Ticked Off On Lyme WA

05/28/2026

Best information I have seen in one place. It’s really long, but so is 36 years, so far, with Lyme Disease. 💚

🕷️ 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄

🔍 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟏: 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲
• Use fine-tipped tweezers.
• Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
• Pull upward slowly and steadily — no twisting.
• Clean the bite site with hydrogen peroxide, colloidal silver, or alcohol.
• DO NOT squeeze the body of the tick (this can inject pathogens).
🧊 Avoid home remedies like Vaseline or burning — they increase risk of regurgitation of toxins.

🌿 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟐: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
• Bentonite Clay or Activated Charcoal paste – draw out toxins
• Andrographis tincture – natural antimicrobial and immune support
• Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) – immune modulation, Lyme protection
• Japanese Knotweed – anti-inflammatory, supports terrain if Lyme is present
• Echinacea & Oregon Grape – immune-boosting and antimicrobial herbs
• Vitamin C (liposomal) – supports white blood cell activity and healing
• Liposomal glutathione or NAC – supports detox if infection suspected

📆 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐒 (𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏–𝟑𝟎):
• Bullseye rash (not always present!)
• Fever, chills, fatigue
• Body aches, swollen lymph nodes
• Headaches, dizziness
• Brain fog, nerve pain
If any appear, start terrain-based Lyme protocol immediately.

💧 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝟑: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝟎–𝟗𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬:
• Lymphatic movers: red root, cleavers, castor oil
• Mitochondrial support: CoQ10, PQQ, B-vitamins
• Biofilm breakers: serrapeptase, natto, neem
• Drainage tools: binders (zeolite, charcoal), colon support
• Herbal rotation: change herbs every 2–3 weeks
• EMF reduction – immune-disruptive to healing

🛡️ 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘:
• Tick-repelling essential oils:
– Rose geranium oil (topical)
– Cedarwood, lemongrass, eucalyptus (clothing spray)
• Diatomaceous earth (DE): dusted on shoes or animals
• Neem oil: natural anti-tick spray
• Wear light-colored clothing to easily spot ticks

🧬 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇
Ticks tend to thrive in dysregulated terrain — low lymph flow, weakened detox, low mitochondrial energy, and emotional stagnation. They’re opportunists.
A vibrant, mineral-rich, well-drained body is less vulnerable to chronic infection — even if bitten.

🧬 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘
• Caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium (spread by ticks).
• Often includes co-infections: Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Mycoplasma, Anaplasma.
• Lyme hides in biofilms, tissues, and inside cells—making it hard to detect and eliminate.
• Symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, headaches, heart palpitations, anxiety, and more.

🧪 1. 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬

🌿 Herbal Antibiotics (Antimicrobials)
These herbs have shown effectiveness against Borrelia and co-infections:
• Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) – anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, antimicrobial.
• Japanese Knotweed – high in resveratrol, penetrates biofilms, anti-inflammatory.
• Andrographis – potent antimicrobial, antiviral, helps reduce neurological symptoms.
• Cryptolepis sanguinolenta – shown in studies to directly kill Borrelia.
• Sida acuta – effective against Babesia and Bartonella.
• Houttuynia – useful for Bartonella and biofilm disruption.
• Black walnut hull, garlic, oregano oil – broad-spectrum antimicrobial power.
👉 Use in rotating or pulsed protocols to avoid microbial resistance and overwhelming the system.

🧫 2. 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦
Lyme forms protective biofilms that shield it from the immune system and treatments.

🔬 Biofilm Disruptors:
• Nattokinase or Lumbrokinase – enzymes that dissolve fibrin-based biofilms.
• Serrapeptase
• EDTA (low-dose) – chelates metals and breaks down biofilm structures.
• Essential oils: clove, cinnamon bark, tea tree oil (use with caution).
• Timing: Biofilm disruptors are often taken 30–60 minutes before antimicrobials to expose the pathogens.

🛡️ 3. 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘

🌿 Immune-Modulating Herbs & Nutrients
• Astragalus root – boosts early immune response (good for prevention or early stage).
• Medicinal mushrooms (reishi, cordyceps, chaga, lion’s mane) – modulate immunity, fight stealth infections.
• Colostrum – rebuilds mucosal immune barriers and gut lining.
• Vitamin D3, zinc, selenium, vitamin C – core immune supports.

♻️ 4. 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗫 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦: 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚
Lyme die-off releases endotoxins (like lipopolysaccharides) that cause Herxheimer reactions.

🌱 Binders (Take Away from Meals/Supplements)
• Activated charcoal
• Chlorella
• Modified citrus pectin
• GI Detox or Biotoxin Binder (CellCore)
• Bentonite clay

💧 Drainage & Detox Support
• Liver support: milk thistle, dandelion root, NAC, castor oil packs
• Lymph support: red root, cleavers, dry brushing, rebounding, sauna
• Kidney/bladder: goldenrod, marshmallow root, nettles

🧖 Other Detox Tools
• Infrared sauna
• Coffee enemas
• Epsom salt baths
• Colonics

🧠 5. 𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢-𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
Many Lyme patients suffer neurological symptoms due to brain inflammation and nervous system disruption.

