Is your child experiencing back to school anxiety or do they have overwhelming social anxiety? Are you looking for some natural remedies to soothe and heal their nervous system?

It can be tricky sometimes because they might not be telling you how they feel, but there can be other signs such as complaining of belly aches, having diarrhea or constipation, more frequent or intense tantrums, being extra clingy, asking you to sleep with them, not sleeping well, not eating well or not wanting to eat/low appetite, increased OCD behaviors or tics, nightmares, among others. Making extra time to snuggle and be close, pay attention to them, play their favorite game, read their favorite book or engage in their favorite activity can often open up the possibility of expressing or sharing those feelings, as well as being listened to. 

Children are naturally resilient and can heal remarkably well, given the right conditions. 

Here are 3 of my favorite herbal go to remedies for anxiety. If those don’t cut it and symptoms are more intense or interfering with life, school and your family, then go ahead and book a free 15 minute consultation, or if your child is an existing patient, then a follow up visit. www.cedarroseheals.com/appointments

1. Lemon balm
2. Tulsi
3. Ashwaganda

Lemon balm is so delicious and an all time favorite. It has a lovely lemon scent and flavor, and is in the Mint family. It can be grown in the garden and is best fresh, just by eating the leaves or brewing a tea. It is also available as a glycerin and can be made into a honey, vinegar or oxymel(honey and vinegar concoction). The bees love it. It’s Latin name, Melissa officinalis means honey bee. This plant exudes sunshine and joy. Just sitting near it and smelling it can make one feel more balanced and alive. Sometimes you don’t even have to take the medicine internally to feel its effects. Lemon balm is great for anxiety and depression, as well as belly aches, especially in those children where every worry or fear goes to their gut. It’s also helpful for anxious eaters. It’s a wonderful cold and flu remedy, as it is anti-viral. Lemon balm is high in flavanoids and is a super anti-oxidant.

According to a old Arabian proverb, “Balm makes the heart merry and joyful.”

Caution: can lower thyroid hormone so caution used in hypothyroidism

Tulsi/Holy Basil/Ocimum sanctum aka tenuiflorum

has many different varieties and names. It is also called African Basil. It also has a wonderful, spicy, clove like aroma. It too can be a lovely addition to the garden that both children and bees love. Some varieties are more bush-like and some are larger, like the African basil. Tulsi is considered a goddess in plant form and many homes and gardens in India have a prominent location for it. As Tulsi traveled West and found its way into Christian religions, it became known as “King of the Herbs.”

Used extensively in Ayurvedic and African traditional medicines, it can be made into a delicious tea, honey, oxymel, or enjoyed as a garden nibble. It can be found in caps, tinctures and glycerin as well. It is considered a tonic( an herbal medicine used over an extended period to restore, invigorate, and strengthen the body’s systems, promoting overall health and well-being) and an adaptogenic herb( helps to adapt to new and stressful situations). It is great for the immune system, for colds/flu/respiratory illnesses. It is great for coughs and fevers. It is often seen in Ayudrvedic cough formulas. The active constituents that help with anxiety are rosmarinic acid, but as I said above, just simply sitting, smelling and singing or drawing with this marvelous plant being can be enough to help calm down nervousness or anxiousness.

Ashwaganda Withania somnifera- Nightshade family 

This is also an Ayurvedic tonic herb that is great for anxiousness, nervousness, neurological issues like brain fog, tics, twitches, OCD and insomnia. It actually nourishes and tones the nervous system. It’s an adaptogenic herb that helps us adjust to new situations and to stress. Even good things can cause stress, like starting a new program or school or playing a sport one loves competitively. I often recommend this herb be taken in the morning for fatigue, lethargy and anticipatory anxiety and in the evening for sleep support for maximum benefit. Ashwaganda is also a great immune system tonic and is nourishing and healing to the thyroid gland. 

It is considered a nourishing food and is wonderful in a tonic milk recipe, which is warm milk(any kind-organic cow, oat, coconut) mixed with Ashwaganda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and honey, maple syrup or stevia. 

