
Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast I Get 20 Tick Bites Every Week (Lyme Disease)
Aug 30, 2024
Discover effective strategies to prevent Lyme disease while navigating the dangers of tick bites. Explore how antibiotics can weaken your immune system and trigger chronic health issues. Learn about the unique spirochete bacteria and their ability to evade immune responses. Delve into the crucial role of vitamin D in bolstering immunity and its necessity for overall health. Uncover insights about the tick species that pose significant risks and the importance of a balanced health approach.
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Ticks and Personal Experience
- Dr. Eric Berg finds approximately 20 ticks on him every week, often hidden in his scalp or skin.
- Despite this, he avoids Lyme disease by a method he plans to share, unlike many who rely solely on antibiotics.
Lyme Bacteria's Immune Evasion
- Lyme disease bacteria are corkscrew-shaped spirochetes that penetrate tissues lacking immune cells to evade detection.
- Not all ticks carry these bacteria, and not all spirochetes cause disease, influencing Lyme infection risk.
Daily Tick Checks Crucial
- Check your entire body daily for ticks, including hair and hidden spots.
- Since ticks take 36–48 hours to infect, daily checks help prevent Lyme disease onset.
