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Posted 10/2/2012 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
What herbs or supplements are helpful to detoxing during Lyme treatment? I've been taking doxy 400mg a day) and just increased my andrographis and I'm herxing again. drybrush/detox baths are somewhat helpful, but I think I could benefit from something else as I've seen some of you refer to detoxing herbs, but I'm not sure what they are?! I need something to help me get through the herxing. (something other than TIME :) LOL )
Posted 10/3/2012 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
Coffee enemas are helpful if you are comfortable doing them, I find that it can aleviate a multitude of symptoms. Lemon water is also helpful. As far as herbs go...milk thistle is a good one for liver support, many people use chlorella(I will say I have a shellfish alergy and chlorella makes me feel funny...I don't use any ocean products, lol, you never know what may have snuck by in processing) You can also take activated charcoal tablets to sop up the mess in your gut, I have done that as well. 

Mostly, making sure all your *plumbing* is working will be most helpful- drinking plenty of fluids(lemon water) and getting enough fiber to encourage frequent elimination will help. Oh, greens are an excellent detoxifier, and some people believe you need to increase your protien in order for good detoxing(I am vegan so I don't buy that but you need to decide for yourself what feels right.) HTH :)

Posted 10/3/2012 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
Magnesium Malate, Iflora, Vitamin d, B Complex, Alpha Lipoic Acid, DGL plus, EPA/DHA

these are my supplements, I posted them all because I'm not completely sure what they are all for.
Posted 10/4/2012 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Lots of great suggestions so far - I'd just like to add a few more!

Fresh juices can be a really helpful aid - if you have a juicer, or if you just buy them at a health food store. A lot of different brands of tea also have detox teas that you usually drink a few times daily, I think they can definitely add to your overall detoxing plan, and also I find drinking a tea much more pleasant than adding another pill to the mix!

I'd also suggest oil pulling every morning (or whenever you can) on an empty stomach. If you do a quick Internet search there's a ton of information about it - I still don't understand it fully; all I know is that t seems pretty helpful for me!
Posted 10/4/2012 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
I just started using Alkaselzter gold. I've read a lot that it really helps. I'm using it once or twice a day because I just went thru a huge herx taking abart drops.
Posted 10/4/2012 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Darlings! What is alkaseltzer gold and where is it in the pharmacy or WHICH pharma carries it? I've looked and can only find regular and as COLD.
Posted 10/5/2012 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
Chlorella binds toxins, especially metals, I believe. You can get in in capsules.

Good luck! Lots of good suggestions...

Ditto keeping plumbing working...enemas, coffee enemas, senna tea, etc.
Posted 12/12/2013 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
I'd like more updated input for this topic, please. I want to know what works best for you all. Thanks!
Posted 12/12/2013 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Im working with the same supplements as everyone else it seems: Charcoal, Chlorella, Magnesium Malate & Glycinate, ALA and Bertonite Clay.

and juice drinks: (specifically cucumber, cilantro, parsley, celery, dandelions, lemons). On a side note, I bought a couple of great books on juicing and even learned how to make one kickass detox popsicle. Ive lost a lot of healthy weight and really had a lot of fun doing this.

This is a no brainer but, my LLMD recommends drinking lots of high quality, filtered, high alkaline water too. The alkalinity is critical to detoxing.

However, the #1 best detox for me, I hate to say is the green coffee/tea enemas. They are incredibly uncomfortable and embarrassing for me, but they do work.
Posted 12/12/2013 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
In addition to Detox Baths and trying to eat healthy and gluten free I started using Triphala Guggulu 3 weeks before starting Byron White L-M .. I've had no reactions at all to either herbal .
Posted 12/12/2013 11:56 AM (GMT 0)
I found Alka Seltzer Gold on Amazon. I like it. It helps take the edge off. I squeeze in a little lemon juice.

I think activated charcoal works great. Just be sure to drink a ton of water, way more than you think you need.

My LLMD started me on takesumi this week. It's carbonized bamboo. I think it's helping. It's a lot like activated charcoal.

I also take Byron White N-T Detox drops.
Posted 12/12/2013 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Penny Pru

My husband picks Alka Seltzer Gold up at CVS. They never have more than a box or 2 on the shelf, so he moves around to different CVS's

Good to know that Amazon also has it available. Thanks Bluebyyou!
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