The powder can be mixed equally with yogurt. It is also available as a glycerin and in caps.  

These herbs are all available for sale at the clinic separately or in my Calm Belly/Mind formula, which I use for most patients with anxiety, insomnia, depression and neurological disorders. They can also be purchased via Fullscript, an online supplement dispensary open to the public.  https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/neisenheim/store-start

As with most chronic concerns, we might need to delve more deeply into cause of the issue by looking at the school and home environment, family history, nutritional and hormonal imbalances and any potential infectious triggers, like Lyme or Strep. I’m here to help uncover the cause or causes, listen to your concerns and create a treatment plan together that works for your child and family. Please reach out if you need more help or have any questions. 

[email protected]*413 676 9009* text/call

http://www.cedarroseheals.com/appointments

With school starting and fall right around the corner, here is a new BACK TO SCHOOL Immune and Stress Support Protocol available on Fullscript. If you’re not familiar with Fullscript, it’s a great online Professional Grade Supplement Platform. You can sign up here and purchase any supplements or herbs you want for a 15% discount. You can rest assured and know the products are not sitting in a freezing or overheated basement, as with some other online stores. They quality test to assure high quality and assess for heavy metals and other toxins. There are health and beauty products available for sale as well. You have access to the full dispensary. Anyone can sign up. You do not need to be a patient.

You can see the full protocol here.

Some items are for prevention and some are for when/if you do get sick. There are some really great nervine and adaptogenic blends on there as well for the stress and excitement that can often come with starting a new year with a new class and a different schedule. There are also cold/flu/immune, stress and adaptogenic supportive herbal formulas and supplements available for pick up at the clinic as well. 

Of course, if you need more help with acute illnesses, more severe anxiety, panic attacks, OCD and mood disorders,  please call or email the office 413 676 9009, [email protected] or make an appointment here: cedarroseheals.com/appointments.

Please call or email with any tincture/glycerin orders.

And here are some great BREATHING exercises for grown ups and kids:

• Breathing Adventures for kids with Jamie at Cosmic Kids Yoga 

• Breath of fire or kirtan kriya from Kundalini yoga.

• 1) I suggest doing this kirtan kriya every day if you can for increasing cognitive abilities and helping the brain function better. It is also a nervous system tonic and can help with anxiety, panic and depression.
• Try it for 12 minutes a day for 8 weeks to start to see the benefits.
  This video has more of an explanation of the power and benefits of the practice:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fy2GxrurO4
• This one is easier to hear and follow along. It shows you how to do it in a chair:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru4sgsEmFG4
• 2) Breath of fire
• also a nervous system tonic and blood purifier, energizer, helps to connect with abdomen:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nGe6uL5Omc 

Come learn common plants for everyday ailments at the Pleasant St. Community Garden in Greenfield, right around the corner from the office.

Eating weeds (that’s right) is one of the best ways to get super fresh plant medicines and foods packed with vitamins, nutrients, anti-oxidants and more. They also are one of the best foods to eat for your microbiome. They can support the lymph system, boost the immune system, heal and protect the liver and gut and much more.

And they are free!

The details: 
Thursday July 10th 12-1pm
Wednesday August 6th 12-1pm
Drop in or stay for the whole time, no need to sign up 

$5-25 sliding scale, cash or check(made out to Cedar Rose) preferred
Pleasant St. Community Garden( behind the Greenfield Senior Center at John Zon Center)
35 Pleasant St.
park on street or parking lot
All ages and levels welcome!

We love that microbiome. A healthy microbiome promotes health and Vitality, while an unbalanced one can cause so many health issues from mental health illnesses to kidney and heart disease and can even lead to infertility, perimenopause and menopausal problems, poor pregnancy outcomes and unhealthy babies and children. Yes, the micriobiome affects the next generation, as well as how we age and die. Let’s treat it well with foods that enhance it and avoid harmful emulsifiers common in many processed foods.

