Rising Above Lyme Disease: A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Managing and Reversing the Symptoms of Lyme Disease And Reclaiming Your Life

by Julia Greenspan

Rising Above Lyme Disease is a comprehensive, whole-body approach to overcoming Lyme disease and reclaiming your life. 

Incidence of Lyme disease is skyrocketing. If caught early, antibiotics can often successfully treat it, but more often than not, Lyme is asymptomatic and evades diagnosis until it is a full-blown, chronic condition that requires a multi-faceted treatment plan .

In Rising Above Lyme Disease , renowned naturopath and Lyme-literate doctor Julia Greenspan presents a Comprehensive and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approach  for recovery for those who have been suffering with this disease for weeks, months, years, or even decades. Operating from the front lines of the epidemic in New England , she gives hope to those who thought there was none, or feel unheard by all those around them.

Dr. Greenspan's integrative treatment plan addresses not only the body, but the mind as well, and   Through this comprehensive approach that focuses on the whole person and the very personal ways in which the disease may affect one's life, it is possible to find relief, become your best advocate, and ultimately, rise above Lyme. 

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2019

Reviews

[Jen]

Chances are, you quite probably know someone who has/had Lyme disease or maybe have experienced it yourself. You might not even know you know someone with Lyme or that you have/had it, as the diagnostic tools aren't the best and sometimes it isn't tested for or it is discounted by the medical professional, the patient of those around the patient. Lyme is a rather terrible disease, and it rarely travels alone. Ticks are nature's dirty needle and they don't care who or what their next meal comes from.

This book is increasingly necessary, unfortunately. As the weather warms, the ticks move into areas where they weren't before and a new group of people and animals become vulnerable to the ticks predation.

It's also unfortunate, but true, that many in the medical community are "Lyme deniers" and the insurance companies DEFINITELY don't want to pay for all of the testing and treatment that is needed, sometimes for years, so they deny it too.

Ok, this book may have made me a bit paranoid about going out and doing some "forest bathing", but hey, I rather stay in a read anyway,

This entire book, except for the last chapter that went a little "woo-woo" for my taste, was on point. All of it was well researched and the author is not only a doctor for those with Lyme in New England, but she was also a sufferer of Lyme, so she knows first hand how debilitating and REAL the disease is.

HIGHLY recommended, for everyone, whether you have/had Lyme, know someone who suffers from it, or just to learn how to respect and talk to those who suffer from it.

4.5 stars because of the last chapter, rounded up to 5, because this book is IMPORTANT.

My thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

[Jill]

This is hands down my favorite book that I’ve read on Lyme disease. It addresses so much more than just killing infections. I highly recommend.

[Gracewellworn]

An excellent overview for how Lyme disease works, what makes it incredibly difficult to treat, including a potential treatment plan overview. The writing style was a very interesting and easy to read even on such a large and potentially overwhelming topic. I would highly recommend this book for someone wanting to know more about Lyme disease. Julia, I will never forget how a spirochete works! Thank you so much for your dedication and the work you've done!

[Jennifer S. Flanagan]

Great Information!

This book is exactly what I was looking for to learn more about my chronic Lyme disease. The mix of natural medicine and Western medicine is the best solution to this very unique disease. I loved this book so much that I contacted Dr. Greenspan's office, and I'm seeing her via telemedicine appointments. So glad I found this book!

[Juanita]

This book gives a variety of holistic options for healing lyme. The book is supportive of integrating a conventional medical approach of antibiotics and a holistic approach. The amount of options were inspiring but also overwhelming. It would be helpful to have a section: "Start with this first".

[Story]

With the recent rise in cases of Lyme Disease and difficulties in diagnosing it, this book explores the controversy around treatment methods and suggests innovative ways of managing the condition. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book.

[Charlotte]

As someone who has shown signs of having Lyme Disease, this book has helped me tremendously. I have had family who has been diagnosed with having it and have seen them struggle with the effects of having it. From getting infusions to being extremely sick, it's not a way to live life. But with the help of this book, I can share some knowledge of how to rise above the disease. If you suffer from any ailment after getting bit by a tick, then I would suggest reading this book. I was bitten by a tick a few years ago and had the classic bullseye rash, but my doctor refused to test or treat me for it. I highly recommend this book to anyone with Lyme Disease!