Lyme Disease: How Chinese Medicine Can Help 

Lyme disease is tricky. If the person is lucky, they present with an obvious bulls-eye rash and overt symptoms that easily lead to a quick diagnosis. A course of antibiotic therapy to rid the body of the pathogen, followed up with acupuncture and herbal medicine to help the body return to balance, is usually an effective cure.

If the person is unlucky, years of illness can ensue with out a diagnosis. Some patients are told their bizarre constellation of symptoms is all in their head. Peoples lives become affected on all levels, disrupting home life and relationships and work. Many times patients turn to Oriental Medicine as a last hope in dealing with this chronic illness.

The complex nature of this disease effects each individual in different ways, making it difficult to recognize. Some people may present with digestive upset and chronic fatigue symptoms, while others have headaches and neurological concerns. Test results are not always accurate.

Oriental Medicine is uniquely suited to address Lyme disease, due to Lyme’s chronic nature and its ability to manifest differently in various individuals. Acupuncture does not treat an illness, but treats an individual presenting with symptoms. Along with treating symptoms, practitioners will also work on re-building the immune system. Certain herbal combination can help clear heat and toxicity created by Lyme pathogens. Herbal formulas help support the work of acupuncture, penetrating deeply into the organ systems to further assist healing.

While Lyme can debilitate people and wreak havoc on personal and professional relationships, remember that there are multiple avenues to regain health. Oriental Medicine is a wonderful piece of a larger plan to rebuild vitality and bring life back on track.

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