Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons, Dicots): Members of this class produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and possess a net-like veination structure in their leaves. Piper plants are neither monocot or eudicot (true dicotyledon). Piperales: Order of dicot flowering plants containing herbs, shrubs, and small trees. Members of this order have small flowers clustered together in cone shaped structures. Piperaceae(Pepper family): Family of Piperales who generally live in warm, tropical, foliated and shady habitats. Piper: Genus of plants that contains pepper vines. This term comes from the ancient Tamil word pippali meaning long pepper.
Many people with Lyme disease have damaged gastrointestinal systems, and so need to avoid foods that place extra stress on the gut such as gluten (wheat) and dairy. A really good book about the diet recommended for people with Lyme Disease is the Lyme Diet by Dr Nicola McFadzean.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can affect humans, dogs, cats and other mammals. Its primary carrier is the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis), which often feeds on rodents in its early stages. Later, the tick can attach to a dog or human and transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Clinical signs include depression, swelling of the lymph nodes, loss of appetite and fever, as well as lameness and swollen, painful joints. Renal failure can also be a consequence of Lyme disease.