Useful Links and Resources
Therabiotics recommends the following links and resources to learn more about intestinal health, probiotic treatments, and information about pertinent diseases and conditions.
Probiotics and Lyme Disease
Probiotics do two things that significantly benefit a person with Lyme Disease:
- They re-establish the intestinal tract’s beneficial microflora.
- They up-regulate the immune system.
Theralac®: The #1 Probiotic
Theralac® is the most advanced probiotic available with two patents granted.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the national professional society representing naturopathic physicians who are licensed or eligible for licensing as primary care providers.
The Analyst™
If taking antibiotics for Lyme disease, remember that they will kill both good and bad microorganisms. Replacing the friendly intestinal organisms killed with antibiotics by eating live culture yogurt or taking probiotic capsules regularly for at least six months is recommended. The aim of this treatment is to recolonize the intestine both during and after antibiotic use.
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea occurs when antibiotics disturb the natural balance of "good" and "bad" bacteria in your intestinal tract.
Complimentary Therapies (Lyme Specific)
Comprehensive collection of online resources involving “alternative” treatments for Lyme disease.
Essense-Of-Life: Lyme Disease
Beneficial treatments of Lyme disease.
Highveld.com
A major Information Resource Center for molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
Hope to Heal Lyme
Provides education for the lyme community and their caregivers.
The Integrative Treatment of Lyme Disease
Treatment depends on the clinical course. an early diagnosis of Lyme disease - by ECM rash, flu symptoms, arthralgia, and other Lyme symptoms-necessitates a six-week course of antibiotics. Supplement this treatment with probiotics to protect the intestinal flora.
Lactoferrin: The Bioactive Peptide that Fights Disease
Lactoferrin appears to be the subfraction of whey with documented anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-cancer and immune modulating/enhancing effects. There is little doubt that lactoferrin could become the natural compound of choice in the treatment and prevention of a host of human ailments. To follow is a summary of what lactoferrin might have to offer.
Lecture Highlight - Lactoferrin
Highlights of Dr. Michael Rosenbaum's discussion on lactoferrin, given at the 1999 Orthomolecular Medical Society (OHM) Seminar.
Lyme Disease: The Unknown Epidemic
Millions of people who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's, chronic fatigue syndrome and other degenerative diseases could have Lyme Disease causing or contributing to their condition.
New Beginnings Nutritionals
High quality nutritional products specializing in special dietary needs, digestion and absorption, nutrient deficiencies, yeast and bacteria overgrowth, immune dysfunction, and detoxification.
Probiotics: Do they offer health benefits?
There is growing public and scientific interest in probiotics. Researchers are studying whether probiotics taken as foods or supplements can help treat or prevent illness.
Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease
The first in-depth film about Lyme disease, UNDER OUR SKIN will be a feature-length documentary that takes viewers into the lives of Lyme sufferers struggling to find answers and a road back to health.