Natural Supportive Remedies for Lyme Disease
Natural Supportive Remedies for Lyme Disease IMPORTANT: Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted by tick bites. Medical treatment with antibiotics (doxycycline, amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, depending on the stage) is the only therapy that can eradicate the infection. Delaying treatment or refusing antibiotics can lead to chronic arthritis, serious neurological disorders (meningitis, cranial nerve palsies, encephalopathy), and cardiac problems (atrioventricular block). The natural remedies described here are only a support for proper medical treatment and cannot replace it. At any suspicion of Lyme disease (erythema migrans, tick bite followed by symptoms), see a doctor immediately. ...