Author Ken Singleton, M.D.

 

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Index

 

 

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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), 224

 

A

acemannan, 153–154

acetaminophen, 155, 157, 293, 294, 376

Acid-Alkaline Food Guide, The (Brown & Trivieri), 226

Actos (pioglitazone), 386

acupuncture

anxiety, 364

general, 283–284

immune system, 150, 156

pain, 296–297, 299–301

resources, 463

sleep problems, 407

acute Lyme disease. See Lyme disease: stages

Adams, Patch, 437  

adrenal glands

anxiety, 364

general, 147–149, 161–162, 165–166, 318, 323–327

sleep, 186

testing, 122, 340

See also endocrine (hormonal) disruption

advanced glycation end products (AGEs), 182–183, 198

Afzelius, Arvid, 14

air quality, 393

alcohol, 66, 155, 157, 163, 223, 402

allergies and sensitivities

depression, 367

diet, 185, 198, 350–351

inflammation, 179–180

testing, 123

aloe vera, 153–154

alpha glycans, 168, 386

alpha lipoic acid, 163, 224, 333, 357, 379, 385

ALS. See Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS)

alternative medicine

fatigue, 332–334

general, 282–285, 288, 440

pain, 297–302

resources, 456, 461–463

See also acupuncture; herbal medicine; holistic medicine; homeopathic

remedies; hope; massage

Alzheimer’s disease, 17, 56, 182, 189

Ambien (benzodiazepine), 407, 408. See also benzodiazepines

amitriptyline, 295, 370, 408

amoxicillin, 78, 245–246

anaplasmosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 258

Anatomy of an Illness (Cousins), 437

andrographis, 163, 277–278, 375, 385–386

anemia, 405

angiotensin converting enzyme test, 123

antibiotics

diagnosis of Lyme disease and co-infections, 70–72

IDSA guidelines, 18–19

Jarish-Herxheimer reaction (see Jarish-Herxheimer reaction)

prevention of Lyme disease, 39–41

treatment of co-infections, 78, 80–81, 253–258

treatment of Lyme disease, 16, 43, 49, 173, 239–251, 286–287

yeast growth, 228, 244, 246, 247, 250, 273–276, 349–350

See also specific antibiotics

antibodies, 93–94, 143, 145–147, 187–188. See also testing, tick-born infections; antibody tests

antidepressants

drug interactions, 365, 369

fatigue, 331

pain, 295–296

sleep problems, 371, 405, 408, 409

anti-nuclear antibody test (ANA), 120

antioxidants, 155, 181, 372, 376–380, 441

anxiety

causes, 350, 361–362

general, 359–361, 411

sleep problems, 405

treatment, 363–365

See also psychological health

appetite, changes in, 69

appreciation, 420–423. See also hope

Arnica, 298

Artemisinin, 278

arthritis, 182, 189, 405

aspirin, 294, 303, 310, 376. See also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs)

astragalus, 160, 162

atherosclerosis, 182

atovaquone, 256–257, 269

attitude, positive. See hope

autoimmune dysfunction, 179. See also immune system

Avandia (rosiglitazone), 386

azithromycin (Zithromax), 240, 246, 248–249, 256, 257, 258

 

B

babesiosis, 67–72, 113–115, 256–258, 278, 365

bacteria, 186–187. See also Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium; probiotics

Bactrim (TMP/SMX), 257–258

balance problems, 54, 65, 84

bartonellosis

anxiety, 361, 363

general, 69, 72–76

testing, 110, 115–116

treatment, 40, 163, 253–256, 276, 337

Bb bacterium. See Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium

beans and legumes, 208–209, 213, 219

behavioral disorders. See psychological health

Bell’s palsy, 54, 65, 84

Benson, Herbert, 424

benzodiazepines, 360, 365, 407, 408

beta carotene, 155–158

beta glucan, 153

beverages, 198–199, 205, 207, 212, 218, 221

Biaxin (clarithormycin), 119, 240, 248–249, 255, 258

Bihari, Bernard, 315

biopsies, 107

bipolar disorder. See psychological health

BLO (Bartonella-like organism). See bartonellosis

blood pressure, high, 182, 267

borage oil. See essential fatty acids (EFAs)

Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium, 4–6, 13, 42. See also Jarish-Herxheimer

reaction

boswellia, 310–311

bowel problems. See gastrointestinal tract

brain fog

candidiasis, 350

Lyme disease, 53, 59, 66, 84, 108, 380

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), 80–81

treatment, 331, 337, 431

brain metabolism, 383–386

Brain SPECT scans, 108–109

breast pain and milk production, 65

breathing

deep, 433–434

problems, 65, 69, 74, 189, 405

Buckwald, Alfred, 14, 41

Buhner, Stephen Harrod, 160, 172, 277, 457

bull’s eye rash. See rashes

bupropion (Wellbutrin), 331, 371

Burgdorfer, Willy, 4, 13

burning. See nerve symptoms

Burrascano, Joseph, 63–66, 72, 109, 269, 278

butter, 204, 215, 218, 222

 

C

caffeine, 224, 362–363, 402

calcium, 403

camping, 38, 64

cancer, 189, 226

candidiasis, 189, 260, 352–353, 367. See also antibiotics: yeast growth

Cannon, William, 132

carbohydrates, refined, 182–183, 218, 222

cardiac problems, 8, 14, 59–63, 65, 74, 84, 189

cardiolipin antibodies test, 123

carnitine, 334–335, 389

cat scratch fever. See bartonellosis

cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa), 162, 163–164, 276–277

cause of Lyme disease, 4–6, 42. See also Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium

