Preventing Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases

Author:	Chesney, Alexis Horowitz, Richard
Binding:	Paperback
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ISBN:	9781635862096
Publisher:	Storey Publishing
Language:	English
Page Count:	190
Publication Date:	3/3/2020
Size:	7.02" l x 5.29" w x 0.59"
Series:	N/A

Category	Subject
Medical	Preventive Medicine
Medical	Holistic Medicine
Health & Fitness	Alternative Therapies

Disease-carrying ticks are found in all 50 states in the U.S. and, as their numbers rise and their ranges increase, so, too, do cases of tick-borne illnesses. Alexis Chesney, a naturopathic physician specializing in the treatment of diseases transmitted through tick bites, offers a comprehensive strategy for reducing exposure to disease-causing organisms and boosting the effectiveness of standard treatment protocols. With an overview of the tick species present in the U.S. and profiles of Lyme and other top diagnosed tick-borne diseases, including anaplasmosis and babesiosis, this guide gives concerned readers and medical professionals alike a deeper understanding of how tick populations — and associated illnesses — spread, and how to combat them naturally. In addition to covering landscape-management methods for dramatically reducing tick populations around the home, Chesney outlines prophylactic herbal tinctures that provide an additional layer of protection against tick-borne illnesses — an important strategy for those living in high-risk regions, especially in the event of an undetected bite. Chesney also provides options for treating acute tick-borne diseases, if symptoms develop, as well as herbs that can be used in combination with antibiotics to augment their efficacy.