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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...