These 3 Foods Can Enhance the Microbiome( they might not be the ones you think): 

The microbiome needs plant diversity, ideally 25-35 different plants, fruits, and vegetables in the diet. This can easily be achieved by adding wild plants, aka weeds into the diet.

Eating weeds (that’s right) is one of the best ways to get super fresh plant medicines and foods packed with vitamins, nutrients, anti-oxidants and more. They also are one of the best foods to eat for your microbiome. They can support the lymph system, boost the immune system, heal and protect the liver and gut and much more.

And they are free!

1. In the Spring, wild greens like cleavers, dandelion, violets, nettles and chickweed are super helpful for clearing out the winter gunk and funk, super charging our immune systems and giving us that green energy boost packed with minerals that our nervous, endocrine and immune systems and bones need after a long winter.
2. Wild berries starting with strawberry in June, then going into raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry and cranberry later in the season give us good healthy, sweet medicines we need for our hearts(emotional and physical), arteries and veins, gut, kidney and bladder, eyes. They contain super antioxidants for our immune system and blood sugar regulation. (I’ve been enjoying picking the wild strawberries and blueberries in our yard with my daughter as part of our breakfast. It’s fun and delicious).
3. Dandelion root is a common weed found in most yards, gardens and even in sidewalk cracks. In the fall, roots help provide the healthy starches, vitamins and minerals we need for the winter ahead. Dandelion root contains high concentrations of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and selenium. It is an excellent source of fiber to keep the bowels going and the beneficial microbes happy, as well as being a great liver helper. Dandelion root is a bitter herb, meaning it stimulates digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid, a big helper for the fall and winter foods, which tend to be heavier. Our digestion tends to slow down in the cooler season as well so bitter herbs are super helpers for preventing gas, bloating, sluggish digestion and constipation.

The beauty of eating seasonally and eating wild foods is that you get what you need at the right time. That is a wonderful gift. 

*Always be sure to correctly identify any wild foods and weeds you are harvesting and never harvest under power lines or in areas that have been sprayed with chemicals. As I have learned from my elders and indigenous friends, it is a good practice to give a gift when you are taking one. This can be a song, a piece of hair or taking care of the plant community in some way. Remember to give back. 

To learn more, you can attend one of Dr. Eisenheim’s Wild weed lunch tours this summer. See more info below. 

3 Emulsifiers that Harm the Microbiome:

Emulsifiers are food additives used to stabilize and blend ingredients in processed food, supplements, and medications. They help blend ingredients that would naturally separate like oil and water. These are often listed under “other ingredients” or “inactive ingredients.” They are often found in yummy foods like chocolate, bread and protein bars. Try to stay away from products that contain sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), polysorbate-80 (P80), or carrageenan. These food emulsifiers have harmful effects on the gut microbiome. Not all food emulsifiers are bad for the gut microbiome. Gum arabic and arabinogalactan can actually boost the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

1. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC),  found in foods like milk, ice cream, and some baked goods; but also in pharmaceutical products like gas relief drops and liquid aceteminophen or ibuprofen for babies. Reported effects in animal and human studies are gut inflammation, increased levels of unfriendly gut microbes, which also increase around perimenopause, potential link to metabolic syndrome and obesity and possibly worsening food allergy syndromes. 
2. Polysorbate-80, is a detergent used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and some colic drops and ibuprofen liquid medicine for babies. Also linked to gut inflammation, increased levels of unfriendly gut microbes,  metabolic syndrome and obesity. 
3. Carrageenan, obtained from red algae and used as an emulsifier in some brands of chocolate milk, soy milk and liquid baby formula. It can be digested by gut bacteria, so it has the potential to modify your gut microbiome. Linked to gut inflammation, decreased beneficial bacteria, increased production of pro-inflammatory molecules and disruption of gut barrier. When evaluated in humans, a carrageenan-free diet appeared to be beneficial for pre-diabetic patients, whereas carrageenan consumption promoted inflammation and relapse in patients with ulcerative colitis in remission. 

