Author Ken Singleton, M.D.

 

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Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Index

 

 

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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), 224

 

A

acemannan, 153–154

acetaminophen, 155, 157, 293, 294, 376

Acid-Alkaline Food Guide, The (Brown & Trivieri), 226

Actos (pioglitazone), 386

acupuncture

anxiety, 364

general, 283–284

immune system, 150, 156

pain, 296–297, 299–301

resources, 463

sleep problems, 407

acute Lyme disease. See Lyme disease: stages

Adams, Patch, 437  

adrenal glands

anxiety, 364

general, 147–149, 161–162, 165–166, 318, 323–327

sleep, 186

testing, 122, 340

See also endocrine (hormonal) disruption

advanced glycation end products (AGEs), 182–183, 198

Afzelius, Arvid, 14

air quality, 393

alcohol, 66, 155, 157, 163, 223, 402

allergies and sensitivities

depression, 367

diet, 185, 198, 350–351

inflammation, 179–180

testing, 123

aloe vera, 153–154

alpha glycans, 168, 386

alpha lipoic acid, 163, 224, 333, 357, 379, 385

ALS. See Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS)

alternative medicine

fatigue, 332–334

general, 282–285, 288, 440

pain, 297–302

resources, 456, 461–463

See also acupuncture; herbal medicine; holistic medicine; homeopathic

remedies; hope; massage

Alzheimer’s disease, 17, 56, 182, 189

Ambien (benzodiazepine), 407, 408. See also benzodiazepines

amitriptyline, 295, 370, 408

amoxicillin, 78, 245–246

anaplasmosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 258

Anatomy of an Illness (Cousins), 437

andrographis, 163, 277–278, 375, 385–386

anemia, 405

angiotensin converting enzyme test, 123

antibiotics

diagnosis of Lyme disease and co-infections, 70–72

IDSA guidelines, 18–19

Jarish-Herxheimer reaction (see Jarish-Herxheimer reaction)

prevention of Lyme disease, 39–41

treatment of co-infections, 78, 80–81, 253–258

treatment of Lyme disease, 16, 43, 49, 173, 239–251, 286–287

yeast growth, 228, 244, 246, 247, 250, 273–276, 349–350

See also specific antibiotics

antibodies, 93–94, 143, 145–147, 187–188. See also testing, tick-born infections; antibody tests

antidepressants

drug interactions, 365, 369

fatigue, 331

pain, 295–296

sleep problems, 371, 405, 408, 409

anti-nuclear antibody test (ANA), 120

antioxidants, 155, 181, 372, 376–380, 441

anxiety

causes, 350, 361–362

general, 359–361, 411

sleep problems, 405

treatment, 363–365

See also psychological health

appetite, changes in, 69

appreciation, 420–423. See also hope

Arnica, 298

Artemisinin, 278

arthritis, 182, 189, 405

aspirin, 294, 303, 310, 376. See also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs)

astragalus, 160, 162

atherosclerosis, 182

atovaquone, 256–257, 269

attitude, positive. See hope

autoimmune dysfunction, 179. See also immune system

Avandia (rosiglitazone), 386

azithromycin (Zithromax), 240, 246, 248–249, 256, 257, 258

 

B

babesiosis, 67–72, 113–115, 256–258, 278, 365

bacteria, 186–187. See also Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium; probiotics

Bactrim (TMP/SMX), 257–258

balance problems, 54, 65, 84

bartonellosis

anxiety, 361, 363

general, 69, 72–76

testing, 110, 115–116

treatment, 40, 163, 253–256, 276, 337

Bb bacterium. See Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium

beans and legumes, 208–209, 213, 219

behavioral disorders. See psychological health

Bell’s palsy, 54, 65, 84

Benson, Herbert, 424

benzodiazepines, 360, 365, 407, 408

beta carotene, 155–158

beta glucan, 153

beverages, 198–199, 205, 207, 212, 218, 221

Biaxin (clarithormycin), 119, 240, 248–249, 255, 258

Bihari, Bernard, 315

biopsies, 107

bipolar disorder. See psychological health

BLO (Bartonella-like organism). See bartonellosis

blood pressure, high, 182, 267

borage oil. See essential fatty acids (EFAs)

Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium, 4–6, 13, 42. See also Jarish-Herxheimer

reaction

boswellia, 310–311

bowel problems. See gastrointestinal tract

brain fog

candidiasis, 350

Lyme disease, 53, 59, 66, 84, 108, 380

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), 80–81

treatment, 331, 337, 431

brain metabolism, 383–386

Brain SPECT scans, 108–109

breast pain and milk production, 65

breathing

deep, 433–434

problems, 65, 69, 74, 189, 405

Buckwald, Alfred, 14, 41

Buhner, Stephen Harrod, 160, 172, 277, 457

bull’s eye rash. See rashes

bupropion (Wellbutrin), 331, 371

Burgdorfer, Willy, 4, 13

burning. See nerve symptoms

Burrascano, Joseph, 63–66, 72, 109, 269, 278

butter, 204, 215, 218, 222

 

C

caffeine, 224, 362–363, 402

calcium, 403

camping, 38, 64

cancer, 189, 226

candidiasis, 189, 260, 352–353, 367. See also antibiotics: yeast growth

Cannon, William, 132

carbohydrates, refined, 182–183, 218, 222

cardiac problems, 8, 14, 59–63, 65, 74, 84, 189

cardiolipin antibodies test, 123

carnitine, 334–335, 389

cat scratch fever. See bartonellosis

cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa), 162, 163–164, 276–277

cause of Lyme disease, 4–6, 42. See also Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium

CD57 test, 121, 140, 154, 163, 239

ceftriaxone (Rocephin), 246–247, 372

celiac disease, 123, 179, 350–351

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

co-infections, 68

Lyme disease, 10–12, 63, 90–92, 94–95, 97–106

cephalosporins, 78, 240, 242, 246–247

charcoal, 383

cheese. See dairy products

chest pain, 65

chills, 64, 69, 80–81

chlamydia, 82, 85

chlorella, 382, 385, 397

chocolate, 150, 156, 220, 402

cholestyramine (CSM), 381–382

choline, 368

chromium, 224

chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/CFIDS), 8, 144, 155

chronic inflammation. See inflammation, chronic

chronic Lyme disease. See Lyme disease: stages

cilantro, 397

ciprofloxacin, 81, 254. See also fluoroquinolones

clarithormycin (Biaxin), 119, 240, 248–249, 255, 258

Clostridium difficile. See gastrointestinal tract: problems

clothing. See prevention of Lyme disease

codeine, 294–295, 318

coenzyme Q10, 268–269, 335, 378–379

coffee, 212

co-infections

anaplasmosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 258

babesiosis, 67–72, 113–115, 256–258, 278, 365

bartonellosis (see bartonellosis)

chlamydia, 82, 85

Colorado tick fever, 82, 118

ehrlichiosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 255, 258

general, 10, 20, 66–67, 85

leptospirosis, 82, 85

mycoplasma, 82, 85, 117

Powassan encephalitis, 82, 118

Q fever, 82, 85

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), 40, 77, 80–81, 85, 116

salmonella, 82, 85

STARI, 40, 79–80

testing, 112–118, 121–124, 126

tick paralysis, 82

tularemia, 81, 85

West Nile virus, 81, 117

Colorado tick fever, 82, 118

complete blood count test (CBC), 119

comprehensive metabolic chemistry profile, 119

concentration problems. See brain fog

conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), 385

Conscious Breathing (Hendricks), 434

coordination problems, 54, 84

cortisol, 147–149, 323–324, 326–327. See also adrenal glands; endocrine

(hormonal) disruption

cough, 65, 69, 81

counseling, 281, 364, 365–366, 443, 444–445. See also psychological health

countries more at risk for Lyme disease, 10–13, 41

Cousins, Norman , 437

C-reactive protein (CRP) test, 120, 191

culture tests, 106–107

curcumin, 157, 306–307, 375, 385

cyclical nature of Lyme disease, 54, 84, 252–253

Cymbalta (duloxetine), 295, 370

cystic fibrosis, 189

cytokines, 141–142, 143–144, 160, 181

cytomegalovirus (CMV), 117. See also viral diseases

 

