The Mystery of Muscle Spasms: Could it be Lyme Disease?
Ancient Health Podcast
Deep Dive
Why do involuntary muscle spasms and tics occur, and what is the link to hidden chronic infections?
Involuntary muscle spasms and tics can occur due to hidden chronic infections that irritate and inflame the nerves, leading to hyper-excitability of the nervous system. These infections can be from Lyme disease, parasites, viruses, or bacteria, and they can trigger neurological symptoms by affecting the protective sheath around the nerves.
What role do toxins play in nerve irritation and inflammation?
Toxins produced by infections, such as ammonia, formic acid, and aldehydes, can deteriorate the protective fatty sheath around nerves. This deterioration makes the nerves more susceptible to irritation and inflammation, leading to hyper-excitability and symptoms like muscle spasms and tics.
How do infections impact nerve function and cause neurological symptoms?
Infections can create toxins that eat away at the protective sheath around nerves, making them more vulnerable to irritation. This can lead to hyper-excitability of the nerves, causing symptoms like muscle spasms, tics, and other involuntary movements. Infections can also directly affect different parts of the brain and nervous system, leading to specific symptoms based on the location of the infection.
What are some common sources of infections that can lead to neurological symptoms?
Common sources of infections include Lyme disease, parasites like malaria or babesia, viruses like Epstein-Barr, and bacteria like strep or staph. These infections can enter the body through various means such as tick bites, contaminated food, or contact with infected individuals or animals.
What tests can help diagnose infections and toxins in the body?
Tests like the Neural Zoomer by Genova Diagnostics, organic acid testing, blood ammonia testing, and heavy metal testing (such as hair analysis and urinalysis) can help diagnose infections and toxins. These tests measure the presence of neurological toxins, heavy metals, and specific infections in the body.
What supplements and dietary changes can help clear out infections and toxins?
Supplements like liposomal glutathione, apple pectin, chlorophyll, chlorella, and bentonite clay can help clear heavy metals. For infections, supplements like Cryptolepis, Cat's Claw, Bacopa, neem, and tinctures from RegenX Naturals can be effective. Dietary changes include consuming herbs and spices like rosemary, oregano, and olive oil, which have antimicrobial properties.
Why is the Mediterranean diet beneficial in reducing neurological symptoms?
The Mediterranean diet, rich in herbs like rosemary and oregano, and olive oil, helps kill off viruses, stop viral replication, and clean up biofilms of strep and staph. These dietary components can reduce inflammation and support the immune system, thereby reducing neurological symptoms associated with infections.
- Involuntary muscle spasms are neurological symptoms.
- Hidden chronic infections can irritate and inflame nerves.
- Inflammation disrupts nerve function and causes involuntary movements.
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