Rising Above Lyme Disease: A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Managing and Re

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A multi-faceted, holistic approach for the long-term management and recovery of Lyme Disease.

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Rising Above Lyme Disease is a comprehensive, homeopathic approach to overcoming Lyme Disease and reclaiming your life. Incidence of Lyme Disease is skyrocketing. If caught early, antibiotics can often successfully treat it, but more often than not, Lyme is asymptomatic and evades diagnosis until it is a full-blown, chronic condition that requires a multi-faceted treatment. And the truth is, the best treatment you can find is a holistic one where you can become your own best advocate. In Rising Above Lyme Disease, renowned naturopath and Lyme-literate doctor, Julia Greenspan, presents a plan for recovery for those who have been suffering with this disease for weeks, months, years, or even decades. Operating from the front lines of the epidemic in New England, she gives hope to those who thought there was none, or feel unheard by all those around them. Dr. Greenspan's treatment plan addresses not only the body, but the mind as well, and includes: Standard protocols such as antibiotic and probiotic care; Detoxing and dietary changes that help get proven results; Therapies such as yoga, massage, earthing, and qi gongTherapies that dig deeper (when nothing else seems to be working) and focus on removing obstacles to healing, such as past trauma, negative beliefs about self, unhealthy lifestyle choices, genetics, hormone imbalance, environmental toxins, and other infections--all of which have a very real, and often overlooked effect on recoveryThrough this comprehensive approach that focuses on the whole person and the very personal ways in which the disease may affect ones life, it is possible to find relief and ultimately, rise above Lyme.

Author Biography

Julia Greenspan, N.D. runs the private medical practice Greenhouse Naturopathic Medicine, and has been treating patients for tick-borne disease in New Hampshire (one of the epicenters for Lyme disease) for more than ten years. She is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Greenspan has a background in psychology and social work specializing in crisis management, and uses a personalized, multi-faceted approach in the treatment of Lyme and other diseases. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon and graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2006. She served as the Chair for the Naturopathic Board of Examiners for the State of New Hampshire for five years and has been interviewed as an expert in Lyme disease on both radio and television, in addition to being published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (the national publication for Naturopathic Physicians). She is a patient advocate, Lyme disease survivor, and mother of two.

Table of Contents

[Note: This is a tentative, and very comprehensive, outline intended to give a rough idea of the range of topics and treatments being discussed. Part II is the main "solution" and plan.] Introduction:Julia's storyWhy People Need Help (set the context)Role of NaturopathPART I: DEMYSTIFYING TICK BORNE DISEASE Chapter 1: The Tick: Natures Dirty Needle Prehistoric Presence of Ticks and SpirochetesNewly discovered, but not new to our environmentLyme disease found in Paleolithic era frozen in early humansBrief description of the important role microbes of all kinds have in human historyWill introduce discoveries of spirochetes found in fossilized amber and in prehistoric humans found several thousand years ago.Why does Lyme disease seem to be easier to catch these days?The changing climateThe acorn and mast years for trees, equals more rodentsThe increase in population and rural sprawl decreasing natural flow of traffic of wild animalsOver population: imbalance of predator-prey relationship increasing population of deer, squirrels, and other carriers of tick borne diseaseTicks: Nature's Dirty NeedleTicks are considered the most potent transmitters of infectious disease in many parts of the worldFound in United States, Asia, Europe, AustraliaSeveral different strains across the globeIt relevance with using testing only to rule-in or out BorreliaOverview of tick lifecycle of larva, nymph, and adult maturationThe size, shape and coloringAmazing capacity to survive cold temperaturesIdeal climates and weather for tick survivalInitial interaction with animals transmitting infectionWhere they like to nest and who they chose as bed fellowsHow they find their preyThey have a highly sensitive sense of smell and recognition of our CO2 emissionsThey have little to no sense of hearing or sightWhy some people seem to attract ticks over othersTick behavior in the wildFrequency of Feeding Eats three or four times in a life time that can be 1-3 years Can have three feeding cycles in a yearCan live prolonged periods of time without feedingHow the tick enters the skinMost commonly infects those ages 2-15 then 30-55It is unpleasant, but important to understand how a tick enters the skinTicks ability to go stealth with emitting numbing agents in the skin to avoid being foundBlood thinning properties in saliva How their structure is able to accommodate infection and transmit itThe significance of the mouth parts and gut of the tick in transmission of diseaseHow the infections survive from animal to tick to humanBrief discussion of concept of vertical transmission The importance of tick saliva in the transmission of the infection