{"id":319,"date":"2016-02-16T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T19:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lymebook.com\/bryan\/?p=319"},"modified":"2016-02-16T19:28:22","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T19:28:22","slug":"february-supplement-of-the-month-natural-eggshell-membrane-nem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lymebook.com\/bryan\/2016\/02\/16\/february-supplement-of-the-month-natural-eggshell-membrane-nem\/","title":{"rendered":"February Supplement of the Month: Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the lingering and life-altering symptoms in Lyme disease is the joint and connective tissue damage. These symptoms can linger long after a person feels &#8220;mostly good&#8221; recovering from Lyme disease. Obviously, these symptoms are lifestyle-limiting and prevent people from staying active.<\/p>\n<p>Glucosamine chondroitin is one supplement that holds benefit to treat this issue. I like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000I4DFAK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000I4DFAK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=biomed-20&amp;linkId=5VPNQTSWFORQEZUT\">this brand<\/a>. Note that it does contain shellfish. There are several brands which avoid shellfish, as well.<\/p>\n<p>But today I&#8217;m telling you about a different kind of joint supplement which holds great promise and which I&#8217;ve personally found to provide good results. It&#8217;s made from Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3308710\/\">Studies show<\/a> that it decreases TNF-Alpha and Cytokine production, so it also may have anti-inflammatory, regulatory effects for ongoing Lyme symptoms, which makes it have more bang-for-the-buck.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2697588\/\">Research indicates<\/a> that NEM can help repair joints and reduce joint-related symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>The brand of NEM which I&#8217;ve used and find helpful is <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QjYYp6\">this brand, by Redd Remedies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be doing some future articles, as well, on new and novel joint health compounds. This is, as far as I&#8217;m concerned, one of the &#8220;final frontiers&#8221; in Lyme disease treatment and recovery. After many symptoms have diminished, joint issues often remain. I also suggest people try pulsed EMF, such as what the MRS-2000 magnetic mat offers. Of course, stretching, moderate exercise, keeping weight under check, avoiding inflammatory foods like sugar, and many other interventions can be helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, don&#8217;t miss the new, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ZJB5Nl\">special type of Curcumin I recommended last month<\/a> &#8211; this also has very useful effects for joint health. Curcumin is just so important on so many levels, it really should be a front-line supplement for most people.<\/p>\n<p>Please share your results with these supplements in the comments section below. And remember to check with your doctor before using them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: please consult a physician before using any of the supplements described here. I am a reporter, not a doctor. These articles are for informational purposes only.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the lingering and life-altering symptoms in Lyme disease is the joint and connective tissue damage. These symptoms can linger long after a person feels &#8220;mostly good&#8221; recovering from Lyme disease. Obviously, these symptoms are lifestyle-limiting and prevent people from staying active. Glucosamine chondroitin is one supplement that holds benefit to treat this issue. 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