Wild weed lunch tours with Dr. Nitya this summer! Weeds are super foods and medicine.

Come learn common plants for everyday ailments at the Pleasant St. Community Garden in Greenfield, right around the corner from the office.

The details: 
Thursday July 10th 12-1pm
Wednesday August 6th 12-1pm
Drop in or stay for the whole time, no need to sign up 

$5-25 sliding scale, cash or check(made out to Cedar Rose) preferred
Pleasant St. Community Garden( behind the Greenfield Senior Center at John Zon Center)
35 Pleasant St.
park on street or parking lot
All ages and levels welcome!

Some things I’ve been learning include the idea of getting ready and optimally healthy before entering this time of major hormonal and whole being transition. Like in your 30’s. If not, it’s not too late.

Perimenopause can start in early to mid 40’s, and in some women even in their 30’s. You can have a shift in or around your cycle that doesn’t necessarily involve a shortening of cycles or a missed cycle. It can be mood changes, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, bone changes, changes in cardiovascular markers like cholesterol, blood pressure and bone changes, fatigue, brain fog, insomnia and anxiety.
Perimenopause can last 6-10 years and menopause is when you haven’t had a menses for 12 consecutive months.

The microbiome can shift during menopause, causing more inflammation in the gut and brain, and thus all over the body. Diet can quickly shift the microbiome to be in a more healthy state.

Creating a fully wholistic plan of action, including a gut healing plan is key to supporting an optimal, healthy microbiome that promotes health and healing, instead of inflammation and disease.  Testing with the GI map test and the Dutch sex hormone and adrenal panel can be very powerful tools for creating the best plan for you.

Set up a consult today to get started on a healthy menopause journey. 

Many women and female bodied people want some type of ritual to honor the transition from motherhood(or possible motherhood) into being a crone or an elder. Our society does not honor elders, especially women, but in many cultures Elder women are sitting on decision making councils and are sought after for advice and wisdom. They hold political positions and they are seen as strong, not weak. There is the word pause in menopause and amongst the storminess of the changes during this major life transition, it is helpful to take time for meditation, prayer, baths, rituals, quiet, listening, either alone or amongst others in support groups, circles and lodges.

Let’s work together to create the best plan for you to shine and be beautiful during this time of life.

Come here Dr. Eisenheim speak at the Western Mass Herbal Symposium about helping children and adolescents with complex Neuro/Immune/Psychiatric and Cognitive Challenges. Saturday May 17th in Montague, MA.

There are many amazing speakers lined up.

You can purchase tickets here:  https://www.westernmassherbalsymposium.com/ticketin

Come learn and play with wild and common plants at Just Roots Farm in Greenfield! Sunday June 1, 2025.

Facilitated by Nitya Eisenheim, ND

People and plants have been in relation for many thousands of years. Come learn new/old skills that our ancestors used and ones that were common knowledge, like what to put into your soup for a cold and what to apply for a bee sting or a sprained ankle. 

The details: 

• Ages 5-10, with option of attending if under 5 with a grown up (Grown ups welcome to stay or can drop off)

• Sunday June 1st, 1-3 pm

• $18-72/per child sliding scale, discount available if 3 or more sign up.  If grown up is staying and participating, then also pay for grown up so we have enough supplies. 

• Space is limited! Sign up early.

• To sign up: RSVP by May 26th to Nitya at [email protected] to save your space.

• Payment due with sign up. Invoice will be emailed once you sign up. 

• Meet at Just Roots Farm: 34 Glenbrook Dr. Greenfield, MA

• Questions? Call or email Cedar Rose Naturopathic at 413 676 9009/[email protected]

The Teachers:

Dr. Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, ND is a Naturopathic physician, who is passionate about herbal medicine, cooking, healthy food, education and community building. She has a Naturopathic clinic in Greenfield, MA and enjoys working with all ages, especially children, and with people who have tried everything and feel maxed out by conventional options.  She excels at being your ally on your journey to health. She focuses on helping children with neurological/cognitive/behavior/psychological health issues, as well as healing from Lyme disease/Tick Borne Illnesses, Autoimmune disorders, and Digestive issues. She is passionate about preventing chronic illness in children and thus also provides Preconception care and Postpartum support services to support the whole family. She believes in the healing power of nature and that children’s health and vitality thrive with time exploring and playing in nature.  Her website is cedarroseheals.com

Worried about your child’s future? Do they have trouble focusing in school? Are you worried that they will be left behind? Not being able to make friends, be able to hold a job or live on their own?