from tick to humanBlood thinning propertiesNumbing agentsThe myth of tick attachment time Advocating for oneself with being dismissed based on the myth of attachment timeBenefit of treating new tick bite outweighs the risksHow to avoid tick bitesImportance of the tick checkHow to treat clothing with permethrinConsumer reports look at the best brands for tick protection Safest most effective tick protection with your children/selfSpecial clothingEducate them and be honest as early as you canMost effective herbal approach both internal and externalThe importance of managing life with our petsTopical treatment (pet safety) versus collarsLint rollers as tick removersDo not allow them in the bed with youJust because you treat the pet, does not mean you are safe in the homeProper removal of embedded tickThe importance of remaining calm and resisting the need to destroy the tickThe benefit of sending the tick out for testing and what it can tell youThere is a lot of information in that bugDo not agitate the tick in anyway (lighting with match, essential oils, garlic, kerosene)Do not throw away the tickDo not add to alcohol after pullingProper removal to decrease risk of transmitting anymore infectionThe importance of being assertive when removingPicking the right instruments and kits available to assist in proper removalWound care after a biteWhen there is still part of the tick in the skinLeave it alone - Silica Homeopathic can be taken to assist the body in pushing out the mouth parts or head that may be left behindAt a certain point your risking creating more trauma and infection if you keep trying to remove difficult partsThe body will most commonly push it out onto the surfaceCHAPTER 2 YOUR BIT, NOW WHAT? Do Not Delay! It is the biggest risk factor in developing chronic diseaseThe delay in treatment is the biggest risk factor in developing chronic symptoms The importance of appropriate treatment timeIn my medical practice, it is assumed every tick is carrying infectionThe "wait and see" approach is not worth the risk based on the potential rate of infection and the diversity of microbes being carried in the tick It is not typically one bite that will create a debilitating case of tick borne disease, but a collection of bites over a lifetimeIn my practice experience the location of the bite, if known, will determine the localization of symptomsMany patients in my practice, at least 50% never remember being biteLyme Disease: The Great imitator The common acute presentationThe common chronic symptom presentationVery unpredictable symptomsThe different strains and response to treatmentThe different forms of the microbe (Spirochete form, L-form, Cyst form)Medications (natural and conventional) with affinity for:the spiral form of BorreliaThe L-form of BorreliaThe cyst forms Borrelia (transition of animal cell to plant cell)Relapsing fever - Borrelia MiyamotoiHuman to human transmissionMother to infantThrough placentaBreast milkManaging the emotions around transmission potential to your childCord blood testing at time of birthWith sexual intimacyMost up-to-date researchWhere it likes to live in the bodyThey love fat and sugarThey can live anywhereThey do not typically live in oxygen rich environments in the bodyHow your immune system responds to the infection determines the severityLevel of inflammation in the system, prior to infectionCommon elevated immune markersCreating a robust immune system is the top prioritySmoking or excessive substance abuse can delay and make recovery virtually impossibleLifestyle habits and stressors making tick borne disease more readily able to settle inImpact on the different aspect of the body (Brief discussion about common symptom presentation in office)The onset of premature aging and poor wound healingThe relationship of autoimmune disease and Lyme diseaseNeurological systemMusculoskeletal systemEndocrine systemSkin, Hair, and NailsCardiovascular-Respiratory systemDigestion Eyes, Ears, Nose, ThroatThe importance of the feverThis is our most potent defense against infectionIt is a gift to have a feverNeed to deprogram the fear of having oneThe persistent low-grade fever with Lyme disease and other tick-borne infectionsHow we can enhance one naturally and the cutting-edge treatments using hyperthermiaSaunaHydrotherapySpecialized European Clinics using hyperthermiaHow it hides from the immune systemBiofilmNatural treatments for BiofilmQuorum sensingNatural treatments to decrease quorum sensingAffinity for Lyme disease in old injuries and scar tissuesThe Herxheimer response - Symptom flares with treatmentWill discuss briefly the concept it represents and the history of the unique nameThe typical clinical duration of the symptomsTreatments to help decrease or shorten durationBeing prepared mentally emotionally, physicallyThe reThey can be the enhancement and manifest like any symptom experienced prior to treatment with varying degrees of severityIncrease in inflammation in the system that is common in treatmentThis can be a very difficult and treatment limiting process that involves the immune system, detoxification pathways, and neurological system. Can be traumatizing for many patients to go through and is very counter intuitive to what is typical with treating an infectionCan reinitiate old trauma's by feeling attacked by one's own bodyHardest on those with history of intense trauma especially in childhood that is unresolved in the unconscious mindWill address the aspects of the "pain body" in relationship to recovery process in later chapterIs the number one reason people start abandoning treatment, this disease