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"&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;What Is Lyme Disease?&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Caused by &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Borrelia burgdorferi&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; (a type of bacteria), Lyme disease is passed on to humans by the bite of infected ticks. If left untreated, it can lead to neurological problems (such as facial palsy or meningitis), memory loss, chronic joint inflammation, inflammation of the heart and/or its conduction system, and changes in &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-mood-boosters-89653&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mood&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/5-mindbody-practices-to-get-a-better-sleep-90017&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;sleep habits&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;The Lyme Disease Rash&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;One of the major signs of Lyme disease is a rash that looks like a bull&amp;amp;#39;s eye (featuring a red center surrounded by a clear area that, in turn, is encircled by a red ring). The rash typically develops a few days after the appearance of a small, red bump at the site of the tick bite. Known as erythema migrans, the rash is usually tender and warm to the touch and tends to grow larger (up to a foot across) and redder over time.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Symptoms&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Not all Lyme disease patients end up developing erythema migrans. Other symptoms or signs may include &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-remedies-for-tension-headaches-89240&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;headache&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, fatigue, chills, fever, muscle and joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;When left untreated, Lyme disease can cause intermittent bouts of &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-remedies-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-88814&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt; arthritis&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; (marked by severe joint pain and swelling) in about 60 percent of patients after several months. Some individuals with untreated Lyme disease also experience eye inflammation or develop hepatitis.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Lyme Disease Treatment and Remedies&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;When begun at the early stages of the illness, three to four weeks of antibiotic treatment can usually cure Lyme disease. In a small percentage of cases, however, complications such as sleep disturbance, fatigue, and cognitive defects can remain for months or even years after the infection has been eliminated.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;To enhance your health and ease your symptoms while undergoing treatment for Lyme disease, consult your physician about using these natural remedies:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;1) &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/acidophilus-and-other-probiotics-88321&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Probiotics&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;These immune-stimulating &amp;amp;#34;friendly&amp;amp;#34; bacteria may help ward off gastrointestinal problems induced by &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-ways-to-reduce-antibiotic-side-effects-89880&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;antibiotic use&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, suggests a 2008 study. Available in supplement form, probiotics are also found in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;2) Garlic&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/ways-to-boost-your-immune-system-naturally-89283&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;immune-system support&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, increase your intake of garlic (an herb believed to have powerful bacteria-fighting effects).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;3) &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-benefits-of-ganoderma-89565&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ganoderma&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Another immune-booster, this medicinal mushroom (also known as reishi) may help lessen inflammation.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;4) \u00A0Other Remedies&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Although &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-benefits-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-90023&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;hyperbaric oxygen therapy&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and the herb &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/cats-claw-what-you-should-know-about-this-herb-89431&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;cat&amp;amp;#39;s claw&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; are often promoted as alternative therapies for Lyme disease, there&amp;amp;#39;s little evidence to support the effectiveness of either approach in treatment of this condition.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Lyme Disease Prevention&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In addition to using insect repellent (including natural alternatives like oil of lemon eucalyptus), you can lower your Lyme disease risk by wearing long pants and sleeves, a hat, and gloves whenever spending time in grassy, heavily wooded areas. After leaving potentially tick-populated spots, perform a tick check and shower if possible.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Using Natural Remedies for Lyme Disease&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Due to the limited research, it&amp;amp;#39;s too soon to recommend natural remedies for the treatment of lyme disease.\u00A0It&amp;amp;#39;s also important to note that self-treating a condition and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences. If you&amp;amp;#39;re considering using alternative medicine for lyme disease (or any health purpose), make sure to consult your physician first.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Sources:&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Harris JC, Cottrell SL, Plummer S, Lloyd D. &amp;amp;#34;Antimicrobial properties of Allium sativum (garlic).&amp;amp;#34; Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 2001 57(3):282-6.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Kligler B, Cohrssen A. &amp;amp;#34;Probiotics.&amp;amp;#34; American Family Physician 2008 1;78(9):1073-8.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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