Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases

Alexis Chesney, JYA 2000

Disease-carrying ticks are found in all 50 states in the US 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 US 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.

Dr. Chesney may be found at www.DrAlexisChesney.com.

ISBN: 1635862094