🧠 Neuroprotective & Nerve-Healing Remedies
• Lion’s Mane mushroom – supports nerve regeneration
• Lecithin – supports myelin repair
• Phosphatidylcholine
• Magnesium threonate – crosses blood-brain barrier
• Omega-3s – anti-inflammatory for brain and nerves
• CBD or full-spectrum h**p – reduces inflammation, pain, and anxiety

🌬️ 6. 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠
Chronic Lyme puts the body in fight-or-flight mode, which hinders healing.

🧘 Vagus Nerve & Trauma Tools
• Breathwork
• EMDR or Somatic Experiencing (trauma therapy)
• Vagal nerve stimulation
• Cold exposure (vagus-toning)
• Meditation, sound healing, tapping

🍽️ 7. 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗨𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚

🥦 Food Plan
• Grain-free, sugar-free, dairy-free (reduce inflammation)
• Focus on: organic veggies, clean proteins, healthy fats (avocado, tallow, grass-fed butter, olive oil, coconut)
• Avoid processed food, gluten, industrial oils, and alcohol

🦠 Gut Support
• Probiotics (especially soil-based or spore-based)
• L-glutamine, aloe vera, colostrum – heal leaky gut
• Low-histamine and low-oxalate diet if reactive

🔄 8. 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞
Once pathogen load is reduced and inflammation calms, restore the terrain.

• Mitochondrial support: CoQ10, PQQ, carnitine, B vitamins
• Adrenal recovery: ashwagandha, rhodiola, cordyceps, vitamin C
• Hormone rebalance (if disrupted): test thyroid and s*x hormones
• Gentle movement: walking, stretching, sunlight exposure

💡 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗦: 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗦
• Ozone therapy (IV or re**al) – antimicrobial and oxygenates tissue.
• Hyperbaric oxygen – reduces brain inflammation and helps tissue repair.
• Peptides (like BPC-157, Thymosin alpha-1) – stimulate healing and immunity.
• Frequency therapy (Rife, PEMF) – targets pathogens energetically.
• Homeopathy (like DesBio Lyme series) – immune modulation and detox.

🚨 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
• Natural does not mean benign. Always start slow, detox first, and support drainage pathways.
• Killing pathogens without proper detox = major symptom flare-ups.
• Personalized protocols are key. Work with a Lyme-literate naturopath or integrative doctor.

Seek immediate care if:
• Facial drooping or Bell’s palsy develops
• Severe headache or neck stiffness occurs
• Chest pain, fainting, or palpitations appear
• Shortness of breath develops
• High fever persists
• Joint swelling becomes severe
• Neurological symptoms rapidly worsen

💚 Support my Healing Work
If my research helped you understand your body in a deeper way — and you want more info like this 👇

https://holisticdoggo.carrd.co

📌 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒:
→ Tap Pete Wurst
→ Scroll to the top pinned post
That’s where the Healing Hub Library is.

05/22/2026

The Absolute Worse thing you can say to any sick person ............

"You look fine" or "You look good" ..... Butt especially to Lyme sufferer. 💚

05/11/2026

36 years now dealing with Chronic Lyme Disease……..

MAY IS LYME AWARENESS MONTH: Currently, there is NO reliable blood test to confirm whether Lyme treatment has been successful.

This major gap in diagnostics means that after standard antibiotic treatment, there’s often no objective way to know if the infection has been cleared. When patients continue experiencing debilitating symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, neurological issues, and more, doctors may diagnose Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). Without clear biomarkers or direct-detection tests, many patients are left in limbo: told the Lyme is “gone” based on past treatment, yet still suffering. This is despite hundreds of credible studies evidencing active infection after antibiotic treatment.

This uncertainty affects tens of thousands of people every year. It leads to frustration, inadequate care, and debates within the medical community about what’s really happening in the body after treatment.

We urgently need better diagnostics, specifically tests that can actually measure if the bacteria are gone. Research is advancing, but progress needs more awareness and funding.

If you or a loved one are dealing with persistent symptoms after Lyme treatment, know that you’re not alone. Your experience is real, and the lack of reliable testing is a documented challenge, not “in your head.”

Share this if it resonates. Let’s keep pushing for accurate testing and real answers.

05/06/2026

Chronic Lyme is now Recognized by the Federal Govt.

Success for why this page was created. 💚

02/14/2026

Progress in WA, the Health Department is now pro education on Lyme in WA. 💚💚

12/25/2023

💚 Merry Christmas ❤️ a new WA State Bill, to Recognize Chronic Lyme and Protect the Drs that treat us, will be in the 2024 Legislative Session. We meet with sponsors on Friday Jan. 5th and will have bill soon. Everyone wanting to help a little or a lot is welcome to join us. We have a Leadership Chat page to get this passed. Contact us here or by PM and we will add you to this successful effort. 💚

11/24/2023

Been keeping an eye on things and got thwacked Wednesday unloading the last of the boughs. Got my eye closed on time before the small stem wacked me. The outside socket feels bruised and the eye is good. My safety glasses were in the glove box, being safe.

09/06/2023

Chronic Lyme story from Idaho helps spread the word. 💚

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1139150587041002