== Home remedies ==
* If you you've been bitten Antioxidant vitamins and minerals can help fight the damage caused by a tickinfections and viruses, start taking colloidal silver immediatelyand many of the phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables have been shown to have immune-enhancing properties. * Additionally, other natural Natural antibiotics such as Pau d'arco tea, garlic and Echinacea extract may prevent the onset of infection.* Supplement with [[probiotics]] and [[vitamin B12]].* Foods such as garlic, leeks, onions, radishes and cabbage have anti-infectious properties.* Helpful spices include thyme, fennel, clove, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and ginger. * Mushrooms including cordyceps, reishi and maitake have been shown to activate immune response.* [[Cordyceps]] improves stamina, increases energy, reduces weakness and fatigue, and increases lung function, relieving breathing difficulties.* The Peruvian herb Samento or [[Cat's Claw]] has been shown to be highly effective for treating neurological disorders. Samento corrects immune dysfunction, blocks the action of certain neurotoxins, and has an anti-microbial action on the B. burgdorferi spirochetes.*[[Stevia]] whole leaf extract, as an individual agent, was effective against all known morphological forms of B. burgdorferi.* If you you've been bitten by a tick, start taking colloidal silver immediately.
* The homeopathic remedy [[Ledum]] treats puncture wounds from venomous insect bites. It should be taken right away after being bitten together with colloidal silver.
* If you've developed flu-like symptoms in the early stages of lyme disease, the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium should provide relief. It relieves fever, headache, body aches and pain, stiff neck, muscle pains, weakness, and a sensation of heaviness.
* Homeopathic remedies that may relieve neurological symptoms are Causticum, Tellurium and Sepia.
* Additionally, the herb [[Cordyceps]] improves stamina, increases energy, reduces weakness and fatigue, and increases lung function, relieving breathing difficulties.
* The Peruvian herb Samento or [[Cat's Claw]] has been shown to be highly effective for treating neurological disorders. Samento corrects immune dysfunction, blocks the action of certain neurotoxins, and has an anti-microbial action on the B. burgdorferi spirochetes.
*[[Stevia]] whole leaf extract, as an individual agent, was effective against all known morphological forms of B. burgdorferi.
* Homeopathic Rhus Toxicodendron ([[Rhus-tox]]) is the main remedy, especially in long-standing cases where there is suppression from antibiotics. The arthritis or fibromyalgia pain is usually worse on the left side and on first movement. Painful areas get better with continued motion of the affected part. There is stiffness and soreness which is better with warm applications.
* Other homeopathic remedies that may offer relief for lyme arthritis are [[Kalmia latifolia]], [[Pulsatilla]], [[Lachesis]], [[Lycopodium]], [[Ruta Graveolens]] and [[Phosphorus]].