kidney,

and liver problems in patients. Babesiosis is clearly a dangerous component of Lyme

disease and must be tested for, and if necessary, marginalized with a comprehensive

Lyme disease treatment.

6. Human Herpes Virus 6 Lyme disease complex may also include human herpesvirus 6.(HHV-6) has since become one of the most widespread members of human herpes

viruses and presents in two related variants: HHV-6A and HHV-6B. HHV-6 is known to

attack specific cells including but not limited to CD 4 lymphocytes, NKTs,

oligodedrocytes, CD8 cells, and microglial cells. For your information, this virus is

immune suppressive and also activates other viruses during the process. While HHV-6

can remain latent for long periods of time, it can reactivate and produce infection

quickly. A comprehensive Lyme disease treatment must be introduced to combat HHV-6and other Lyme disease complex infections.

7. Ehrlichiosis - Ehrlichiosis is a seriousLyme disease co-infection disease caused byrickettsial-type (specific bacteria) organisms and presents in two specific forms; Human

Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (HME) and Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE). In the majority

of cases, Ehrlichiosis is self-limiting and not fatal with death rates in large, unselected


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series ranging from 1 to 8 percent [3,6-8]. This contrasts sharply with the high death

rate in patients who are immunocompromised. Definitively, however, Lyme disease

patients are relegated to the dangerous immunocompromised category. That is why it

is incumbent upon patients to receive an aggressive and comprehensive Lyme disease

treatment plan.

8. Chlamydia pneumonia - Chlamydophila pneumoniae (formerly known as Chlamydiapneumoniae or CP) are bacteria that infect humans and can trigger pneumonia. They

are a type of Chlamydia . Chlamydophila pneumoniae has a complex life cycle and must

infect another cell in order to reproduce itself. The disease generally beginsas a

respiratory infection, appearing more or less unnoticed in the body and spreads to

infect other tissues such as nerves, brain, muscles, blood vessels and even cells

defending the body's own immune system, the macrophages. CP itself produces at least

two toxic substances that initiate tissue destruction and inflammatory burden, as well as

a chronic immune activation and invasion with a toxin load. CP survives in the cell much

as a parasite taps energy in order to reproduce. Therapy, however, must be

administered effectively until CP is destroyed in all three stages, thus voiding re-

infection. It is a critical part of Lyme disease treatment in cases where CP is present.

9. Candida - The most common organism implicated in fungal infections is the ubiquitousCandida, which is evidenced in the human digestive tract, mouth, and genital region

(Eggiman P et al 2003). Under normal circumstances, levels of Candida are controlled by

beneficial bacteria. However, if the bacteria-fungus balance is skewed, by the use of

antibiotics for example, or if the immune system is compromised, an overgrowth of

Candida can occur, resulting in infection. As the immune system is always weakened by

the presence of chronic Lyme disease - the presence of Candida must be aggressively

addressed in a comprehensive Lyme disease treatment.

As comprehensive as the above maladies seem, it is equally important to point out that only

13% of infections that exist around the world have actually been identified. Among these are

zoonotic infections (those emanating from animals) - making Lyme disease treatment among

the most complex to approach.

The Reality of LymeDisease and Lyme Disease Treatments That Can Actually Work

If Lyme disease is diagnosed early, it can be treated reasonably well with a regimen of

antibiotics. However, in the great majority of cases,Lyme disease is not identified by either the

patients or their physicians at its onset - if ever. For patients who have had Lyme disease for

over a year, significantly more extensivetreatment is necessary.
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The standard prescription of antibiotics is generally substantiallyinsufficient in treatingLyme

disease complex or as a singularLyme disease treatment. Antibiotics do not help the body rid

itself of the mycotoxins or BLP (bacteria lipoprotein neurotoxins) caused by Borrelia, nor are

they effective in treating the various viral, fungal, and parasitic co-infections attendant to Lyme

disease. These co-infections are exhibited in some combination in virtually every Lyme diseasepatient and must be addressed within any worthwhile Lyme disease treatment.

In fact, is not rare to see four or more combinations of infections in chronic Lyme disease

patients. Often months, or even several years of treatment are deemed necessary to erase the

stubborn Borrelia from the body not to mention the multitudes of other attackers liberated

by the presence of Lyme disease complex in the body. Chronic Lyme disease treatment requires

an organized and customized program that includes reestablishment of immune function and

status for patients. Simply administering medication will not suffice and can even complicate

the situation. For example, physicianswho attempt to treat patients using anti-malaria drugs

such as plaquenil, commonly fall short as they neglect to address the immune system.

