Her Lyme disease journey began in the conventional way: with the telltale bullseye rash. After receiving a 10-day treatment of Amoxicillin her symptoms remained unchanged. Her doctors prescribed a 30-day course of Doxycycline and considered her treatment finished. But...
The road to full recovery from Lyme disease is complex with a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns. It takes time and dedication to implement lifestyle changes to make you more resilient - like diet changes and a robust detox practice. But sometimes you just need a...
Maybe you feel like you have nothing to show for it and your symptoms haven’t improved much - or at all - or have even gotten worse! I met someone recently who told me that she was spending between $6,000-$10,000 every month on her Lyme disease treatments. When I...
It’s a LIE! This is exactly what is wrong with the traditional medical approach to Lyme disease. A one size fits all approach simply does not work for the majority of people. That is why more and more people are ending up with chronic Lyme, co-infections, and lifelong...
I was on a ceremonial group hike in Pt. Reyes, California, led by a shaman. I was searching for answers. Searching for relief from my mysterious symptoms that I have been dealing with for over 20 years. Yearning for healing and knowing that the answers were more...
Recently I got the chance to sit down with some great people on a unique talk show, “The Horse’s Mouth” with Tom McManus. The Horse’s Mouth is a unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss the intersection of sports, business, and life. Check...
I recently spent some time talking about my Lyme journey and how I got started as a Functional Medicine Health Coach. It made me reflect on what a wild ride it has all been! Read below for the whole interview, or visit the original post on subkit. What's your...
In my decades of experience—as a pharmacist, a functional medicine health coach helping clients who struggle with Lyme and chronic illness, AND as a former Lyme sufferer myself—you must take a holistic, whole health approach which addresses the mind, body, and soul to...
Getting an accurate diagnosis after having a chronic complex health challenge is not always easy. A lot of symptoms can overlap and be non-specific - not allowing for a clear-cut diagnosis. Many of my clients have been to several doctors and may have picked up several...
I used to be very focused on the physical body due to my training as a pharmacist and the Western culture I grew up in. However, after getting my diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease and multiple co-infections, I discovered that just finding the right protocol wasn’t...
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? or Are you happy where you are in your life and health right now? Has there ever been a time in your life where you just knew, you HAD to make a drastic change? I moved 13 times last year. Yup, you heard that right,...
Did you receive a Lyme disease diagnosis in a timely manner from the first doctor you saw? Did you notice a tick on you, have a bulls-eye rash and get placed on antimicrobials right away? Or was your situation not as clear-cut? You have probably realized that the...
Dr. Christine Arseneau Discusses Lyme Disease with Mel Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., FMCHC has been in healthcare for 14 years as a pharmacist, functional medicine certified health coach, and cannabis consultant. She is an entrepreneur who thinks outside the box...
Are you struggling with anxiety? A lot of my clients with Lyme disease and other tick borne infections are. I dealt with anxiety when I was sick with chronic infections. In fact, my life was so consumed with anxiety that I didn’t even know that I had anxiety—I...
Lyme Recovery and Support Let's talk cannabis! Listen in as Richard Talktomeguy from SoundHealth podcast and I dive deep into the many health benefits of cannabis and what the best choice for you would be. Dr. Christine Arseneau is a pharmacist who has a deeply...
Lyme Recovery and Support Join Dr. Christine Arseneau and Richard Talktome Guy for Sound Health Radio podcast! They will discuss chronic Lyme. Dr. Christine Arseneau is a pharmacist who has a deeply personal connection to the chronic effects of Lyme disease. She is on...
Stealth pathogens. The term may make you think of a spy movie. But, far from being fictional, stealth pathogens are very real, even though they have not been officially recognized by the conventional medical community despite the abundance of evidence in favor of...
So grateful for my clients! We know living with Lyme disease is complicated and there is never one simple answer. 1-on-1 guidance and practical, cutting edge solutions make the healing journey so much easier. If you are ready to make health, happiness, and hope your...
One of the most challenging aspects of Lyme disease is the co-infections that often accompany it. According to a 2017 report conducted by Lymedisease.org surveying 3,000 chronic Lyme disease patients over half of them had laboratory confirmed co-infections. In fact,...
Recently the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and chronic Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a controversial diagnosis and there are conflicting views among practitioners, especially in...
Episode117: Cannabis As Medicine with Pharmacist Christine Arseneau Journeying through the land of chronic pain and chronic illness often includes an unfathomable amount of prescription medications. It is often one of the few solutions offered for chronic conditions...
How She fully Healed from Lyme Disease Using Natural Means Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., FMCHC - founder of Lyme Support - was featured on Master the Pause's podcast on how she overcame Lyme disease and multiple co-infections and inspiring healing takes place...
