Lyme disease is an east coast disease, right? Thats what we’re all taught. Since I am on a vacation in Monterey, CA (on the central ocean coast of california) this week with my family, I decided to spend a few minutes in the hotel room doing some research and making a wonderful video for you. Let’s see about the truth regarding Lyme disease in California.
Since I grew up in California and have lived here my whole life (and probably also got my case of Lyme disease here), this article is very close to home for me. I searched for help for years in California before I found a proper diagnosis. Maybe this information can save you, or a loved one, the same trouble.
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Purest Colloids is one of the most important, high-quality sources for colloidal silver, which many lyme sufferers benefit from (read more in my books at www.lymebook.com). Now, Purest Colloids has introduced a new product:
Westampton, NJ (PRWEB) June 29, 2009 — New Jersey based, Purest Colloids, Inc., manufacturers of the world famous MesoSilver ®, introduces their newest product, MesoSilica®. MesoSilica is colloidal silica, 600 ppm (parts per million) with an average particle size of 6 nm (nanometers). Silica is an essential element in the body, especially in the bones as well as the connective tissue of the heart and blood vessels. Silica is necessary for healthy skin, cartilage, and tendons as well.
Many of you know I think highly of Julie Anderson, ARNP. She has been the best health care provider I’ve worked with - flexible, intellegent, and accomodating. Here is her latest newsletter. You can learn more about her Seattle practice here - http://www.npjulie.com
In one of the cornerstone moments of Lyme disease politics over the last decade, the connecticut house of representatives passed a bill which allows physicians to diagnose chronic Lyme disease and treat it with long term antibiotics.
According to the Connecticut Post:
Thursday the state House of Representatives took a strong stand on the issue. In a 137-0 vote, members passed legislation to reassure doctors they will not face retaliation if they choose to diagnose chronic Lyme disease and treat it with long-term antibiotics.
This will hopefully be the first domino to fall in what will likely turn out to be a series of wins for chronic Lyme treating physicians and patients. I’ve written about this topic before and am glad to see this development!
Nenah Sylver, PhD — internationally known educator and author in the fields of health and electromedicine — will be interviewed on the Patrick Timpone show on Thursday, 23 April, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time). On the show, Dr. Sylver will discuss Rife and other electromedicine technologies, as well as many different types of holistic health modalities that complement Rife therapy. These topics, and more, are discussed in her new 750+ page book, The Rife Handbook of Frequency Therapy with a Holistic Health Primer. If you listen to this show live, you can phone in and ask questions. However, those who miss the show can listen to it later on the website.
Does not interact or interfere with any medications.
Mesosilver will not cause argyria, a discoloration of the skin caused by some forms of silver. Argyria is caused by silver protein products. More info here.
Contains only pure water and pure silver.
Highest particle surface area of any colloidal silver product available.
Mesosilver brand colloidal silver is the result of thousands of hours of research and development conducted at the Colloidal Science Laboratory, Inc.
(CSL) over a period of several years. Purest Colloids, Inc. is the exclusive worldwide producer of MesoSilver. The resulting product, with a particle surface area many times greater than other products of this type, provides more usable silver to the body. To better understand how to compare colloidal silver products, see How To Compare Colloidal Silver Products.
Many products are advertised as being colloidal silver, but in fact are mostly ionic silver solutions. A true silver colloid consists mostly of silver particles. Read What is Ionic Silver? to learn what other producers don’t want you know. Mesosilver has the highest percentage of it’s silver content in the form of sub-nanometer silver particles, not silver ions. To understand why the surface area of the silver particles is the key to colloidal effectiveness read Colloidal Silver Effectiveness.
What is the Active Ingredient in Mesosilver?
Mesosilver is 0.9999 pure silver sub-nanometer sized particles suspended in pure deionized water. This combination is called colloidal silver. The silver nanoparticles in Mesosilver typically measure 0.65 nanometers or less in diameter, which is slightly larger than twice the diameter of an atom of silver. Each silver nanoparticle consists of approximately 9 silver atoms. Because these silver particles are so small and the concentration of particles is high, the result is a silver colloid with a very high particle surface area. In the world of chemistry, surface area determines how effectively a substance will react with its environment. Silver particles arenon-toxic to humans.
The powerful combination of properties!
Mesosilver combines small particle size and high particle concentration, a powerful combination of properties, to produce a colloidal silver product that has the highest particle surface area of any colloidal silver product ever tested. The Comparison Table shows how the particle surface area of Mesosilver compares to other products.
Feeling Worse Before Feeling Better?
Some users experience a Herxheimer reaction when using colloidal silver.
