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Reversal Of Chronic Lyme Borreliosis
With New Natural Therapies
Presented by
W. Lee Cowden, M.D.
2005 Nutramedix European Conference
Hotel Palace Praha
Prague, Czech Republic
November 4-5 , 2005
FIRST CASE STUDY
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 antibodies
Aug. 30, 2002 - Borrelia IGM = 1.8 (before Samento)
Jan. 13, 2003 - Borrelia- IGM = 0.7 (after 4 months Samento)
Pre-Lyme-Pilot-Study
Anecdotal Observations
58 Lyme Patients Referred
from Hamid Moayad, D.O.
25 - 50% Overall Symptom
Improvement Over 2 - 3 Months
Lyme Pilot Study
The Question
To Be Answered:
“Can Integrative Natural Medicine
make a difference in advanced Lyme
Borreliosis patients given no hope by
conventional medical doctors?”
Lyme Pilot Research
Dallas/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
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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)
Multisystem Protocol
for Lyme Disease
• 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
Summary of Pilot Study
• 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).
Changes in Overall Condition
In Lyme Pilot Study Patients
(as Assessed by Physician)
Experimental Group
(n=13)
Changes
Significant Improvement (75%)
Marked Improvement (50% < 75%)
Moderate Improvement (25% < 50%)
Slight Improvement (<25%)
No Change
Worsening
Number
6
5
2
0
0
0
Percent
46.2
38.5
15.3
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0
Control Group
(n=14)
Number
Percent
0
0
1
6
4
3
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0
7.1
42.9
28.6
21.4
Symptoms in 13 Patients in Integrative Group
Number of Persons with Symptoms
Symptom
Before Study
Wk.10 of Study
Improvement %
# Improved
Fatigue
13/13
12/13
92.3
Stomach Pain
10/13
10/10
100
Joint Pain
8/13
7/8
87.5
Memory Problems
9/13
8/9
88.9
Muscle Pain
7/13
7/7
100
Visual Disturbances
5/13
4/5
80
Emotional Instability
5/13
4/5
80
Peripheral Neuropathy 5/13
5/5
100
Insomnia
3/4
75
4/13
Worsening = 0 % for all symptoms
LYME BORRELIOSIS: PILOT STUDY
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.
Herxheimer Reaction
Or Healing-Crisis Reaction
The die-off of toxin-producing microorganisms 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.
Multisystem Protocol
For Lyme Disease As It Evolved
• 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 to
release emotions
Case Study 1- J.M.
35 year old caucasian man on disability with blood type A,
bowel inflammation, carbohydrate intolerance, insomnia,
joint pains, fatigue and muscle aches
BEFORE TREATMENT
AFTER TREATMENT
•Lost from 155 to 98lbs.
during course of 3 years
• Insomnia completely
overcome
• Joint pain 50% improved
• Energy- 90% improved
• Renewed hope for the future
• Family and friends notice
dramatic difference
•Health Panel shows no
abnormalities
•50 specialists consulted
(Including Mayo Clinic)
•Lyme specialist said no
treatment would help
Case Study 2- D.M.
50 year old caucasian woman with blood type O,
peripheral neuropathy, pain in muscles and tissue
BEFORE TREATMENT
AFTER TREATMENT
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Methadone Sulfate
20 mg. 4-5 times/day
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Oxycontin- as needed
Pain in legs and feet
Constipation (2BM/wk.)
Sugar 4.0, Saliva pH 7.0,
Urine 5.0, Conductivity 10
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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
Case Study 3- M.G.
46 year old Caucasian woman with blood type O, extreme fatigue, joint
and muscle pain, constipation, brain fog, anxiety and major depression
BEFORE TREATMENT
AFTER TREATMENT
• Major anxiety and
• Minimal anxiety or
depression
• 3-5 days without bowel
movements
• Severe brain fog
• On disability because
of severe joint pains
depression
• No constipation
• Less brain fog
• Can do full day of
work without problem
• Pain reduction 50%
“This is the first time in years that I have been able
to get up out of bed and go about my normal activities.” – M.G.
Case Study 4- C.F.
18 year old caucasian female with blood type O,
extreme weakness and fatigue, acute pancreatitis, appendicitis,
and anaphylactic food reactions.
BEFORE TREATMENT
•Completely dependent
on family
•Walked with walker
•Sick since age 3
•No social life
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AFTER TREATMENT
Takes care of herself
Walks without walker
Going on dates
50-75% improvement
“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.
Impact of the Study
Patient’s Perspective
“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.