The Lyme Diet: Nutritional Strategies for Healing from Lyme Disease

by Nicola McFadzean

Dr. McFadzeans book is refreshing and unique. It provides sound, thoroughly researched information presented in a clean and cogent format. The Lyme Diet will become an essential tool for Lyme practitioners and patients alike.
--Steven Harris, MD

I have been treating people with Lyme and coinfections since 1997. People who have suffered for many years recover best when they utilize a comprehensive approach, especially one that includes optimal nutrition. This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about recovering from chronic illness. The reader will surely benefit from Dr. McFadzeans comprehensive collation of wisdom in a user-friendly format.
--Therese Yang, M.D.

BOOK

Navigating the most appropriate diet for a Lyme disease patient can be difficult, but good nutrition is such a crucial part of any treatment regimen that it is well worth addressing. Food sustains us, nourishes us, and can heal us. Food is medicine. It is one of the most important factors in your treatment program. The Lyme Diet contains a wealth of information about why dietary choices are critical for minimizing inflammation, optimizing immune function, promoting healthy digestion and gut flora, balancing hormones, and detoxifying the body. Dr. Nicola s book is a must-have manual for anyone suffering from such Lyme disease symptoms as fatigue, chronic pain, cognitive deficits, and candidiasis. It also has applications for other chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, MS, ALS as well as anyone desiring to advance their health goals through nutrition. This ground-breaking publication outlines many practical examples and strategies for implementing nutritional change on a daily basis. It also serves to decode otherwise complex information on nutritional supplements, helpful lab testing, and inexpensive home treatments. Dr. Nicola McFadzean takes a comprehensive approach to treating Lyme disease with patients all over the world. With this invaluable book, she shares the wisdom, insight and solutions that have been, until now, exclusive to her private patients.

Genres: Medical, Health, Nonfiction, Nutrition

216 pages, Paperback

First published April 9, 2010

Reviews

[CC Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very clear in how certain foods and medicines scientifically play roles in the body regarding lyme and I think it would be useful for other chronic conditions considering a lot of the book circles back to anti inflammatory uses. It was a quick read and I appreciated the sound advice and not using opinions but more researched approcahes. I like how the author broke down chapters into things such as adrenals, leaky gut, thyroid and breaks down how they work and what works for them and what causes stress to them, so even if someone is not aligned with their body it makes very clear sense. I will definitely be using this book as a reference book and highly recommend .

[Kim Pollack · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an easy to read and practical book for Lyme patients and their caregivers. Although the diet is the focus, treatments are discussed, especially natural ones, and an overview of how foods affect the body is clearly explained. Meal plans and supplement recommendations are included.

[Cherie Kephart · Rating 3 out of 5]

McFadzean delivers a practical guide to food and how it can affect your body when you suffer from Lyme disease. A most helpful read for those who want to learn about how changing their eating habits can help change their health.

[Cyndi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is easy to read and understand. It lists a variety of treatment options and makes healing sound possible. Very encouraging.

[Will Stockard · Rating 4 out of 5]

You’re telling me this lady only eats limes?

[Mads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly helpful, informative, and easy to read. A solid resource for Lyme patients!

I found Dr. McFadzean's chapters and scientific explanations easy to follow. A lot of what she includes is common sense backed by evidence, as well as dietary advice my own doctor has recommended. I've historically had a very difficult time following dietary requirements because I've long felt that food was the only "fun" thing I had left. I'm learning to see it differently though, in a way that recognizes—as Dr. M reminds us—food as medicine. There's no use following a complicated treatment protocol if every meal you eat is full of inflammatory, carcinogenic, gut-imbalancing, overall crappy food. I needed to approach this book on my own time and right now I'm glad I did. Let's hope that feeling lasts; if not, this is a great reference book to be consulted or re-read!

[Katherine Bhana · Rating 5 out of 5]

My symptoms of Lyme disease occurred in 2017, but was diagnosed in 2019. I had severe symptoms ranging from headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans, i had difficulty with my joints, heart, and my nervous system.. I was given medications which helped but only for a short burst of time, then I decided to try alternative measures and began on Lyme Formula treatment from a health care herbal centre, It has made a tremendous difference for me (Visit  www. natural herbs centre. com)

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, clear writing and advice. She did a nice job covering the support needs of various antibiotics as well.
Leaky gut was so well addressed that this book would be useful to many people, not just Lyme sufferers.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy to read and not overwhelming. Lots of great info on why diet is so important when treating Lyme.

[Jorie Mendez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend

I highly recommend this book. It shares the majority of treatments that I’ve experienced and I believe her wisdom knowledge is spot on

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource

[Patricia Power · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best handbooks on Lyme disease written to date, highly recommended by yours truly