any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?

[Guest guest]

Hi all - Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after Lyme disease. My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read.

I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power.

Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

[Guest guest]

I'd like to know too. , I graduated from Stanford Law School and I'm in

the same boat as you. I'd like my brain to get well enough for me to work

again.

Thanks.

Sally A. Schreiber

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From: Lyme_and_Rife on behalf of Runyan

Sent: Fri 7/23/2010 4:39 PM

To: Lyme_and_Rife ; bartonella

Subject: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?

Hi all -

Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements,

nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after

Lyme disease.

My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be.

I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels

like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or

discussing what I've read.

I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some

brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding

what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I

might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power.

Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs,

seems to be helping. A lot.

[Guest guest]

nice to meet another Stanford alumna!

 

I'd like to know too. , I graduated from Stanford Law School and I'm in the same boat as you. I'd like my brain to get well enough for me to work again.

Thanks.

Sally A. Schreiber

________________________________

From: Lyme_and_Rife on behalf of Runyan

Sent: Fri 7/23/2010 4:39 PM

To: Lyme_and_Rife ; bartonella

Subject: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?

Hi all -

Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after Lyme disease.

My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read.

I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power.

Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

[Guest guest]

may be look at evenbetternow.com

it is for ALS they have a sublingual liquid of brain live cells to help regenarate.

their is also an herb that increases stemcell factor for regenartion of the nervosu cells but with my memory impossible to get it back if it cross my mind i will jump on the computor to put it . Also as simple as that study everyday 1 minute more by heart or wich ever in one month you will have got half an hours beter concentration and memory. if you miss one day make a duty to do 2 minutes instead of one the day after to catch up . It works.the second month you will b eable to increase the time much faster like 5 or 10 minutes , th eslower you go to began with the faster it goes after it is paradoxal and avoid the frustration of unmet goal no need to forcast the begining that is so frustrating. I did that when I began studies in my fortys with a lazy brain. after 2 mont it was working well again.

God bless you Marie

Marie

Subject: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?To: Lyme_and_Rife , bartonella Date: Friday, July 23, 2010, 9:39 PM

Hi all - Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after Lyme disease. My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read.I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power.Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs, seems to be helping. A

lot.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,Lithium Orotate helped with the mental darkness, as did Traditional chinese Medicine An Shen Bu Xin Wan and Free & Easy Wanderer. They also helped remove the fog and boost memory. K-Mag KG helped mop up the ammonia in the brain, and virgin coconut oil has definitely helped mental acuity. As the Lyme path. load subsides, and proper detox is done, I've found my brain returning to better functioning. Fatigue and extreme humid heat can put me pback in a cloudy place, but it's mercifully temporary. Such a relief to know that there is apparently enough redundancy in the brain to rebuild after Lyme.Be well,Léna Hi all - Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after Lyme disease. My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read. I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power. Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

[Guest guest]

They say that which you don't use, you lose. I think this is true with brain issues from Lyme. I used to get so discouraged and just stop trying. Then, last fall, I undertook designing a complicated 3-D prototype like the old days. The first few days were agony, but somehow my brain began to work the old pathways, or reroute new ones and it became easier and easier. As physical stamina and emotional stability returns, my brain seems to be waiting at the door, with a leash in its mouth, wanting to go for a walk! I've also returned to playing piano, as sight-reading, co-ordinating two hands, seems to be good brain rehab. I'm noticing that my memory is returning, and the patterns and complexities of the music are making sense again and giving me mnemonic cues.Whatever you once loved to do, DO IT. I think it will lead you back.Be well,Léna may be look at evenbetternow.com it is for ALS they have a sublingual liquid of brain live cells to help regenarate. their is also an herb that increases stemcell factor for regenartion of the nervosu cells but with my memory impossible to get it back if it cross my mind i will jump on the computor to put it . Also as simple as that study everyday 1 minute more by heart or wich ever in one month you will have got half an hours beter concentration and memory. if you miss one day make a duty to do 2 minutes instead of one the day after to catch up . It works.the second month you will b eable to increase the time much faster like 5 or 10 minutes , th eslower you go to began with the faster it goes after it is paradoxal and avoid the frustration of unmet goal no need to forcast the begining that is so frustrating. I did that when I began studies in my fortys with a lazy brain. after 2 mont it was working well again. God bless you Marie Marie From: Runyan <monandreamichellegmail>Subject: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?To: Lyme_and_Rife , bartonella Date: Friday, July 23, 2010, 9:39 PM Hi all - Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after Lyme disease. My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read.I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power.Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

