By Linda on Jan 20, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Link: http://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&id=20941513&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks
Excerpt:
Invasive species, including pathogens, can have important effects
on local ecosystems, including indirect consequences on native
species. This study focuses on the effects of an invasive plant
pathogen on a vertebrate community and Ixodes pacificus, the
vector of the Lyme disease pathogen (Borrelia
burgdorferi) in California. Phytophthora ramorum, the causative
agent of sudden oak death, is a non-native pathogen killing trees
in California and Oregon. We conducted a multi-year study using a
gradient of SOD-caused disturbance to assess the impact on the
dusky-footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes) and the deer mouse
(Peromyscus maniculatus), two reservoir hosts of B. burgdorferi,
as well as the impact on the Columbian black-tailed deer
(Odocoileus hemionus
columbianus) and the western fence lizard (Sceloporus
occidentalis), both of which are important hosts for I. pacificus
but are not pathogen reservoirs.
Abundances of P. maniculatus and S. occidentalis were positively
correlated with greater SOD disturbance, whereas N. fuscipes
abundance was negatively correlated. We did not find a change in
space use by O. hemionus.
Our data show
that SOD has a positive impact on the density of nymphal ticks,
which is expected to increase the risk of human exposure to Lyme
disease all else being equal. A positive correlation between SOD
disturbance and the density of nymphal ticks was expected given
increased abundances of two important hosts: deer mice and
western fence lizards. However, further research is needed to
integrate the direct effects of SOD on ticks, for example via
altered abiotic conditions with host-mediated indirect effects
By Linda on Jan 19, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Link: http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/vbz.2010.0018
Excerpt:
Purpose: Limited data exist on differences of erythema migrans patients with either positive or negative Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato skin culture.
Methods: We analyzed 252 adult patients with erythema migrans in whom skin biopsy specimen was cultured for the presence of B. burgdorferi sensu lato. Evaluations of epidemiological, clinical, and microbiological findings were conducted at baseline, 14 days, 2, 6, and 12 months after treatment with either doxycycline or cefuroxime axetil.
Results: One hundred fifty-one (59.9%) patients had positive skin culture (86.9% B. afzelii, 8.0% B. garinii, 5.1% B. burgdorferi sensu stricto) and 101 (40.1%) had negative skin culture. Patients in the culture-positive and culture-negative groups were comparable for the basic demographic, epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics at presentation. Statistically significantly worse selected treatment outcome parameters in the culture-positive group compared with the culture-negative group were established during follow-up. Treatment failure was documented in two patients who were culture positive and in none in the culture-negative group.
Conclusions: Although findings for the pretreatment characteristics were comparable between the erythema migrans skin culture-positive and culture-negative patients, some parameters indicate that borrelia skin culture positivity may predict a less-favorable treatment outcome.
By Linda on Jan 19, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Excerpt:
Among the 20 tick species described in Switzerland, Ixodes ricinus, the most
frequent one, is implicated in the transmission of pathogenic agents. Lyme
borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) are the major tick-borne
diseases transmitted to human.
**Presently 5 Borrelia species, belonging to the group Borrelia burgdorferi,
are recognized as human pathogens**.
The risks of infection depend on the stage of the vector, the multiple
hosts, the pathogenic agent, as well as human behavior in nature.
The detection of other pathogenic agents in ticks: Anaplasma, Babesia and
Rickettsia predispose to infections or co-infections. Results of
sero-epidemiologic studies suggest human infections. Active surveillance by
physicians is necessary and clinical studies are required to evaluate the
importance of these infections in Switzerland.
By Linda on Jan 19, 2011 in Recipes | comments(0)
Linda’s comments: These recipes are delicious….I love Quinoa…it is so healthy….There are many Quinoa recipes….make up your own….just do your best to use organic products and NO GMO…
Quinoa Recipes….very healthy….
