Suggestions of Getting Rid of Lyme Brain !!!

Was wondering if others found the coconut oil helpful with this ..?

Not a suggestion for supplements, but this website does a great job at explaining all things math/chemistry/physics.  From Kindergarden to Rocket Scientist:

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Very easy to understand and follow.  You can learn anything in 5 minutes! 

ALCAR has the ability to cross the blood–brain barrier and enter the brain, where it acts as a powerful antioxidant,[16] which helps in prevention of the brain cells' deterioration.[citation needed] Its supplementation has been shown to be neuroprotective in instances of cerebral ischemia in rats[17] and may be useful in treating peripheral nerve injury as well as spinal cord injury.[18][19] It has been shown to be of benefit to Alzheimer's patients.[20][21] It may have some neuroprotective benefit in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, but further research is required.[22] ALCAR is also known to increase sperm motility,[23] which describes the ability of sperm to move vigorously. Since motility is among the most important factors that help in the determination of sperm’s fertilization capability, acetyl-L-carnitine can help sperm cells move more actively, which consequently leads to the improved male fertility.

ALCAR has been shown to be more effective than tamoxifen in improving the curvature and reducing the pain and plaque sizes for men who sought treatment for their Peyronie's disease early and having low curvature deformities.[24] ALCAR has also been shown to improve insulin response[25][26] and is proved to have a positive effect on various muscle diseases as well as heart conditions. [27] [2

Thanks for posting this! I have found coconut oil to be great at reducing brain problems. A naturopath suggested it for a concussion and it works! So I tried it for my Lymes and it helps a lot. I have quite a few cognitive challenges and I definitely notice when I put coconut oil in my morning smoothie and when I don't. I still have the challenges but they are lessened.
I have been learning Spanish too. It's slow going but helping me to use different areas of the brain. A naturopath also suggested to me to try listening to complex music if you can tolerate it. Classical is an example but if your younger or more modern I should say, Dubstep has the same complexities. You can also try listening to this kind of music with one ear plugged at a time. This aids in the healthier part of your brain to assist the part that is being compromised.
Thank you for your information and experience with ALCAR. I'm going to look into it. Do you happen to know if it is available in a liquid or powder form?

Hi Roots, what is the dosage of the coconut oil etc ? How are you using it ? Yes there are liquid forms available of the Acetyl-L-carnitine on amazon. It comes in a variety of flavors too. Most of the customer ratings are favorable. Hope this helps.

Hi Traveler, I was waiting for you to chime in here. I always remember you referring to Lyme brain and man some days can I RELATE. Im going to get the coconut oil. Is there a paticular brand that is good ?

Another thing - any time you have a question for me, feel free to just email me! That's a sure fire way to get my attention!! LOL!

I've only used the oil, not the soft gels. I'm not saying that they aren't any good, just I haven't used them to know if there was a difference for me.

Don't forget you can cook with it! It really gives a lot of foods good flavor - especially popcorn!

Barngurl, here is an article that you may find interesting regarding a supplement that most of us already take in some form or another.

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2012/feb2012_Novel-Magnesium-Compound-Reverses-Neurodegeneration_01.htm

Hi BarnGurl,

I am finding out that the Byron White N-T Detox Formula is helping with congnitive issues from Lyme. I just realized last night that I haven't smelled like ammonia in awhile, haha!

I just throw a couple heaping tablespoons in my morning smoothie. I love that you put coconut oil in your oatmeal traveler! I use the Artisana brand, I have tried several other brands of coconut oils and Artisanas quality is really hard to beat. And when your lymes brain is really bad bring a jar of coconut oil with you wherever you go and just eat a teaspoon as you feel challenged.

A doctor told me that the reason why coconut oil is so effective at aiding the brains deficiencies is it provides your brain with instant nutrition that bypasses the digestive system. They also make yummy coconut butter which is the whole young coconut rather than just the oils. I use it in desert recipes.

I also use Manuka Honey it is a mono floral honey and is known to cure infection. (Just a couple weeks ago my boyfriend got pink eye and was insisting on taking antibiotics for it. I dared him to try a few tablespoons of Manuka honey a day and by day three that pink eye was fully gone).

I also use bee pollen. Everyday about 6 tablespoons. Bee pollen contains all essential nutrients of nutrition and three that science has yet to identify. In the fifties it was used in a control study to attempt to delay the growth of tumors in mice that were predisposed to cancerous tumors. The mice that ate 1/10 ratio of bee pollen to food never developed the tumors-they had to end the study. The mice that didn't eat bee pollen all developed malignant tumors and or died by the studies completion.

Blueberries believe it or not are also really good for the brain. I used to eat a half pint to pint a day when my brain was really bad. I have also noticed joining in on this forum has helped me workout my brain. All of you ladies have been so generous with sharing information and your experience. The community conversation about lymes may be helping me the most! My brain has deteriorated a lot and some stuff I'm not sure I get to gain back. I was told I was born with Lymes and then I was reinfected at age 6 and again at 30. So I have yet to experience "healing" my brain, but I was blessed to bring it back from how bad it was a couple years ago. Good luck with your brains ladies! And thank all of you so much. I am disabled at home currently and it has been a lifesaver to chat with all of you!!!!

Post Edited By Moderator (Traveler) : 10/11/2013 1:23:34 PM (GMT-6)

I have coconut oil in oatmeal too, along with cinnamon. If I have plain oatmeal, I feel hungry 1/2 an hour or so later, but with c. oil, I don't feel hungry for several hours later.

Unfortunately, I can't take it straight since my throat bothers me when I do, getting a little sore and raw feeling and affecting swallowing a little. I need to see if I'm allergic to it or what.

Traveler, something is very wrong with you since you don't like blueberries. ;) I often have them in oatmeal.

I think the best berry is the Himalayan blackberries. They are an invasive plant around here and will overtake buildings if left to grow unchecked. I have a small patch that I keep under control. When we bought our property, there was about a 1/4 acre of them. They're found here along a lot of country roads. They have a strong sweet tart flavor that can't be beat.