Hi Nicole,

I recently read an article that said that Chicken or Bovine Cartlidge can have
a modulating effect on Autoimmune Disease.  It might be worth a try, or of
further investigation.

Good Luck... Eric

At 11:08 AM 12/27/99 -0800, you wrote: 

>
> Now one thing has ALWAYS stayed a constant in my illness. My body is
> attacking itself since I have a positive ANA. I do not have Lupus, or
> anything like that..we believe Lyme, but it seems to be more complicated
> maybe? 
>
> I will be brief and just ask if anyone knows any natural therapies that may
> help? I know doctors reccamend things that depress the immune system to make
> it slow down..are there any herbs maybe or something similar that may be of
> help? Has anyone had any success with doing something special that has
> helped? I am sure trying to minimize stress helps as that makes it worse,
and
> my body attacks itself even more, but when this isn't possible at times when
> it is just unaviodable I was wondering if there is anything else that may
> help???? :0)
>
> Any thoughts???????
>
> Nicole:O)
>
>
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