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Reversal Of Chronic Lyme Borreliosis With New Natural Therapies . Presented by W. Lee Cowden, M.D . 2005 Nutramedix European Conference Hotel Palace Praha Prague, Czech Republic November 4-5 , 2005. FIRST CASE STUDY. 16 year old boy with Lyme Dz. Influenza in Jan. 2002
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Reversal Of Chronic Lyme Borreliosis With New Natural Therapies Presented by W. Lee Cowden, M.D. 2005 Nutramedix European Conference Hotel Palace Praha Prague, Czech Republic November 4-5 , 2005
FIRST CASE STUDY • 16 year old boy with Lyme Dz. • Influenza in Jan. 2002 • Caused by emotional stress • Lost 30 lbs. over 3 months • A student; Became F student • CBC & Health Panel basically normal except SGOT= 95. High CMV & Borrelia antibodies Aug. 30, 2002 - Borrelia IGM = 1.8 (before Samento)Jan. 13, 2003 - Borrelia- IGM = 0.7 (after 4 months Samento)
Pre-Lyme-Pilot-Study Anecdotal Observations 58 Lyme Patients Referredfrom Hamid Moayad, D.O. 25 - 50% Overall Symptom Improvement Over 2 - 3 Months
Lyme Pilot Study “Can Integrative Natural Medicine make a difference in advanced Lyme Borreliosis patients given no hope by conventional medical doctors?” The QuestionTo Be Answered:
Lyme Pilot Research Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, 2003 Principle Investigators: William Lee Cowden M.D. Joan Vandergriff N.D. Hamid Moayad D.O. Luis Romero M.D. Svetlana Ivanova M.D. Ph.D. Research Sponsors: NutraMedix, LLC (Jupiter, Florida)Nature’s Sunshine Products ( Provo, Utah)
Evaluation Methods Used Each Visit in Lyme Study • Physician Examination • Medical Outcomes Short Form 8 • Symptom Severity Questionaire • Bioterrain (pH saliva & urine, urine sugar by refractometry and urine minerals by electrical conductance) • Dark Field Microscopy of Blood • Kinesiologic Evaluation • CBC, SMAC & Western Blot (1st & last visits only)
Multisystem Protocol for Lyme Disease • Laser Detox • Chi machine/Light beam generator • Skin Brushing/MLD • Bath Detox • Orthobionomy • Laughter • Prayer • Emotion Release • Blood Type Diet • Enzymes with meals • Enzymes between • meals • Vitamins & Minerals • Herbs to detoxify and • support all organs • Homeopathics • Samento
Summary of Pilot Study • 28 Stage-3 Lyme patients started the study • 14 “control” patients continued using conventional therapy during study; one improved moderately, 6 improved slightly, 3 worsened and 4 remained unchanged. • Of 14 patients in “integrative” treatment group,13 completed study (1dropped out due to tumor surgery) and all 13 improved subjectively and objectively (2 moderately and 11 markedly &/or significantly).
Changes in Overall ConditionIn Lyme Pilot Study Patients (as Assessed by Physician)
Symptoms in 13 Patients in Integrative Group Symptom Fatigue Stomach Pain Joint Pain Memory Problems Muscle Pain Visual Disturbances Emotional Instability Peripheral Neuropathy Insomnia Number of Persons with Symptoms Before Study Wk.10 of Study Improvement % # Improved 13/13 12/13 92.3 10/13 10/10 100 8/13 7/8 87.5 9/13 8/9 88.9 7/13 7/7 100 5/13 4/5 80 5/13 4/5 80 5/13 5/5 100 4/13 3/4 75 Worsening = 0 % for all symptoms
LYME BORRELIOSIS: PILOT STUDY Integrative treatment group – Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms About 3 days before week 8 evaluation, several patients ran out of 2 homeopathic detox remedies and stopped improving because of “Herx” reactions.
Herxheimer Reaction Or Healing-Crisis Reaction The die-off of toxin-producing micro- organisms releases toxins into the body and as one takes treatment to get better, they feel temporarily worse. This was described first by the German physician Karl Herxheimer.
Multisystem Protocol For Lyme Disease As It Evolved • Laser Detox(Sulfa) • L-glutathione (SL) • Chi machine/Light beam generator • Skin Brushing/MLD • Bath Detox • Orthobionomy • Laughter • Prayer or REMAP to • release emotions • Blood Type Diet • Enzymes with meals • Enzymes between • meals =Bromelain • Vitamins,Minerals • Magnesium Malate • Detox/organ-support • herbs = Burbur • Homeopathics • Samento or Cumanda
Case Study 1- J.M. 35 year old caucasian man on disability with blood type A, bowel inflammation, carbohydrate intolerance, insomnia, joint pains, fatigue and muscle aches AFTER TREATMENT • Insomnia completely overcome • Joint pain 50% improved • Energy- 90% improved • Renewed hope for the future • Family and friends notice dramatic difference • BEFORE TREATMENT • Lost from 155 to 98lbs. during course of 3 years • Health Panel shows no abnormalities • 50 specialists consulted (Including Mayo Clinic) • Lyme specialist said no treatment would help
Case Study 2- D.M. 50 year old caucasian woman with blood type O, peripheral neuropathy, pain in muscles and tissue AFTER TREATMENT BEFORE TREATMENT • Methadone Sulfate20 mg. 4-5 times/day • Oxycontin- as needed • Pain in legs and feet • Constipation (2BM/wk.) • Sugar 4.0, Saliva pH 7.0,Urine 5.0, Conductivity 10 • Only one Norco twice daily (no methadone) • Pain reduction 90% • Bowel movement twice daily • Sugar 0.5, Saliva pH 6.5, Urine pH 5.0, Conductivity 6
Case Study 3- M.G. 46 year old Caucasian woman with blood type O, extreme fatigue, joint and muscle pain, constipation, brain fog, anxiety and major depression AFTER TREATMENT BEFORE TREATMENT • Major anxiety and depression • 3-5 days without bowel movements • Severe brain fog • On disability because of severe joint pains • Minimal anxiety or depression • No constipation • Less brain fog • Can do full day of work without problem • Pain reduction 50% “This is the first time in years that I have been ableto get up out of bed and go about my normal activities.”– M.G.
Case Study 4- C.F. 18 year old caucasian female with blood type O, extreme weakness and fatigue, acute pancreatitis, appendicitis, and anaphylactic food reactions. BEFORE TREATMENT AFTER TREATMENT • Completely dependent on family • Walked with walker • Sick since age 3 • No social life • Takes care of herself • Walks without walker • Going on dates • 50-75% improvement “This study has made an incredible impact on my life, health and well-being. I came into this program on a walker and I was completely dependent on my family for everything.”– C.F.
Impact of the StudyPatient’s Perspective “I just wish all Lyme disease sufferers were able to access this kind of treatment; Maybe…Someday” – T.H. “I’ve tried a few things at a time that had some limited benefits. I think what made this treatment work was that it simultaneously addressed all my problems and it was so comprehensive.”– J.M. “I feel better than I have in 25years.”– K.U. “I am doing things that I haven’t been able to do in years.”– D.M. “It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it!.” – T.G. Conclusion: Integrative Natural Medicine can make a difference in patients with advanced Lyme Borreliosis given no hope by conventional medical doctors.