The Role of Naturopathy in Treating Lyme Disease A holistic approach is important – simply hitting bugs over the head with a hammer is not enough. Immune Function We want the body to be able to fight the infection itself. The following are beneficial to keep in mind for immunity
Lyme disease can be classified as either Acute or Chronic depending on the duration of time that has passed since the initial infection. Lyme disease treatments differ depending on whether it is an Acute or Chronic case being addressed. Acute Lyme Disease Treatment Treatment rendered between 6-8 weeks post
Chronic Lyme disease is predominantly a clinical diagnosis. Lab tests are used to back up the clinical impression and positively identify the presence of Lyme disease and co-infections. ELISA First test done as screening test. ELISA is measuring an immune reaction but is not highly sensitive – most cases
Co-Infections and Lyme Disease While Borrelia might be the underlying infectious agent in Lyme disease, there are other co-infections that may co-exist with Borrelia.
Could it be Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is often called “The Great Imitator” Lyme infection can mimic the following conditions: MS ALS Parkinson’s fibromyalgia chronic fatigue syndrome rheumatoid arthritis autistic-spectrum disorders (kids) many other disorders
Definition of Lyme Disease By definition, Lyme disease refers to an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. This definition has been expanded to include other strains of Borrelia such as afzelii, andersonii, garinii.
Low Dose Naltrexone: A beneficial modulator of immune function An immune modulating agent that can help patients with HIV, cancer, auto-immune disease and central nervous system disease? It’s available, it’s relatively inexpensive, and it has application to autism, Lyme disease and thyroid disorders also through its beneficial effect on the
Australian Patient Guide Patients living in Australia are very welcome here at RestorMedicine. Dr. Nicola is honored to be able to connect with and help Lyme sufferers in her homeland. Below is some information to help you better understand what it means to be an international patient at RestorMedicine. Topics
Heavy metal toxicity is an issue that exists alongside many other health conditions and diagnoses. Many of my autistic-spectrum patients have heavy metal toxicity, many of my Lyme disease patients have heavy metal toxicity, but I would bet that many people without any official diagnosis have high levels of heavy
Autism and Lyme disease: what is the connection? I was at a Lyme disease conference this week listening to Dr. Robert Bransfield speak. He cited some scary figures – That one single case of autism can cost $3.2 million over the course of a lifetime; and That 20% of autism