D

dairy products, 204, 215, 218, 222

DEET, 32–33. See also insect repellents

dementia. See psychological health

dental health, 118, 391, 398–399, 462

depression

causes, 263, 267, 292, 350, 366–367, 415

general, 58, 84, 365–366, 411

sleep problems, 405

treatment, 270, 279, 336, 368–371 (see also antidepressants)

See also psychological health

detoxification, 180, 332, 391–400, 412–413, 464. See also Lyme Inflammation

Diet (LID):phase 1

devil’s claw, 309

DHEA, 323, 326–327. See also adrenal glands; endocrine (hormonal)

disruption

diabetes, 182, 183, 189, 367

Diagnosis and Treatment of Babesia, The (Schaller), 72

diagnosis of Lyme disease

general, 87–88, 111–112, 125–127, 234–239, 286

rashes (see rashes)

testing (see testing, other; testing, tick-born infections)

See also misdiagnosis of Lyme disease

Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne

Illnesses (Burrascano), 109

diet. See Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID); nutrition, importance of proper;

standard American diet (SAD)

Diflucan (fluconazole), 353

digestive system. See gastrointestinal tract

disorientation, 66

disseminated Lyme disease. See Lyme disease: stages; symptoms of Lyme

disease: disseminated

DNA tests, 107–108

doctors. See Lyme-Aware Medical Practitioners (LAMPs)

Dossey, Larry, 429

doxycycline

prevention of Lyme disease, 39–41

sunlight sensitivity, 441

treatment of co-infections, 78–81, 255, 258

treatment of Lyme disease, 240, 243–245, 250

See also tetracyclines

D-ribose, 335–336

drugs. See antibiotics; antidepressants; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs); specific drugs

Duke, James A., 22, 195

duloxetine (Cymbalta), 295, 370

 

E

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), 118. See also viral diseases

eating disorders, 189. See also psychological health

Eckhardt, Meister, 421

eggs, 203–204, 219

ehrlichiosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 255, 258

electrocardiogram (EKG), 119

eleutherococcus (Siberian ginseng), 148, 166, 364

ELISA blood tests

accuracy of, 4, 44

babesiosis, 114

food allergies, 123

two-tiered testing, 92–95, 99, 101–105, 126

emotional health. See hope

emu oil, 297, 299

endocrine (hormonal) disruption

depression, 367

general, 318–320, 339–341

sleep problems, 404

steroid hormones, 323–327, 389

testing, 122–123, 327–329, 340

thyroid hormones, 270, 321–323, 325, 367, 388, 405

treating, 329–330

See also adrenal glands

endorphins, 149–150, 168–169, 185–186, 314–318

energy depletion. See fatigue

enjoying today, 438–439. See also hope

enteroviruses. See viral diseases

environmental toxins and pollutants. See detoxification

Epstein-Barr virus, 117, 144, 155. See also viral diseases

erythema migrans rash (EM/ECM). See rashes

erythromycin, 248

essential fatty acids (EFAs)

healthy diet, 167, 203, 269–272, 368, 374

liver health, 358–359

trans-fatty acids, 185, 198, 222

See also conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

estrogen, 323–327, 329, 389, 404. See also endocrine (hormonal) disruption

exercise

depression, 369

detoxification, 396–397

immune system, 149–150, 155–159, 166, 186, 278–280

inflammation, 186, 278–280

sleep problems, 402–403

 

F

facial paralysis, 54, 65, 84

fatigue

candidiasis, 350

co-infections, 69, 73, 80

general, 48, 185–186, 330, 341

Lyme disease, 54, 64, 84

treatment, 285, 331–337, 371

See also chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/CFIDS); sleep

fats. See essential fatty acids (EFAs); standard American diet (SAD)

fever

co-infections, 69, 73, 77, 80–81

Lyme disease, 50, 64, 83

side effect of antibiotics, 246, 252, 258

fiber, 198, 274, 348

fibroids, 405

fibromyalgia, 4, 8–9, 54, 84, 189

fish. See meats and fish

fish oil. See essential fatty acids (EFAs)

FISH test, 114

fishing, 64

Flagyl (metronidazole), 240, 246, 249–250, 350, 353

fluconazole (Diflucan), 353

flu-like symptoms, 45, 73, 258. See also symptoms of Lyme disease

fluoroquinolones, 78, 254. See also ciprofloxacin; Levaquin (levofloxacin)

folic acid, 368, 403

food allergies. See allergies and sensitivities

forgiveness, 431–433. See also hope

free radicals, 181, 185

fried and processed foods, 181, 182–183, 217–218, 222. See also standard

American diet (SAD)

fructose, 182–183. See also sugar, refined

fruit juices. See beverages

fruits

antibiotics and, 228

antioxidants, 181

general, 222

Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID), 199–200, 206, 207, 212, 218

 

G

gabapentin (Neurontin), 296, 408, 409–410

GABA, 364, 388

Gabitril, 409–410

gardening, 64, 161, 235

garlic, 157, 278, 363, 397

gastrointestinal tract

general, 343–349, 410

problems, 65, 74, 81, 189, 349–353, 405

gentamycin, 81

geographical regions more at risk for Lyme disease, 10–13, 41

ginger, 307

ginkgo biloba, 369, 390

glands, swollen, 64, 69, 73, 81

glucosamine, 297, 299

glutamine, 224, 333, 348, 352

glutathione (GSH), 155–156, 163, 167–168, 332–334, 357, 379–380

gluten. See celiac disease

glycine, 332, 407, 408, 409

gout, 189

grains, 202, 208, 213–214, 219

grape seed, 148, 357, 375, 379

gratitude, 420–423. See also hope

green tea

anxiety, 364

immune system, 148

inflammation, 374–375

liver health, 357

Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID), 207

neurological problems, 386, 388

sleep problems, 402

 

H

hair loss, 64

hallucinations. See psychological health

headaches

co-infections, 69, 73, 77, 80–81

Lyme disease, 54, 65, 83–84, 109

side effect of antibiotics, 245, 250, 252, 256

Healing Lyme (Buhner), 160, 172, 277, 457

Healing Words (Dossey), 429

hearing problems, 54, 59, 65, 73, 84

heart disease. See cardiac problems

heavy metals

depression, 367

detoxification, 332, 391, 397, 398–400

endocrine system, 320, 324–325

immune system, 144, 180

testing, 123, 124, 460

helping others, 445–446. See also hope

Hendricks, Gay, 434

hepatitis viruses, 118, 356. See also viral diseases

herbal medicine

anxiety, 364–365

depression, 369

detoxification, 397

fatigue, 333

general, 276–278, 457, 463

immune system, 148, 151, 153–154, 160, 163–164, 166

inflammation, chronic, 305–313

liver health, 357

neurological problems, 375, 385–386

herbs and spices, 202–203, 209, 220, 305–313, 352

herpes simplex viruses, 85, 117. See also viral diseases

Herx. See Jarish-Herxheimer reaction

higher power, 423–424, 428–430, 444. See also hope

hiking, 26, 38, 64, 99, 161

HIV, 118, 155. See also viral diseases

HLA genetic testing, 124

holistic medicine, 461

homeopathic remedies, 297–298, 462–463

homeostasis, 132, 171, 319

hope

alternative resources, 440

appreciation, 420–423

enjoy today, 438–439

forgiveness, 431–433

general, 415–419, 446–448

helping others, 445–446

higher power, 423–424, 444

humor, 150, 370, 436–437

light (see light)

nutrition (see nutrition, importance of proper)

optimism, 424–427

oxygen/breathing (see breathing; oxygen)

prayer and positive vision, 428–430, 444

relationships, 434–436

trust, 442–445

hormones. See endocrine (hormonal) disruption

humor, 150, 370, 436–437. See also hope

hunting, 38, 64, 99, 161, 235

hyperglycemia, 183, 189. See also diabetes

hypoglycemia, 328, 367, 404

 

I

ibuprofen, 294, 303, 376. See also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs)