Is your child too tired to play with other children or get winded after playing a game with other children after a few minutes?

Is your child in pain most of the day and are you worried they will never recover?

It’s so challenging. It’s hard enough to be in pain or have medical or mental health issues, but when your own child is suffering, your heart just breaks every day and you can feel at a loss. 

I’ve helped many children like this, children who get stuck in their nervous system, whether it be attention/focus issues, pain, headaches, tactile issues, autism, OCD, mood disorders, anger, fatigue, etc. 

It’s frustrating and you feel like no one is helping and your child is just getting sicker and sicker. You’ve been to a million doctors and not one is helping. They just tell you to go to psych/behavioral help. But the medications are even worse and cause all kinds of side effects, even some scary ones like hallucinations or hearing loss. You may feel stuck and not know what to do. You may feel disconnected from your child and not even like them very much. It’s not your fault. You are not a bad parent.

Here is a story from one such child, who I have been seeing since age 2 with an autism diagnosis, about his healing journey: 

“My son regressed into Autism just after his first birthday. Instead of watching us and laughing with us he would just stare into space. Our attempts to get his attention with a loving gaze were distressing for him. Even when he was in my arms, he seemed so far away. I knew he was still in there, I just couldn’t reach him anymore. I also knew he was in distress and I knew he needed help.  In those early days I longed for just a flicker of eye contact or a glimmer of a grin. 

A few months later I reached out to Cedar Rose Naturopathic for our first consultation. 

Dr. Eisenheim’s combined methods of diet, homeopathy, and herbal medicine over the past few years have been a key factor helping our son not only become verbal and social, but also loving, confident and a good friend. He has crossed milestones that his conventional doctors weren’t sure he would. We often get compliments from family, friends, doctors and teachers about his wonderful personality, his happy nature and his incredible progress. I am so thankful for Dr. Eisenheim’s help and can’t recommend her enough.”

                    Mother of child now age 6, Amherst, MA 

Unfortunately our conventional pediatric medical system is not equipped to assess or treat children with complex neurological/immune/behavioral/cognitive issues. Quite a mouthful, I know. 

There can be multiple triggers and multiple causes of these issues. First, it is important that we find and treat the cause(s). Common triggers can be Tick borne illnesses or a virus that triggers an autoimmune response in the brain or nervous system, consistent social isolation with a heavy dose of fear for many years, as in the recent pandemic, gut dysbiosis( too many harmful bugs in the digestive system, often caused by overuse of antibiotics) causing disruption of neurotransmitters leading to inflammation in the brain, or environmental toxin exposure, such as mold or plastics. Many times it is more than one thing. It can be complicated. 

I am here to help. I’ve seen children diagnosed with autism, OCD, ADD/HD, depression, cyclical vomiting, as well as those with deep anger and social anxiety issues transform from children who are barely functional or not functional at all into thriving, healthy children who are full of energy, compassion, enthusiasm and life. They go from being disruptive in the classroom to leaders who can participate in a classroom and make friends. Or from only wearing 2-3 clothing items or only eating 3-5 foods to not fussing and not spending an hour getting dressed, and able to enjoy a wide range of foods. 

The family becomes more harmonious and there is less tension in the household in general. You don’t have to walk on eggshells around the child anymore. 

Here’s what one parent from Great Falls, MA says about her 8 year old child:

“I came to you to resolve the sensory stuff. MY KID IS WEARING UNDERWEAR!!!

