Some of the most troublesome effects of Lyme are the array of neurological problems. Every Lyme person has had the experience of suddenly feeling bad after eating foods that they formerly ate with no problems. Since many Lyme symptoms resemble MS symptoms and it is not always clear which disease is which, a diet...
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Food
Paleo Principles for Nerve Health
Some of the principles of the Paleo diet will ameliorate some neurological issues including MS. Note that the MS diet excludes eggs, whereas eggs from naturally raised chickens are permitted in moderation in the Paleo diet. I will state here that I myself prefer a plant-based diet. But I like the idea of eliminating man-made...
3. Eat to Generate More Energy for Healing
Many nutritionally-oriented natural doctors recommend that one eat at least 80% raw foods. “Raw” or “Living” food” consists primarily of raw fruits and vegetables which still contain their natural enzymes and offer more energy for the healing process—the more energy-generating foods we can incorporate, the better. Our most important foods are the green vegetables,...
2. Eat to Restore the Methylation Cycle
The proper foods can greatly help restore the methylation cycle and hence the immune system. This is another reason to make everything we eat count as nutrition rather than empty calories or negative food value. Chlorophyll-rich foods will improve glutathione levels and soothe and restore the liver, which suffers when there is a deficiency. ...
Food-The Bottom Line
One-quarter of what you eat keeps you alive. The other three-quarters keeps your doctor alive. From an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph The doctor of today does not become the dietician of tomorrow; the dietician of today will become the doctor of tomorrow. Dr. Alexis Carrel A Qualifier: I do not want to present a rigid...
Juicing for Energy
I have been juicing for over 30 years. I make it a regular practice to drink at least a quart or more of vegetable juice a day. I believe this practice has helped me enormously in my struggle with Lyme. It is not a cure all: it simply gives your body support and energy...
More Energy from Greens: Smoothies
A pleasant way to incorporate more greens (and energy) is to make green smoothies every day. If you get tired of them eventually, switch back to green juices or salads. Since Lyme people need to watch sugar intake, it is best to emphasize greens over fruit. I have taken pulp left over from juicing...