Simply stated, it is a reaction that occurs when the body is detoxifying and the released toxins which can produce headaches, body ache, joint pain, sweating, general malaise, sore throat, nausea and/or flu-like symptoms. More details here…
You should not use this product if you are allergic to silver!
Allergic reactions to silver, while not unheard of, are uncommon. Someone having an allergic reaction to silver would not be able to handle a metallic silver object such as silver jewelry without causing an allergic reaction. Those who are uncertain if they are allergic to silver should apply a few drops to the back of the hand to see if an allergic reaction results. If you do not see a reaction within 30 minutes you can be fairly certain that you are not allergic to silver.
Dosage
The dosage for Mesosilver is typically between one teaspoon (5mL) and one tablespoon (15mL) daily to help maintain health. One to four tablespoons taken 4 times per day may be taken to help fortify the immune system when needed. Actual dosage will vary based on individual needs.
A 500 mL bottle will provide a one month supply when used at a dosage of one tablespoon per day
Color
Unlike most colloidal silver products, Mesosilver is a clear amber colored liquid, looking like dark iced tea. It is the very high concentration of Mesosilver particles, not size or contamination, that gives Mesosilver its distinctive coloration.
Previously, it was thought that such a dark color indicated the presence of large silver particles, which is the case for colloidal silver produced by methods other than the mesoprocess. The small size of the silver particles is confirmed by the use of a state-of-the-art scientific instrument designed specifically for measuring such small particles. Produced by Malvern Instruments, Ltd. of the United Kingdom, the High Performance Particle Sizer (HPPS) is capable of measuring colloidal particles down to 0.6 nm diameter. The particle size report from the Malvern HPPS indicates that the size of the silver particles in Mesosilver is 0.65 nm in diameter, or only slightly more than two times the diameter of a silver atom making these particles the smallest silver particles of any product on the market.
Once the bottle is opened the color of Mesosilver may change to gray depending on the atmospheric pollutants found in the air. This color change does not indicate a problem with the product and is not cause for concern. The effectiveness is not effected. The color change to gray is commonly found in large cities like Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Denver, and in many cities in California.
Mar 23, 2009 Viral Genetics, Inc. a biotechnology company that discovers and develops immune-based therapies, announced it has successfully secured $75,000 in grant funding from the Turn The Corner Foundation for an upcoming Lyme disease study. Read the full article
Public Health Alert just published the latest article from BetterHealthGuy.com editor and founder Scott Forsgren. The article is an interview with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. The piece is titled “Mcrobes, Toxins, and Unresolved Emotional Conflicts: A Unifying Theory”.
With the recent release of Dr. Nordquist’s book, The Stealth Killer: Is Oral Spirochetosis the Missing Link in the Dental and Heart Disease Labyrinth?, taking care of the mouth is a focus of discussion lately. Many Lyme sufferers have dental issues. Normal mouth care usually isn’t enough. I’m trying to compile a list of other approaches. Leave a comment on this post if you have any tips. I believe that brushing with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda (and maybe salt) is a good idea. Here are some other ideas I just got from an email:
“All health begins in the mouth, keeping down the CRP is important.
JAQ uses GSE (grapefruit seed extract) liquid under her toothpaste along
with peppermint oil (clenzology) and a homeopathic toothpaste (unicity)
for an amazingly clean mouth, no gum disease, and braces off last year,
cavity free at 14.”
Lyme Disease Association of Australia Inc.
An official Lyme Disease Association of Australia has been launched. Our mission:
1. To raise awareness of Lyme disease and other tick-borne Illness in Australia.
2. Facilitate better testing and treatment.
3. Educate doctors and other health professionals about Lyme in Australia.
4. Use the media to alert the public about Lyme in Australia.
5. Collate personal stories which will bring pressure to bear on the Health Department who currently claim there is no Lyme in Australia.
6. Highlight the probability that Lyme may be the actual cause of many serious health problems including, Parkinson ’s disease, ALS, (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia and M.E./Chronic fatigue Syndrome.
7. Invite professional people to support us and join this association.
Our founder, Mualla Akinci is extremely capable and has the following qualifications:
A PhD in neuro-pharmacology, Masters in hematology and honors in Immunology and has a pharmacy practice in Redfern. She was a post doctoral fellow at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and worked in collaboration with scientists at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, and at the Peter McCallum Cancer institute. Prior to her husband contracting Lyme in 2007, he worked in the film industry and has many contacts in film and television.
We will enhance the work already done by T.A.G.S. and others. We believe that if we all pull together we can bring huge improvements to the current Lyme situation in Australia.
