2 articles featuring Terpinolene
For the high-functioning professional, Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) often acts as a neurological roadblock. The persistence of Borrelia burgdorferi—even after standard antibiotic courses—can leave behind a state of chronic neuroinflammation. When the blood-brain barrier is compromised, executive function and data processing capabilities may suffer.
Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) involves a physiological state where the immune system remains in a loop of hyper-arousal after Borrelia burgdorferi has been addressed. This chronic release of pro-inflammatory cytokines may keep the body in a defensive posture. Because the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) acts as a primary homeostatic regulator, it can become exhausted by the demands of persistent infection. Supplementing with exogenous cannabinoids may provide the ECS with the components to support systemic balance.