Detoxification Secrets & the Shocking Truth About Toxins -- & Lyme Disease

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Are you trying to detox from Lyme Disease or other illnesses? Sure, you

are following a strict natural protocol, bent on detoxifying and ridding your

body of toxins associated with the die off of Lyme and other tick bacteria

and parasites. But did you realize that those very same toxins can be

re-absorbed, then re-circulated, causing even more serious side effects or

illness?

 

So how come no one ever told us?

In fact, it has been clear to healthcare practitioners because they have

been recommending natural agents like _Chlorella_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorella) and _Red Marine Algae_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_marine_algae) , like _Dulse_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulse) and _Nori_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nori) , that actually bind the toxins in order

to draw them out of the body. If you have ever had a life-threatening

Herxheimer reaction, it is likely due to a massive influx of toxins that the

body

cannot eliminate, quite possibly started after taking large doses of

anti-microbials.

 

What is a toxin?

Technically, a _toxin _ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxin) is a substance

that is produced by a living organism (other things that have been

included under the umbrella of **toxin** are produced by non-living agents,

like

heavy metals, pesticides, etc. For the purposes of this article, we will

address the ones produced by living organisms). These substances are poisonous

at low concentrations, and they are able to be absorbed (and re-absorbed)

by the body tissues. One way they do this is by binding to cell _receptors_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_receptor) and interacting with enzymes.

The damaging toxins referred to when treating Lyme _Disease_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1463/disease.html) are termed

_neurotoxins_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotoxin) . In _The Klinghardt Neurotoxin

Protocol_ (http://www.neuraltherapy.com/NeurotoxinProtocol040406.pdf) ,

presented

as a lecture by Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD., neurotoxins are described

as substances that act on the nerve cells. He states, **They are absorbed by

the nerve endings and travel inside the neuron to the cell body, (where

they) disrupt vital functions of the nerve cell.**1 This explains why Lyme

patients often exhibit neurological _symptoms_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1481/symptoms.html) such as brain fog,

confused thinking,

paralysis, depression, MS-like symptoms, and other serious problems.

 

 

Where do the neurotoxins come from?

Spirochete neurotoxins are produced in three main ways.

1. Living bacteria normally excrete metabolic wastes as well as other

substances.

2. Killed bacteria dump their cell contents into the body.

3. Our own body releases poisonous natural toxins in response to

infection. All three create problems.

 

 

 

Why can*t the body naturally detoxify Lyme neurotoxins?

Klinghardt states that the body detoxifies mainly through the skin, liver,

kidneys, skin, and lungs. When the neurotoxins move through the liver,

they are removed with the bile into the small intestine. Here is the skinny on

what happens next: Since the neurotoxins have an affinity for nerve

tissue, and the small intestine is lined with nerves, most neurotoxins are then

re-absorbed and are then re-circulated!2

 

 

What happens to the neurotoxins once they are re-absorbed?

Klinghardt says that they can take four primary paths back into the body.

1. Nerve cells transport the toxins into the spinal cord and brain.

2. Veins take the toxins back into the liver.

3. The lymphatic system picks them up and dumps them back into a major

vein.

4. Bowel bacteria and intestines pick them up.3

 

 

 

Why do some people heal quickly from Lyme Disease, but others continue to

get sicker and sicker?

There is recent evidence that _genetics_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetics) play a pivotal role in whether one is

seriously affected by

neurotoxins. In her e-article, _New Theory links Neurotoxins with Chronic

Fatigue

Syndrome, Lyme, MCS, and Other Mystery Illnesses, _

(http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/3990/searchtext/lyme)

Patti Schmidt looks

for answers to her own chronic fatigue through the research of Ritchie

Shoemaker, MD and Neurotoxicologist Hilton Kenneth Hudnell, PhD. Her interview

with Dr. Shoemaker reveals some startling things, namely, up to 10 million

Americans cannot naturally eliminate neurotoxins, which results in chronic

illnesses.5 In researching Post-Lyme Syndrome, Shoemaker and Hudnell saw that

patients had something in common - they shared two gene types that are risk

factors for neurotoxin-related illness. Evidence suggests a genetic

susceptibility to specific neurotoxins that sets the stage for chronic illness.