We invite all Australian Lyme patients, friends and family of Lyme patients, doctors and health professionals to join this wonderful group and add your voice to publicizing the reality of Lyme in Australia.
As a registered charity, there will be a small fee of perhaps $5 for pensioners and $10-15 per annum for those on regular incomes to cover our costs. We will also accept donations which will be tax deductable.
What we need.
1. Someone who can set up a webpage for the association.
2. A President.
3. Vice President.
4. Secretary.
5. Treasurer.
We welcome all suggestions and look forward to your comments. Please forward this email to other Lyme patients and Lyme groups.
Rosemary Trudeau.
www.au.groups.yahoo.com/group/LymeOz
Lymebook.com’s newest author, Bill Nordquist, will be speaking Thursday November 12, 2009, at the ACE meeting in November. Below is more information about this event. You can learn more about Dr. Nordquists new book here. Read the full article
I received this today from Dorothy Leland. If you live in California you might want to check out Calif. Lyme Disease Assocn. (CALDA) 2009 patient conference. I may attend if possible. Here’s the info. Get more information at http://www.lymedisease.org, 530.750.1832.
The California Lyme Disease Association presents “Lyme Patient Community Conference: GETTING HEALTHY AGAIN,” Saturday, April 18, 2009, 1-4:30 p.m. San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA. Requested Donation: $40 for adults, $20 for teenagers. MAIN SESSION: Hear from some of California’s leading Lyme-literate doctors, including Dr. Ray Stricker, MD; Dr. Steven Harris, MD; Dr. Deborah Metzger, MD; and Dr. Tod Thoring, ND. SPECIAL TEEN SESSION: There will be a concurrent workshop for teenagers facilitated by Valerie Frankel, MFT. This will be a chance for teens to meet other teens dealing with Lyme, and to explore strategies for coping with the challenges that are unique to teenagers with chronic illness. Ages 13-19 only. Teen event will be limited to 20 participants. Sign-ups for both sessions will open March 2, 2009. Registration details will be announced closer to that time.
Julie Anderson is a Nurse Practitioner who helped me a ton during my Lyme recovery. I mention her in both my Lyme disease books, The Top 10 Lyme Disease Treatments and Lyme Disease and Rife Machines. She is located in Seattle. Below is her most recent newsletter. Here’s her contact info:
In February, 2009, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a commentary by John D. Kraemer and Lawrence Gostin which I feel is off base. The main attribute that is incorrect is their assumption that ILADS political challenge to IDSA was based on political manuevering. There is a huge spectrum of science that proves the existence of chronic Lyme disease. The reason the IDSA guidelines are being challenged is that they are innaccurate, not that there is a political conflict of interest. You must pay to access the JAMA article however I did find a version (not sure if it is legal?) that someone posted on their website. http://www.mimosabridalaz.com/Science%20Politics%20and%20Values.pdf
When will this end.
Bryan
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Abstract:
Science, Politics, and Values
The Politicization of Professional Practice Guidelines
John D. Kraemer, JD, MPH; Lawrence O. Gostin, JD
JAMA. 2009;301(6):665-667.
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued updated clinical practice guidelines in 2006 for the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.1 Within days, the Connecticut attorney general launched an investigation, alleging IDSA had violated state antitrust law by recommending against the use of long-term antibiotics to treat “chronic Lyme disease (CLD),” a label applied by advocates to a variety of nonspecific symptoms for which frequently no evidence suggests the etiologic agent of Lyme disease is responsible. The IDSA was forced to settle the claim to avoid exorbitant litigation costs, even though the society’s guidelines were based on sound science. The case exemplifies the politicization of health policy, with elected officials advocating for health policies against the weight of scientific evidence.
SPECIAL NEWS REPORT BY BRYAN ROSNER: For those readers who do not know, there is currently a controversy raging about whether or not chronic Lyme disease is a real medical condition. There is no question that acute Lyme disease is real. But heated debate enshrouds the endpoint of a Lyme disease infection. The question hinges on whether or not a standard, 10 day course of antibiotics can cure each and every case of the disease. Do lingering symptoms after treatment count as an ongoing infection, or something else - some remnant of the disease? Thousands of patients still experience symptoms after treatment. Thousands of sick people and their doctors believe in chronic Lyme disease; they have seen it, felt it, lived it. Researchers have observed it under the microscope. Hundreds of scientific studies prove the existence of chronic Lyme disease. But establishment medicine continues to deny this reality. Currently, the legal environment for Lyme-treating physicians is hostile, and physicians who prescribe long-term antibiotics for their sick patients face reprimand or even loss of their medical license. Read the full article
This is a major step in the right direction. A new bill would allow long term antibiotic treatment for chronic Lyme disease. I’m not sure when or how it is being voted on but just to have a bill like this in existence…what a victory…read more… Read the full article
I met this doctor at 2008 ILADS conference and he is top notch. His blog is one of the very best sources of information I’ve ever seen in the Lyme community. Apparently he is teetering on the edge of the ILADS vs. IDSA debate and it has become a legal issue for him - he is being investigated by his state medical board.