recovery is like a marathonImportant to understand that most debilitated patients have been bite over the course of a life-time. Later stage diseaseChapter 3 FINDING THE MOST ACCURATE TESTING Searching for the Ideal Test for Lyme disease Testing is one of the most controversial aspects of Lyme disease due to determining how much it matters in the diagnosis and the accuracy it providesThere are over 40 strains of Lyme disease identified found in the literature in USA, Asia and EuropeBrief discussion of what an antibody is and its purpose with testingThe Lyme disease Western Blot versus the ELISA screenWhat is it looking for?The Western blot, checks something called antibodies (markers) in the blood to show exposure to the disease. They are commonly referred to as bands. How does it pertain to the human body?The CDC currently endorses the use of two-tiered testing model with either an ELISA test or IFA being done initially, with a western blot only completed with positive ELISA There current recommendations are that an IGM and IGG be done if there are symptoms for less than 30 daysConventional western blot based on CDC guidelines are only testing for one strain, two strains at mostIgenex is the gold standard testing for the western blot, their new test now looks at four strains of borelia in one testThere is a new test released by Igenex that is now looking at four different strainsWhat are its limitations?Clinically a majority of patients I see are those who have been having persistent symptoms for month to years They still present with positive IGM which is thought to only be present in initially stage of infection and then to go down after 30 days Gender differences with antibody testingMedications that will made false negativesThe role of the LYMErix vaccination on the western blotThe Very Brief History of the LYMErix Vaccine Patient will commonly ask, why is there not a vaccine? With only a short time in the market place it has had a huge impact on the data tested for with the confirmatory test for Lyme disease, the Western Blot. LYMErix vaccination - approved by the FDA in 1998 in areas that were more infested with infected ticksPulled off the market due to media backlash and discontinued by Glaxo-Smith-Kline in 2001 due to low salesResearch did show that it was very effective at the time In 11 years of practice, I have met two people who had the vaccinationThe pro's of the vaccination is that research did show very promising results with majority of patients who received the vaccination in human trialsThe con's are that there were a subset of individuals who received the vaccination who had a reaction that also had an common genetic predisposition to autoimmune disease referred to as the HLADRB1 *0401 marker. It also had limitations of only addressing certain strains in North America, but not the over 40 strains world-wide. It is important to understand this aspect of history with the Lyme disease infectionThere are current trials being done to create a more refined vaccination, but the release of this on the market has not been announcedBand 31, 34 were removed from the western blot because if someone had had the vaccination this would have been a false positiveThese are very specific bands that identify Lyme disease presence in the body, yet it has been removed from the CDC approved testing because of the vaccination being on the marketThis is another reason why testing cannot be the only criteria to rule in/out Lyme diseaseThe PCR testing and it role in diagnosisThe Culture and its role in diagnosisWhat is it? How is it extracted?Take a long time to grow, long wait time for outcomeDifficulty in trying to grow spirochetes in culture mediumLimitation in tissues that can be cultured The Dot Blot testing, urinalysisThe natural versus conventional protocol used to elicit antibodies in the urineWho is this test ideal for?Antigen Capture Testing in the UrineWhat is it testing?This is a new form of testing that has great promise for non-invasive way of determining if Lyme disease or other co-infections are presentIt is very new and still being developed to make as specific and sensitive as possibleAs the data is collected with testing and reliability is shown, this would be ideal for children, infants and those who are unable to have a venipuncture done successfully. Other Tests Commonly Used in Practice CD-57Brief discussion of what this is and it role in treatmentCo-infections - see aboveImmunoglobulin G levels, IgM, IgA, IgEC4aC3aGenetic Biotoxin markers based on Ritchie Shoemakers Mold Biotoxin testingIts relevance to Lyme disease treatment andVirusesCommonly look at Epstein bar, parvovirus, CMV, Human Herpes 6, Herpes Simplex 1/2Herpes viral infectionsImportant to understand the large family of herpes viral infections, not just the well-known STD Epstein barrMononucleosisCytomegalovirusHuman Herpes Virus 6Herpes simplex 1/2Parvovirus B19Hormone testingFemale/Male hormone testing (Estradiol, Estriol, Estrone, Progesterone, Testosterone DHEA) Adrenal hormone assessment with either salivary or serum testingThyroid testing (importance of looking at all the aspects of the thyroid with antibodies, free T3, free T4, TSH)Melatonin is not used as often in clinical setting unless treatments have not improved sleep habitsNeurotransmitter testing with salivary and urinary testingCandida albicansAutoimmune markers such as C-reactive protein, SED rate, ANA, Rheumatoid AntibodiesFood Sensitivity or Allergen panelsMethylation testing and other Detox pathway efficiency testingWhat does this information tell you about your body and changing habits?Heavy