It’s a total miracle. I’m not joking. She’s wearing so many different outfits I can’t count them…. when I came to you it was literally one pair of pants and one pair of socks. She’s still sensitive but it’s workable.” 

Once we’ve figured out the cause or causes( this takes time) with diagnostic testing for some of the potential causes listed above: bacteria and viruses, environmental toxins, gut dysbiosis, emotional triggers like grief, fear, isolation and trauma, then we take the following steps, not necessarily in this order:

• Heal the gut. When we heal the gut, we heal the immune system and get nutrients to vital organs. 
• Address inflammation and causes of inflammation( food sensitivities, leaky gut, EMF’s, sugar, toxins, etc) 
• Calm the nervous system, support and optimize brain and nervous system function
• Balance the immune system 
• Support damaged organs and structures 
• Emotional reset/address safety issues 
• Optimize depuration systems(the systems that help us get rid of waste-lungs, lymph, kidneys, liver, skin, etc). 
• Family healing/harmony 

I help children and their families with chronic illness who feel maxed out by conventional medicine recover from pain, fatigue, neurological diseases and mood disturbances to become healthy, vital children who are full of energy, through the use of age-old natural medicines combined with the latest research.

This all takes time. Children, especially young children can heal quickly and remarkably well, depending on the damage that has been done and how long it has been going on for. It takes 6-12 months to really turn the corner and feel like a new person and a new family, but you can start seeing results in one month. 

How do we do this? 

• We optimize nutrition-take out the yucky, inflammatory causing foods and replace them with healthy, nutritious, healing foods.  
• Replace deficient nutrients to support healthy removal of waste products(depuration), a healthy nervous system, balanced mood, functioning digestive system, balanced immune system as well as support damaged organs and structures. 
• Craniosacral therapy/visceral manipulation to help support damaged organs and structures, reset the nervous system and provide emotional support and release where a child may have gotten stuck developmentally or emotionally by a trauma or injury. 
• Botanical medicine and Nutraceuticals like antioxidants and B vitamins to heal the digestive system, calm the nervous system, support damaged organs and structures, and reset the nervous system. Tulsi, pictured above is one of the plants we use alot to calm the nervous system and balance the immune system. 
• Homeopathy to support the inherent healing nature within all children, reset the nervous system, immune system or any other system that is stuck. This often provides the most profound, deep healing of all the modalities. Children respond remarkably well to homeopathy. 

Here’s a testimonial from a mother of a child with ASD and focus issues from Amherst, MA that illustrates some of the points from above: 

“I consulted with Dr. Eisenheim at the suggestion of a therapist to see if we could help my son improve his focus.  He is living with ASD and has been doing well building social skills and developing emotional regulation, but was still struggling with his focus.  He was so easily distracted that it was hard for him to complete a task without forgetting what he was doing multiple times and becoming frustrated.  

Dr. Eisenheim made an herbal tincture special just for him and suggested adding a couple supplements.  Now, just over a month later, I am hearing about the wonderful progress he is making.  His teacher told me how he has begun to use his voice in a productive way to start class conversations.  His therapist is also impressed with how fast he is learning new social concepts and how well he is coping with frustration. 

I am impressed with the improvements I am seeing in his daily activities.  He is taking a much more active role in bathing, brushing his teeth, choosing his clothes, and dressing himself.  His independence is one of our goals and to see him so excited and motivated to take on more of his personal care is really encouraging.”

    She also discusses how he has been able to have less cycling vomiting episodes here: 

“We have also had good results managing his cyclical vomiting syndrome with Dr. Eisenheim’s help.  He was having episodes every 2 months for nearly 2 years.  After beginning to use an herbal tincture, a homeopathic remedy, and some supplements under Dr. Eisenheim’s care he went over 6 months between his last episodes.  I am so relieved for him.  It is a really helpless feeling when your child is sick and I am thankful we have been able to substantially reduce the frequency of these episodes and I’m hopeful they will end altogether.”

