Lyme DiseaseA Review of:

Etiology

Diagnosis

and Treatment Options

What is Lyme Disease?

• Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borreliaburgdorferi, a type of bacterium called a spirochete that is carried by deer ticks.

• An infected tick can transmit the spirochete to the humans and animals it bites. Untreated, the bacterium travels through the bloodstream, establishes itself in various body tissues, and can cause a number of symptoms, many of which are chronic and severe.

• Often, but not always, an erythema migrans (EM) rash appears within 7-14 days at the site of a tick bite.

ALDF

American Lyme Disease

Foundation

Coinfections

• Ticks can carry multiple infectious organisms, which can be transmitted through the same tick bite. Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the country.

Lyme – The Great Imitator

• Lyme disease is often called “The Great Imitator,” because its symptoms mimic many other diseases. It can affect any organ of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscles, joints, and the heart.

• Common misdiagnoses of Lyme disease include, but are not limited to:

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome• Fibromyalgia• Multiple Sclerosis• Arthritis• Various Psychiatric disorders, including depression

Early diagnosis and proper treatment is critical, as unchecked, chronic Lyme can produce serious, lasting symptoms.

Lyme – A Growing Problem

• According to the CDC, Lyme disease infects 300,000 people a year - 10 times more Americans than previously reported.

• This new preliminary estimate confirms that Lyme disease is a tremendous public health problem in the United States,” says Dr. Paul Mead, chief of epidemiology and surveillance for CDC’s Lyme disease program.

Lyme is Often Undiagnosed or Misdiagnosed

• Leaving many patients with:

• A mountain of medical bills

• Lost time from work, and

• Most importantly, greatly diminished quality of life from symptoms that aren’t improving.

Conventional Diagnostic Testing for Lyme

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends a two-tiered testing approach: a conventional enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) test, followed by a Western Blot test. The ELISA is a blood test that detects antibodies but does not test for B. burgdorferi itself.

• A positive result from this first-level screening may suggest current or past infection. The ELISA is designed to be very “sensitive,” meaning that almost everyone who has Lyme disease (and some people who do not) will test positive. If the screening test is negative, it is highly unlikely that the person has Lyme disease and no further testing is recommended.

• If the screening test is positive or inconclusive, a Western blot test should be performed to confirm the results.

Conventional Diagnostic Lyme Testing Tier

Alternative Diagnostic Testing for Lyme

• Pharmasan Labs’ iSpot Lyme is a T-Cell based test that offers an 84% sensitivity and can detect a Lyme infection in as little as 14 days, post-tick bite. By utilizing Lyme-specific antigens, it avoids false positives, with a specificity of 94%. Good tool for monitoring effectiveness of treatment.

IGeneX Labs offers:• The LYME DOT BLOT ASSAY (LDA) detects antigens of Lyme

bacteria in urine samples.

• The LYME MULTIPLEX PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Test, a highly specific and sensitive test, detects the presence of the DNA of the Lyme bacteria.

Alternative Diagnostic Testing for Lyme

• Fry Labs provides a complete detection package that includes serologic, microscopic and molecular, particularly PCR based, assays aimed at the specific and sensitive detection of Borrelia spp. in patient samples. They offer the same lab methodology testing for Babesia and Bartonella.

• Advanced Labs is unique in their offering of Spirochete/Borellia testing from culture. A culture is a direct test that will tell you whether the infection is present, and is more accurate than a serology (ELISA and Western Blot), which is not a direct test and at best can only indicate prior exposure.

Lyme Testing in Summary…

• “There is no perfect test for Lyme disease.”

• As stated by Dr. Bradley Bush, founder of Natural Medicine of Stillwater, MN. Many clinics such as Dr. Bush’s use both conventional (two-tier CDC) and laboratory derived (iSpot Lyme, IGeneX, Frey Labs) testing for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases to best understand their patient’s situation.

• Because Lyme disease exhibits so many symptoms, doctors are moving toward a more holistic approach to treating Lyme disease.

Treatment Options for Lyme (Conventional)

Antibiotics• Doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil • When required, intravenous treatment with drugs such as ceftriaxone or penicillin.

All with the undesirable effects associated with extended antibiotic use; How effective are they?

In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine:

• “In patients with persistent symptoms attributed to Lyme disease, longer-term antibiotic treatment did not have additional beneficial effects on health-related quality of life beyond those with shorter-term treatment.”

• Ref: April 2016 study published in the New England Journal of Medicinehttp://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1505425

The Most Effective Protocol for Treating Lyme

The true eradication of Lyme and its symptoms can only be accomplished though the:

Destruction of pathogens, boosting immune system

Removal of toxic heavy metals and chemical toxins

Restoration of glutathione levels, and

Healing the neurological and cardiovascular systems.

Only one treatment protocol provides this comprehensive approach.

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• Intra-oral spray delivery - no capsules or pills and convenient: simply spray, swish and swallow

• Provides immediate absorption

• Absence of side effects - no GI discomfort or impact to healthy flora

The Ultimate Lyme Support System

Protocol objective: The destruction of Lyme pathogens

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• Superior form of silver documented to kill Borrellia burgdorferi, and Lyme co-infection agents

Bartonella henselae and the Powassan virus –all at kill rates of 99.9999%!

• Does not harm healthy flora

• Boosts the immune system

Protocol objective: The removal of toxic heavy metals

ACZ Nano Extra Strength

• Clinically proven to remove heavy metals such as mercury, lead, radioactive isotopes, ammonium ions and more.

• Lessens typical die-off or herxheimer reaction by binding toxins and sub-particles released from the dying Lyme organisms.

Protocol objective: The restoration of glutathione levels

ACG Glutathione Extra Strength

• The most important intracellular antioxidant in the body and critical for healthy detoxification. Oxidative stress increases with heavy metals and Lyme-based infections, reducing glutathione levels and weakening the immune system.

• ACG Glutathione has been shown through independent clinical research to increase levels of GSH by 10% after only 7 hours of administration.

Protocol objective: Reduce Lyme-related neurological symptoms

ACN Neuro Extra Strength

• As Lyme disease progresses, it can attack the nervous system, producing learning disabilities, mood swings, anxiety and depression, panic attacks, obsessive behavior, sudden rages and other psychiatric diagnoses.

• ACN neuro supports the reduction of Lyme related neurological issues supporting psychomotor functions, mental clarity and enhances mood. Customers who use ACN Neuro claim improved memory, alertness, and improved feelings of well-being.

Protocol objective: Reduce Lyme-related cardiovascular symptoms

ACC Cardio Extra Strength

• The cardiovascular effects of chronic Lyme disease can be severe, including heart palpitations, syncope, chest pain, dyspnea and more.

• ACC Cardio contains a unique blend of cardio-protective ingredients supporting enhanced blood flow, blood vessel protection, healthy blood pressure and enhanced large artery elasticity, with highly beneficial vascular effects.

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