Of all the tick-borne diseases in the US, Lyme disease is the most frequently reported according to the CDC. Each year, nearly 329,000 new Lyme disease cases surface in the country.
Although antibiotics and conventional treatment methods for Lyme disease exist, incidence rates show that the disease is going to be as common as ever. The tick that causes it has outgrown its resident habitats and is now found in half of all the counties in the United States. While it’s more prevalent on the East coast, it also significantly affects the West coast. In fact, Lyme-infected ticks have been found in 42 of 58 counties of California.
The Progression of Lyme Disease
The disease can potentially spread to all parts of the body. The best way to prevent infection is to treat the disease immediately. However, treatment requires a diagnosis, and Lyme disease is very frequently misdiagnosed.
The symptoms of Lyme disease mimic those of other, less threatening ailments such as the flu or arthritis. For this reason, the condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Left untreated, it can progress to chronic Lyme disease, and may result in serious health complications such as heart issues, nervous system disorders, chronic fatigue and dementia.
Common symptoms of Chronic Lyme disease include:
- Joint and muscle aches and pains
- Mental dysfunction
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
Symptoms such as chronic inflammation and migraines are easily misdiagnosed, and by the time patients begin treatment, antibiotics may no longer be as effective.A professional integrative doctor will use targeted testing and a comprehensive evaluation to create a personalized treatment specifically engineered to address your specific health complications. The treatments provided by integrative doctors include a combination of dietary and lifestyle changes, hormone replacement, IV therapies,herbal medicines, and at times conventional medications such as antibiotics.
Ozone Therapy: An Integrative Method for Improved Oxygen Utilization
Ozone therapy is an integrative treatment method that boosts immunity, enhances oxygen utilization, and develops anti-oxidant buffers in the body. It is used to fight the infection as well as address issues secondary to the infection.
Getting Supplemental Nutrition
Chronic Lyme disease can result in increased need for certain nutrients.Intravenous therapy is one way of ensuring that the body receives its quota of essential nutrients.
Stress Relief
Lyme disease can also affect the stress hormones of the body, causing derangement in cortisol and adrenaline levels..Affected individuals may develop sleeping problems and chronic stress.
Controlling chronic stress is both a spiritual and psychological healing process as well as a physical one. A variety of western and Chinese herbs, lifestyle adjustments, and acupuncture, can help control the stress from chronic Lyme Disease.
Begin Your Integrative Medicine Treatment for Lyme Disease Today
Vitality Integrative Medicine is an integrative medicine clinic based in Sherman Oaks that offers a number of therapies and treatments to fight Lyme disease. Book an appointment by giving us a call at (424)278-4325 today.