If you are interested in learning more about how Dr. Eisenheim can help, please schedule a free 15 minute consultation here: www.cedarroseheals.com/appointments. 

*This is not a medical consultation, no advice will be given, but a chance to ask questions and get to know each other. 

I’ve been getting alot of questions about dog tick bites and what to do about them. Parents are calling me saying they are finding 2-4 dog tick bites on their children a week. I am finding the same thing is true with my 2 year old daughter. Yikes!  It feels like an infestation. 

What do you do when you find so many embedded ticks and do dog ticks carry any disease? Do you need to worry about dog tick bites?

Read on to find out more. 

First of all, I want to bust a myth. Dog ticks CAN carry disease, it’s just less common than deer ticks. I have seen dog ticks positive for Boriella. According to the Tick Research Lab of Pennsylvania, dog ticks(Dermacentor variabilis) can carry Ehrlichia, Francisella, Anaplasma, Boriella and Rickesia. I called the Tick Report lab in Amherst. They receive samples from all over the country and they said that they have seen some positive test results for the above pathogens from dog ticks, but nothing from Massachusetts yet this year. 

So what do you do when you find so many dog tick bites on you or your children? You can’t send every tick in to get tested, right?

I suggest 1. save the ticks in the freezer in a ziplock bag, making sure to label the bag with the date, location of the bite and any other info you know at the time, such as how long the tick might have been on for, if it was engorged and easy or difficult to remove, and anything about the bite site. 

2. Follow the guidelines on what to do if you get a tick bite(see tick bite protocal below) to keep your immune system up with the tick pathogen nosode and Lyme herbs(both available in the tick kit). 

3. Hold on to the ticks and if there any symptoms that develop(fever, fatigue, pains, rash, sudden change of mood for example) send in the tick in to be tested for the full pathogen panel. 

4. Set up an acute consult here to get help right away and prevent chronic Lyme disease: https://cedarroseheals.com/appointments.

Protect yourself and your loved ones with a tick kit. Stock up on Lyme herbs and remedies to have on hand for when you get a tick bite. As many of you know, the sooner you get started with treatment, the better.  And you can use natural treatment alongside any antibiotics you might need to take. 

Order a tick kit today with all the products I recommend in my tick bite protocol. See my full tick bite protocol and prevention info below. If you need more help, have active symptoms, have a child under age 2 or this is your first tick bite and are unfamiliar with my products, please schedule an acute consult here: https://cedarroseheals.com/appointments.

To purchase a tick kit, email [email protected] or 413 676 9009 today. They will be ready for pick the following week.

Here’s what one patient has to say about getting help with a tick bite: 

“I feel assured to know that Dr. Eisenheim is available in our community to give expert advice and treatment for Lyme disease. Her Tick Kit is invaluable. I can’t access this expertise and treatment elsewhere, either from my primary care doctor, the ER, or other qualified specialists for whom there is a long wait time. Treatment for Lyme disease can’t wait.”
 
G K, Wendell, MA

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Dr. Eisenheim’s Tick Bite Protocol:                                 

1. Remove tick as soon as possible with tweezers or a tick spoon. Pull the tick slightly up and then in a direction along the skin. Pull gently and swiftly. Do not irritate the tick by applying Vaseline, lighting the tick on fire prior to removal or putting pressure on it. You may apply some antibacterial ointment or salve to the area after removal, or honey. Honey can help expel the bacteria from the skin, is antibacterial in nature and anti-inflammatory. 

2. Send the tick in for testing through UMass. The tick does not have to be alive. Testing a tick is far more accurate than testing human blood for Lyme disease and co-infections.

https://www.tickreport.com/

3. While waiting for the results, it is suggested to start on the herbal and homeopathic protocol.

The homeopathic protocol is to be followed this way: 

1. 1. Day 1: take 3 pellets (ONE TIME ONLY) of the Ledum 200ck under the tongue
   2. Day 2: take 3 pellets (ONE TIME ONLY) of the Hypericum 200ck under the tongue
   3. Day 3: take the tick pathogen nosode for one month. Take the nosode in the following way: 10-15 drops three times/day for adults and 5-7 drops for children three times/day. It is important to take the homeopathic remedies under the tongue 20-30 minutes away from any food, drink or supplements/medications. Keep the homeopathics (Ledum, Hypericum and Tick pathogen nosode) away from electronics and cell phones.

