10. COLLAGEN BREAKDOWN IN LYME DISEASE | How Vitamin C, Whole Foods, + Herbs Can Help

Are you living with inflammation and uncomfortable symptoms as a result of chronic Lyme disease?? Do you ever wonder about collagen health and what you can be doing to support this extremely important protein that is abundant in the connective tissues of the body?

Well then, this episode is for you!

Join your host Kelsey, an herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.

Today we'll explore why Borreliosis (aka Lyme disease) can be so damaging to collagenous tissues, like the joints, skin, eyes, and heart, and why vitamin C is here to help! You'll learn about several powerful herbs that can support collagen health, and a few wholesome foods too. 

This educational episode is especially helpful for the lymie community, because we  get into the nitty-gritty science of exactly how this bacteria spreads through the body and causes damage along the way. Even better, we'll take a look at herbs that can help inhibit or neutralize the compounds that make the spread of this infection possible. 

There are so many vitamin C and bioflavonoid rich foods and herbs like Cabbage, Broccoli, Nettles, Rosehips, and Calendula that can be easily incorporated into everyday meals to pack in the antioxidants and promote collagen synthesis. As always, the plants are here to help!

And remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit. Just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal. 

Let's dig in!

This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes.

As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.

If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…

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Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California.