Simple blood tests can be used to look for the presence of organisms like Epstein-Barr virus and mycoplasma, while speciality laboratory testing from Vibrant America is Vagus Clinic’s top recommendation for testing for the organism that causes Lyme disease (Borrelia) and Collar Up-associated co-infections including Bartonella and Mycoplasma.
Routine blood work can also help reveal inflammatory patterns, cardiovascular risk, and general immune activation using markers like highly sensitive C-reactive protein, homocysteine, white (immune) blood cell counts.
As far as identifying underlying dental infections, the latest technology is called a “3D cone beam” scan to identify abscesses, cavitations (infection of the jaw bone often due to extraction), and damage due to root canals. Cone beam scans can help identify dental infections that otherwise are asymptomatic, e.g. no pain or tenderness.
MicrobiologyDX offers a deep sinus cavity swab test kit to test for the presence of harmful bacteria like antibiotic resistant staph (MARCoNS). They culture the sample for a month to check for the presence of colonizing fungi as well. Sometimes antibiotics are required to fix this.
Remember, antibiotics only kill bacteria and not other organisms, so they may not always be helpful.
Collar Up infections are often stealthy pathogens that may not show up on testing. This is one of the factors that makes muscle testing the body for the presence of pathogens so effective in addition to lab testing.
At home, you can pay attention to the colors and quality of any saliva or mucus that comes out, especially using the tools listed below. A green, yellow, or white color to the discharge generally indicates active infection, black can come from mold or smoking, while brown, red, or pink usually means (dried) blood and possible inflammation. Ideally, mucus should be clear and thin, not thick.
Now that we have identified what Collar Up infections are, where they come from, how to identify them, and the many ways they can ruin performance and recovery, let’s shift our focus to solutions.
Supplements to support the immune system during Collar Up infections:
Immune boosting and anti-inflammatory foods:
Devices to support the body in fighting off Collar Up infections:
Supportive Solutions for Collar Up Infections:
The good news is that with enough awareness, proper dental hygiene, a solid diet, rest and recovery time, helpful devices, and other measures like having infections surgically addressed by a biological dentist, we can generally stop Collar Up infections in their tracks!
If you read this article and have suspicions that you or a loved one may be experiencing the detrimental effects of a Collar Up infection, please contact us at the Vagus Clinic right away so our team can help you regain your health and vitality.
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