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” »
Dr. Marra’s Philosophy In the last two decades, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and other areas of the world, have experienced a rapid emergence of zoonotic diseases at an alarming rate. Multiple factors including global climate change, escalating deer and grey squirrel populations, human urban development encroachment on feral animal habitats, pollution, excessive EMF … Read More “Dr. Marra’s Philosophy” »
Spermidine is a biogenic polyamine found in living tissue and helps control membrane potential and intracellular pH. It is thought to be a longevity agent and is found in all animals, suggesting that it is very important to survival. Spermidine works by increasing autophagy, the natural self cell cleaning mechanism of the body. Spermidine can … Read More “Spermidine” »
Sleep and Insomnia. Sleep is critical for healing, particularly deep sleep. During sleep, the body alternates between REM sleep and non-REM sleep. During REM or deep sleep, you dream, and dreaming is thought to be the way that the mind processes information. During sleep, most of the body’s systems are in an anabolic state, helping … Read More “Sleep and Insomnia” »
Hydration is a crucial piece of the healing journey. Humans are made mostly of water, ranging from 50-70% of total body mass. While we may be able to withstand 3-4 weeks without food, we can only go about 4 days without water. Water is the quintessential cleanser and helps remove toxins and cellular debris from … Read More “The Importance of Hydration” »
Detoxification is a natural property of the human body and includes urination, defecation, sweating, and breathing. Food and liquids that we eat and drink respectively contain many components for which the body cannot use and are therefore eliminated as waste. This is a homeostatic component of our physiology that allows “balance” to be maintained in … Read More “Detoxification – A Component of Healing” »
Healing the Microbiome is so important when dealing with Chronic Illness. Many of the issues that are pervasive among all patients with multiple tick-borne illnesses, is that their microbiome (internal bio terrain) is severely disturbed by the presence of pathogenic organisms. Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar or good ole homemade sauerkraut are excellent dietary additions … Read More “Healing The Microbiome: The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Sauerkraut” »
If you are having trouble managing the symptoms of Lyme disease or other co-infections, medical cannabis may be a treatment option for you. The anti-inflammatory properties of medical cannabis have been linked to providing potential relief for some of the symptoms of Lyme disease, as well as numerous mental benefits including some relief from anxiety … Read More “Cannabis for Lyme Symptoms” »
