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I live in Texas but I just cannot find a qualified naturopathic doctor in Texas. (I want a doctor that has actually gone to a 4 year accredited naturopath university.)I am now trying to find a naturopath in any state that is willing to treat long distance. If someone can recommend a naturopathic doctor to me that is experienced in treating Lyme disease I would really appreciate it! It doesn't matter to me what state they live in. Thank you Posts: 3 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2014
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- Hopefully, you will receive a few PMs and find someone near you. In the meantime, maybe this set will be of some help:
- When considering herbal / nutritional / adjunct methods:
if at all possible - because each person & each case is different - it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL ND (lyme literate naturopathic doctor) (or similar) who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine -
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present, and has completed the ILADS Physician Training Program (see: www.ilads.org )
Many LL NDs incorporate antibiotics (depending upon the licensing laws in their state). Some LLMDs and LL NDs have good working relationships.
When possible, it's great to have both a LLMD and LL ND and even better when they have a long-standing professional relationship.
Be aware that integrative doctors can have various levels of formal herbal &/or nutritional education, perhaps even just a short course. Do ask first. Some have learned on their own from experts in the field. There are many ways to acquire knowledge and most are eager to share basic details about their training. You want someone with a deep knowledge.
Some of the specialities above may not actually treat lyme yet, for things such as physical adjustments, it is just good that they are also LL, at least to some degree (to know never to suddenly twist the neck or spine).
Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
Understanding of the importance of addressing the infection(s) fully head-on with specific measures from all corners of medicine;
knowing which supplements have direct impact, which are only support and which are both.
You can compare and contrast many approaches.
BASIC HERBAL EDUCATIONAL & SAFETY links,
BODY WORK links with safety tailored to lyme patients,
LOW HEAT INFRARED SAUNA detail,
BIOPHOTON - BIONIC 880 (& PE-1) links, and
RIFE links.
Links for NEW BOOKS & ARTICLES as they come out. -
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- yellow daisy,
I thought there was a good LL ND in Texas but I may be mistaken. I do hope you find one nearby.
You say it does not matter what state they live it (which I assumes means you are willing and at least somewhat able to travel).
You might list a couple states / cities where you may have friends or family you could stay with as that would be a distinct advantage for repeat visits.
In case Portland, Oregon might work for you, there are couple ILADS educated LL NDs in that city - One even teaches other NDs about lyme / TBD
(and there is in Portland the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, not so much that their clinic could "handle" lyme but the state has a strong natural medicine presence, even if strong anti-lyme from MDs in Oregon).
Seattle, Washington area has Bastyr Naturopathic University and several ILADS educated LL NDs, too, although they may all be separate from the clinic, itself. -
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- Contact this group in Texas. They do not treat lyme, although they have had some patients there for multiple chemical sensitivities who may also have lyme -- and may know of a good LL ND for you.
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Thank you so much for the replies! They are very helpful. I am not able to travel at all so I am hoping I can find a doctor who is willing to treat me without seeing me physically in person. I didn't realize a LLND was a thing, so I google searched it and am finding some doctors that I will be contacting.
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- Well, if you get a name by searching Google, be very cautious. There are many doctors of all stripes who SAY they know about lyme but do not.
Be sure they are ILADS educated and members who access the continuing educational opportunities with conferences, professional relationships, etc.
The LL ND thread has many articles and books. Any ND you approach should know EACH of those LLMD and LL ND authors and the basic similarities and differences between their works. If they do not, they will not know enough to even start treatment for you.
Also contact all the lyme support groups within a couple hundred mile radius of their office (at least) and ask about others' experiences with any doctor you consider. If there is a state lyme support group, contact the leader of that group, too. And for close by states as well. -
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- Criteria? Start here for 16 major points of consideration:
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"Also contact all the lyme support groups within a couple hundred mile radius of their office (at least) and ask about others' experiences with any doctor you consider. If there is a state lyme support group, contact the leader of that group, too. And for close by states as well." What a great idea, thank you! -- We just got the book "Why Can't I Get Better" in the mail Posts: 3 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2014
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- Good luck to you. It's like starting a whole new academic year (post graduate level without even having known the topic even existed before this!) . . . so pace yourself.
I like to finish any "study" session with some kind of beauty. Find it where ever you can. If you can't take part in fun, at least appreciate humor and beauty as much as possible.
Same routine when you rest. At first, the "you've got to be kidding me" hit when the body "talks" to you but, then the "so just how am I going to get of this mess?" . . . but set all that aside and settle in for restorative rest by focusing on beauty.
Happy Valentine's Day to you. -
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