Millions of people who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s, chronic fatigue syndrome and other degenerative diseases could have Lyme Disease causing or contributing to their condition.
Lyme disease: A Look Beyond Antibiotics (PDF)
In the last decade the majority of outcome-oriented physicians observed a major shift: we realized that it was neither the lack of vitamins or growth hormone that made our patients ill. We discovered that toxicity and chronic infections were most often at the core of the client’s suffering. We watched the discussion, which infection may […]
Lyme disease: point/counterpoint (PDF)
Newer approaches to the treatment of Lyme disease should take into account its clinical complexity in coinfected patients and the possible need for prolonged combination therapy in patients with persistent symptoms of this potentially debilitating illness. The optimal antibiotic regimen for chronic Lyme disease remains to be determined.
Naturopathic perspective on the assessment and treatment of lyme-associated autism (PDF)
The Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Lyme Borreliosis (PDF)
The first section of this paper will provide an overview of Lyme borreliosis and a review of the relevant neuropsychiatric literature. The second section will provide clinical descriptions of some common neuropsychiatric symptoms as well as a discussion of the problems typically faced by patients with this illness. Guidelines to assist the clinician in working […]
“Natural” Isomolecular Hormone Replacement: An Evidence-Based Medicine Approach (PDF)
HRT is an important component in any preventative health program for the menopausal years. HRT produces great short term benefit by releiving vasomotor and other symptomatic changes related to menopause. However, the real benefit provided by HRT is the long term prevention of major health issues related to declinig hormone levels.
A Perspective on HRT for Women: Picking up the Pieces After the Women’s Health Initiative Trial Part 1 (PDF)
This article is the first of a two-part article series discussing hormone replacement therapy.
A Perspective on HRT for Women: Picking Up the Pieces After the Women’s Health Initiative Trial Part 2
With good follow-up, good clinical judgement and good laboratory back-up, we have enough information about hormone replacement to offer BHRT as a viable option.
Compounded Percutaneous Testosterone Gel: Use And Effects in Hypogonadal Men
Topically applied testosterone gels are an effective and convenient means of hormone replacement in hypogonadal men.
Efficacy and Tolerability of Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (PDF)
Bioidentical hormone replacement relieved the symptoms of menopause and was well tolerated.