Seattle Bartonella, Lyme Disease & Environmental Illness Doctor
Disulfiram or Anatabuse, is a drug that has been on the market to treat alcohol abuse since the 1950’s. The drug inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase resulting in a build up of acetaldehyde in the blood, which makes you feel VERY ill. However, in 2016 scientists began to evaluate many drugs for their possible use … Read More “Disulfiram” »
The importance of probiotics while undergoing Lyme Disease treatment cannot be under estimated. The human microbiome is composed of trillions of different bacteria that live harmoniously and perform various necessary physiological functions, especially in the intestines. These bacteria have specific nutritional needs just as we do to sustain life. Additionally, endigenous bacteria generally do not … Read More “The Importance of Probiotics” »
PTSD and Lyme Disease Most patients with chronic illness who have been repeatedly misdiagnosed, and virtually unheard, wind up with some form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and adrenal exhaustion. The fight to be heard, find a competent practitioner, receive proper and attentive care, is no small feat in this fast paced world, and is … Read More “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” »
RG3 is a relatively new nasal spray composed of ginseng and vitamin B12, both nourishing substances for the brain. Research suggests that nasal administration of this compound may actually aid in glial cell budding. What this means is that this compound may actually promote cellular regeneration in certain types of brain cells. RG3 can only … Read More “RG3 Nasal Spray” »
Spirochetes are unique bacteria that include Borrelia species. They are likely to be some of the first bacteria inhabiting the earth roughly 4 billion years ago. Spirochetes may have evolved from the sea and adapted to a terrestrial environment to capitalize on warm blooded mammals. There are probably more than 300 species and at least 101 of … Read More “Spirochetes” »
Lymph Drainage Flow & Chronic Illness “Flow” is a natural phenomenon that is a characteristic of nearly every living system that utilizes fluid movement. It’s actually a basic principle in physics and fluid dynamics, whereby fluid movement is largely influenced by space and gravity. Lymph is a naturally occurring extracellular fluid that is very important … Read More “Lymph Drainage Flow” »
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Mast cells are specialized immune system cells found in nearly all tissue types of the body. They are part of the allergic immune response and release chemical messengers such as histamine, interleukins, prostaglandins, cytokines, and chemokines. These chemical messengers and histamine, in particular, produce both local and systemic inflammation and … Read More “Mast Cell Activation Syndrome” »
If you have been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, by definition you have been infected with the bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi which is a spirochete. Spirochetes have a life cycle in which they can take at least one of three forms: 1) The “cyst” form where they actually resemble a small round ball, 2) the … Read More “Nutrition and Lyme” »
A video of Dr. Susan Marra discussing ending Lyme disease. Please call us today to book your appointment. We look forward to serving you.
The hypothalamus and pituitary are small organs in the brain that are largely responsible for the regulation of most neuroendocrine functions throughout the body which regulate hormones. They interact with each other as well as end organs such as the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, the ovaries, testes, etc…via precise feedback systems which regulate hormone … Read More “Let’s talk Hormones” »