IFA blood test

accuracy of, 44

babesiosis, 114

two-tiered testing, 92–95, 99, 101–105, 126

immune system

adaptive system, 138–139, 142–147, 170

adrenal glands (see adrenal glands)

early stage Lyme disease, 161–166

endorphins (see endorphins)

enhancement and regulation, 150–152, 172

general, 131–142, 169–173

innate system, 137–138, 139–142, 170

late stage Lyme disease, 166–169

prevention of Lyme disease, 152–161, 172 (see also prevention of Lyme

disease)

immunoglobulins. See antibodies

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines, 18–21

inflammation, acute, 138, 141–142, 150–151, 176–177

inflammation, chronic

causes of, 178–187

conventional treatment, 303–305

diet to reduce (see Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID))

effects of, 187–191, 367, 373–376

endorphin-enhancing therapy, 314–318

general, 175–177, 229–230, 302–303

nutritional and herbal supplementation, 305–313

risk of, 191–195

inositol, 364, 403

insect repellents, 26, 32–35, 459. See also prevention of Lyme disease

insomnia. See sleep

insulin resistance, 181, 183–184, 195, 383–386

intravenous immune globulin (IVIg), 305

iron deficiency, 405

 

J

Jarish-Herxheimer reaction, 56, 165, 251–253, 277

joint pain. See pain

 

K

kava kava, 365

Ketek (telithromycin), 119, 240, 248–249

ketolides, 248–249

kidney disease, 189, 405

Klinghardt, Dietrich, 383

Klonopin (benzodiazepine), 407. See also benzodiazepines

 

L

LAMPs. See Lyme-Aware Medical Practitioners (LAMPs)

laughter, 150, 370, 436–437

lawns, reducing ticks, 35–38

lead. See heavy metals

leptin resistance, 181, 184, 195

leptospirosis, 82, 85

Levaquin (levofloxacin), 253–255, 441. See also fluoroquinolones

levofloxacin (Levaquin), 253–255, 441. See also fluoroquinolones

Lexapro, 371

licorice, 148, 166

Lidoderm patches, 296

Liegner, Kenneth, 112–113, 456

lifestyle, 151, 157, 159, 172, 287–288, 369. See also alcohol; exercise; nutrition,

importance of proper; obesity; psychological health; smoking; spiritual health;

stress,chronic

lightheadedness, 66

light

benefits of, 121, 164, 265–266, 370, 440–442

sensitivity to, 54, 65, 73, 80, 84, 244, 441

See also hope

liver health, 69, 189, 353–359, 411

LLMDs. See Lyme-Aware Medical Practitioners (LAMPs)

Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), 8, 56, 84

low dose naltrexone (LDN) therapy. See naltrexone

L-theanine, 364

lumbar punctures, 109–110

Lunesta, 408

lupus, 189

Lyme carditis. See cardiac problems

Lyme disease

basics, 3–10, 42–44

controversy surrounding, 15–21, 44

forms, 240

history, 13–21, 41

organizations, 453–455

prevalence, 10–13, 42

stages, 49–50

Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID)

basics, 195–197, 221–228, 231, 259–260

phase 1 (induction), 198–206

phase 2 (early reentry), 206–211

phase 3 (late reentry), 211–216

phase 4 (maintenance), 217–221

recipes, 479–498

Lyme meningitis, 110

Lyme-Aware Medical Practitioners (LAMPs), 21–24, 44, 125, 447–448, 455,

461

Lyme-Literate Medical Doctors (LLMDs). See Lyme-Aware Medical

Practitioners (LAMPs)

lymphocytes, 93, 140

M

macrolides, 78, 240, 242, 248–249, 256, 258

macrophages, 93, 139–140, 141, 142, 152–154

magnesium

anxiety, 362–363

depression, 368

general, 264, 266–268

immune system, 166

sleep problems, 403

testing, 121

magnet therapy, 298–299

margarine, 209–210, 222

massage

anxiety, 364

detoxification, 397

immune system, 150, 156

pain, 296–297, 301–302

resources, 463

Masters, Ed, 79

McGrath, Mike, 31

meats and fish, 198, 203–204, 209, 215, 219, 222

medical history, 111, 234–236. See also diagnosis of Lyme disease

medications. See antibiotics; antidepressants; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

drugs (NSAIDs); specific drugs

melatonin, 336, 384, 388, 403, 407

memory loss, 54, 59, 66, 84

menstrual irregularities, 65

mercury. See heavy metals

metals. See heavy metals

methylcobalamin. See vitamins: B-complex

metronidazole (Flagyl), 240, 246, 249–250, 350, 353

mice, 31–32

milk thistle, 357

mindfulness, 439

mineral supplements. See nutritional supplements

minocycline, 240, 243–245

misdiagnosis of Lyme disease

conventional blood screening tests, 7, 52–58

general, 3–4, 7–10

lack of rash, 7, 56–58, 60–62

mistaken for other diseases, 8, 16–17, 56–62

unnoticed tick bites, 7, 16–17, 56–58, 60–62

See also diagnosis of Lyme disease

modafinil (Provigil), 331

monosodium glutamate (MSG), 223, 362–363

months with highest risk of tick bites, 27

mood swings. See psychological health

MS. See multiple sclerosis (MS)