metal body burden load with DMSA, EDTA, or DMPS prescriptionSafety precautions with Chelation The natural, gentle chelation treatmentsFood as chelatorWhen is it appropriate to do chelation with Lyme disease treatmentChelating agents as Biofilm busters and reducing plaques in the arteriesStool AnalysisIdentify pathogens in the stoolAreas of inflammationLess invasive and first line of testing before being scoped or colonoscopyGenetic testingBrief discussion about the use of genetic testing and your self-belief/conceptThis has become very popular in our culture, but often times become someone belief and thus then manifestDiscuss epigenetic concept of turning genes on and offApproaching with the idea of how it will help you, how will it help you to know and improve treatment valueTesting for SIBO/H. pylori with breath testingBrief discussion of what they are?How it gets in the way of tick borne disease treatment if it is not addressedCommon treatments used both natural and conventional prescription medicationsCHAPTER 4 LEAP OF FATIH: GETTING THE RIGHT CAREFinding the Right Doctor Difference of approach ILADS approachCDC approachDoctors specializing in complimentary medicineBalancing both for patient careThe Importance of Seeking Out Testing with Specialist Many patients are resistant to seeking out testing and treatment with other practitioners, because they are skeptical or dismissive about Lyme disease. I encourage patients to seek out and have specialists in order to have a balanced approach with their healthcare. To have someone look at other causes for their suffering. Overcoming Disbelief: Lyme disease as an Empirical Diagnosis Define empirical and why it is so important to understand its role in diagnosisTesting is not the first and foremost with diagnosisNeed to consider exposure risk, tick bite history, symptoms and physical presentationLeap of faith: It can be overwhelming to treat and easy to lose faith if there is nothing positive on paper"Lyme Denial" - this is the denial of disease being there, even with a positive testthis has been a phenomenon seen over the years, many patients will return to clinic weeks, months or years later finally seeking treatment admitting they were terrified to move forward at the time due to the conflicting information they received doing research and fear of the symptoms experienced with treatment. One could hardly blame someone for having apprehensionMy Lyme disease experience was full of bad days, confronting the prospect that maybe my approach with healing Lyme disease with others was farce because I could not get well. It took two years of inner and outer work. There were many days I doubted my authority on treating Lyme disease if it was not working on me"Lyme Doctor Hopping" Addressing the common phenomenon of patients moving from doctor to doctor that have Lyme diseaseThere can be a lot of pressure from family or friend that there is something wrong if one is not well by a certain pointIt can take on average six months to a year to treat tick borne infection, or more. There may be good reason to move on with another doctor, but many times it is because they are not recoveringToo much advice and research can be a bad thingI often have a discussion with patients to be limited in the research they do on-line if it creates over-whelm or fearIf the information helps them feel empowered then that is fineMany parents especially are so desperate to find an answer for their children to recover that is becomes hard to stop moving obsessive behavior. Need to be careful where the data is coming from. The internet can be a place of connection and information gathering that can lead toAdvocating for Yourself with DoctorsIt is so helpful to have a team working together to assist in healthcareKnowing what labs to ask forIt's ok if you doctor does not agree with you as long as they are compassionate and supportive of your choice, just be honest with themKeep all medical professionals informed of your medications your taking, labs, progress reports Be assertiveAdvocating for Yourself with Loved OnesThey may not understand how long it takes to recover, important they understandCommon treatment time for chronic Lyme can last months to over a yearInform them of your needsAsk for help from family or friendsShare with them your fears, symptomsThey are going through it with you and will have the need to want to fix the situationThe pressure of "Why are you not well yet"Family and friends will want to give unsolicited advice out of love, but may not always be helpfulImportant to understand what a herxheimer will look like, to be prepared versus alarmedRepresenting Yourself to Institutions Communication with human resources is important at workDocumentation to protect your job as you have symptom flaresPart II: FINDING RELIEFCHAPTER 5 THE FOUNDATIONAL TREATMENT PLANIncorporating supplements into your life with balanced approach The importance of timingBeing balanced and reasonable with supplement choicesThis is where over researching could make it more difficultThe importance of having a trained medical professional provide guidance to save money and find the right plan for your situationBe careful of sales pitches, they may not be FDA approved claimsProbiotics: Important to get adequate numbers of bacteria in the digestive tract during treatment.If there is one supplement a patient should take it is probioticThe role of beneficial bacteria in our GI tractTheir role as guardiansVitamin productionThe different types probiotics on the market, which is better?It's all about the cell count with gut protection Instructions