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There is often some confusion on these doctor titles and how they differ or are similar. I wanted to cover this topic, so you are better informed and understand the practitioner you are seeing. A Naturopath is NOT a doctor, but a Naturopathic Doctor IS A DOCTOR. A Naturopathic Doctor can prescribe, order labs, order MRI etc. They receive the same education as a regular MD but then just go to advanced school in one area, just like a gastro or endocrine doctor would. A Naturop

Resources: https://lymeknowledge.com/treatments/#Zhang https://lymeknowledge.com/treatments/ https://www.theplantway.com/natural-antibiotics/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/natural-remedies-for-lyme-disease-5180854 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321108 https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-natural-antibiotics https://www.tiredoflyme.com/doxycycline-vs-oil-of-oregano.html https://trilliumhealthsolutions.com/2021/07/29/the-best-herbs-for-lyme-disease-treatment

Although many prefer an IV option, I only tried oral due to cost and accessibility. I don't know which is better, as there are varying opinions. I'm excited about adding the Quicksilver one. 25% off here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme "If you’re dealing with Lyme disease or know someone who is, you’ve probably heard about NAD+, glutathione, and methylcobalamin. These compounds are generating significant buzz in the Lyme treatment community, and for good reason.".

Anyone can get 25% off on quality brands of NAC here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme N-acetyl cysteine or NAC is a form of the amino acid cysteine available in supplement form. NAC is a precursor to glutathione and is often given when people cannot tolerate glutathione. Since glutathione is the "master antioxidant" it is very important to the sick Lyme body. When it comes to NAC and glutathione, most Lyme patients take one or the other. Some take both. Both are gi

Resources: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-myths https://igenex.com/tick-talk/9-common-myths-about-lyme-disease-and-other-tick-borne-illnesses https://www.bayarealyme.org/about-lyme/myths/ https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/10-top-myths-about-lyme-disease Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on

"Myelin is a fatty, white substance that wraps around the end of many nerve cells. It forms an electrically insulating sheath that increases nerve condition speeds. In other words, it allows your brain to send information faster and more efficiently, making it absolutely essential for the optimal functioning of your nervous system." https://www.optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/25-proven-ways-to-promote-the-regeneration-of-myelin "But some conditions can damage it, which is why

I have done various vitamin IVs and it has always helped. Unfortunately, it is so expensive, so I can't do it very often. Dr. Rawls What about Vitamin IVs for Lyme? https://fb.watch/dyQDDcpVNw "The first IV vitamin drips were developed and administered by Dr. John Myers in the 1970s. His research led to the popular Myers’ Cocktail. These types of infusions generally take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour and take place within a medical office with a licensed medical profes

Solutions post: https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/mycoplasma-possible-solution-ideas Resources: https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/mycoplasma-and-lyme-disease https://rawlsmd.com/health-articles/should-i-test-for-mycoplasma-if-i-think-i-have-it https://rawlsmd.com/health-articles/mycoplasma-the-most-common-lyme-coinfection https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23031072 https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/mycoplasma-chlamydia-viruses-lyme https://naturally-at-home.com/2018/09/26/n

You can buy mushroom supplements at 25% here: Us.fullscript.com/welcome/theriseabovelyme I recommend looking at these brands below and all on 25% discount to bring down cost. I've used all of these, and 2 Lyme doctors recommended these brands below. They are respected by practitioners. All are 3rd party tested and contain fruiting bodies, etc. REAL MUSHROOMS NFH brand (NUTRITIONAL FUNDAMENTALS for HEALTH) THORNE HOST DEFENSE OM Here are several articles regarding the healin

MUSCLE TESTING: ART (autonomic response testing), NRT, MFT, AK. Applied Kinesiology and Nutritional kinesiology. https://discoverhealing.com/muscle-testing ART https://klinghardtinstitute.com/product/art-beginners-weekend-june-2018 https://chunginstitute.com/autonomic-response-testing/ NRT https://naturalhealthgr.com/179-2/ MFT BioField - Morphogenic Field Technique | BioField Testing Team AK https://www.holisticchiropracticcenter.com/the-lebowitz-method Disclaimer: Rise Abov