This can explain why some people seem to heal from Lyme Disease, and others

continue to suffer.6

 

 

Shoemaker, in his paper A New Diagnostic Tool And A New Drug Therapy

Provide Major Weapons Against The Surging Epidemic of Post-Lyme Syndrome

_http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/lymedisease.cfm_

(http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/lymedisease.cfm) , posted on his

website

_www.chronicneurotoxins.org_ (http://www.chronicneurotoxins.org) , gives this

explanation: " Borrelia bacteria likely manufactures a nasty suite of

neurotoxins which circulate in human fatty tissues, such as those found in

nerve,

muscle, brain, lung and bile, rather than in the bloodstream (as happens with

more common illnesses such as pneumonia). Because these bacterial poisons

are moving through the body*s fat storage system and bile, they cannot be

reached by the **antibodies** that search out and destroy invading

microorganisms in the bloodstream. Instead, they continue to travel throughout

the

tissues for years at a time, triggering such classic symptoms of Lyme

Disease as fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, joint aches and short-term

memory impairment. " 7

 

 

The role of inflammation

 

Shoemaker says that toxins not only affect the nervous system, but can

trigger serious inflammation in the body, which can affect virtually any

tissue or organ. The _symptoms_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1481/symptoms.html) from this

inflammation appears to mimic the same _symptoms_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1481/symptoms.html) of the infectious

agent.8 (This explains one reason why anti-inflammatories are so often

recommended in Lyme protocols and the some of the controversy in the reasoning

of avoiding long term use of antibiotics.)

 

 

As a response to the toxins present and to the substances that the

bacteria release, the body's own immune system cells release powerful

_cytokines_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytokine) (pro-inflammatory

substances). Cytokines that address neurotoxins come from the body's fat

cells. Apparently, the response of these particular cytokines may continue to

cause havoc because they do not turn off when the infectious agent is

removed. Therefor, the body's own response can create inflammatory illness.9

 

 

Bind toxins and stop the re-absorption

Allopathic agent: _Cholestyramine_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholestyramine) (CSM) is a prescription medicine

that is now being prescribed by the

more Lyme literate doctors. This is a resin that binds to bile acids in

the small intestine, which in turn trap toxins. These trapped toxins are not

re-absorbed and are eliminated via the feces. Shoemaker recommends that

chronic, Post-Lyme patients be treated with Cholestyramine for at least 4-8

weeks. In one study _treating _

(http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/4291/searchtext/neuroto\

xins/) over 200 Post-Lyme Syndrome

patients with CSM, Shoemaker reported a 92% improvement in symptoms.10

Interestingly, lower grade Herxheimer was reported during treatment. (This

medicine

causes side effects and is _contraindicated_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholestyramine) with several medications and

conditions, including some

thyroid conditions.)

 

 

Natural agents: In his paper, _Lyme Disease, A Look Beyond Antibiotics_

(http://www.neuraltherapy.com/LymeALookBeyond6.pdf) , Klinghardt outlines the

following natural supplements that have been shown to bind and remove

neurotoxins and help mobilize them:11

 

 

1. Mucuna bean powder/ Cilantro/Chlorella taken together.

 

 

 

 

 

(Allergy Research Group markets **_KingChlorella_

(http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/proddesc/discuss/KingChlorellaPDFProductShe\

et083006.pdf) ,** a

top notch product that comes in small aspirin sized pellets, which enables

you to chew it or take many at the same time. 10 pellets equal 2,000 mg.)