[Guest guest]

HI ,  My thoughts are that if you still have brain symptoms that you still have an infection-- Dr B points to Bart when neurological symptoms are the most prevalent.  If you dont stop the root of the problem then you will probably have minimal improvement. I took vinopectin before I knew I had Lyme and didnt have much help, but am just focusing on treating the lyme and co's for now.

PS I'll forgive you for being a Stanford allum-- if you forgive me for being a Cal allum (GO BEARS!- lol)Whitney

 

Hi all - Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering brain power after Lyme disease. My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read.

I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more brain power.

Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

-- Whitney Schmucker

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

There is an herb by Plum Flower called Jiao Gu Lan that improves micro

circulation in the brain. You can use it long term and it seems to help.

If you have some cash a few hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatments often go a long

way for restoring brain function. If you still have a lot of infection though

it will just make you herx.

Meditation/qigong can be tremendously helpful for improving brain function but

it takes a lot of time and dedication.

There are exercises called Brain Gym or Brain Yoga which are very simple but

help to coordinate left/right brain hemisphere activity. Brain spect scans have

proven how amazing these exercises can be for people with stroke, brain injury,

autism, lyme, etc...

Hope something here helps

Thane

>

> Hi all -

>

> Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques,

> supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering

> brain power after Lyme disease.

>

> My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to

> be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it

> feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated

> books or discussing what I've read.

>

> I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some

> brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before

> deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a

> LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more

> brain power.

>

> Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

>

> Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other

> drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Also, exercise, as much as you're able, is a must! You want as much blood

flowing through there as possible.

Another thing you could look into is IGF-1 which is basically human growth

factor and is supposed to work to regenerate the brain and other organs.

Oh, lol, thought of something else. Lyme is an inflammatory condition.

Inflammation causes scar tissue. And scar tissues prevents organs from

returning to their previous plum and juicy size after an illness. Systemic

enzymes might help you clear this scar tissue. The inflammation in the blood

vessels of the brain may have caused a build up of plaque. Detoxamin EDTA

suppositories are great for clearing this plaque out restoring circulation to

the brain.

I hope you get this. I was recently put on moderation for some unknown reason.

Thane

>

> Hi all -

>

> Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques,

> supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering

> brain power after Lyme disease.

>

> My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to

> be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it

> feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated

> books or discussing what I've read.

>

> I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some

> brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before

> deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a

> LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more

> brain power.

>

> Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

>

> Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other

> drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and Sally,

When I first read 's post, I knew something good that would help the brain

to

improve, but since we are talking about brains, my own brain just froze!! I

knew there

was something I was familiar with, but with brain freeze I just could not think

of it..

I did put your post in my " need to answer folder " though as I was sure it would

eventually

come to mind...

Then I read Lena's post and yes, extra virgin organic coconut oil is very brain

healthy

a doctor just recently helped improve here husbands Alzheimers by giving him

coconut

oil... But her post also helped un-freeze my own brain, I knew I had things to

share with you!

The brain needs more seratonin for good health, the only thing that makes

seratonin in the brain is L-Tryptophan... With this, you also need to take Vit

B3, at least

300 mg daily and Vit B6, 25 - 50 mg daily... You may already be getting some

of these if

you are using a B-complex or daily vitamin.

Here is a link that talks about this and a link to buy LT. This is for the 1000

mg dose, it can

easily be broken in half if desired, there is a price advantage buying the 1000

mg dose instead

of the 500 mg dose...

http://bodyecology.com/08/08/07/how_happiness_heals_your_brain.php

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/NWF253/ItemDetail?n=0

Here are some good reading links...

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-lifestyle-guide/fortifying-your-memory-with-supple\

ments

http://www.naturalnews.com/025722.html

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/4-spices-for-brilliance.html?page=2

Oh, and you guys gotta take a look at Super Brain Yoga!! I am almost afraid to

post this as everyone here is going to become very smart... :-)

I hope ALL of these work!