Chronic LymeDisease Awareness and EffectiveLyme Disease Treatment

Treatment of Lyme disease must be targeted at more than just the infections. Diminishing

inflammation, supporting the immune system, detoxification of BLPs, and addressing hormone

deficiencies are crucial to a comprehensive chronic Lyme disease treatment plan. If patients are

ingesting other medications or pain killers, a delicate approach is needed to transition them to

a superior quality of life. In fact, when patient indicate that they have Lyme disease, or Lyme

disease doctors examine patients - it is a commonly recognized that they are dealing with a

combination of infections, as well as an immune compromised state. While the infections

present may vary from case to case, the basic existing problem is Lyme disease complex, or "a

combination of infections.

Envitas Experience is the Differencefor Lyme Disease Patients and Life-changing Lyme

Disease Treatment

Envita has worked in the areas of Lyme disease research and Lyme disease treatment for nearly

a decade. Our experiences have led to faster, more effective advances in Lyme disease

treatment. At Envita, we address and examine all elements of Lyme disease, understanding that

handling Lymes co-infections is just as crucial as direct treatment of the primary

disease.Recognizing the concept of co-infections and bodys homeostasis imbalances is exactly

why we label it Lyme disease complex and why Envita leads the World in effective Lyme disease

treatment.

To further exacerbate matters, many Lyme disease infections dwell within the red and white

bloods cells making them very stealth and as a result, extremely unresponsive to treatment.


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They can defeat the body's immune defenses and reproduce within the healthy cells. Envita

takes advantage of special shuttling agents to effectively address and marginalize these

infections.

Lyme Disease Treatment and Complications of Lyme Disease

There has been much dialogue about Bioflim communities that protect the infections from the

penetration of medications. In many cases these Biofilm communities must be stripped and

minimized through proper treatment and lifestyle changes.

Another scenario to consider, as it pertains to Lyme disease treatment, is self-synergistic

replication. In this situation, many infections can communicate with and stimulate the

replication of other viruses already present in the body.All the while, the patient must contend

with numerous symptoms that may present as digestion problems, cognitive difficulties,

chronic pain, sleep deprivation, and hormonal imbalances - just to mention a few.

Does Chronic Lyme Disease Exist and is Lyme Disease Treatment Necessary

Lyme disease does undeniably exist. And even though many researchers will imply that the

patient really does not have Lyme disease in the classical laboratory form patients often still

suffer from a combination of the infections aforementioned . Presumably, they must be treated

simultaneously so as to provide effective and sustained relief for patients.

It is also vital to realize that many laboratory tests provide false negatives .The tests decree a

negative finding when the patient actually has an infection(s) present. Some of the most

common reasons areimmune systems that are too compromised to mount a proper antigentest. However, if an immune system challenge is conducted, one may noticea positive test

result for these patients. Additionally, many of these infections do live intra-cellularly and as a

return with false negative results.

At Envita,we have developed a bold combination of tests to identify specific immunological

factors and a comprehensive clinical overview to help patients seek and treat all the

components of the Lyme Disease complex.

Envitas Approach to Tackling Lyme Disease and Identifying the Ideal Lyme Disease Treatment

for Each Patient

Because Lyme disease is so complex, extensive and comprehensiveLyme disease treatment is

required.. At Envita, Lyme disease treatments are not limited to antibiotics, rather administered

in conjunction with aggressive natural therapies from locations all over the world.


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As part of our Disease Solutions Program, we take an integrative approach toLyme disease

treatment, utilizing anti-viral, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal approaches - depending on the co-

infections and symptoms present in each patient. By addressing all Lymedisease complex

factors, we achieve superior results with our incomparable Lyme disease treatments.

We implement innovative treatments to help patients achieve an intensive-grasp of their

disease, thereby providing them with the ability to conquer. Our comprehensive approach to

treatment helps speed healing time, enhance quality of life, and minimize the recurrence of

Lyme disease. To learn more about our Lyme disease treatment protocols or glean more

knowledge about Lyme disease itself, contact us at Envita Medical Centers today.

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