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Treating Ticks
A Natural, Integrated Approach to Lyme Disease
By Andrea Candee
Echinacea, known to gardeners as the purple coneflower, is a popular, non-toxic herb easily found in health food stores. It helps to support an immune system that can become depleted by antibiotic use.
Although it is available in tea and capsule form, the liquid alcohol extract of echinacea is the most potent and effective form of the herb, safe for adults and children alike. One teaspoon, diluted in a little bit of water or juice, taken three times a day, can accompany the antibiotic therapy. To further strengthen the immune system, continue taking the echinacea for a few weeks after the antibiotic is finished. Cycling it for 10 days on and four days off will keep your body from becoming resistant to its benefits and give you an additional immune-stimulating boost each time you go back on it. People often feel a bit weakened coming off an extended therapy of antibiotics. Supporting the body's immune system will help them to feel stronger when the therapy is finished.
Bacteria and viruses feed on sugar so it would be a good idea to reduce sugar intake. Desserts should be limited to low sugar fruits like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Keep in mind that many fresh and dried fruits and fruit juice have high sugar content This would be a good time to eliminate junk foods and eat health-promoting foods like pesticide-free vegetables, antibiotic-free chicken, fish, grains and organic eggs and nuts, so as not to pose any additional challenges to the body. Check with your local health food stores and organic produce departments in supermarkets for the best choices.
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