Jim

>

> > Hi all -

> >

> > Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques,

> > supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with

> > recovering brain power after Lyme disease.

> >

> > My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where

> > it used to be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme,

> > and since then, it feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have

> > trouble reading complicated books or discussing what I've read.

> >

> > I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to

> > get some brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good

> > condition before deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm

> > thinking MSW to be a LICSW, but I might want to do something more

> > intellectual if I get more brain power.

> >

> > Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

> >

> > Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my

> > other drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

According to Aajonus Vonderplanitz, re-inventer of the Primal Diet: raw chicken

repairs nerves and raw fish repairs the brain. And only when you eat heaps of it

with raw fat like raw cream or raw butter, coconut cream.

Best

> >

> > Hi all -

> >

> > Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques,

> > supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering

> > brain power after Lyme disease.

> >

> > My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to

> > be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it

> > feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated

> > books or discussing what I've read.

> >

> > I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some

> > brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before

> > deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a

> > LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more

> > brain power.

> >

> > Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

> >

> > Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other

> > drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Interesting. I would make sure to get it from an impeccable source, since we are immune impaired, and bacteria or parasites would flourish in us while it might not be a huge problem for others.Whitney

 

According to Aajonus Vonderplanitz, re-inventer of the Primal Diet: raw chicken repairs nerves and raw fish repairs the brain. And only when you eat heaps of it with raw fat like raw cream or raw butter, coconut cream.

Best

> >

> > Hi all -

> >

> > Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques,

> > supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering

> > brain power after Lyme disease.

> >

> > My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to

> > be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it

> > feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated

> > books or discussing what I've read.

> >

> > I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some

> > brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before

> > deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a

> > LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more

> > brain power.

> >

> > Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

> >

> > Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other

> > drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

> >

> >

> >

>

-- Whitney Schmucker

[Guest guest]

, I just saw your post. And am surprised to see raw chicken/fish? Where would you get raw chicken/fish which will also ensure you are not inviting other possible microbes into your system that could also be fatal? Do you have a link for more info on this? Thanks, Bianca

To: Lyme_and_Rife Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 7:50:24 AMSubject: Re: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?

According to Aajonus Vonderplanitz, re-inventer of the Primal Diet: raw chicken repairs nerves and raw fish repairs the brain. And only when you eat heaps of it with raw fat like raw cream or raw butter, coconut cream.Best

[Guest guest]

, some say that Lion's Mane is a good source to repair myelin sheath in the brain. It is an enzyme derived from a mushroom (Lion's Mane). My husband takes it since almost a year now and he seems to have some success with it as far as nerve repair in the brain (some lesions are gone! - YEAH). However, he rifes, he exercises, he eats no gluten, detoxes plenty, so it is hard to tell what is doing what. He doesn't take too much of the Lion's Mane because, some folks are concerned to invite yeast/fungal infections into your body, since it is from a mushroom. Then again, the science is not very clear about mushrooms actually causing fungus.

Just something extra to consider. Ahhh, the Lyme studies one has to undergo, never fails to stop, not for a single day!

Be blessed, Bianca

[Guest guest]

Bianca, I was told by a candida expert that mushrooms eaten raw were ok, not cooked , not sure about supplement form. DougSubject: Re: Re: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?To: Lyme_and_Rife Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 1:25 PM

, some say that Lion's Mane is a good source to repair myelin sheath in the brain. It is an enzyme derived from a mushroom (Lion's Mane). My husband takes it since almost a year now and he seems to have some success with it as far as nerve repair in the brain (some lesions are gone! - YEAH). However, he rifes, he exercises, he eats no gluten, detoxes plenty, so it is hard to tell what is doing what. He doesn't take too much of the Lion's Mane because, some folks are concerned to invite yeast/fungal infections into your body, since it is from a mushroom. Then again, the science is not very clear about mushrooms actually causing fungus.

Just something extra to consider. Ahhh, the Lyme studies one has to undergo, never fails to stop, not for a single day!

