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Lyme Disease – What is a Herxheimer Reaction?

Overview: The herxheimer reaction, nicknamed “herx” or otherwise referred to as Jarisch-Herxheimer (J-H) is a phenomena originally observed in the treatment of syphilis, but later found in other illness. In general terms, it is described as a temporary increase of symptoms when anti-syphilitic drugs (antibiotics) are administered. What is known or speculated about Lyme disease […]

Is Thrush Contagious?

Thrush is a type of yeast infection that is caused by a bacteria called Candida. Many people have yeast in various parts of their bodies such as their mouth and digestive tract, but it usually presents no problem because of the normal bacterial flora that helps keep the yeast from growing under control. An attack […]

Types of Mouth Inflammation and Disease

There several type of mouth inflammation but the most common causes of inflammation of the mouth are: Moniliasis Thrush or candidiasis is characterized by creamy-white, curd-like patches anywhere in the mouth, caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans. Adjacent areas are red and swollen, and the white patches can be scraped away leaving […]

Candida Cleanse Die-Off Symptoms

When doing a candida cleanse, most people will experience die-off symptoms, also known as a Herxheimer Reaction. The reason this happens is because when the yeast starts to die, it produces toxins so quickly, the body can’t get rid of them fast enough. Although they are sometimes very severe, symptoms sometimes last and are a […]

How Candidiasis Can Mimic Lyme Disease and Be Seriously Misdiagnosed

In one study, published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers included 788 patients previously diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is usually contracted from a tick bite. Of all the patients examined, only 23 percent actually had active causes of the disease. Another 20 percent had earlier cases of the disease, but […]

Bad Tastes in Your Mouth in the Morning? Patients Beware of GERD!

Some of us will wake up regularly or occasionally with a bitter taste and possibly a sore throat. There are a few common causes of bad taste. A number of causes can and should be taken care of. There is no treatment for other causes. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects only half of the […]

How to Remedy Extreme Diaper Rashes

If you have a baby, you know firsthand what it’s like to care for diaper rash. While rashes are easily treated by the typical name-brand creams such as Desitin and Butt Paste, there are many intense rashes that aren’t. My first child was born with a bowel condition that resulted in several surgeries. Following his […]