Directions
In a medium saucepan add quinoa and lightly toast over medium high heat. Once it starts to smell nutty tip out into a bowl and set aside. Place saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add diced onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add toasted quinoa back to pot, cover with chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add cranberries and olives and stir well. Allow to cool slightly then fold in fresh parsley, almonds and add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/quinoa-pilaf-150368/#ixzz1AJqAJMS5
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KitchenDaily and Gail Simmons show you how to use foods you already have in your pantry to make easy, delicious recipes.
In this episode of the Pantry Project, Gail shows viewers how quinoa — a highly nutritious whole grain — can be used in savory recipes like
Quinoa is a whole grain that’s packed with protein and fiber. It comes in a variety of colors including red, yellow and black. Once cooked, it can be used in a variety of ways. In this video, she demonstrates how to make the one of her favorite breakfasts: Quinoa Cakes with Mushrooms, Bacon, and Sunnyside Fried Eggs. She begins by quartering button mushrooms and sautéeing them, then moves on to making the cakes. She adds cooked quinoa, flour, garlic, Parmesan and lightly beaten eggs to a bowl, then stirs everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency. She molds the cakes using a measuring cup, then pan fries them in canola oil. Once the cakes are done, she fries two eggs in the same pan. Once they are finished, she plates the eggs atop the cakes and serves the dish with crispy bacon and fresh chives.
Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/2011/01/05/quinoa-recipes-gail-simmons/?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-n%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk3%7C193971#ixzz1AJqJ8EYn
Directions
Combine quinoa, red peppers, chopped parsley, olives, peeled garlic, red onion and pepper flakes. Stir well and set aside.
Place the steak on your board so the grains are vertical. Make a horizontal cut from the right hand side slicing almost all the way through but leaving a one-inch border on the left hand side. Open the top flap up like a book. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Spread the quinoa stuffing evenly over the steak then roll it up right to left (this way the grains of the meat should be running lengthwise so when you make slices it cuts across the grain). Secure the rolled steak with 4 separate pieces of kitchen twine about an inch apart. Season the steak on the outside with salt and pepper.
Heat an outdoor grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat. Grill the steak on all four sides, turning every 4-5 minutes until it is well charred all over. Using an instant read thermometer cook the steak until it reaches an internal temp of 140 degrees F. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 8-10 minutes before slicing into thick pieces.
Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/quinoa-stuffed-grilled-flank-steak-150370/#ixzz1AJqTwLtE
Directions
In a large mixing bowl combine quinoa, eggs, Parmigiano, flour, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined then form into 4 large cakes (just like crab cakes). Heat a large non-stick saute pan and add vegetable oil. Once hot, gently place cakes in the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, turning regularly. Once golden brown and crispy remove from pan and set aside to drain on a paper towel. Season with salt.
Fry bacon in pan for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Add a little more olive oil to the pan and brown mushrooms – 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate non-stick pan fry 2 eggs in a little vegetable oil, about 3-4 minutes on one side – yolks should still be soft.
To assemble, place quinoa cakes on plate, top with mushrooms, bacon slices and a fried egg. Sprinkle with sliced chives.
By Linda on Jan 17, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Link: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1007407
Excerpt:
Parapoxviruses are a genus of the double-stranded DNA family of poxviruses that infect ruminants, and zoonotic transmission to humans often results from occupational exposures. Parapoxvirus infection in humans begins with an incubation period of 3 to 7 days, followed by the development of one or more erythematous maculopapular lesions that evolve over the course of several weeks into nodules. In 2009, parapoxvirus infection was diagnosed in two deer hunters in the eastern United States after the hunters had field-dressed white-tailed deer. We describe the clinical and pathological features of these infections and the phylogenetic relationship of a unique strain of parapoxvirus to other parapoxviruses. Deer populations continue to increase, leading to the possibility that there will be more deer-associated parapoxvirus infections.
By Linda on Jan 17, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Link: http://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&id=21125053&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks
Excerpt:
A 54-year-old American woman presented with an episode of syncope. This had
occurred against a background of several days of dizziness and palpitations.
Her medical history included Bell’s palsy, which had been diagnosed three
weeks earlier. On examination, she had a resting bradycardia of 31 beats per
minute and her electrocardiogram demonstrated third-degree atrioventricular
(AV) block.
