The prevalence of Lyme disease is on the rise. Even if you’ve never had this condition, you probably know someone who has, which means you also know just how much of a toll it can take on the body. Symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, and joint pain. If left untreated, they can progress to arthritis, loss of muscle tone, and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Antibiotics are the most common treatment, but alternative remedies like ozone therapy can help, too. Below, the knowledgeable team at Anchorage’s Alaska Alternative Medicine Clinic shares everything you need to know about treating Lyme disease with ozone therapy. 

Understanding Lyme Disease

The CDC estimates that up to 444,000 new cases of Lyme disease occur annually. The condition is an infection that spreads through tick bites. Symptoms typically develop between three and 30 days after the bite. If the infection is diagnosed while still in its early stages, doctors will likely treat it with oral antibiotics for two to three weeks. Although such drugs will help most patients make a full recovery, up to 20% of people who develop Lyme disease will experience chronic symptoms, including fatigue, short-term memory loss, and joint pain after ending their treatment. Researchers suspect chronic Lyme disease (CLD) occurs because the body attempts to continue fighting the infection after it has been eradicated, which is where ozone therapy can help.  

Understanding Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy ultimately helps the body use oxygen more efficiently, which has a host of benefits, including stronger immunity, better circulation, reduced inflammation, and more energy. There are various ways to introduce ozone into the body. In clinical settings, it is most often administered intravenously or subcutaneously to ensure optimum efficacy. Upon entering the body, ozone can disrupt unhealthy processes while simultaneously facilitating the immune system.

If applied in the early stages of Lyme disease, ozone will kill some of the bacteria causing the infection and then stimulate the body’s immune response to kill the rest. Patients can increase the efficacy of their ozone therapy and ultimately recover faster by taking additional steps to strengthen their immune system, like consuming high levels of vitamin C and getting plenty of rest when the symptoms are at their worst. 

If you or someone you love has developed Lyme disease, make an appointment with Dr. Sandra Denton at Alaska Alternative Medicine Clinic in Anchorage. Dr. Denton has been practicing alternative medicine for 32 years, and her clinic has been in business for 30. Her approach to treating Lyme disease with ozone therapy and high levels of vitamin C is renowned among patients, who can achieve the relief they desperately need with her help. In addition to ozone therapy, she also provides microcurrent therapy, chelation therapy, and ultraviolet blood irradiation. You can learn more about all the services she offers by visiting her website or by calling (907) 563-6200.