Download Chronic Illness and Lyme disease

John Mansberger MD
Medical Director
Archbold Integrative Medicine Center
“Integrative medicine... combines mainstream
medical therapies and CAM therapies for
which there is some high-quality scientific
evidence of safety and effectiveness.”
http://nccam.nih.gov/health
Holistic Medicine is the art and science of
healing that addresses care of the whole
person – body, mind, and spirit…
integrates conventional and
complementary therapies to promote
optimal health and to prevent and treat
disease by addressing contributing
factors.”
American Holistic Med Assoc, est 1977
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Post-Lyme Syndrome?
Autoimmune Disorder?
Chronic Infection?
Something different?
All of the above?
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First described by Rheumatologist
Three Equivocal Studies
Conflict of interest
Insurance company interests
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Animal Studies
Anecdotal Evidence
Fallon Study
Physician Experience
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Diet and Nutrition
Supplements and Nutrients
Medications
Stress Reduction
Physical Therapies
Anything that helps empty the rain barrel
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S-Sleep
H-Hormones
I-Infections
N-Nutrition
E-Energy/Exercise
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Food Allergies
Gluten Free Diet
Replacement of Nutrients
Healing the Gut
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D-Ribose, L-Carnitine, Co-Q10
Magnesium, Vitamin D, B Vitamins
Artemesia, Olive Leaf Extract, Cat’s Claw
Fish Oil, Turmeric, Devil’s Claw
Meyer’s Cocktail- IV Nutrients
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Antibiotics-Doxcylcline, Rocephin,
Clarithromycin, Flagyll
Hormones-Thyroid, Adrenal, HRT
Sleep Medications
Muscle Relaxants
Pain Medications
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Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation
Yoga
Tai Chi
Massage
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Manual Therapy
Exercise
Yoga
Massage
Acupuncture
In Conclusion
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Represent complex disorders that often require
a multidisciplinary approach, and will benefit
from a Holistic or Integrative Plan
Integrative Medicine represents a bigger tool
box, plus a more compassionate and effective
system