This is mentioned often so we wanted to help you understand the subject, and offer some solutions to help. Muscle twitching can be caused by many things, as simple as needing magnesium, potassium, having parasite issues, as a Bartonella symptom, etc. https://drwillcole.com/vitamins-herbs/vitamins-for-muscle-cramps-and-spasms https://www.bustle.com/p/what-is-neurological-lyme-disease-6-symptoms-you-should-know-13124317 Not just common in Lyme, but Bart too https://www.sun-sent

We are aware that people disagree on this topic and that is fine. We can only provide the current science until other information becomes available proving otherwise. Some have a theory that a bite can cause a bullseye for those who already have lyme- here is what we have so far on this topic. August 2023 "While mosquitoes don’t transmit Lyme bacteria, they can transmit Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, yellow fever virus, dengue virus, and malaria parasites. Al

"Morgellons disease is a mysterious skin condition that is associated with tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease. Patients with the condition display disfiguring lesions that contain strange multicolored filaments. The disease is often accompanied by fatigue, joint and muscle pain and neurological problems." https://www.lymedisease.org/bacterial-biofilms-morgellons https://www.lymedisease.org/links-morgellons-lyme-disease https://www.documentary.org/project/skin-deep-

This subject comes up often. These articles may help you understand these effects and provide better understanding for your loved ones who are at the receiving end of this. Sometimes it seems to be just the disease itself causing the issues and herxing from treatment intensifies them at times. We hope these articles help you or your loved ones. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/new-approaches-health/201906/the-psychological-implications-lyme-disease https://www.bustle.c

I've used monolaurin in my protocol from the beginning and have stayed on it since. It's what I call my "desert island supplement". Something I imagine always staying on it. It is POWERFUL and can cause major herxing if introduced too fast. Trust me, been there, done that. Most doctors recommend adding a few pellets once a day, then up that to twice a day, then three times a day. Eventually over months adding pellets until at full dosing. I then took one full scoop 3x a day f

"I know some people will feel that “you have to do mold and then you have to do Lyme,” other people will say “you have to do Lyme and then you have to do mold.” I consider two of the best doctors on this Lyme and Mold subject to be Dr. Neil Nathan author of the book Toxic and Dr. Richard Horowitz author of the book How Can I Get Better? I’ve had the privilege of doing multiple seminars together(they do a combined seminar) and speaking with how they approach these tough, chron

Here are some articles for reference for anyone facing this issue. It is vital to address this in healing. I also put a group below that I feel is a good one. Many groups unfortunately create fear instead of how to overcome, so I suggest joining the one linked at the very bottom. https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/mold-solutions https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/steps-to-overcome-mold FEBRUARY 2025 LymeLight Presents - The Role of Mold Toxicity in Patients with Lyme Diseas

I was taught this doesn't have to specifically mean mold and other things can be at play, so keep that in mind. These articles cover multiple reasons behind the testing: "Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) is an enzyme that in humans, is encoded by the MMP9 gene. Proteins of the MMP9 family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes.

Here are the TOP mitochondrial health supplements: ADAPTOGENS: (RHODIOLA, ASHWAGANDHA,CORDYCEPS, REISHI) https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/adaptogens ACETY L-CARNITINE ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/ala-alpha-lipoic-acid B VITAMINS...complex https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/b-vitamins CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/coq10 D-RIBOSE GLUTATHIONE https://www.riseabovelyme.com/post/glutathione MAGNESIUM https://www.riseabovelyme.com/po

We also have a SOLUTIONS post on this topic! "One of the primary causes of fatigue is mitochondrial dysfunction. The mitochondria provide our cellular energy, and when they are not functioning optimally, our cells’ energy production is low, leading to the symptoms of fatigue." https://www.researchednutritionals.com/strengthening-your-mitochondria-to-help-fight-fatigue "Mitochondrial health is paramount to healing from chronic illness however it is not something commonly addre