CD57 test, 121, 140, 154, 163, 239

ceftriaxone (Rocephin), 246–247, 372

celiac disease, 123, 179, 350–351

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

co-infections, 68

Lyme disease, 10–12, 63, 90–92, 94–95, 97–106

cephalosporins, 78, 240, 242, 246–247

charcoal, 383

cheese. See dairy products

chest pain, 65

chills, 64, 69, 80–81

chlamydia, 82, 85

chlorella, 382, 385, 397

chocolate, 150, 156, 220, 402

cholestyramine (CSM), 381–382

choline, 368

chromium, 224

chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/CFIDS), 8, 144, 155

chronic inflammation. See inflammation, chronic

chronic Lyme disease. See Lyme disease: stages

cilantro, 397

ciprofloxacin, 81, 254. See also fluoroquinolones

clarithormycin (Biaxin), 119, 240, 248–249, 255, 258

Clostridium difficile. See gastrointestinal tract: problems

clothing. See prevention of Lyme disease

codeine, 294–295, 318

coenzyme Q10, 268–269, 335, 378–379

coffee, 212

co-infections

anaplasmosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 258

babesiosis, 67–72, 113–115, 256–258, 278, 365

bartonellosis (see bartonellosis)

chlamydia, 82, 85

Colorado tick fever, 82, 118

ehrlichiosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 255, 258

general, 10, 20, 66–67, 85

leptospirosis, 82, 85

mycoplasma, 82, 85, 117

Powassan encephalitis, 82, 118

Q fever, 82, 85

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), 40, 77, 80–81, 85, 116

salmonella, 82, 85

STARI, 40, 79–80

testing, 112–118, 121–124, 126

tick paralysis, 82

tularemia, 81, 85

West Nile virus, 81, 117

Colorado tick fever, 82, 118

complete blood count test (CBC), 119

comprehensive metabolic chemistry profile, 119

concentration problems. See brain fog

conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), 385

Conscious Breathing (Hendricks), 434

coordination problems, 54, 84

cortisol, 147–149, 323–324, 326–327. See also adrenal glands; endocrine

(hormonal) disruption

cough, 65, 69, 81

counseling, 281, 364, 365–366, 443, 444–445. See also psychological health

countries more at risk for Lyme disease, 10–13, 41

Cousins, Norman , 437

C-reactive protein (CRP) test, 120, 191

culture tests, 106–107

curcumin, 157, 306–307, 375, 385

cyclical nature of Lyme disease, 54, 84, 252–253

Cymbalta (duloxetine), 295, 370

cystic fibrosis, 189

cytokines, 141–142, 143–144, 160, 181

cytomegalovirus (CMV), 117. See also viral diseases

 

D

dairy products, 204, 215, 218, 222

DEET, 32–33. See also insect repellents

dementia. See psychological health

dental health, 118, 391, 398–399, 462

depression

causes, 263, 267, 292, 350, 366–367, 415

general, 58, 84, 365–366, 411

sleep problems, 405

treatment, 270, 279, 336, 368–371 (see also antidepressants)

See also psychological health

detoxification, 180, 332, 391–400, 412–413, 464. See also Lyme Inflammation

Diet (LID):phase 1

devil’s claw, 309

DHEA, 323, 326–327. See also adrenal glands; endocrine (hormonal)

disruption

diabetes, 182, 183, 189, 367

Diagnosis and Treatment of Babesia, The (Schaller), 72

diagnosis of Lyme disease

general, 87–88, 111–112, 125–127, 234–239, 286

rashes (see rashes)

testing (see testing, other; testing, tick-born infections)

See also misdiagnosis of Lyme disease

Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne

Illnesses (Burrascano), 109

diet. See Lyme Inflammation Diet (LID); nutrition, importance of proper;

standard American diet (SAD)

Diflucan (fluconazole), 353

digestive system. See gastrointestinal tract

disorientation, 66

disseminated Lyme disease. See Lyme disease: stages; symptoms of Lyme

disease: disseminated

DNA tests, 107–108

doctors. See Lyme-Aware Medical Practitioners (LAMPs)

Dossey, Larry, 429

doxycycline

prevention of Lyme disease, 39–41

sunlight sensitivity, 441

treatment of co-infections, 78–81, 255, 258

treatment of Lyme disease, 240, 243–245, 250

See also tetracyclines

D-ribose, 335–336

drugs. See antibiotics; antidepressants; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs); specific drugs

Duke, James A., 22, 195

duloxetine (Cymbalta), 295, 370

 

E

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), 118. See also viral diseases

eating disorders, 189. See also psychological health

Eckhardt, Meister, 421

eggs, 203–204, 219

ehrlichiosis, 40, 77–79, 116, 119, 255, 258

electrocardiogram (EKG), 119

eleutherococcus (Siberian ginseng), 148, 166, 364

ELISA blood tests

accuracy of, 4, 44

babesiosis, 114

food allergies, 123

two-tiered testing, 92–95, 99, 101–105, 126

emotional health. See hope

emu oil, 297, 299

endocrine (hormonal) disruption

depression, 367

general, 318–320, 339–341