Seattle Bartonella, Lyme Disease & Environmental Illness Doctor
In the 18 years that Dr. Marra has been practicing tick-borne disease illness, there has been great controversy over the use of antibiotics in the treatment of these stealth and persistent infections. She doesn’t think the answer to this controversy is any easier today than it was 20 or 40 years ago. However, over the … Read More “The Antibiotic Controversy” »
Ketotifen Use in Tick-Borne Illness Ketotifen is a second-generation noncompetitive H1 antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer with probable anti-inflammatory properties. It may also have anti-cholinergic and anti-serotonergic properties that contribute to its overall beneficial effect in certain patients. It is an oral compounded capsule taken with meals and may be useful in the treatment of … Read More “Ketotifen” »
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” »
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” »
Metabolic Syndrome is a collage of risk factors that are associated with an increased risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral artery disease. About 30 million Americans suffer from the following symptoms: Central abdominal obesity Fasting glucose of greater than 100mg/dL BP greater than 130/85 Low HDL Fasting triglycerides greater than … Read More “Metabolic Syndrome” »
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” »
The Herxheimer reaction (HERX) was originally noted in 1895 by Dr. Jarisch who worked with Syphyllis (a spirochete) patients. In the 21st century, we observe Herxheimer reactions in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease, also caused by a spirochete. A Herxheimer reaction (Herx) typically occurs hours to days after antimicrobial administration and is thought to … Read More “Herxheimer Reaction (HERX)” »
Peptide therapy is an old treatment therapy used in Russia and Europe for a variety of different ailments and has risen to popularity largely because they are naturally occurring have few side effects. Peptides are a string of amino acids, the building blocks of life, form proteins, enzymes, hormones, engage in cellular transport, and function … Read More “Peptide Therapy” »
Leaky gut is a condition common in the American culture because of the food choices we make. Digestive issues, food sensitivities, sugar cravings, weight gain, brain fog, mood savings, fatigue, headaches, skin issues, yeast infections, bloating, constipation and urinary tract infections can all result from a leaky gut. Typically, it is characterized by a damaged … Read More “Leaky Gut” »