MSG (monosodium glutamate), 223, 362–363

multiple sclerosis (MS), 8, 56, 57, 84, 189

mycoplasma, 82, 85, 117

 

N

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), 156, 163, 293, 333, 357

NADH, 337

naltrexone, 168–169, 303, 314–318, 338–339, 376, 464

natural killer cells (NK), 140–141, 149–150, 154–160

nausea, 69, 244, 249, 250, 252, 304

nerve symptoms, 54, 65, 74, 84. See also neurological problems

neurological problems

brain metabolism and, 383–386

chronic inflammation and, 373–376

general, 14, 56–58, 69, 84, 110, 371–372

infection and, 372

neurotoxins and, 380–383

other neurological issues, 386–391

oxidative stress and, 376–380

See also nerve symptoms

Neurontin (gabapentin), 296, 408, 409–410

nightshade foods, 214–215

nitrates, 223

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), 294, 303–305, 376, 386

nortriptyline, 370

NSAIDs. See non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

numbness. See nerve symptoms

nutrition, importance of proper

depression, 367–369

detoxification, 393

emotional health, 430–431

immune system, 155–156

inflammation, 188, 373

sleep problems, 403–404

See also Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID); nutritional supplements; standard

American diet (SAD)

nutritional supplements

depression, 368–369

fatigue, 334–337

general, 260–269

immune system, 151, 166

inflammation, 305–313

resources, 464–465

sugar cravings, 224

nuts and seeds, 200, 206, 207–208, 213, 219, 358

Nystatin, 353

 

O

obesity, 181–182, 184, 189, 405

oils

coconut, 222

hydrogenated, 222

olive, 204, 222, 272

sesame, 204, 222

vegetable, 185, 222, 271

See also essential fatty acids (EFAs)

omega-3 oils. See essential fatty acids (EFAs)

omega-6 oils. See essential fatty acids (EFAs)

opioids, 294–295, 296

optimism, 424–427. See also hope

organic foods, 358

oxidative stress, 181, 376–380. See also free radicals

oxygen

deep breathing, 433–434 (see also breathing)

effect on harmful microorganisms, 180, 226, 433

therapy, 284–285

 

P

pain

alternative treatment, 297–302

candidiasis, 350

co-infections, 69, 74, 80–81

conventional treatment, 292–297

depression caused by, 367

endorphins providing relief for (see endorphins)

general, 292, 338

Lyme disease, 53–54, 65, 83–84

sleep problems caused by, 405

pain management specialists, 296, 462

panic attacks. See anxiety

Paparone, Phillip W., 59–60

paranoia. See psychological health

Parkinson’s disease, 56, 84, 189, 405

parvovirus. See viral diseases

passion flower, 365

patients’ responsibilities, 23–24, 450

Paxil, 371

PCR tests, 107–108, 114–115, 116, 117

pelvic pain, 65

penicillins, 240, 242, 245–246. See also amoxicillin

Perlmutter, David, 373

permethrin, 32–33. See also insect repellents

personality disorders. See psychological health

pets, 26–27, 30–31, 64, 438

phosphatidylcholine (PC), 204, 390

phosphatidylserine (PS), 389

phospholipid exchange, 383, 390

physical therapy, 296

physicians. See Lyme-Aware Medical Practitioners (LAMPs)

pioglitazone (Actos), 386

piroplasms, 67–68

Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome (PLDS), 19, 76, 112

Powassan encephalitis, 82, 118

prayer and positive vision, 428–430, 444. See also hope

prevention of Lyme disease

antibiotics, 39–41

buildings and lawns, 35–38

general, 24–29, 45

immune system, 152–161, 172

insect repellents, 26, 32–35, 459

mice, 31–32

outdoor activities, 26, 38

pets, 26–27, 30–31

self-inspection for ticks, 29–30

probiotics, 228, 272–276, 352, 353

processed and fried foods, 181, 182–183, 217–218, 222. See also standard

American diet (SAD)

progesterone, 270, 323–327, 329, 362, 389, 404. See also endocrine

(hormonal) disruption

Provigil (modafinil), 331

psychological health

general, 278–279, 415–418, 446–448 (see also hope)

problems, 58–59, 66, 69, 73–74, 84 (see also anxiety; depression)

