Lyme Disease
The typical "bull's-eye" rash at the site of a tick bite is a common early symptom of Lyme disease.
Photo: James Gathany, Public Health Image Library, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Lyme disease is a condition typically spread by ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are nearly 325,000 new cases each year – making Lyme disease an epidemic larger than AIDS, West Nile Virus, and Avian Flu combined.
FAIM reports on the epidemic and potential treatment options.
Site Visits and Protocols
Introduction to the Byron White Formulas and Their Use in Lyme Disease
Dr. Anderson uses formulas known as the Byron White Formulas to address not only Lyme disease, but the co-infections which typically are present in most Lyme cases.
Conferences
Lyme Disease Workshop
There are many problems confronting Lyme disease physicians seeking to help their patients. The threats to freedom in medicine posed by insurance companies, medical boards and peer review were covered in detail with examples.
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Lyme Disease Seminar
Lyme syndrome is a disease that results from a tick bite. It is also known as the “great imposter” since it mimics over 350 different medical conditions including, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, CPC, Lupus, reactive arthritis, Reiter's syndrome, vasculitis, chronic neck pain, chronic back pain, MS, ALS, dementia, Alzheimer's, chronic headache, migraines, Crohn's, interstitial cystitis, chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Reports
Lyme Disease: Misdiagnosed, Underreported – and Epidemic
Lyme disease is an epidemic larger than AIDS, West Nile Virus, and Avian Flu combined with 325,000 new cases reported each year.
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