2. Beta-Sitosterol

3. Forskolin

4. Propolis powder

5. Apple pectin

6. High fiber ground veggies

 

 

Final notes - How to start

Klinghardt recommends doing a heavy metal cleanse prior to treating with

binding agents. Why? Heavy metals seem to work synergistically and compound

trouble with neurotoxins.12 There is also strong support for preliminary

intestinal and parasite detoxification using a _colon cleansing_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/topic/9279/colon_cleansing.html) program.

There are

two _detox_ (http://www.associatedcontent.com/topic/2399/detox.html) prgrams

on the market, _Colonix_ (http://www.colonix.info/) and _Toxinout_

(http://www.drnatura.com/toxinout_program.php) , both from _www.drnatura.com_

(http://www.drnatura.com/) that work together to remove parasites and heavy

metals and other toxins. Co-infections like parasites are common with Lyme

_Disease_ (http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1463/disease.html)

.. It stands to reason that if the intestinal tract is low functioning or

even clogged with debris and if there are parasites present that are

producing toxins, a full _detox_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/topic/2399/detox.html) is sensible. Both

Colonis and Toxinout are designed to work

together and the ingredients are powerfully therapeutic. Pages of success story

testamonials are posted on the website.

 

The natural treatment of Lyme _Disease_

(http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1463/disease.html) is complex, as it

affects us on so many body

levels. Look for more articles on the natural treatment of Lyme Disease. Go to

my profile to learn where to buy natural items at a discount.

 

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References:

1, 2, 3. Klinghardt, Dietrich, MD, PhD. (October, 2002/January 2006)._The

Klinghardt Neurotoxin Protocol_

(http://www.neuraltherapy.com/NeurotoxinProtocol040406.pdf) ,

_www.neuraltherapy.com._ (http://www.neuraltherapy.com/)

4,5,6,8. Schmidt, Patti. (November, 2002). _New Theory links Neurotoxins

with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme, MCS, and Other Mystery Illnesses,_

(http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/3990/searchtext/lyme)

_www.immunesupport.com_ (http://www.immunesupport.com/) .

7, 9, 10. Shoemaker, R. _A New Diagnostic Tool And A New Drug Therapy

Provide Major Weapons Against The Surging Epidemic of Post-Lyme Syndrome_

(http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/lymedisease.cfm) ,

_www.chronicneurotoxins.com_ (http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/) .

11, 12. Klinghardt, Dietrich, MD, Phd. (January, 2005, January, 2006).

_Lyme Disease, A Look Beyond Antibiotics_

(http://www.neuraltherapy.com/LymeALookBeyond6.pdf) ,_www.neuraltherapy.com_

(http://www.neuraltherapy.com/) ,

 

 

Webpage References:

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorella_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorella) ;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_marine_algae_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_marine_algae) ;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulse_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulse)

;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nori_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nori) ;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxin_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxin) ;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_receptor_ (http://en.wikiped

ia.org/wiki/Cell_receptor) ;

_http://www.neuraltherapy.com/NeurotoxinProtocol040406.pdf_

(http://www.neuraltherapy.com/NeurotoxinProtocol040406.pdf) ;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytotoxic_T_cell_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytotoxic_T_cell) ;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytokine_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytokine)

;

_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholestyramine_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholestyramine) ;

_http://www.neuraltherapy.com/LymeALookBeyond6.pdf_

(http://www.neuraltherapy.com/LymeALookBeyond6.pdf) ;

_http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/lymedisease.cfm_

(http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/learnmore/lymedisease.cfm) ;

_http://www.drnatura.com/toxinout_program.php_

(http://www.drnatura.com/toxinout_program.php) ;

_http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/proddesc/discuss/KingChlorellaPDFProductShe\

et083006.pdf_

(http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/proddesc/discuss/KingChlorellaPDFProductShe\

et083006.pdf)

; _http://www.colonix.info/_ (http://www.colonix.info/) ;

_http://www.drnatura.com/toxinout_program.php_

(http://www.drnatura.com/toxinout_program.php)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detoxification Secrets & the Shocking Truth About Toxins