Bartonella is found in cities, suburbs, and rural locations,[11-14] and is an emerging infection. In recent decades, Bartonella research publications are increasing, but psychiatric disorders were underreported in the soldiers of World War I and World War II. For example, approximately 1 million soldiers in WWI were affected with Bartonella quintana,[15] but medical journals did not report much about its psychiatric manifestations.

In the last 15 years, 9 Bartonella bacteria have been identified that are known to infect humans: B henselae, B elizabethae, B grahamii, B vinsonii subsp. arupensis, B vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii, B grahamii, B washoensis, and, more recently, B koehlerae and B rochalimae.[16-20] Currently, the largest national laboratories offer tests for only 2 species[21-23] (B quintana and B henselae).

Some Bartonella cases have “atypical” presentations with signs or symptoms lasting more than weeks, causing diverse medical problems. For example, Bartonella can cause vision abnormalities, prolonged fever, joint pain, lung inflammation, respiratory disease, and granulomas throughout the body. It can occasionally cause abdominal pain, liver and spleen tissue abnormalities, thrombocytopenic purpura, bone infection, papules or pustules, maculopapular rashes, arthritis, abscesses,[20, 24-30] heart tissue and heart valve problems,[31-37] and neurologic illnesses.[38-42]

Traditionally, cognitive neurology has been related to some psychiatric illnesses. A search of PubMed with “Bartonella ” and the search words “depression,” “mania,” “bipolar,” “major depression,” “depression,” “anxiety,” “panic,” “panic attack,” “psychosis,” and “schizophrenia” yielded the limited journal results below:

•Depression
•Dementia
•Encephalopathy-inflamed brain
•Violent behavior
•Confusion
•Combative behavior
•Substance abuse disorders

If you have many of the above mentioned symptoms, and no one can tell you “why” you dont feel good, it may be time to get a blood test to check for any tick or flea born type illnesses.

SYMPTOMS OF HIGH PROGESTERONE LEVELS

Progesterone, like all hormones, needs to be in balance in order to enjoy the benefits that proper health ensures. If a woman has too much progesterone she will suffer from a series of side-effects including fatigue, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, sedation, loss of libido, and vaginal dryness. Keep reading to learn more about these various symptoms of high progesterone levels, in order to seek treatment.

Fatigue
Too much progesterone can be sedating and create fatigue. Fatigue is categorized by the physical or mental weariness resulting from exertion.
Breast tenderness
Breast tenderness is the discomfort, sensitivity, and/or pain in one or both of the breasts when touch or pressure is applied.
Bloating
Excess progesterone can lead to menstrual bloating. The swelling can occur around the belly, fingers, feet, ankles etc.
Mood Swings
As progesterone is the mood leveler, a mood swing may incur as progesterone levels get too high. Symptoms of a menopausal mood swing include emotional fluctuations, irritability, sadness, and even sudden bouts of tears.
Sedation
Sedation is extreme tiredness brought about by high levels of progesterone.
Loss of Libido
If progesterone is too high, then libido (desire for sexual activity) is decreased and depression is increased. Progesterone can activate dopamine so if the ratio is right between hormones, there is an increase in the pleasure from sex.
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness can lead to discomfort during sexual intercourse. Progesterone tends to promote vaginal dryness by counteracting the effect on lubrication of estrogens.

Fish oil has been taken by Americans for many generations. In my Norwegian past my ancestors ate plenty of cold water fish and didnt need to supplement. In the current American diet we lack true, clean sources of fish oils.
Generally when someone takes fish oil they are trying to up their intake of vitamin D. This is very important not only to increase your body’s ability to uptake calcium to bone, but even more importantly there is a direct link between Vitamin D deficiency and depression. Recent studies have proved that most cancer patients are severly low in their Vitamin D.
Fish oil also provides EPA which is very important to your heart and blood stream health.
DHA is another omega naturally occuring in fish oil. DHA is the omega that helps in brain cell production. Studies have shown that children born to women taking DHA omegas during pregnancy had a higher IQ than children born to mothers that didnt supplement with DHA.
There are many research studies that show fish oils help reduce inflamation and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
When it comes down to deciding if you should take fish oil or not, I would recommend taking one that also has plant sources of omegas. The plant sources help to balance hormone, and build healthy hair, skin, and nails.
B Natural provides many choices of omegas and we are happy to help you chose the omega that is right for your body’s needs.

The mechanism behind “halogen displacement” was probably best described by J.C. Jarvis, M.D. (Folk Medicine, Henry Holt & Co., 1958, HB, p. 136), who wrote: “The clinical activity of any one of these four halogens is in inverse proportion to its atomic weight. This means that any one of the four can displace the element with a higher atomic weight, but cannot displace an element with a lower atomic weight. For example, flourine can displace chlorine, bromine and iodine because flourine has a lower atomic weight than the other three. Similarly, chlorine can displace bromine and iodine because they both have a higher atomic weight. Likewise, bromine can displace iodine from the body because iodine has a higher atomic weight. But a reverse order is not possible. A knowledge of this well-known chemical law brings us to a consideration of the addition of chlorine to our drinking water as a purifying agent. We secure a drinking water that is harmful to the body not because of its harmful germ content but because the chlorine content now causes the body to lose the much-needed iodine…”
To counter the effects of iodine loss, Dr. Jarvis recommended various methods including: (1) Eating foods rich in iodine: food from the ocean, radishes, asparagus, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, rhubarb, potatoes, peas, strawberries, mushrooms, lettuce, bananas, cabbage, egg yolk, and onions; (2) Painting a small area of the body with tincture of iodine; and (3) taking preparations known to be rich in iodine, including cod liver oil, kelp tablets …
But he was particularly keen on the power of Lugol’s iodine, for treating various illnesses, including colds and flu, and for countering the effects of stress: “Supposing you do follow the suggestions outlined above and find that some weeks the pressures of your private and your business life are causing you to lose the ability to bounce back. Then you should add a drop of Lugol’s solution of iodine to your glass of apple or grape juice at breakfast, or you may take it in the mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. The point is that the potassium in the solution blocks off the body mechanism that organizes for aggressive action, releasing its hold on the body when opportunity for rest and relaxation arises. The iodine swings into action the body and the building up and storing of body reserves. When working under pressure, include the Lugol’s solution dose each day until the period of pressure passes. If it should happen that your body becomes saturated with iodine, you will find that there is an increase of moisture in the nose. If this occurs, omit the iodine until the nose is normal.”
Read directions thoroughly before use.

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As you can see from this list there are many other conditions that have some of the same symptoms. That is always the trick. Narrow down what your body is telling you and then make an educated plan with a health care professional.
If you have candida. STOP eating sugars and whites. Fruits are OK in the morning only.
Come get my candida cleanse capsules and take 2 in the morning and 2 at bedtime for 10 days then touch base with me to check your symptom list.
Wash the area daily with colloidal silver if it is exterior and then cover is with emu oil or let air dry.
If it is itchy, you can mix three drops of tea tree, lavender, and chammomile essential oil into the emu oil and rub onto the rash area.
If this doesnt work make an appointment with me so we can take a health history and make a plan.