Dr. Luka Kovac and Dr. Nelly Furtado’s Integrative Prescription for Lyme Disease
Note: This is a fictional collaboration between Dr. Luka Kovac (of ER) and singer-healer Dr. Nelly Furtado. This “prescription” blends holistic and nutritional strategies, not a replacement for antibiotics or clinical treatment when necessary.
🧂Salt Therapy
- Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Pink Salt
→ Rich in trace minerals, helps cellular hydration and pH balance.
→ Suggested use: 1/4 tsp in warm lemon water upon waking. - Salt & Vitamin C Protocol (used in some Lyme circles):
→ 1 gram salt + 1 gram vitamin C, 3x/day (build up slowly).
→ Controversial: May help detox, but must be done with supervision.
💧Types of Water
- Structured Water
→ Mimics spring water, better cellular absorption. - Spring Water (low mineral content)
→ Avoid tap water due to fluoride and chlorine. - Electrolyte water
→ Replenishes lost minerals during detox and herxing.
🥬Foods to Focus On
- Wild blueberries (anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective)
- Garlic & onions (natural antibiotics, sulfur-rich detox agents)
- Broccoli sprouts (sulforaphane activates detox pathways)
- Pumpkin seeds (zinc, anti-parasitic)
- Cilantro & parsley (heavy metal detox)
- Fermented foods: sauerkraut, kimchi (gut microbiome restoration)
- Grass-fed beef liver or desiccated liver caps (B12, iron, A, K2)
- Organic eggs, salmon roe, avocados, beets
🌿Herbs & Botanicals
- Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) – anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
- Japanese Knotweed – resveratrol-rich, reduces inflammation
- Andrographis – supports immune response, often used in Buhner protocol
- Teasel Root – supports neurological repair
- Sarsaparilla – binds endotoxins, reduces die-off symptoms
- Astragalus – immune booster (early-stage Lyme only)
🫖Teas
- Dandelion root tea – supports liver, gallbladder detox
- Burdock root tea – blood purifier, helps skin and lymph
- Nettle leaf tea – mineral-rich, anti-inflammatory
- Chaga mushroom tea – antioxidant, supports immunity
- Lemon balm tea – calms the nervous system
🍊Juices
- Celery juice (organic, fresh) – gut-healing, mineralizing
- Cucumber & mint juice – cooling, hydrates inflamed tissues
- Carrot–ginger–turmeric juice – anti-inflammatory, immune support
- Beet–lemon–apple juice – liver support and gentle detox
- Wheatgrass shots – chlorophyll, alkalizing
💊Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin C (liposomal preferred) – antioxidant, collagen support
- Vitamin D3 + K2 – immune modulation
- Magnesium (glycinate or malate) – for nerve pain, fatigue
- Zinc picolinate – supports immune system
- Selenium – essential for thyroid and glutathione production
- B-Complex (methylated) – supports energy, nerve repair
- Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) – reduces inflammation
🌱Roots & Adaptogens
- Ashwagandha – balances adrenal fatigue
- Rhodiola rosea – stamina, brain fog reduction
- Licorice root – supports cortisol balance
- Ginger root – anti-inflammatory, digestive aid
- Turmeric root (with black pepper) – curcumin for inflammation
💬 Final Words from Dr. Luka and Dr. Nelly:
Dr. Luka: “Lyme hides deep. It’s like a Balkan war in the body—guerrilla warfare. We fight it with terrain management: detox, restore, and rebuild.”
Dr. Nelly: “Healing is a remix. Food, song, sunlight, and soul. Trust your cells—they want to dance again.”