The Beginner's Guide to Lyme Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Made Simple

by Nicola McFadzean, Joseph J. Burrascano Jr (Foreword)

CNN has reported that the number of Lyme disease cases in the United States has doubled since 1991. Caused by spiral-shaped bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi, Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. The disease is also typically accompanied by many related problems, including co-infections by other kinds of microorganisms, hormonal dysfunction, immune system dysregulation, and other related issues. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recognize Lyme disease as the fastest spreading vector-borne disease in the country, yet most practitioners of mainstream medicine are decades behind in recognizing and addressing this emerging health crisis. This comprehensive book is the first book of its kind to approach Lyme disease from the perspective of "beginners"-those doctors, patients and caregivers who are new to the topic of diagnosing and treating Lyme disease. Dr. Nicola McFadzean, a well-respected and experienced Lyme doctor, has woven together a complete guide to the treatment and management of Lyme disease. This beginner's guide contains clearly written, easy-to-understand information, reflecting Dr. McFadzean's knowledge and experience in both traditional and alternative medical paradigms. If you or a loved one were just diagnosed with Lyme disease, or if you are a caregiver or family member to someone with Lyme disease, this book should be your first stop. It will give you the tools and resources to get started on the journey back to health.

362 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Heidi | Paper Safari Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was just recently diagnosed with Lyme Disease and picked this book up immediately to try to familiarize myself with the disease, symptoms, co-infections and treatments. What I found was a comprehensive, easy to read and follow book that is a great place to start for anyone who is newly diagnosed.

Unfortunately being diagnosed with Lyme is not the final diagnosis, in most cases if you have tested positive for Lyme you should then be tested for the co-infections that are often found in people who have Lyme. Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia and Rickettsia all come with their own symptoms and struggles making Lyme a multi-faceted disease to try to treat.

There is a lot of technical jargon in certain chapters that I skimmed through but its good to have as a reference such as the different tests that are given to verify lyme, which are not all created equal. There is a lot of information on treatment protocols including holistic protocols.

This is a great place to start but I'm not stopping here.

[Łukasz Lichota · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of various information so good as reference.
Some caution would be advised because some of suggestions are for methods without scientific proof and there are not references to research even in places where claim is being made it's proven.
Still in current situation of poor and rare knowledge about Lyme Disease it's probably good to have it for inspiration of what you could think of.

[B. Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to Lyme Disease, maybe the first book to read if you or a love one comes infected.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource!