What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is caused by the transmission of bacteria and viruses by the deer tick. The bacteria infection caused by the tick bite in the case of Lyme disease is a corkscrew type organism, called a spirochete. These are very rugged and reproduce rapidly.
Lyme disease infection, called borreliosis, is a major health challenge. It is very tiny, difficult to see and is frequently not seen before infection sets in. A classic sign of Lyme infection is the so-called target or bull’s-eye skin lesion. Some people who have Lyme disease may never see a bull’s-eye lesion.
What does Lyme Disease do to my health?
Lyme disease can cause a vast array of health problems. This depends on where the infection settles into the body. It can affect the brain, muscles and joints, the lungs, heart, the intestinal tract, and so on. The most common reactions are in the brain, muscles and joints and the heart. Most of the time it is treated early with antibiotics. Some people need long-term IV antibiotics to handle the infection. There is much controversy between conventional medicine and Lyme specialists on the best management of Lyme infection. Many people are treated shortly after a bull’s-eye rash and never seem to have a problem again. Some people show up with chronic severe undefined conditions. Upon continued testing often months to years later reveals the history of Lyme exposure.
Lyme disease often becomes chronic. Patients are often told, that there are 4 aspects to Lyme disease. One is the actual infection with the spirochete. The second is the morphological, hidden in the cell or intracellular forms of the organism. These tend to be chronic aspects of the infection. The third form of reaction is an autoimmune reaction to the infection. This is also likely to be manifested and chronic long-term health conditions, not unlike rheumatoid arthritis or other connective tissue disorders. The fourth form of reaction is the actual damage caused by the infection. Acute Lyme infections, like any other infections, can settle in various tissues or organs of the body and create variable amounts damage, inflammation or scarring.
Obviously, Lyme disease needs to be treated with appropriate antibiotics, nutritional support, supplements and other therapeutic modalities. Some people need long-term IV antibiotics. This is also where PEMF comes in.
Because PEMF therapy helps with reducing inflammation, improving circulation, reducing pain and in general improving the value of other treatments, they should be part of any treatment program in any one with chronic Lyme related health problems.
Treating Lyme Disease Chronic Pain With PEMF Therapy
A very common problem with Lyme disease is chronic pain. Many patients with Lyme disease become dependent on narcotics for their pain management. Unfortunately, narcotics can suppress the immune system and may in the long run be more harmful to the individual, besides the risk of addiction. PEMF therapy not only help with pain but also help to address the underlying causes of the pain in the body. PEMF therapy used at home on a daily basis is necessary to manage the pain of Lyme disease. Occasional treatments with a practitioner will not be effective for somebody with chronic daily pain. At the very least, these occasional treatments might only provide temporary relief. PEMF therapy devices (such as a Bemer) can be purchased and used in the home, at your convenience, at one’s own schedule. Celebrity physician Dr. OZ recently spoke out about this subject.
How Does PEMF Therapy Help Lyme Disease?
One important aspect of the use of PEMF therapy for Lyme disease management is to be able to uncover or expose the hidden forms of the Lyme organism that hideout in the cells. Antibiotics have not been found very useful for attacking these hidden forms. PEMFs help to open cell membrane channels, allowing nutrients better access to the inside of the cell and also helping the cell to eliminate waste better. By balancing the energy of the cell membrane, the cell will be healthier and more resistant to the hidden forms of the Lyme disease in the cell. Lyme disease in the brain, called neuro-borreliosis, is especially challenging to treat. Many medical treatments and nutritional approaches do not access the hidden Lyme organisms in brain tissue. PEMF therapy has been shown to increase the diffuse-ability of the blood brain barrier, allowing better access of treatments into the interior of the brain’s nerve cells.
Managing Lyme Disease with PEMF Therapy
Due to the longer-term damage done by Lyme infection, ongoing daily PEMF therapy treatment is recommended for best results. Using PEMF therapy along with a doctors prescribed antibiotics can make a big difference, in making them even more effective. Many people have reported that when they don’t use their magnetic systems daily, they feel worse.
Since Lyme disease can be such a challenging condition to manage, PEMF therapy can be extremely helpful for many sufferers.