She was referred to cardiology for consideration of permanent pacemaker
implantation. Given her facial nerve palsy and AV block, a diagnosis of Lyme
borreliosis was suspected. Within 48 hours of initiation of ceftriaxone, she
reverted to sinus rhythm, albeit with a marked first-degree AV block.
Subsequent serology confirmed the diagnosis. Reversible causes of complete
AV block should always be considered and appropriate therapy may avoid the
need for permanent pacemaker insertion.
By Linda on Jan 17, 2011 in Linda's Tips | comments(0)
We would like to invite you and the NY Metro Area/East Coast patients and practitioners to come to a talk given by Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD in NYC.
Detailed information about the upcoming NYC seminar on Autonomic Response Testing and the special evening talk ,”Healing Long Term Lyme Disease and other Chronic Infections without Antibiotics” is located on our website:www.klinghardtacadaemy.com. Dr. Klinghardt is known for his complementary work with chronic illness world wide and teaches practitioners how to individualize protocols for Lyme disease, MS, Autism, Cancer and other chronic conditions related to toxicity and pathogens.
We hope you and local LLMD’s and interested individuals will attend this unique evening.
Dr. Klinghardt is rarely on the East Coast, but will be teaching in NYC on Feb 10-13, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Midtown. We hope you will pass this information to your colleagues so the NY area practitioners have an opportunity to come see and experience this world wide shift toward individualized health care. Our goal at the Academy is to equip medical practitioners with the tools necessary to become true medical healers and learn how to combat the growing epidemic of chronic illness. We also want to empower patients with knowledge and optional healing protocols that are affordable. We understand that there is no cookie cutter approach to lyme disease, so all we can learn to add to our arsenal of protocols can only be beneficial to all.
Please call me with any questions.
warm regards,
Debbie Floyd
Director, Klinghardt Academy
www.klinghardtacademy.com
debbieafloyd@gmail.com
908-899-1650
By Linda on Jan 16, 2011 in Upcoming Webinar Announcements | comments(0)
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy
This technology has shown amazing results in humans.
This non-invasive way to treat people is the obvious wave of
the future! Join us for this free webinar, you will be amazed
and glad you did.
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy received FDA clearance in 1982 to promote the healing of bone fractures and is in the process of being cleared for many more uses.
Consider this:
*28% of Americans are in Pain at Any Given Time
*$2.6 Billion is spent Anually on Non-Prescription Pain Relievers
*$13.8 Billion is spent Anually on Prescription Pain Relievers
*$60 Billion is lost anually due to lost productivity related to Pain
*Reducing Inflamation is critical to eliminating pain and preventing disease and illness, but how do you do it safely and naturally?
Title: Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
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Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
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By Linda on Jan 14, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Link: http://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&id=21188224&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks
Excerpt:
Lyme neuroborreliosis or “neurological Lyme disease” was evidenced in 2 of
23 patients submitted to strict criteria for case selection of the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention employing a two-tier test to detect
antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi at a single institution. One patient had
symptomatic polyradiculoneuritis, dysautonomia, and serological evidence of
early infection; and another had symptomatic small fiber sensory neuropathy,
distal polyneuropathy, dysautonomia, and serological evidence of late
infection. In the remaining patients symptoms initially ascribed to Lyme
disease were probably unrelated to B. burgdorferi infection. Our findings
suggest early susceptibility and protracted involvement of the nervous
system most likely due to the immunological effects of B. burgdorferi
infection, although the exact mechanisms remain uncertain.
By Linda on Jan 14, 2011 in Infections | comments(0)
Link: http://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&id=21187937&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks
Excerpt:
The obligately intracellular bacterium Ehrlichia chaffeensis that resides in
mononuclear phagocytes is the causative agent of human monocytotropic
ehrlichiosis. Ehrlichia muris and Ixodes ovatus Ehrlichia (IOE) are agents
of mouse models of ehrlichiosis. The mechanism by which Ehrlichia are
transported from an infected host cell to a non-infected cell has not been
demonstrated.
