Lyme disease cases have tripled in the past 20 years. The disease, caused by bacteria found in certain ticks, leaves individuals with a wide variety of grueling chronic symptoms if not treated immediately.
The burdensome and perplexing nature of Lyme disease has forced doctors to think outside of the box, which, as a result, has spurred great strides toward helping individuals overcome it. Cultivating a thriving gut microbiome is central to treating Lyme disease, according to leading experts.
The Microbiome Connection
Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness, meaning that it’s spread by other organisms rather than through the air or other mediums. The overall health of the person acquiring the disease—and how they respond to it—depends significantly on their gut microbial balance, Julia Greenspan, a licensed naturopathic physician with a specialty in Lyme disease, told The Epoch Times.
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
