by Heather Smith | Uncategorized
One of the main things I found having a chronic illness was that it can be a time of such severe isolation. It often felt like everyone else was off having fun and I was stuck in bed unable to do very much. I felt as though old friends began to forget me and it was... 
by Heather Smith | Uncategorized
I thought I would write about another of our fabulous Lyme remedies today. Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy) and its uses in the treatment of Lyme disease. Rhus tox is a great Lyme remedy and the one we might think of first for joint stiffness which is relieved by... 
by Heather Smith | Uncategorized
I thought today I would look at the problem of recurrent sore throats in Lyme disease. Whilst sore throats can occur in initial stages of acute Lyme just after infection, it is also one of the symptoms listed in Richard Horrowitz’ 16 point differential diagnostic map.... 
by Heather Smith | Uncategorized
I wanted to talk a bit about detox pathways and specifically constipation. In treating any chronic illness its vital to keep our detox pathways clear. These pathways are the liver, kidneys, digestive tract, lymphatic system, respiratory system and skin. They are... 
by Heather Smith | Uncategorized
Another remedy that homeopaths can use in the treatment of Lyme is Argentum Nitricum. This remedy has the following symptoms in its picture: Lyme disease with many brain and spinal symptoms, paralysis, panic attacks which are accompanied with mental and abdominal...