Reversal Of Chronic Lyme Borreliosis With New Natural Therapies

Presented byW. Lee Cowden, M.D.

2005 Nutramedix European ConferenceHotel Palace PrahaPrague, Czech RepublicNovember 4-5 , 2005

16 year old boy with Lyme Dz.

• Influenza in Jan. 2002

• Caused by emotional stress

• Lost 30 lbs. over 3 months

• A student; Became F student

CBC & Health Panel basically normal except SGOT= 95. High CMV & Borrelia antibodiesAug. 30, 2002 - Borrelia IGM = 1.8 (before Samento)Jan. 13, 2003 - Borrelia- IGM = 0.7 (after 4 months Samento)

FIRST CASE STUDY

58 Lyme Patients Referredfrom Hamid Moayad, D.O.

25 - 50% Overall Symptom Improvement Over 2 - 3 Months

Pre-Lyme-Pilot-Study Anecdotal Observations

Lyme Pilot Study

The QuestionTo Be Answered:

“Can Integrative Natural Medicine make a difference in advanced Lyme Borreliosis patients given no hope by

conventional medical doctors?”

Lyme Pilot ResearchDallas/Fort Worth, Texas, 2003

Principle Investigators:

William Lee Cowden M.D.

Joan Vandergriff N.D.

Hamid Moayad D.O.

Luis Romero M.D.

Svetlana Ivanova M.D. Ph.D.

Research Sponsors:

NutraMedix, LLC (Jupiter, Florida)Nature’s Sunshine Products ( Provo, Utah)

Evaluation Methods Used Each Visit in Lyme Study

• Physician Examination

• Medical Outcomes Short Form 8

• Symptom Severity Questionaire• Bioterrain (pH saliva & urine, urine sugar by refractometry

and urine minerals by electrical conductance)

• Dark Field Microscopy of Blood

• Kinesiologic Evaluation

• CBC, SMAC & Western Blot (1st & last visits only)

• Blood Type Diet• Enzymes with meals• Enzymes between meals• Vitamins & Minerals• Herbs to detoxify and support all organs• Homeopathics• Samento

•Laser Detox•Chi machine/Light beam generator•Skin Brushing/MLD•Bath Detox•Orthobionomy•Laughter•Prayer•Emotion Release

Multisystem Protocolfor Lyme Disease

• 28 Stage-3 Lyme patients started the study

• 14 “control” patients continued using conventional therapy during study; one improved moderately, 6 improved slightly, 3 worsened and 4 remained unchanged.

• Of 14 patients in “integrative” treatment group,13 completed study (1dropped out due to tumor surgery) and all 13 improved subjectively and objectively (2 moderately and 11 markedly &/or significantly).

Summary of Pilot Study

Changes in Overall ConditionIn Lyme Pilot Study Patients (as Assessed by Physician)

Experimental Group (n=13)

Control Group (n=14)

Changes Number Percent Number Percent

Significant Improvement (75%) 6 46.2 0 0 Marked Improvement (50% < 75%) 5 38.5 0 0 Moderate Improvement (25% < 50%) 2 15.3 1 7.1 Slight Improvement (<25%) 0 0 6 42.9 No Change 0 0 4 28.6 Worsening 0 0 3 21.4

Symptom

Fatigue

Stomach Pain

Joint Pain

Memory Problems

Muscle Pain

Visual Disturbances

Emotional Instability

Peripheral Neuropathy

Insomnia

Number of Persons with Symptoms

Before Study Wk.10 of Study Improvement %

# Improved

13/13 12/13 92.3

10/13 10/10 100

8/13 7/8 87.5

9/13 8/9 88.9

7/13 7/7 100

5/13 4/5 80

5/13 4/5 80

5/13 5/5 100

4/13 3/4 75

Worsening = 0 % for all symptoms

Symptoms in 13 Patients in Integrative Group

Integrative treatment group – Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

About 3 days before week 8 evaluation, several patients ran out of 2 homeopathic detox remedies and stopped improving because of “Herx” reactions.

LYME BORRELIOSIS:PILOT STUDY

The die-off of toxin-producing micro- organisms releases toxins into the body and as one takes treatment to get better, they feel temporarily worse. This was described first by the German physician Karl Herxheimer.

Herxheimer Reaction

Or Healing-Crisis Reaction

• Blood Type Diet• Enzymes with meals• Enzymes between meals =Bromelain

• Vitamins,Minerals• Magnesium Malate• Detox/organ-support herbs = Burbur• Homeopathics• Samento or Cumanda

•Laser Detox(Sulfa)•L-glutathione (SL)•Chi machine/Light beam generator•Skin Brushing/MLD•Bath Detox•Orthobionomy•Laughter•Prayer or REMAP torelease emotions

Multisystem ProtocolFor Lyme Disease As It Evolved

AFTER TREATMENT• Insomnia completely

overcome• Joint pain 50% improved• Energy- 90% improved• Renewed hope for the future• Family and friends notice

dramatic difference

BEFORE TREATMENT

•Lost from 155 to 98lbs. during course of 3 years

•Health Panel shows no abnormalities

•50 specialists consulted (Including Mayo Clinic)

•Lyme specialist said no treatment would help

35 year old caucasian man on disability with blood type A, bowel inflammation, carbohydrate intolerance, insomnia, joint pains, fatigue and muscle aches

Case Study 1- J.M.

50 year old caucasian woman with blood type O,peripheral neuropathy, pain in muscles and tissue

• Methadone Sulfate20 mg. 4-5 times/day

• Oxycontin- as needed

• Pain in legs and feet

• Constipation (2BM/wk.)

• Sugar 4.0, Saliva pH 7.0,Urine 5.0, Conductivity 10

• Only one Norco twice daily (no methadone)

• Pain reduction 90%

• Bowel movement twice daily

• Sugar 0.5, Saliva pH 6.5, Urine pH 5.0, Conductivity 6

BEFORE TREATMENT

Case Study 2- D.M.

AFTER TREATMENT

46 year old Caucasian woman with blood type O, extreme fatigue, joint and muscle pain, constipation, brain fog, anxiety and major depression

• Major anxiety and depression

• 3-5 days without bowel movements

• Severe brain fog

• On disability because of severe joint pains

“This is the first time in years that I have been ableto get up out of bed and go about my normal activities.” – M.G.

• Minimal anxiety or depression

• No constipation

• Less brain fog

• Can do full day of work without problem

• Pain reduction 50%

Case Study 3- M.G.

BEFORE TREATMENT AFTER TREATMENT

18 year old caucasian female with blood type O,extreme weakness and fatigue, acute pancreatitis, appendicitis, and anaphylactic food reactions.

• Takes care of herself

• Walks without walker

• Going on dates

• 50-75% improvement

•Completely dependent on family•Walked with walker•Sick since age 3•No social life

“This study has made an incredible impact on my life, health and well-being. I came into this program on a walker and I was completely dependent on my family for everything.” – C.F.

Case Study 4- C.F.

BEFORE TREATMENT AFTER TREATMENT

“I just wish all Lyme disease sufferers were able to access this kind of treatment; Maybe…Someday” – T.H.

“I’ve tried a few things at a time that had some limited benefits. I think what made this treatment work was that it simultaneously addressed all my problems and it was so comprehensive.” – J.M.

“I feel better than I have in 25 years.” – K.U.

“I am doing things that I haven’t been able to do in years.” – D.M.

“It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it!.” – T.G.

Conclusion: Integrative Natural Medicine can make a difference in patients with advanced Lyme Borreliosis given no hope by conventional medical doctors.

Impact of the StudyPatient’s Perspective