Be blessed, Bianca

[Guest guest]

Hallo Bianca,

Chicken (raw) I get from healthfood shop, is expensive. Fish (raw) I get

anywhere. Aajonus states in his book " We want to live " that you should not eat

cultivated fish from fishfarms, cause these are fed arteficial food, abx and all

kinds of crap.

Bacteria are not that much a problem when you eat raw meat. My experience is

that there is so much energy in raw meat that the body energy pulls you right

through any infection.

But you will have to read this book of Aajonus Vonderplanitz to understand all

the details. He even has recepies with rotten meat for ill people. I for sure

have not gone to that part, I look for clean products, meats and when they rot I

throw them. Aajonus states for example that Salmonella is not a bad thing at

all.

In other words: read the book )

Best

>

> , I just saw your post. And am surprised to see raw chicken/fish? Where

> would you get raw chicken/fish which will also ensure you are not inviting

other

> possible microbes into your system that could also be fatal? Do you have a

> link for more info on this? Thanks, Bianca

>  

>  

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: Lyme_and_Rife

> Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 7:50:24 AM

> Subject: Re: any tips for recovering brain after Lyme disease?

>

>  

> According to Aajonus Vonderplanitz, re-inventer of the Primal Diet: raw

chicken

> repairs nerves and raw fish repairs the brain. And only when you eat heaps of

it

> with raw fat like raw cream or raw butter, coconut cream.

>

> Best

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Thane,I just got the Jiao Gu Lan you medntioned. What dosage do you use? I'm already doing An Shen Bu Xin Wan 8, 3x day, Free & Easy Wanderer 4, 3x day, 8-Flavor Rehmannia, 4, 2x day, and Golden Book, 1 2x a day. The last two have helped kidneys made longer sleeping with fewer loo interruptions in the night. (You recommended these and they were great advice, thanks). So, my friend of TCM, what's a good start for Jiao Gu Lan?Be well,Léna Hi , There is an herb by Plum Flower called Jiao Gu Lan that improves micro circulation in the brain. You can use it long term and it seems to help. If you have some cash a few hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatments often go a long way for restoring brain function. If you still have a lot of infection though it will just make you herx. Meditation/qigong can be tremendously helpful for improving brain function but it takes a lot of time and dedication. There are exercises called Brain Gym or Brain Yoga which are very simple but help to coordinate left/right brain hemisphere activity. Brain spect scans have proven how amazing these exercises can be for people with stroke, brain injury, autism, lyme, etc... Hope something here helps Thane > > Hi all - > > Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, > supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with recovering > brain power after Lyme disease. > > My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where it used to > be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since then, it > feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading complicated > books or discussing what I've read. > > I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try to get some > brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition before > deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW to be a > LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I get more > brain power. > > Any tips? Anything that has worked for you? > > Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with my other > drugs, seems to be helping. A lot. > > >

[Guest guest]

Well fellow TCM enthusiast, Jiao Gu Lan is an herb that can and is used long

term. Think of it like drinking Green Tea. Something that can be taken every

day forever. It was only discovered in recent years by the west in a remote

part of south western china. These chinese have an exceptionally high life

expectancy and they credit it in part to consuming lots of Jiao Gu Lan. I think

with any new supplement it doesn't hurt to start out at a lower dose, but then

work up as able. And with this one in particular I think getting up to the full

dose would be best.

It might cause a headache initially when working up to the full dose. As it

improves microcirculation in the brain it can be a little uncomfortable. If its

started at a low enough dose it should be fine though. Also, if ones on abx

this increased circulation can cause more intense herxes because the abx are

penetrating more deeply. So watch out for that.

Let me know how it goes Lena!

Thane

> > >

> > > Hi all -

> > >

> > > Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques,

> > > supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with

> > recovering

> > > brain power after Lyme disease.

> > >

> > > My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where

> > it used to

> > > be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since

> > then, it

> > > feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading

> > complicated

> > > books or discussing what I've read.

> > >

> > > I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try

> > to get some

> > > brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition

> > before

> > > deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW

> > to be a

> > > LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I

> > get more

> > > brain power.

> > >

> > > Any tips? Anything that has worked for you?

