In developed countries we enjoy quality medicine and health resources, yet there are diseases, such as diabetes, that are not always treated in the same way as in developed countries. Lymeaffecting thousands of people without a global solution being found. Covid-19 has reminded us that we are vulnerable but resilient. A lesson for tackling other diseases.
The world has been brought to a standstill because of the covid-19. Millions of people confined, economic activity almost blocked and all the resources needed to understand this virus, quantify its effects or find a vaccine. Our daily lives revolve around this disease, and no wonder. But it is also true that life goes on in parallel with its joys, routines and also illnesses.
If there is anything positive to come out of the current health crisis, it is that awareness of self-care and prevention. People are also responsible for the transmission and can put up barriers to the spread of many diseases. Does this mean we will not get sick? No, there are many factors involved in disease, but we will reduce the likelihood of disease.
At Biosalud Day Hospital we believe in the promotion of health as a means to a full life and we insist on disease prevention and the maintaining a healthy lifestyle that will enable us to better cope with any health problems.
That is why we believe it is important to raise awareness of pathologies that, although less well known, can have a serious impact on people's lives. We see this every day with the Lyme disease in which we are specialists and the spread of which we are concerned about.
May is a key month in the spread of the consequences of Lyme disease, especially in the United States. It was in this country that Lyme was discovered and has spread most rapidly. It is also where the most affected people have joined together in mutual support networks that also want to inform and raise awareness in order to prevent the spread of Lyme.
What should we know to prevent Lyme?
The first step is awareness-raising: to inform and raise awareness of the risk of contracting the disease. Although this may seem an exaggerated statement, Lyme patients are at a disadvantage compared to patients with other diseases.
This is because, in general, the knowledge and specialisation of medical professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease is low. On the one hand, this is due to the difficulty of diagnosing the disease. On the other hand, because the real incidence is not known, there is no unified criterion between Autonomous Communities to report the number of diagnoses of Lyme. It is we professionals who, from our experience and with an interest in receiving specialised training, have been making progress in patient care.
The the environment in which the disease is contracted and what causes it is essential to understand that a walk or hike in a natural environment should be done with caution. A tick, the transmitter of the bacterium borreliacan jump onto our body and attach itself to our skin. The less space we leave it and the sooner we detect it if it has already bitten us, the better.
To achieve this awareness, we created "The Adventures of Professor Lymevsky".a story that reminds us of the importance of prevention and early detection of this pathology.
In addition, in order to advance our knowledge and treatment of this disease, we have created a alliance with professionals at international level, the LymExpert Group. Undoubtedly the development of our work together will contribute to the global understanding of the disease.
From our integrative medicine perspective, we understand that a strong immune system will also help us to prevent disease and prepare us to cope with illness with a greater chance of success.
How can we support our immune system naturally?
At Biosalud Day Hospital we develop personalised treatments that coincide with the necessary immune system activation phase. The Lyme disease is very aggressive, it can affect all our systems and organs and attacks the immune system. Once we see the degree to which our body is affected, we design a protocol to strengthen this immune system.
To this treatment can be added some habits to follow at home. And not just for Lyme, they can always be followed.
- Sleep, quality and quantity is essential for maintaining good health. If you suffer from a disease like Lyme, you should increase your sleep by up to 10 hours. This will help regulate your immune system as immune-related processes take place during the night.
– Drink water and herbal teas. Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining a healthy immune system as dehydration can affect your body's processes. Well-prescribed natural herbal teas can also help to purify your body.
– Start an exercise routine. Our personal characteristics, especially if we are weaker or lack mobility, make it advisable to implement exercise in a personalised way. Even a gentle exercise routine can be effective in improving our immune system. But always respect your own limits and don't push yourself.
– Nutritional support. Your diet can play a very important role in how well your immune system works. Try to eat in such a way that you get all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need. The Mediterranean diet is ideal for this. Just keep sugar and processed foods, as well as alcohol, off your menu.