on dosing timing and frequency Detox FormulaOpening the emunctories It all about the terrain, a discussion of morbid matterHomeopathic drainage remedies Chelation Herbal formulation with the goal to move bile in the liver and remove toxins from the system.Common herbs found in most formulasMilk thistleBluperumDandelionArtichokeBurdockGlutathione enhancersGlutamineGlycineCysteineLiposomal formulations versus IV administrationFood that support health detoxificationSulfur rich vegetablesBitter greensHerbal Antivirals Natural treatments for life long opportunistic infectionsCommon herbs usedThe goal with treating viral infections, since they never go awayNatural Anti-inflammatories This is a very important category due the symptoms experienced are due to elevated inflammation in the systemPain management, tissue healingFish oilTurmericBioflavonoidsResveratrolQuercetinCurcuminBiofilm bustersWhat is biofilm and its role in antibiotic resistanceBreaking this up will allow the antimicrobials and your immune system to more effectively treat the infection.Proteolytic enzymesOlive leaf extractChelation agentsDMSA, EDTAAdrenal SupportThis is to help support your energy and decrease inflammation levels in the bodyThe immense importance of the adrenal glands in our daily living, survivalAdrenals and our circadian rhythmCommon herbals to support adrenal glandsLicorice rootCordycepsAshwaghandaEluethrococcusHoly BasilYeast Balance Support The importance of beneficial yeast in the body crowds out non-beneficial yeast in your systemCan be used with antibioticsReduction of sugarCaprylic acidPau d'arcoMultivitamin support Antibiotics can deplete the body of nutrientsTypically take these at lunch and before bed.Herbal Antibiotics Helpful with restoration of the system and to treat infections with antibacterial herbal medications to balance out treatment.The formula chosen is based on your individual needs.Common herbals usedSammentoBanderolByron White FormulaPharmaceutical interventionAntibiotics: This may be the time to use them Conventional Antibiotics Fear with using pharmaceuticals Balance of natural medication with antibiotics Address concerns around antibiotic resistance Tune into what the body needs, be careful to not get worried you are doing something wrong or overly attached to one way being the only way The risks of antibioticsClostridium difficile This is cited as a reason to avoid antibioticsIt is very serious problem if developed and can happen without proper implementation of healthy probiotics in the form of beneficial bacteria and beneficial yeast. Sleep-aids/Mood stabilizersCommon herbals usedCommon nutraceuticalsWhen to introduce conventional medicationsAntivirals Common Herbals usedHomeopathicConventional medicationsOther individualized treatments Homeopathic NosodesBrief discussion introducing the concept of homeopathyFlower essencesCastor oilTopical useUse in the eyes for inflammationHormone Support Thyroid bioidentical hormone replacementFemale/Male Bioidentical Hormone Support Pain ManagementThe opioid crisis and treating Lyme diseaseCBD oil and THC for pain managementKratumCollagen supportGiving nutrients to support rebuilding the matrix of the body (ligaments, bones, connective tissue, skin, hair)Bone brothCollagen Type I/III replacementMitochondrial supportThe energy producers of the cells get over burdened with inflammation and toxinsCoQ10Essential Oil therapyExternal use versus internal useStudies find antimicrobial properties of certain essential oils, equally effective to antibioticsOreganoCitrus oilsCinnamonFood as Medicine Anti-inflammation dietsElimination dietsMetabolic resetsKetogenic dietThe Whole 30Water, water, waterImportance of clean waterDehydrating beverages to avoidChew your food. Chew until it is in a paste in the mouth Portion control, the food pyramid as a plateDo not get too attached to having a certain diet Eat Organic whenever possibleWhy?Clean versus dirty foodsCHAPTER 6 MORE THAN JUST LYME DISEASE: THE ROLE OF CO-INFECTIONS It is important to look into the common tick-borne infections with testing and taking a case historyEach disease has its own unique presentation and personality in the bodyImportant to look at a wide variety of pathogens to get full scope of understanding how to support patientBacteria commonly seen associated with Lyme disease For each disease, I will cover the following:How is lives within the bodyCommon symptom presentation clinically, the personality of the diseaseTypical conventional treatment usedMost helpful natural medications usedBabesia sp.Bartonella sp.Ehrlichiosis/AnaplasmosisMycoplasma pneumoniaRocky Mountain Spotted FeverChlamydia pneumoniaStrep infectionsFrancislla tulermiaBrucellaViral infections commonly seen in practice Viral infections role:Joint pain/swellingFatigueNeurological issuesThe role of a bacteriophageHow they live within the bodyViral symptom presentationsConventional medical treatmentNatural medical treatmentCandida fungal infections Need to reclassify the term "Systemic Candida", its misleading and created a lot of fear Candida colonizes in most on the surface of your bodyYour GI tract is your surface even though it is inside, it is still facing the outside worldCommon sense with dietary choices with treatmentThe importance of probioticsThe number of microbes in the product make all the difference in its effectivenessOut of all the supplements one can take this one is the most important with Lyme treatment of any kindParasites Liver flukesWormsEntamoeba histolyticaGiardiaCommon presentation of symptomsTesting process - they are difficult to catchConventional