TOXICITY, A MODERN DAY EPIDEMIC
Lyme & the three shields: a co-dependant ecosystem
“It’s never JUST the ONE THING when we have a chronic health condition”
LYME
There is a big link between heavy metal loading as a protective mechanism, as a shield, primarily within the biofilm world.
Lyme, is a complex organism, in the sense that it takes on different forms. It morphs, bio-transforms, which makes it more elusive. It’s slow replicating. It can hide out for a while, and protect itself.
Lyme has all kinds of mechanisms, it’s got the spiral-shaped form (spirochete). That drills, burrowing into joints and tissues and organs, which is so often while conventional lab tests are checking the blood don’t find Lyme because the target organ of Lyme is not the blood.
Then there is a Cyst form of Lyme. Essentially when you take antibiotics the bacteria sense this and within twenty minutes the Lyme has turned into a round cyst form to protect itself. This is about a thousand times stronger against antibiotics in a cyst form than when it’s active spirochete form. Making it a hard beast to kill!!
And then there is the intra-cellular form, where it goes inside the cells, which is subsequently responsible for the auto-immune relationship between Lyme and our immune system. As our body attacks the Lyme inside our cells other cells are also attacked because our immune system is not clear on its target.
And then there is a fourth form of Lyme, which is Biofilm. Biofilm is yet another protective mechanism. It’s a shield so that when you’re taking herbs or when you’re taking antibiotics, it’s less likely that you’re going to be able to penetrate the Biofilm.
Essentially, if you put all the Lyme forms together into a colony, plus other pathogens and fungus, and then lay a blanket on top then you’ve got the Biofilm all wrapped up in one.
The link between Heavy Metals and Biofilm is the ingredients Biofilm is made up of the following: Magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, mercury, and lead. Essentially unless the toxicity is dealt with it’s unlikely the Lyme will be dealt with also.
Where does testing for Lyme fit in?
It is well known that testing for Lyme via a regular panel can show false negatives Labs can run into issues that influence results. The advice is to use as many TOOLS as possible. Energetic biofeedback machines are tools, kinesiology is a tool, looking at a client’s history is a tool. It is when the Art each practitioner has developed through their tool matches up with lab result this then creates a stronger indicatory rather than just one thing.
Lyme should always be considered when complex health conditions are present. To include Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, or autoimmune conditions such as RA, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus.
As previously mentioned, one of the reasons Lyme is so elusive is due to using a protective mechanism such as heavy metals as a shield.
The three shields: a co-dependant ecosystem
(PARASITES / HEAVY METAL / MOULD)
1. PARASITES
Parasites is a modern day epidemic. There are 134 species of parasites. And Lyme disease can live inside a parasite. So if you have Lyme disease and you have parasite issues then you’re not going to get to that Lyme bacteria if it’s within the parasite. First, go after the parasites.
We all have parasites to one degree or another, which can take more than a month to eliminate when taking the correct herbs Ascaris lumbricoides (a type of roundworm) right down to pinworm. There is usually a sequence with the elimination of the larger ones first. Parasites have a 2-week replication cycle, affected by the waxing and waning of the moon. So you can see improvements but then there’s another wave, so the rule of thumb is to be consistent and persistent.
2. HEAVY METALS
Heavy metal toxicity is a modern day epidemic. Mercury from tuna, fillings or vaccinations. Lead and arsenic from rice harvested in China, lead from older water pipes. Cadmium from our soil too. Aluminium is off the charts too.
It’s a big issue, one which we are all encountering since we share one earth, one atmosphere the fundamental truth is that we are all affected.
Riding the body from heavy metals helps to peel away the biofilm and release the pathogens which can be a very good thing – ultimately. However, by the same token, the health of the individual is key as to whether they will become over-whelmend by this process and become sicker before their health improves. Heavy metals should be the second detoxification after parasites.
3. MOULD
Mould will also act as a shield to Lyme. Therefore if you are living in a mouldy house it doesn’t matter what treatment is used, the source of mould needs to be removed if you are going to get well. The third and last protective mechanism is that needs to be addressed is mould.
Once we have addressed parasites, heavy metals and mould there are no great defense mechanisms for the Lyme to hide in, making it far easier to clean up by assisting the immune system to take care of Lyme.
DRAINAGE VERSES DETOX
When wishing to Detox it is vital to prepare the ground with Drainage support first.
When our Drainage systems are not working adequately the body can easily get thrown into over-whelm during a detox. Especially when detoxifying parasites and heavy metals.
This, of course, depends on the genetic profile of the individual. When individuals are pre-disposed genetically to oxidative stress and inflammation, then challenges attributed to detoxification will be increased.
Definition of Detox: pulling out of chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, glyphosates, herbicides, radiation.
Definition of Drainage: pathways of detoxification not working adequately, and therefore leading to a backing up of toxic release from the system.
Example of Drainage issues that need to be addressed PRIOR to Heavy Metal Chelation and parasite cleansing:
Leaky Gut is a drainage issue. When constipated it’s the draining pathways clogged. The kidney is a draining pathway. The liver bile duct is one of the most important draining pathways in the whole mix. The lymphatic system is draining pathways. The glymphatic or the brain lymphatic system, the skin. Keeping all these pathways clear and healthy during detox will help to minimise symptoms. Making sure you prepare the body and then focus on drainage during the detox is key.
Parasites often clog up the liver bile duct area. Certain parasites love the liver bile duct-like strongyloides and flukes residing there and clogging it up. Killing off parasites is a part of opening up the drainage pathways, hence why it is the first step in breaking down the three shields. Elimination of parasites is also a fundamental step within a heavy metal detox regardless of whether Lyme is present. Both Heavy Metals and Mould spore can live inside parasites since parasites are hungry for both.
Liver
Optimising the liver and gall-bladder via bile excretion is paramount. All toxins leave via the bile duct. Draining off ammonia can be a game-changer for some health conditions. Which also relies upon the Liver/Bile-duct working properly.
A clogged Liver automatically slows down and clogs the lymphatic system, which affects the brain-draining system, the glymphatic system.
Consider coffee enemas (see blog on enemas)
Castor oil packing
Liver / Gallbladder flushes
Milk thistle in with your coffee if you’re a coffee drinker
Dandelion root coffee
Chanca Piedra, herbal assistance
Carbon, charcoal or clay for the gut