I urge ALL OF YOU to support this doctor in whatever way you can, be it financially, politically, writing letters, or contacting relevant organizations and/or spreading the word.
We are living in dark, dark times. It almost feels like a bad dream - a nightmare. I hope very much that I live to see the day when Lyme doctors are vindicated.
We all know that the IDSA has an irrational bent against the ILADS Lyme disease treatment guidelines. So, after the Connecticut Attorney General suied IDSA and required them to review their guidelines (which state that chronic Lyme disease is not a real medical condition), we’ve all been left wondering… will IDSA really give the guidelines an honest look, or will they just jump through the hoops to get millions of sick people off their back? You decide… Read the full article
The Lyme-induced autism foundation is having their 2009 conference in Scottsdale, AZ this year. Of particular note is that Dr. Joe Mercola will be speaking. Here are the details… Read the full article
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For the purpose of this document, “BioMed Publishing Group” and “we” refers to Bryan Rosner and any other agents acting on behalf of Bryan Rosner or BioMed Publishing Group. Read the full article
Film, Under the Eightball, Debuts
Independent film explores the origins Lyme disease.
What do you do when your sister is diagnosed with an incurable disease? Read the full article
If there is any doubt that the Lyme Disease world is in transition, this should make it absolutely clear. These two news items are lightyears apart yet sat right next to each other on my Google Lyme Disease News Alert that came by email today. Read the full article
I would like to take a poll: Of those reading this blog, how many of you have taken artemisinin for Babesia and related co-infections, and how many of you have herxed on it - and how badly? Furthermore, did it lead to any noticable improvement? Please reply by leaving a comment below…
In my book The Top 10 Lyme Disease Treatments, http://www.defeatlyme.com, I talk about Mangosteen as being one of the best supplements for Lyme disease for many reasons, including its powerful antibiotic charcteristics. However, I mention a product in the book, Xango, which I no longer believe is the best route to take. Here’s why. Read the full article
I have compiled a listing of many of the major network stations that have done stories on Lyme disease and the new Lyme disease film, “Under Our Skin.” These videos are only about 1 to 2 minutes each, so watching them all is just about 15 minutes. Read the full article
Leslie (along with her sister Tracie) is a hero who founded the Minnesota Lyme Fighters Advocacy Group. After Leslie passed away a few days ago I feel compelled to share some information about her amazing life. The best way to learn about her tremendous impact is by looking at this page, with a few videos of Leslie.
Here are my personal thoughts on Leslie’s passing: This loss is so tragic, it has been keeping me up at night. I met Leslie just days before her death at the 2008 ILADS conference. Her spirit touched me even then.
Leslie and Tracie (Leslie’s sister) are awesome. They are the brightest and truest spirits in the Lyme community that I have ever met. When I first met Tracie and Leslie, I kept waiting for their first-impression angelic qualities to wear off into real life relationship that comes when you actually “know someone well.” But the better I got to know them, the more conversations I had, and the more their true character was revealed……the clearer it became that no - this was not just a first impression and no, this was not just a “show” - this was who they truly were, out there on the front lines, staying up late to help people, spending hours on the phone with desperate patients. Their behavior should be a model for all of us.
In my line of work I get phone calls from way too many people but whenever Leslie would call me, my face would light up and it would be as if time would stand still. I could just tell that there were no pretenses, just caring affection and the desire to help.
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep you Leslie and we will never forget your kindness, passion and spirit which reached across thousands of miles as if it were next door. -Bryan Rosner
Me (Bryan, Left) with Tracie Schissel at 2008 ILADS Conf.
Me (Bryan, Right) with Leslie Wermers at 2008 ILADS Conf.
Many of you know of Scott Forsgren as a very informative writer for Public Health Alert and also the Editor and Founder of http://www.betterhealthguy.com. Scott is battling Lyme disease and is on the forefront of research and reporting for the patient community. He is often one of the first people to try new, exotic treatments and then report back with his results. This makes him highly valuable to the Lyme community as he explores new treatments and then paves the way for the rest of us. Currently, Scott is in Germany undergoing biophoton therapy. You can keep up with his Germany treatment on his new blog.