treatment processNatural treatments usedHerbal anti-parasitic medicationsShort course use of essential oils internallyCHAPTER 7 INTEGRATING PHYSICAL MEDICINE Implementing exercise with Tick Borne DiseaseModerate exercise onlyThose that maintain muscle massListening to the bodyCare of the body with manual therapies, exercise is important for:DetoxificationStress reliefIncrease oxygen in the tissuesMaintaining strength, balance and proprioception Improving energyMovement therapies Qi gongYogaTai chiWeight liftingWalkingEarthingPhysical therapySpeech therapyTherapeutic TouchMassage therapyChiropractic careSkin brushingApplication of Hot and coldHydrotherapySaunaPart III: WHEN LYME PERSISTS: IT'S TIME TO DIG DEEP CHAPTER 8 THE NEW NORMAL WITH CHRONIC LYME DISEASEAvoiding Lyme culture shock. What you need to know?Typical treatment time is a year or moreThe first 2-4 months are the most intense with symptomsThere is no magic bullet or quick fix in most casesRelapses are commonModeration in life as prevention There is no life-long immunity at this time, you can get bite again, re-infectedTry not to become too attached to the illness when you are better, let go and move onFind a counselor to manage the mental emotional intensity with Lyme diseaseMaking time for healingLearning to scale down and say no in an over-scheduled culturePersonal resistance to stepping away from routineSelf-concept is tested "Who am I if I can't maintain...", people are counting on meYour body will put you in bed whether you want to be there notChanges in daily family lifeThe cost of Lyme diseaseInability to workOut-of-pocket costsAge and gender specific challengesMenLow testosterone seeing in men and adolescents of all ages Difficulty with libido, sperm count, tissue repair and healing More resistant to seeking out healthcare (stoicism)Elevated cholesterol, hypertensionWomen Hormonal changesSymptoms flares with aligned with female cyclePelvic pain, breast painLow libido Changes in body sizePregnancy and Tick-borne infectionMore frequent miscarriage More commonly have low blood pressure Common to be sick, while taking care of their children that are sick with TBDChildren and TeenagersDelayed growth and developmentBeing sick with Lyme disease is all the child may have every knownDifficulty in verbalizing their sensations, symptomsEmotion/mood/social growth and developmental difficultiesADHDAutism like behaviorsDifficult periods for teenagersWorsening of symptoms of tick borne disease with the onset of pubertal changes in both gendersDebilitating fatigueTeen rebellion leading to rejecting protocolLoss of social milestones with missed schoolHome schoolingCHAPTER 9 THE ROLE OF TRAUMA IN LYME RECOVERY Deeper understanding of traumaDSM-5 definitionTrauma impact on the brain, PTSDPsychoneuroimmunology: impact of stress, trauma on the immune systemEpigenetic changes with traumaTransgenerational traumaLatest studies - holocaust victims, studies in miceChanges in gene expression, reversal in subsequent generations proves to be very hopefulConcept of neuroplasticityEmotional changes with traumaAnxiety and depression manifestationAnxiety is telling stories of the futureDepression stuck in the pastObsessive thoughtsLyme disease as a traumaIncreased risk of suicide in patient with Tick borne diseaseSeeing many specialist, being put through several tests that are invasiveHearing diagnoses that arePast trauma impacting our reaction to disease processAbandonmentAbuseFear of death/sufferingNot being enoughHerxing reactivating prior traumas with being victimized, suffering to get wellThis can cause early abandonment of treatmentHaving to defend the diagnosis, treatment and receive unsolicited advice on a regular basisSocial anxiety with having syncopal/seizure like episodes in publicDeveloping a fear of the environment, fear of going outsideThe compulsion to over research creating fear, confusion, and doubtPatients trying to find a doctor who will help, long waits as the disease progressesFacing judgment and dismissal from other doctors, communityLess likely to seek out care, self-treatment/rogue medicineBeing labelled with psychosomatic disorderThe importance and original intent in this diagnosisDiscuss Bruce Lipton's work, John Sarno, MD How is it being used to shame and humiliateDifficult to recover from belief that you are crazyNightmaresCommon theme of being chased, watched, attackedWitnessing violent actsDissociation as survival mechanismChronic continuous painOvercoming loneliness and isolationThe impact of loneliness on health and well-beingThe Gift of Lyme disease in healing our traumaCatalyst to make changes and break old habitsOpen patients to healing and trying new therapiesSeeking out alternative therapies one might have never triedMost all patient with chronic manifestations of Lyme disease have trauma history that is unresolvedLyme disease can assist in bring this trauma into consciousness which is an opportunity to healCommon case presentationsLyme disease as an initiation processLearning to love our suffering, as bringing awareness to areas requiring healing emotionallyKnow thyself, heal thyselfShamanic Healing: Seeing your way through the dark What is shamanic healing/healer? Cultural significance throughout history Self-empowerment and reconnection with our true essenceShamanic Journey work to reconnect with our own inner strength and intuition Implementation of journey work into daily lifeShamanic healing being brought into the marketplaceFoundation for Shamanic StudiesMichael HarnerSandra IngermanMeditationSetting sacred space, in a busy life Making time, feeling