Brain Fog

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It is my understanding that the primary cause of cognitive impairment (brain

fog) in Lyme patients, is due to two main factors:

1. the accumulation of quinolinic acid in the brain, which is produced by the

immune system, in response to infection.

2. the neurotoxin released by the Bb organism itself, which interferes with

brain funtcion, directly. See this link for a very understandable explanation of

how the Bb neurotoxin causes brain fog:

http://www.lyme-symptoms.com/LymeNeurotoxins.html

Note: it has also been postulated that Bb causes a build-up of ammonia in the

brain, which impairs functionality.

The die-off debris from coiling treatments (or any Bb killing treatment) is also

neurotoxic. Detoxing is essential, in order to remove the toxins that cause the

symptoms of ongoing brain fog, in additon to herxes.

Detox substances that target the CNS (central nervous system), specifically,

have been used successfully by members of this group. I personally have not used

most of them, but I have used Pinella (brain and nerve cleanse) from the

NutriMedix company, with excellent results - see this link:

http://www.nutramedix.ec/ns/pinella

(tip - the bottle says 10 drops. I use 60 drops or more at a time, with good

results. Overdose is not an issue - check with the manufacturer).

Below is a short list of other natural detox agents that target the brain and

nervous system:

Neuro Detox products from Jernigan Nutraceuticals:

http://www.jernigannutraceuticals.com/Lyme%20Disease.html

- and -

http://www.jernigannutraceuticals.com/Neuro-Antitox%20II%20long%20new.htmlJernig\

an Neuro Antitox II

Pale Spike Lobelia

K-Mag-KG http://www.sourcenaturals.com/products/GP1171/

NH4 Redox by Ecological Formulas

- Jane