The following is an article by by Scott Forsgren of http://www.betterhealthguy.com on the controversial issue of whether or not detox foot pads do what they actually claim to do, or are instead, a scam.
UnMask A Cure is an amazing fundraising gala hosted by the Turn the Corner Foundation on November 13th at Gotham Hall in NYC. As many of you know, TTC supports and funds new research into the progression, treatment and prevention of Lyme Disease. It is the Foundation’s goal to reach as many people as possible to promote public awareness regarding how prevalent Lyme Disease actually is and to work with the medical industry to provide them with the resources that they need to properly diagnose and treat this debilitating disease. Read the full article
I wrote this article primarily for physicians, but anyone (advocates, patients, and caretakers) will benefit from reading it. If you would like to submit a Lyme disease book proposal to Lymebook.com/BioMed Publishing Group, do so here: http://www.lymebook.com/submit-book-proposal. Read the full article
On October 17-19, 2008, ILADS and LDA had their annual conference in San Francisco. If you live on the west coast, this was a great opportunity for you since most of these conferences are on the East Coast. Read more for additional information on registration and schedule. UPDATE: See below for SUMMARY VIDEOS FROM THE CONFERENCE! Read the full article
Ok, so I am going to talk a little about a topic everyone with Lyme has already heard a lot about - natural antibiotics for Lyme disease. Sure, pharmaceutical antibiotics have their use, but natural antibacterial substances present several important advantages:
Over-the-counter
Non-toxic
Typically does not contribute to candida issues
May also target many other infectious bacteria/viruses/organisms
Not synthetic - no liver and kidney side effects (typically)
Many more advantages
Today we are looking at garlic specifically. Keep reading…
This new book by Pamela Weintraub really is excellent. I do not feel it duplicates any of the other information available in other Lyme disease books, so it is a must-read. Click here to order it. Keep reading to view the foreword for the book written by Hillary Johnson. Or, learn more about the book and read other excerpts here.
Someone recently posted a question about depression and Lyme disease. I answered by excerpting a part of a book I wrote. Here is my opinion on the topic - written 3 years ago - my stance hasn’t changed.
This post is an excerpt taken from my new book, written with Tami Duncan, called The Lyme Autism Connection, available from http://www.lymebook.com/lyme-autism-connection. The post describes many different testing methods and their pros and cons. This is by no means a complete list or complete discussion of the topic. Just some “meaty” information to get you started.
Did you know there are 300 conditions which mimic Lyme disease? This list is critical because if someone is suffering from one of these conditions, they should be tested for Lyme disease!.
New Hampshire has a significant number of Lyme disease cases, with the CDC estimate approximately 46.9 cases per 100,000. In this post I am providing a little overview of Lyme disease in New Hampshire including incidence, geographic distribution per county, and other related data.
The rate of Lyme disease in New Jersey is among the highest, with 27.9 cases per 100,000 people (although this is greatly offset by the number of false negative test results and lack of reportability of the disease according to CDC criteria.
The topic of intravenous antibiotic therapy is quite controversial when it comes to treating Lyme disease. In this post I am sharing an excerpt from my recently published book, “The Top 10 Lyme Disease Treatments.” The post also has a diagram of antibiotics and their relative benefit in Lyme disease according to my research.
In this document, various bacterial strains are discussed along with their origins and geographic prevalence. Note the presence of the bacteria in multiple continents, in countries such as Japan, China, Portugal, Slovenia, and more.
Lyme disease is an east coast disease, right? Thats what we’re all taught. Since I am on a vacation in Monterey, CA (on the central ocean coast of california) this week with my family, I decided to spend a few minutes in the hotel room doing some research and making a wonderful video for you. Let’s see about the truth regarding Lyme disease in California.
Mesosilver is 0.9999 pure silver in colloidal form, a true silver colloid
Julie Anderson is a Nurse Practitioner who helped me a ton during my Lyme recovery. I mention her in both my Lyme disease books, 
Leslie (along with her sister Tracie) is a hero who founded the 
Ok, so I am going to talk a little about a topic everyone with Lyme has already heard a lot about - natural antibiotics for Lyme disease. Sure, pharmaceutical antibiotics have their use, but natural antibacterial substances present several important advantages:
New Hampshire has a significant number of Lyme disease cases, with the CDC estimate approximately 46.9 cases per 100,000. In this post I am providing a little overview of Lyme disease in New Hampshire including incidence, geographic distribution per county, and other related data.
The rate of Lyme disease in New Jersey is among the highest, with 27.9 cases per 100,000 people (although this is greatly offset by the number of false negative test results and lack of reportability of the disease according to CDC criteria.