> > >

> > > Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with

> > my other

> > > drugs, seems to be helping. A lot.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

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Thanks Thane!No possibility of it helping abx. I'd have to have unconscious with a raging, unrelated-to- Lyme infection to be having abx and it would be without my consent. Point well taken though, as I do occasionally us CS when faced with other's infections around me. I also use DMSO on occasion and take MSM daily, so that will be something to look at.I'm especially looking forward to being smarter! :-) Love those TCMs!Be well,Léna Well fellow TCM enthusiast, Jiao Gu Lan is an herb that can and is used long term. Think of it like drinking Green Tea. Something that can be taken every day forever. It was only discovered in recent years by the west in a remote part of south western china. These chinese have an exceptionally high life expectancy and they credit it in part to consuming lots of Jiao Gu Lan. I think with any new supplement it doesn't hurt to start out at a lower dose, but then work up as able. And with this one in particular I think getting up to the full dose would be best. It might cause a headache initially when working up to the full dose. As it improves microcirculation in the brain it can be a little uncomfortable. If its started at a low enough dose it should be fine though. Also, if ones on abx this increased circulation can cause more intense herxes because the abx are penetrating more deeply. So watch out for that. Let me know how it goes Lena! Thane > > > > > > Hi all - > > > > > > Just wanted to ask if people know of books, doctors, techniques, > > > supplements, nootropics, exercises, etc that could help with > > recovering > > > brain power after Lyme disease. > > > > > > My Lyme symptoms are way down, but my brain is nowhere near where > > it used to > > > be. I majored in math at Stanford. And then I got Lyme, and since > > then, it > > > feels like my brain is clogged up, and I have trouble reading > > complicated > > > books or discussing what I've read. > > > > > > I got a bunch of random test prep books from the library to try > > to get some > > > brain exercise again. I want to get my brain into good condition > > before > > > deciding what to do for grad school. Right now I'm thinking MSW > > to be a > > > LICSW, but I might want to do something more intellectual if I > > get more > > > brain power. > > > > > > Any tips? Anything that has worked for you? > > > > > > Vinpocetine, similar to ginkgo but doesn't interact as much with > > my other > > > drugs, seems to be helping. A lot. > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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I would not recommend eating wild or farmed fish raw due to parasites.  My husband used to be a commercial fisherman, and they would see little tiny worm like things in all kinds of fish - fresh from the Alaskan waters.  Most parasites (or their larvae) would be too small  to see.

Sushi?  No thank you. Please eat at your own risk. :-)

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!!!!!

Have I seen your husband on Deadliest Catch!!

" Commercial fisherman " " Alaskan waters? " Hmmmm!

My favorite show!

Jim :-)

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> I would *not *recommend eating wild *or* farmed fish raw due to parasites.

> My husband used to be a commercial fisherman, and they would see little tiny

> worm like things in all kinds of fish - fresh from the Alaskan waters. Most

> parasites (or their larvae) would be too small to see.

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> Sushi? No thank you. Please eat at your own risk.

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> :-)

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Oh, gosh Jim, I thought your comment was off group.  I didn't mean to post this to the group.  Can you delete it?L

 he was a crabber back in the day when real men crabbed! LOLI think Deadliest Catch is the only reality t.v. that they actually have to tame it down.  When Joe was crabbing (which he only went for two seasons, other than that he mainly fished salmon), there was one quota for the entire fleet - and a narrow time frame to get the quota.  So, it was a cut-throat ruthless race to not only get there first and catch as much as you can, but they also had to go in very dangerous weather.

Now, each individual boat has a quota and they can't go over (they purchase their quota).  The season is much longer and they can choose to go with more flexibility.Most of the crabbers were excons, or running from the law,  their wives or someone.  The drug use was unbelievable, not to mention the fights, language, prostitutes, etc.  It was horrible! Most of the men smoked marijuana like it was a cigarette, one after the other. (My husband didn't even drink. I think the capt. stayed sober.)

Joe lost part of a finger (due to someone's mistake) and was airlifted to Seattle on one trip. Another trip, he was on deck by himself, the lights had gone out, a wave swept him over, and he was holding onto a cable.  He got to the point that his hands were frozen, he knew he couldn't hold on any longer, no one was coming.  He was screaming and praying at the same time.  He was at the point he was going to loose his grip and he felt someone holding him (we believe in angels).  Soon, the lights came on, and they noticed a man was overboard. My macho husband cries every time he tells the story.