excited, strong in interest in it, enhances outcomeSitting in silenceGuided meditationWalking meditationHemisync - bruce liptonChanges in the brain with meditationLetting goBreath-work, Stan Grof, MDPhysical release of trauma Muscle movements, sensationsMemories in sight, sound, sensationsLearning to allow the energy to move through "clearing process"The Pain Body - Ekhart TolleIdentification with our pain and how it shapes our interactionsSpontaneous emotional release Developing a healing dialogue the bodyMolecules of emotion Candice Pert, PhDThe Hidden Messages of Water, EmotoAwareness of thought formsSelf-care while doing your trauma workModeration (sleep, eating)Physical medicine and exercisePatience with the process, it will come in wavesDon't force it, allow itSharing with othersSupport groupsTrauma focused counselingEMDRHypnotherapyCHAPTER 10 ENERGY MEDICINE: BUILDING OUR FUTURE SELVES Energy medicine is all inclusive with all faiths, traditions and belief systemsIt can be integrated into any medical therapy modality Understanding subtle frequencies and emotionsHolographic healingBasic concept of energy anatomy from different traditionsThe chakrasThe meridian system and acupunctureThe etheric bodyThe astral bodyHeart coherence energy - heart mathMeditation and heart centered therapies to reconnect with ourselvesMuscle testing/BioenergeticsAsking the body for informationReiki and other hands on healing modalitiesThe power of prayer or intentionHow our thoughts have an impact on our health and othersScientific literature capturing changes in human body with energy healing modalitiesBrain wavesEnergy field - auric field picturesEthics, boundaries and integrity in the use of energy healing modalitiesPART IV THE FUTURE OF LYMECHAPTER 11 THE ROLE OF THE MICROBEBeing right relationship with the microbeEmotionallyPhysicallyInflammation response in the bodyMaking peace with the Lyme disease pathogenWhat did you learn and what can you learn from the process of healingWhat does it have to teach you or did teach youHygiene hypothesisShort overview of the role of the microbiome, its diversity, importance to our immunityThere is a diverse universe within our own system - only 10% human, we are mostly microbeChange in perspective with our relationship with microbes from fear to microbe as necessary to our evolutionConfronters to identify areas of trauma and emotional conflictsIts role on normalizing tissue: different theories of the role of infectionsGermanic New MedicineMicrobioenergeticsBruce Lipton's workThe GAIA hypothesisMicrobial intelligence (quorum sensing) The unique attributes of the spirochete, it's innate intelligenceHow microbes work together in synchrony to stimulate change by bringing awareness to the areas of weakness in the etheric body Gut microbes shaping our moods, cravings Miasma - Role of disease in crating traits in future generations, Dr. Hannanman - Organon of Medicine CHAPTER 12 NEW THERAPIES IN THE WORKSLow Dose ImmunotherapyUV IV therapy/Biophoton therapyOxygen enhancement therapyBiomagnetic Pair therapy/MicrobioenergeticsStem cell replacement therapiesHyperthermia treatmentONDAMEDPeptide injectionsCONCLUSION AWARENESS AND PREVENTIONA Look at the Rate of Infection Across the Country Over 99,000 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 1982 to 1996.2015 study upgraded the reported numbers of Lyme disease in USA to 300,000 from what was thought to be around 30,000. (15)00102-X/abstractThere is much debate about the actual numbersHere in the state of New Hampshire, a bite is not formally counted as a verified case unless the bite happened six weeks prior to a positive western blotMany patients do not meet that criteria, especially since most do not remember being bite by a tick and there is a delay in symptoms presentationMost commonly infects those ages 2-15 and then 30-55.It has been found in all 50 states here in America, with more than one-quarter of the case being children which are a very vulnerable population due to their height, thin skin, lack of communication about having a bite such as they may just pull tick off and not tell their motherMost recent statistical dataThere are several strains of Borrelia known in the United States over 20 listed in 2011 study1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03492.x/asset/j1469-0691.2011.03492.x.pdf?v=1&t=j8rzrg7u&s=729c4354f6de1b2bf714c228a224ec85d27ce8cIn 2015, 95% of cases were reported in 14 states htmlIn reviewing the CDC website there are some interesting finding in regards to projected cases and those actually counted as confirmed In Massachusetts in 2015 the projected amount of infection was 1302 the actual was 2922 (1400-over 4000)In New Hampshire the projected was 93 actual 436 (200-1300)In New Jersey the projected 923 and actual is 3932 (Average over 10 years 2000-4000) In New York the projected was 1062 and the actual 3252 (average 2000-5000)Pennsylvania probable 1697 and actual 7351 (range of confirmed cases in 10 years was between 3000-6000)Connecticut is the most interesting since it is the original area it was identified and tracked, proposed 668, actual 1873 (10 year range of confirmed cases is 1600-3000)This seems interesting that over 10 year the projected cases have not increased across the board in states that have the most dramatic confirmed cases. In New Hampshire, they only recognize and report a confirmed case if the bite was with-in 6 weeks of the positive western blot, positive CSF, or synovial fluid culture. Bibliography