 

Q

Q fever, 82, 85

 

R

rashes

bull’s eye (EM) rash, 6–7, 14, 19, 43, 50–53, 64

co-infections, 74, 77, 79–81

side effect of antibiotics, 244, 246, 247, 249, 250, 258

recipes, 479–498

reflexes, 54, 84

relapsing fever (TBRF), 80, 85

relationships, 434–436. See also hope

religion. See higher power; prayer and positive vision; spiritual health

resources, 453–465

respiratory problems, 65, 69, 74, 189, 405

resveratrol (Japanese knotweed), 162, 163, 276, 375, 383

rheumatoid factor test (RA factor), 120

rhodiola (goldenroot), 148, 166, 364

rifampin, 255–256, 258, 363, 372

ringworm, 51

Rocephin (ceftriaxone), 246–247, 372

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), 40, 77, 80–81, 85, 116

rosiglitazone (Avandia), 386

Rothstein, Binyamin, 407

Rozerem, 408

 

S

salmonella, 82, 85

salt, 202, 220, 223

SAM-e, 336–337, 368

sarcoidosis, 165

saunas, 397, 399, 441–442

Schaller, James, 72

schisandra seed, 148

schizophrenia. See psychological health

seasonality of tick activity, 27

sedimentation rate (sed rate), 69, 120

seeds and nuts, 200, 206, 207–208, 213, 219, 358

selenium, 156, 332, 357

sensitivities and allergies

depression, 367

diet, 185, 198, 350–351

inflammation, 179–180

testing, 123

Septra (TMP/SMX), 257–258

sexual dysfunction, 65

Sherr , Virginia , 58–59

Shoemaker, Ritchie C., 381

Siberian ginseng (eleutherococcus), 148

signs of Lyme disease, 47, 83. See also symptoms of Lyme disease

sleep

importance, 160, 166, 185–186, 400–402

problems, causes, 292, 320, 328, 389, 402–405, 413

problems, treatments, 123, 295, 296, 370–371, 406–410, 464

recommended amount, 149, 280, 370

symptom of co-infections, 74

symptom of Lyme disease, 54, 66, 84

smoking, 155, 157, 180–181, 394, 402

sodas. See beverages

Sonata, 408

Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI), 40, 79–80

SPECT scans, 108–109

speech problems, 66

spices and herbs, 202–203, 209, 220, 305–313, 352

spicy foods, 157

spider bites, 51

spinal taps, 109–110

spiritual health, 415–419, 446–448. See also hope

spirochetal bacterium. See Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium

spleen enlargement, 69

St. John’s wort, 365, 369

standard American diet (SAD), 184–185, 218, 264, 312

STARI, 40, 79–80

states more at risk for Lyme disease, 10–13, 41

Steere, Allen, 13

Stephania root, 307–309, 375

steroids, 303–305, 349

stiffness, 65, 74

stomach problems. See gastrointestinal tract

streptomycin, 81

stress,chronic

anxiety, 361

depression, 367

endocrine (hormonal) disruption, 320

gastrointestinal tract, 349

general, 281–282

immune system, 148, 151, 155

reducing, 434, 446 (see also exercise)

sleep problems, 405

sugar, refined

advanced glycation end products (AGEs), 182–183

avoiding, 217–218, 222

cravings for, 223–224

universal negative inflammation triggers (UNITs), 198

See also sweeteners

suicidal thoughts, 58, 84, 365. See also psychological health

sulfites, 223

sunlight. See light

support groups, 419, 435–436, 451, 455

sweats, 64, 69, 73, 84

sweeteners, 204, 209–210, 220, 223, 362. See also sugar, refined

swelling, 53, 65, 84

symptoms of Lyme disease

disseminated (stages two and three), 53–63

general, 14, 47–50, 63–66, 82–84

localized (stage one), 50–53

rashes (see rashes)

syphilis test, 120

systemic enzymes, 311–313

 

