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Posted 6/23/2011 3:32 PM (GMT -5)
Was reading through the "New To Lyme Start Here" post and this statement has me wondering.

"Detoxing is extremely important when you are taking antibiotics to rid the body of the Lyme bacteria."

I'm not taking antibiotics because I can't get a doctor to allow me to try this without a positive test. I was wondering if I would still benefit for the detox baths or if they are in fact only useful for when you are taking antibiotics.

Thanks in advance.
Posted 6/23/2011 5:47 PM (GMT -5)
Hi jr991,

When I originally posted the detox instructions, I don't remember writing anything about antibiotics..  Lyme bacteria die off all by themselves (yes, the body is that smart) and detoxing is a very healthy thing to do whether one takes antibiotics or not. 

Even though I have been totally better for over 5 years now I still continue to take detox baths... why?  Because I believe we live in a toxic world and it keeps my immune system strong so I can ward off future illnesses in the future..  For me it's a good habit that I started years ago and it's part of my weekly routine as well as other forms of detoxing. 

Remember that lyme bacteria can not survive in a body filled with extra oxygen so by sitting in a bath that contains hydrogen peroxide, you are helping kill lyme bacteria.. 

Start off slow in warm water and remember to drink water during the bath.  Let us know how it goes, okay?

Denise

Posted 6/23/2011 6:24 PM (GMT -5)
Ditto to what Denise said!!!! smilewinkgrin
Posted 7/10/2011 1:48 PM (GMT -5)
Is it suitable to use the peroxide you get from the drug store? I read somewhere that you should use the 35% food grade peroxide, and if you use the drug store peroxide you would need to use like 6 bottles. Any thoughts?

Thanks
Posted 7/10/2011 3:07 PM (GMT -5)
I am rapidly coming to the opinion that detoxing (including the baths) is good lyme, abx's or just as part of normal routine. In fact, it was one part of my life that I had not adopted after I had changed to a very healthy life style 9 years ago. I cut out all meats (exc. fish), exercised aggressively and regularly, made sure I tended to a better sleep regimen and just tended my body/mind/soul much better. But somehow I had missed the detox part (though, it might be argued that the exercise and other healthy changes were detoxing by their very nature). Still, I intend to impart a formal detox routine from here on out - as part of my Lyme management now and when it is gone/managed in the future.
Posted 7/10/2011 3:40 PM (GMT -5)
If it's a choice between using the drug store peroxide or nothing, I say use it and get the benefits available to you.
Posted 7/10/2011 6:16 PM (GMT -5)
I agree with Achievinggrace! Here is a link to an article that is a real eye opener!!! findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_285/ai_n19170382/?tag=content;col1

Detoxing is a good practice just because in today's world we are all exposed to many, many toxins every day!
Posted 7/10/2011 8:19 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks everyone for your responses. I purchased the 35% peroxide from the health food store. I might however switch to using the 3% since it was $13 for a 500ml bottle. I would only get 2 baths out of that.
Posted 7/10/2011 10:06 PM (GMT -5)
I used the large bottles of 3% and 2 cups of Epsom Salt per bath and got good results. 

Good luck - hope you can get to a LLMD who can give a clinical diagnosis or better testing!!!

-Allie

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