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"It is not until one is diagnosed with Lyme disease that most discover how truly complicated and misunderstood tick-borne illness really is. This book is not only educational, but also inspiring, as Dr. Greenspan comes from the perspective of both a naturopathic doctor and recovered Lyme patient. She's been through the throes of the illness and has come out on the other side, bringing with her an understanding and drive to help Lyme patients with real passion--and this shines through in Rising Above Lyme Disease. This book helps navigate your way through an incredibly complex illness by educating you on testing, self-advocacy, supportive therapies, and the ever-important education we all need for prevention."- Laura Piazza, co-author of Recipes for Repair: A 10-Week Program to Combat Chronic Inflammation and "In Rising Above Lyme Disease, naturopathic Dr. Julia Greenspan provides an easy to understand guide and overview of classical and natural therapies for those with tick-borne illness. This book is a must read for those wanting to understand how to bridge the best of Western, Eastern, and natural approaches." - Richard Horowitz, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of How Can I Get Better? An Action Plan f "It takes a special person to outsmart a spirochete and a special doctor to dare enough to do it. From demystifying and untangling a dizzying array of symptoms with keen intuition, proper testing, and comprehensive assessment, to her effective and ever-adaptable naturopathic treatment plan--an intelligent and bold combination of antibiotic medications, probiotics, herbal medicine, detox, cognition support and more--Julia Greenspan is that special person and doctor. I should know because I was her patient. Julia goes above and beyond in this book to address things no one else has--from dealing with the trauma of this devastating illness, to facing denial and cost, to how to present yourself and your challenges to family, co-workers, and schools. This is a most honest and practical guide to getting your life back."- Joy Devins, Lyme disease survivor and thriver, and author of Lyme Whisperer: The Secret s Out

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A comprehensive, homeopathic approach to overcoming Lyme Disease and reclaiming your life. Rising Above Lyme Disease is a comprehensive, homeopathic approach to overcoming Lyme Disease and reclaiming your life. Incidence of Lyme Disease is skyrocketing. If caught early, antibiotics can often successfully treat it, but more often than not, Lyme is asymptomatic and evades diagnosis until it is a full-blown, chronic condition that requires a multi-faceted treatment. And the truth is, the best treatment you can find is a holistic one where you can become your own best advocate. In Rising Above Lyme Disease , renowned naturopath and Lyme-literate doctor, Julia Greenspan, presents a plan for recovery for those who have been suffering with this disease for weeks, months, years, or even decades. Operating from the front lines of the epidemic in New England, she gives hope to those who thought there was none, or feel unheard by all those around them. Dr. Greenspan's treatment plan addresses not only the body, but the mind as well, and includes: Standard protocols such as antibiotic and probiotic care; Detoxing and dietary changes that help get proven results; Therapies such as yoga, massage, earthing, and qi gong Therapies that dig deeper (when nothing else seems to be working) and focus on removing obstacles to healing, such as past trauma, negative beliefs about self, unhealthy lifestyle choices, genetics, hormone imbalance, environmental toxins, and other infections--all of which have a very real, and often overlooked effect on recovery Through this comprehensive approach that focuses on the whole person and the very personal ways in which the disease may affect ones life, it is possible to find relief and ultimately, rise above Lyme.

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"It takes a special person to outsmart a spirochete and a special doctor to dare enough to do it. From demystifying and untangling a dizzying array of symptoms with keen intuition, proper testing, and comprehensive assessment, to her effective and ever-adaptable naturopathic treatment plan--an intelligent and bold combination of antibiotic medications, probiotics, herbal medicine, detox, cognition support and more--Julia Greenspan is that special person and doctor. I should know because I was her patient. Julia goes above and beyond in this book to address things no one else has--from dealing with the trauma of this devastating illness, to facing denial and cost, to how to present yourself and your challenges to family, co-workers, and schools. This is a most honest and practical guide to getting your life back." - Joy Devins, Lyme disease survivor and thriver, and author of Lyme Whisperer: The Secret'??s Out

Details ISBN1592337775 Author Julia Greenspan Pages 256 Publisher Fair Winds Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 1592337775 ISBN-13 9781592337774 Format Paperback Imprint Fair Winds Press Subtitle A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Managing and Reversing the Symptoms of Lyme Disease And Reclaiming Your Life Place of Publication Rockport Country of Publication United States DEWEY 616.9246 Illustrations 2-3 Black Short Title Rising above Lyme Disease Language English Audience General/Trade Publication Date 2019-01-10 UK Release Date 2019-01-10 AU Release Date 2019-01-10 NZ Release Date 2019-01-10 US Release Date 2019-01-10 We've got this

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