Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne Disease

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne infection in the USA and Europe. About 90% of cases occur in the Northeast USA and Mid-Atlantic states, with Maryland being one of the top ten states in the country.

The diagnosis of Lyme can be challenging to a healthcare practitioner. The "bull's eye" rash occurs in less than one third of cases and deer ticks are small enough to be easily overlooked. Adding to this problem are potential co-infections. These are other infections that can occur with tick bites and can cause many chronic problems.

In its later stages, it is an increasingly common cause of chronic illness which can masquerade as disorders such as arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, psychiatric disorders, and several types of neurological disorders.

The treatment of Lyme and co-infections requires a truly integrative approach which includes nutrition, lifestyle, mind-body work, medication and supplementation.