Three Years of HCl Therapy
as recorded in The Medical World
Foreword by Henry Pleasants, Jr., AB, MD, FaCP
Hydrochloric Acid Therapy has had a long and compelling history of success in strengthening the immune system. The history of HCl therapy is introduced and examined in this article.
Online publication only. 50 pages; 516KB .pdf.

Unwinding the Immune-Challenged
by D. Tobin Watkinson
Online publication only

An Overview of the LIA Think Tank (Lyme Induced Autism)
by Tami Duncan and John Kucera, MD, with contributions from Jeff Wulfman, MD
Online publication only

Realities of Antibiotics for Lyme Disease
by Dr. David A. Jernigan
Online publication only

The Potential for Controlling Microbial Diseases (Including Lyme)
by Prof. Robert W. Bradford and Henry W. Allen
Online publication only

Guided Digital Medicine™, Lyme Disease, and Petri Dish Mentality
by Savely Yurkovsky, MD
Online publication only.

Web Page Potpourri
Lyme Disease
by Marjorie Roswell
(Reprinted online from November 2003)

Special Report: Chronic Lyme Disease Research Center Established at Columbia University
by Marcus A. Cohen
Townsend Letter columnist Cohen brings welcome news to those suffering from chronic Lyme: the creation of a dedicated Lyme Disease Research Center.

Lyme Disease and Autism
by Kathy Blanco with Geoffrey Radoff, MD, MD (H)
The link between autism and the causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, is becoming clearer and forcing sharp questions about the provenance of both disease states and possible therapeutic considerations.

Naturopathic Perspective on the Assessment and Treatment of Lyme-Associated Autism
by Nicola McFadzean, ND
With more evidence emerging of a connection between Lyme disease and autism, testing and treatment remain challenging and controversial; however, naturopathic approaches – including strengthening immune support – should be foremost in any treatment strategy.

The Marshall Protocol for Lyme Disease and Other Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
Part One: Overview and Implementation
by J.C. Waterhouse, PhD
Originally developed by Trevor Marshall, PhD, for the treatment of sarcoidosis, the Marshall Protocol takes a three-step approach that includes limiting exposure to Vitamin D and using "pulsed" doses of antibiotics to target Borrelia burgdorferi and other bacterial species. In Part One of a two-part article, Dr. J.C. Waterhouse introduces the protocol in a detailed review of its genesis and usage.

Diagnosis and Therapy of Chronic Systemic Co-infections in Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases
by Garth L. Nicolson, PhD
Although Lyme disease is launched by exposure to a specific spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, chronic Lyme sufferers are often battling other bacterial and viral and fungal co-infections as well, and treatment must address those co-reactors to achieve success.

The Effectiveness of Samento, Cumanda, Burbur, and Dr. Lee Cowden's Protocol in the Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease
by Suzanne Arthur
The use of herbal antimicrobials provides a welcome and necessary alternative to long-term antibiotics in the treatment of chronic Lyme disease. Author Suzanne Arthur interviewed doctors and patients for this overview, which also includes a detailed description of Dr. Lee Cowden's protocol.

In Vivo-Induced Antigen Technology: The Most Sensitive Method of Detection for Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
by Aristo Vojdani, PhD, CLS; Bernard T. Raxlen, MD;
Shirley Scott, MD
Cross-reactions and cross-infections complicate the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. A new testing procedure using in vivo-induced antigen technology brings a much greater sensitivity to identifying Lyme and associated antigens.

Herbs with Anti-Lyme Potential
by James Duke, PhD
A light-hearted but highly useful guide to herbs that may address chronic Lyme.

Comparison of Specificity and Sensitivity of IGeneX Lyme Western Blots Using IGeneX Criteria and CDC Criteria for a Positive Western Blot
by Jyotsna S. Shah, Iris Du Cruz, Danuta Wronska, Steven Harris, and Nick S. Harris
New testing criteria are enabling more accurate diagnoses for Lyme and other bacterial co-infections – the first and possibly the most crucial step toward treatment and recovery.

Hypothesis of the Biofield Control System
by Savely Savva
A fascinating theory challenges conventional understanding of the human organism by suggesting the existence of an "operative control system," which oversees four fundamental programs: development, maintenance, reproduction, and death.

Lyme Toxins: The Primary Cause of Your Symptoms!
by Dr. David Jernigan
Detoxification is both the key to alleviating the symptoms of Lyme disease and beginning restoration and healing. Dr. Jernigan takes a close look at Lyme toxins, specifically the stunning effects of Lyme-induced ammonia.

The Puzzle of Autism-Spectrum Disorders
by Kurt N. Woeller, DO
To many, it's clear that the multi-faceted health issues underlying autism, like those behind chronic Lyme, demand a comprehensive biomedical approach. Author Kurt Woeller lays out one therapeutic plan and opens the door to other biomedical solutions.

"I'm Taking Coumadin, May I Eat Vegetables? Is It OK to Switch to Nattokinase?"
by Alan R. Gaby, MD

Searching for Answers to the Autism Epidemic
by Kathy Blanco

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