Our second child was born during this trip.  This was before cells phones, and I called the boat ship-to-shore ($10/min).  The captain announced over the loud speaker, " Joe you have a boy - now get the *u** back to work. "

He didn't return to crabbing. His career after that was logging/ and tree work - another reality show!  He loves adrenalin!Now, he's a full time lineman for the power company and has a PT tree business on the side.

It's funny you mention the show.  We usually never watch it, but we did last night. weird.L

 

!!!!!

Have I seen your husband on Deadliest Catch!!

" Commercial fisherman " " Alaskan waters? " Hmmmm!

My favorite show!

Jim :-)

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> I would *not *recommend eating wild *or* farmed fish raw due to parasites.

> My husband used to be a commercial fisherman, and they would see little tiny

> worm like things in all kinds of fish - fresh from the Alaskan waters. Most

> parasites (or their larvae) would be too small to see.

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> Sushi? No thank you. Please eat at your own risk.

>

> :-)

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No! Don't delete!I, for one, enjoyed it very much! You painted a very vivid picture, almost like Steinbeck, and I'm glad you mistakenly sent it to the group Thanks for a good read!Be well,Léna Oh, gosh Jim, I thought your comment was off group. I didn't mean to post this to the group. Can you delete it?LOn Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM, H <40dayjourneygmail> wrote: he was a crabber back in the day when real men crabbed! LOLI think Deadliest Catch is the only reality t.v. that they actually have to tame it down. When Joe was crabbing (which he only went for two seasons, other than that he mainly fished salmon), there was one quota for the entire fleet - and a narrow time frame to get the quota. So, it was a cut-throat ruthless race to not only get there first and catch as much as you can, but they also had to go in very dangerous weather. Now, each individual boat has a quota and they can't go over (they purchase their quota). The season is much longer and they can choose to go with more flexibility.Most of the crabbers were excons, or running from the law, their wives or someone. The drug use was unbelievable, not to mention the fights, language, prostitutes, etc. It was horrible! Most of the men smoked marijuana like it was a cigarette, one after the other. (My husband didn't even drink. I think the capt. stayed sober.) Joe lost part of a finger (due to someone's mistake) and was airlifted to Seattle on one trip. Another trip, he was on deck by himself, the lights had gone out, a wave swept him over, and he was holding onto a cable. He got to the point that his hands were frozen, he knew he couldn't hold on any longer, no one was coming. He was screaming and praying at the same time. He was at the point he was going to loose his grip and he felt someone holding him (we believe in angels). Soon, the lights came on, and they noticed a man was overboard. My macho husband cries every time he tells the story. Our second child was born during this trip. This was before cells phones, and I called the boat ship-to-shore ($10/min). The captain announced over the loud speaker, "Joe you have a boy - now get the *u** back to work." He didn't return to crabbing. His career after that was logging/ and tree work - another reality show! He loves adrenalin!Now, he's a full time lineman for the power company and has a PT tree business on the side. It's funny you mention the show. We usually never watch it, but we did last night. weird.LOn Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Sunshine <jimjax2gmail> wrote: !!!!! Have I seen your husband on Deadliest Catch!! "Commercial fisherman" "Alaskan waters?" Hmmmm! My favorite show! Jim :-) > > I would *not *recommend eating wild *or* farmed fish raw due to parasites. > My husband used to be a commercial fisherman, and they would see little tiny > worm like things in all kinds of fish - fresh from the Alaskan waters. Most > parasites (or their larvae) would be too small to see. > > Sushi? No thank you. Please eat at your own risk. > > :-) >

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My Dr. is testing me for ammonia levels because I have severe word loss.

Apparantly there is a meddication that can help remove the ammonia.

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Source Naturals' K-Mag KG is excellent for sopping up ammonia. I take two a day and stay well-stocked ahead because I'd never want to be without it. It really helps with mental confusion and irritability.Be well,Léna My Dr. is testing me for ammonia levels because I have severe word loss. Apparantly there is a meddication that can help remove the ammonia.