T

lymphocytes, 142–145, 161–165

Tan, Amy, 16–17

TBRF (tick-borne relapsing fever), 80, 85

telithromycin (Ketek), 119, 240, 248–249

testicular pain, 65

testing, co-infections, 112–118, 121–124, 126

testing, liver function, 355–356

testing, other, 118–124

testing, tick-born infections

antibody tests, 92–95 (see also ELISA blood tests; Western Blot test)

general, 7, 19, 44, 52, 88–89, 236–239

labs, 460–461

not necessary if bull’s eye rash present, 43, 51, 88

other types of tests, 106–110

politics of, 90–92

two-tiered testing, 95–106, 126

testosterone, 323–327, 362, 389, 404. See also endocrine (hormonal)

disruption

tetracyclines, 40–41, 80–81, 240, 242, 243–245, 250, 441. See also

doxycycline

throat pain, 65, 73

thyroid hormones, 270, 321–323, 325, 367, 388, 405. See also endocrine

(hormonal) disruption

tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF), 80, 85

tick paralysis, 82

tick repellents. See insect repellents

ticks

avoiding (see prevention of Lyme disease)

bites as cause of Lyme disease, 5, 13

general, 456

geographical regions, 10–13, 41

removing, 27–29

seasonality of activity, 27

self-inspection for, 29–30

testing, 28–29, 40, 457–459

See also Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium

tingling. See nerve symptoms

TMP/SMX (Bactrim), 257–258

toxic minerals. See heavy metals

tramadol, 294–295, 318

trans-fatty acids. See essential fatty acids (EFAs)

Traumeel, 298

trazedone, 370

treatment of Lyme disease

acupuncture, 283–284

antibiotics (see antibiotics)

exercise (see exercise)

general, 233, 282–283

nutrition (see Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID); nutrition, importance of

proper)

oxygen therapy, 284–285

tremors, 66, 74

trust, 442–445. See also hope

tryptophan, 368, 408

TSH tests, 122

tularemia, 81, 85

turmeric, 157, 306–307, 375, 385

twitching of muscles, 65

tyrosine, 337

 

U

universal negative inflammation triggers (UNITs), 198

urinalysis, 119, 124

 

V

valerian root, 365, 407

Vanderhoof-Forschner, Karen, 14, 102–103, 457

vanilla extract, 204

vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), 115–116, 121

vegetable juices. See beverages

vegetables

antioxidants, 181

Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID), 200–202, 208, 219

vertigo. See balance problems

vinegar, apple cider, 204

vinpocetine, 390

viral diseases, 82, 117–118, 144, 356

vision problems

co-infections, 73, 80–81

Lyme disease, 14, 54, 59, 65, 84

visualization, 429–430

vitamins

A, 164, 261

B-complex, 164, 166, 168, 224, 261–264, 368, 390

C, 166, 264, 357, 368, 377–378

D, 164–165, 265–266, 274, 368–369, 374

E, 378

See also nutritional supplements

 

W

Warburg, Otto, 226

water, 198–199, 205, 207, 393–394

weakness, muscle, 54, 81

weight change, 64

Welchol, 381–382

Wellbutrin (bupropion), 331, 371

West Nile virus, 81, 117

Western Blot test, 92–95, 100, 104–106, 238–239

Western equine encephalitis (WEE), 118. See also viral diseases

whey protein, undenatured, 333

white willow bark, 309–310

 

X

Xyrem, 409

 

Y

yeast

healthy, 228, 349

unhealthy overgrowth (candidiasis), 189, 260, 352–353, 367 (see also

antibiotics: yeast growth)

 

Z

zinc, 155, 382

Zithromax (azithromycin), 240, 246, 248–249, 256, 257, 258

Zoloft, 371



If you would like to learn more about the book before ordering it, feel free to browse these excerpts, which are available online, free of charge:

 

Table of Contents • Introduction • Controversy and Background

Symptoms • Testing and Diagnosis • Natural Killer (NK) Cells

Anti-Inflammation Diet • Medical History and Physical Exam

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) • Food, Diet, and Omega Fatty Acids

Hope and Positive Outlook • Index

 

 

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