One of the most frustrating things about Lyme disease is that it can linger long after conventional (antibiotic) medical treatment occurs—in some cases people suffer its effects for the rest of their lives, despite largely normal physical exams and laboratory...
“Give me the power to create fever and I will cure all diseases.” -Peremides 500 BC Hyperthermia might seem like a new idea to some, but it actually has a long and fascinating history of proven efficacy to treat, and even eradicate, disease. Learn about the history...
Lyme disease guidelines confirm current best practices by Clarissa Chan, PharmD In November 2020, the interdisciplinary Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Academy of Neurology, and American College of Rheumatology (IDSA-AAN-ACR) issued an update to...
Hyperthermia therapy (or hyperthermia, or thermotherapy) is a type of medical treatment in which body tissue is exposed to temperatures in the region of 40-45°C. Hyperthermia has proven to be an amazingly effective treatment for Lyme disease and certain types of...
A growing number of native born Australians are struggling with Lyme disease and chronic Lyme disease and yet the Australian medical community and the official government stance is that there is no evidence of Lyme disease in Australia. Many of the people who are...
What Is it? Functional medicine; what is it? Why should I consider it for my healthcare needs? These may be questions that you have, and they are good ones! The Institute for Functional Medicine defines it as “a systems biology–based approach that focuses on...
What being a pharmacist means to me National Pharmacists Day was last week and I felt called to explain what being a Pharmacist means to me. I earned my doctorate in pharmacy, completed a hospital residency, and have worked as a pharmacist in various hospital and...
Reconnecting with nature was a huge part of my healing journey. Spending time hiking outdoors helped me be mindful of the present moment, allowed me to get some movement in, and left me feeling grounded and energized. Being in nature is my way of connecting with...
The public face of modern medical science is one that inspires confidence and promises solutions. Watch a tv commercial or look at a print ad for a doctor or a hospital. They care about you! They know what they are doing! They have advanced degrees, are up to date...
“I just feel so tired all of the time. What can I take to give me more energy?” A few months ago, I caught up with one of my family friends. Let’s call her Mona. We had not spoken in awhile, and since the last time we connected, Mona had been diagnosed with Lyme...
Have you ever wondered what happens when a tick bites you? You may not have, but as a former sufferer of Lyme disease and a health coach for people affected by Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses, I think about tick bites A LOT. I wonder, how do they manage to...
The importance of your breath Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., FMCHC - founder of Lyme Support - was featured on Master the Pause's podcast on how she overcame Lyme disease and multiple co-infections and how breath played a role. Breathing and being in the present...
Chaga “Chaga puts the ‘fun’ in functional mushroom.” During my first week working as a pharmacist on an integrative interprofessional team at an HIV clinic, the chaga mushroom was brought to my attention by a spunky herbalist. After I let out a restrained chuckle, I...
Lyme Support’s founder, Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D. has been a practicing pharmacist since 2008. She has a passion in addressing the root causes of disease for optimum health and wellness and is also a functional medicine health coach. Toxins in our environment...
In this video blog, Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D, - cannabis pharmacist and functional medicine health coach - discusses some of the intricacies of dosing CBD products and what to look for when picking a product. Knowing your dose, CBD to THC ratio, and which...
Adaptogens On to part two of this adaptogens series in which we will discuss the medicinal mushroom, lion’s mane. As an Integrative Health Pharmacist, I am passionate about viewing health from a holistic perspective with a multifaceted and multilayered approach....
A new collaborative herbal study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the California Center for Functional Medicine and FOCUS Health Group, Naturopathic reveals promising results in the battle against Lyme disease. This...
Personal Growth The most painful part for me during the growth process is grieving the death of an old version of me. In order to grow, in order to become a new person, you have to say goodbye to the current version of yourself. And that is a deeply painful process....
“What about mushrooms?” One of my patients asked. Every week, I look forward to seeing my patients at a non-profit HIV clinic where I am the pharmacist on the team. As an integrative health practitioner, I have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medication...
Cannabis - Methods of Ingestion In this video blog, we share a clip from a CBD Seminar Dr. Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., cannabis pharmacist and functional medicine health coach, presented to a group of patients at Motus Rehab Clinic. Motus is a physical medicine...
Study Finds Lyme Bacteria Survive a 28-day Course of Antibiotics When Treated Four Months After Infection by Tick Bite All subjects treated with antibiotics were found to have some level of infection 7–12 months post treatment. Despite testing negative by antibody...
The number of US counties with blacklegged ticks, known as being responsible for most Lyme Disease cases, has more than doubled over the last twenty years. The northeast corridor of the US is no longer the only “hotbed” for blacklegged tick action. And to make matters...
Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness caused by strains of a bacteria called Borrelia. The most common form of transmission is through the bite of a black legged tick. Flu-like symptoms and a bull’s eye rash are the most common symptoms, along with migratory joint...
In this detoxification video blog trilogy, Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., functional medicine health coach, gives her thoughts on detoxification. This can look different for everyone. The goal is to explore what detox looks like for you. What does your toxin load look...
Dealing with Lyme disease can be a long, drawn out battle for some. Early treatment, however, can drastically increase your odds of success and a full, rapid, recovery. While antibiotics are the primary method of treatment, more holistic methods can sometimes be...
In this video blog, Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D., functional medicine health coach, discusses how CBD (cannabidiol) works on the ECS (endocannabinoid system) to achieve homeostasis in the body. Excerpt is from a presentation to a group of patients at Motus Rehab...
Justin Bieber annouced that he has been battling Lyme disease and has brought a lot of awareness to tick borne diseases. and chronic mono. (Epstein-Barr virus - EBV) Others struggling with similar issues can identify with Bieber’s story. The tick borne illness...
Rawfork Podcast Herbalist pharmacist Dr. Marina Book interviews Dr. Christine Arseneau, founder of Lyme Support, for an episode of her podcast, Rawfork. This episode covers something that is becoming more and more prevalent, especially in the herbal community, and...
Sanoviv Medical Institute Sanoviv Medical Institute is a world-class integrative hospital located in beautiful Rosarito Beach, Mexico, less than an hour south of the San Diego International Airport. It is the only hospital in the world currently certified by the...
Exactly what is health coaching? In our video blog today, Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D. explains how a health coach can help you change your life. She also explains what functional medicine is and how this type of model can make an impact on clients. Whether you are...
Justin Bieber recently told the public that he has been suffering from Lyme disease and a chronic Epstein Barr Virus (EBV or mono) infection. He mentioned that these health conditions “affected my skin, brain function, energy, and overall health.” Justin mentioned...
What causes Lyme Disease? A lot of people what to know, what causes Lyme Disease? Lyme disease affects millions of people throughout the world. It is a very controversial disease due to differing opinions from healthcare practitioners on everything from diagnosis to...
In this video blog, we share a clip from a CBD Seminar Christine Arseneau, Pharm.D. presented to a group of patients at Motus Rehab Clinic. Motus is a physical medicine clinic in the financial district of San Francisco that uses a holistic approach with a focus on...
Lyme disease is an infection caused by a a species of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacteria is most commonly transmitted by the bite of a tick of the Ixodes genus. People who spend a lot of time outdoors in areas where ticks with this bacterium are...
How do you test for Lyme disease? Learn more about the testing procedure for Lyme disease and shortcomings of current recommendations Lyme disease (Lyme Borreliosis) is an infection caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia, most commonly spread by ticks. Acute stage...
Most of us think our oral health is not as important as our general health and we often put off going to the dentist for as long as possible. But for anyone with Lyme disease and a range of other chronic illnesses, there’s a great deal of evidence coming out now...
What is Ozone Therapy? Medical ozone or active oxygen is an energized form of oxygen which is highly reactive but completely non-toxic to humans when administered responsibly. For those suffering from Lyme disease, ozone therapy for lyme disease has provided an...
Hyperthermia as a health treatment goes back a long time - possibly to Egyptian times when they found inducing a high fever cured many ills. It's now been rediscovered and its use over the past 20 years at St George Hospital in Germany has shown Borrelia cannot...
I had an infection that went untreated and continued to stress my immune system allowing other invaders to take over my body, until I felt my whole system was quite out of whack. For me, the only way to truly heal from Lyme disease and multiple co-infections was to...
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Here are a few tick bite prevention steps you can take to avoid tick borne illnesses. One great place to start is by tick proofing your yard. Clear brush and leaves where ticks may live. Ticks like to lay their eggs on...
If you've got Lyme or you know someone who has, you've probably heard of Dr Friedrich Douwes, a medical doctor who set up Klinik St Georg in Germany, initially for treating cancer, only to find that one of the main integrative therapies he was using for cancer, worked...
The Journey of Ryan Stig Six years ago, Ryan Stig was playing halfback for the Newcastle Knights and at the age of 22, he appeared to have the rugby-league world in Australia at his feet. He played 13 games for Newcastle and was rewarded by a two-year contract by...
At a recent conference on Integrative Medicine for the Treatment of Tick-borne Diseases in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, a child and adolescent Psychiatrist from New Jersey, spoke about some of her startling findings which she had discovered when she...