It is suggested to start the herbal protocol immediately after any tick bite has been found. For adults take the Lyme Away Tincture at 4 dropper-fulls 3 times/day for 3-6 months. For children ages 2-5, 1 dropper-full per day, ages 5- 8, 2 dropper-fulls/day, ages 8-12, 3- dropper-fulls/day and ages 12 and up take the adult dose.

4. If you do start having symptoms, such as a fever, rash (does not have to be a bull’s eye to count), joint pain, headaches, dizziness, confusion or brain fog, then go to your primary care doctor or urgent care for a Doxycycline prescription. The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) suggest 6 weeks of antibiotics. There is evidence to suggest that the one-day “preventative” dose is not effective and actually causes more harm than good. If the tick comes back positive for Lyme or a co-infection, continue with the antibiotics and herbal protocol (4 droppers-full 3 times/day(for adults), likely for 6 months). Note: It is best to make an appointment for an acute consult with Dr. Eisenheim if the tick is positive for a co-infection. Treatment is different when co-infections are present. 

5. If you are taking antibiotics they will be most effective and tolerated by you if you completely avoid sugar and all sweeteners, eat a minimal amount of whole grains and dairy, and large amounts of cooked and fermented vegetables. Taking a probiotic (at least 50 billion with 14 strains) twice/day 2-3 hours AWAY from the antibiotic or a spore based one that you can take at the same time as the antibiotic will prevent any bacterial or fungal overgrowth and unpleasant symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation. They are available for sale by Dr. Eisenheim. 

6. It is recommended to get tested with a Western blot test 4-6 weeks after a tick bite. If you have been on antibiotics previously the test could be falsely negative: meaning that you could still very well have Lyme disease even if the test says that you do not. Never rely on testing alone to determine if you have Lyme disease.

Prevention: 

• Wear long pants and socks as much as possible when outside in the woods, fields or the garden
• If not chemically sensitive, u se permethrin spray on clothes, shoes and outdoor gear only (we like Ben’s Clothing and Gear Insect Repellant 0.5% Permethrin spray, available at Sam’s Outdoor store), along with a cedar or other essential oil spray, such as geranium, lemongrass, or neem  on your skin. Permethrin is an insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers. Apply the Ben’s spray on your gardening/hiking clothes and allow to sit for 2 hours before use. The applied clothes can go through the wash many times before reapplication is necessary. If you live in the woods spray all of your clothes.
• If you have pets get them treated or use a tick prevention collar
• D o a tick check daily. Some people who live in rural areas and children need to do a check twice per day – in the evening and the morning. Be sure to check head, armpits, behind the ears and neck and in genital areas.
• Take either the tick pathogen nosode or Lyme tincture preventatively on a regular basis throughout the tick season. Take the nosode at 10-15 drops once weekly for adults and 5-7 drops for children ages 2-12. It is important to take this on a clean tongue, 20-30 minutes away from any food, drink, medication, or supplements. Keep the nosode away from electronics and cell phones. Take the Lyme Away tincture/ glycerite at 1 dropper-full/day for adults and ½ dropper-full for children ages 2-12.
• See Tick Bite Protocol if you find a tick bite.  
   

*DISCLAIMER: This does not replace medical advice or treatment. If you are having active symptoms, please schedule an acute consult here: https://cedarroseheals.com/appointments. There is no guarantee that you will not get a tick bite or contract Lyme disease/tick born diseases. There is no guarantee that every individual will achieve the same results. Results are dependent on other factors such as pre-existing conditions, co-morbidities, diet, lifestyle, and commitment and time to allow change to occur.

To purchase a tick kit, email [email protected] or 413 676 9009.