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Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface

SECTION ONE: Setting the Stage

CHAPTER 1: Introduction

CHAPTER 2: The Scope of the Problem

CHAPTER 3: The Global Perspective

CHAPTER 4: A Historical Perspective on Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 5: Political Issues in Lyme Disease
   CDC Surveillance Criteria
   IDSA Treatment Guidelines
   Scientific Studies Proving the Existence of Chronic Lyme Disease
      Studies Outside the United States
      Studies Within the United States

CHAPTER 6: Lyme Disease in Australia: Denial and Evidence

CHAPTER 7: The Situation in Australia Today

CHAPTER 8: Significant Case Studies and Personal Stories

CHAPTER 9: The Keys to Change

SECTION TWO: Fundamentals of Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 10: What is Lyme Disease?
   Early Localized Lyme
   Early Disseminated Lyme
   Chronic Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 11: How is Lyme Disease Transmitted?
   Is Lyme Disease Sexually Transmitted?
   Congenital Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 12: Factors Adding to the Complexity of Lyme Disease
   Bacterial Strains
   Bacterial Forms
   Co-infections
   Biofilm

CHAPTER 13: Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease
   Lyme Disease, the Great Imitator
   Can You Guess the Disease?
   Symptoms of Co-infections
      Borrelia
      Bartonella
      Babesia
      Ehrlichia/ Anaplasma
      Rickettsia

CHAPTER 14: Testing for Lyme Disease
   Direct Tests
      PCR
      Culture
      Biopsy
      Lyme Direct Antigen Test
   Indirect Tests
      ELISA Test
      IFA Test
      Western Blot Test
   Testing for Co-infections
      Antibody Tests
      FISH Tests
      PCR Tests
   Other Tests That Might Be Useful
      CD-57
      Fry Labs Advanced Stain for Biofilm
      Elispot-LTT (Lymphocyte Transformation Test)
   Inherent Challenges in Lyme Disease Testing in Australia
   Getting the Most Out of Lab Testing for Lyme Disease

SECTION THREE: Treatment Guidelines for Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 15: Treatment Considerations

CHAPTER 16: Suggested Medication Protocols
   Acute, or Early-Stage, Lyme Disease 
   Chronic Lyme Treatment
   Borrelia
      Spirochete Forms of Borrelia
      Cell-wall Deficient Forms of Borrelia
      Cyst Forms of Borrelia

CHAPTER 17: Medication Protocols for Co-infections and Related Topics
   Babesia
   Bartonella
   Ehrlichia/ Anaplasma and Rickettsia
   Mycoplasma
   Candida
   Intravenous Versus Oral Administration of Antibiotics
   Cautions with All Antibiotic Therapy
   Antibiotic Therapy During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
   Antibiotic Therapy for Children
   Practical Application 
   Medication Summary 
   Common Dosages 
   Sample Medication Protocols

CHAPTER 18: Fundamentals of Natural Medicine in Lyme Disease
   The Role of Natural Therapies with Antibiotic Protocols
   General Naturopathic Principles
   Detoxification
   Inflammation
   Immune function
   Natural Antimicrobials
      Borrelia
      Babesia
      Bartonella
      Candida/ Yeast
      Viruses
   Biofilm
   Digestive Health
      Gastrointestinal Infections
      Side Effects of Antibiotics
      Leaky Gut
   Energy
      Adrenal Fatigue
      Mitochondrial Dysfunction
      Methylation Defects
   Hormone Health
   Pain Management
      Joint and Muscle Pain
      Nerve Pain
   Sleep
   Mood
   Heavy Metal Toxicity
      Testing for Heavy Metals
      Blood Test
      Unprovoked Urine Test 
      Provoked Urine Test 
      Hair Analysis
      Addressing Heavy Metals
   Sample Naturopathic Protocols

CHAPTER 19: Nutrition and Lyme Disease
   Inflammation
   Immunity
   Digestion
   Detoxification
   Summary of Nutritional Principles
   Drinks
   Lifestyle Factors
      Exercise
      Sleep

CHAPTER 20: Can Natural Therapies Alone Treat Lyme Disease?

SECTION FOUR: Putting It All Together

CHAPTER 21: What Doctors Should Know About Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 22: The Emotional Challenges of Lyme Disease

CHAPTER 23: Coping Strategies

CHAPTER 24: Stories of Hope and Recovery

Conclusion

Appendices

      A Burrascano’s Treatment Guidelines 2008
      B Summary of IGeneX Australian Panels
      C Healthy Fats to Take with Mepron and Malarone
      D Summary of Medications and Common Dosages
      E Coping with Herx Reactions
      F Castor Oil Pack Instructions
      G Dry Skin Brushing Instructions
      H Summary of Biofilm Protocols
      I Sample Naturopathic Protocols

Index