[CASE REPORT] Reactivation of Bartonella Following Infection with COVID-19

We are living in a time when it is not uncommon for people to have symptoms caused by multiple pathogens. During the #COVID pandemic, there was a lot of discussion about reactivated #EpsteinBarr virus

[REVIEW ARTICLE] Immune Response Following Meals Causes IBS and Functional Dyspepsia

Digestive symptoms following meals, including abdominal pain, sensation of early fullness, and bloating, in people with disorders of gut-brain dysfunction may result from an immunological

[NEW PUBLICATION] The Role Lyme Disease Plays in Autoimmune Conditions

#Autoimmune conditions have been on the rise worldwide for over five decades. A CDC program called the Nutritional Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is an extensive database and blood sample

[RESEARCH] Methylene blue supports mitochondrial function

#Methyleneblue has received much attention for its effect on infections, including #Bartonella , #Lymedisease , and #COVID the past few years. But did you know methylene blue also supports #mitochondrialfunction ?

[RESEARCH] Repurposed medications effective for MCAS

With the rise of allergic conditions, including #mastcellactivationsyndrome ( #MCAS ), there is a greater need for effective medications. Developing new drugs can take years and cost millions (possibly billions). Repurposing

[NEW STUDY] The prevalence of Lyme disease in forest workers in Santa Cruz, CA

I practice in northern California, and the prevailing belief about #Lyme disease in California by conventional medicine is #Lyme disease does not exist. It is widely accepted that Lyme disease exists

[NEW RESEARCH] Glutathione effect on COVID spike protein-induced inflammation

The formation of #microclots in #COVID19 has been proposed as a possible mechanism of injury. Blood clots are formed in response to inflammatory cytokines and oxidative damage. #Glutathione is the most

[RESEARCH] Mold mycotoxins Damage Cell Membrane Phospholipids

Cell membranes are made of fatty acids called phospholipids. Inside of cells, organelles such as mitochondria are also comprised of phospholipids. Cell membranes can be damaged from physical trauma, exposure to

[NEW RESEARCH] Autoantibodies following Lyme Disease + COVID-19

In recent years, there has been increased awareness of the association between infections and #autoimmune conditions. One of the possible causes of #LongCOVID was the virus, which contributed to autoimmunity. In

[NEW PUBLICATION] Inactive ingredients in medications can trigger Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Inactive ingredients (excipients) are common causes of medication intolerances and allergic reactions. Physicians who treat mast cell activation syndrome and their patients know that

[NEW PUBLICATION] Babesia Odocoilei more problematic than other species

#Babesia is a tick-transmitted parasitic infection closely related to malaria. Two species of Babesia, #Microti and #Duncani , are commonly recognized, but the lesser-known #Odocoilei may be more problematic.

Urinary frequency? The role of mast cell activation syndrome in interstitial cystitis

In recent weeks, I have seen multiple patients with #urinaryfrequency symptoms. The symptoms affect daily activities, including nighttime waking. Prior testing for urinary tract infections was

[NEW REVIEW] Leaky Gut, Immune Complexes and Joint Pain in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

#Leakygutsyndrome is characterized by inflammation in the intestinal barrier that allows bacteria in the intestine to enter the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria trigger an

[CASE REPORT] Mycotoxin-induced attacks of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bowel obstruction associated with MCAS

Mast cells are immune cells located in tissues and organs that interact with the outside world. They are present in high concentrations in the skin,

[NEW PUBLICATION] What an 18-year Study Can Tell Us about Pediatric Neurological Lyme Disease

A retrospective study of medical records of pediatric patients referred for #Lyme neuroborreliosis was performed. The children were referred by their pediatrician to the infectious

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[NEW RESEARCH] Lyme and Bartonella Antibodies in People with Rheumatic Conditions

The bacteria that cause #Lymedisease and #Bartonella can infect joints and contribute to autoimmune and rheumatic conditions. An observational study on 110 at a rheumatology clinic was performed to

[NEW RESEARCH] Bartonella is Sneaky to Avoid the Immune System

Key Summary:
• #Bartonella alters its outer proteins so the immune system doesn’t recognize it
• Bartonella hides inside of red blood cells to increase survival
• Bartonella produces a biofilm and

[NEW RESEARCH] Evidence of Lyme Bacteria in Invasive Breast Cancer Tissue

Pathogenic bacteria have been show to promote #chronicinflammation and create an environment that promotes tissue proliferation and #tumor development. A recent microbiome study looking at various types of

[NEW RESEARCH] Nutritional Disorders in Hypermobility Disorders

There is a strong association between #mastcellactivationsyndrome ( #MCAS ) and #hypermobilespectrumdisorders ( #HSD ), such as hypermobile #EhlersDanlosSyndrome (hEDS). People with MCAS and hEDS often experience