Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths, and Practical Solutions for Chronic Lyme Disease

Tons of research on all my symptoms led me to Lyme Disease and this book. This book, quite simply, seems to be changing my life and freeing my body from something that has likely been there in the background since I was a kid but began getting a foothold after a stressful period in life. 5+ Years of seemingly unrelated health issues very slowly got worse and worse. All blood work was totally normal (other than cholesterol) so Drs wanted to test me for MS, brain tumor, cardiac issues etc but I wanted to rule out all other possibilities before opening the doors to undergoing endless expensive diagnostics which I suspected would turn up nothing or get me on high power drugs that wound up doing more harm than good. Though I fully believe there is a place for Western medicine, I've managed to stay off (ongoing) prescription drugs and want to stay that way as long as I can. This book has provided that path to healing.Listed are a few of my issues - the intent is to encourage folks that perhaps are wondering if this book will address what they are experiencing. You can skip this paragraph if you aren't interested in symptoms. Everyone's experience of Lyme is different. This is simply mine. All of these symptoms have been mentioned as either having direct connection to lyme or possibly loosely associated (tho not proven). It should be noted I had severe mononucleosis (Epstein Barr Virus - EBV) as a child - which likely is at play with Lyme. If your symptoms aren't listed that does NOT mean you can rule out Lyme.Chronic Conditions: High cholesterol, Endometriosis, hip arthroscopic surgery to repair torn labrum (i.e. collagen issues), tinnitus (ear ringing).Sporadic symptoms: PVCs (heart palpitations), tingling, muscle twitching, pins and needles, "flushing" heat sensation in the skin, elbow pain, knee pain, stiff neck/tight shoulders, dizziness, floaters (floating, dark spots in vision), brain fog (1. knew what I wanted to say but couldn't find the words 2. a few seconds of not knowing where I was despite being in a familiar place), whole body/nervous system felt like it was mildly buzzing, anxiousness (I wouldn't call it anxiety but just unable to "settle"), depression, general decrease in cognitive abilityI stumbled on this book "Unlocking Lyme" by Dr. Rawls and "Healing Lyme" by Buhner. Buhner is considered the/one of the pioneers in treating Lyme herbally. I have his book, value it, use part of his protocol and consult it often. Much respect for him. However, Dr. Rawls has done a tremendous job of giving enough depth to help you understand what's happening without getting unnecessarily bogged down in the technical details and is by far my favorite book. He helps you understand why you need to take what you are taking. He also includes both the common name and the genus/species of the herbs. The other book only includes the genus/species so if you aren't familiar with the herbs its a pain to google every single one to figure out what it is. The biggest thing I appreciate about the protocol Dr. Rawls has adopted is that he has worked to find the herbal approach with the least amount of possible side effects. It should be noted that since I was chronic/late stage Lyme, I opted not to try antibiotics since it seems they don't have a good long term success rate for chronic/late stage cases. My system is very sensitive. By using Tick Immune Support by Samsara (great stuff) and additional mushroom supplements, herbs and amino acids, I wound up adopting a bit of a mix between Dr. Rawls and Buhner protocols for my specific symptoms (including approaches for some specific neuroborreliosis symptoms) but when there is a choice between approaches, I feel Dr. Rawls is safer but just as effective so his is the approach I chose when possible.I started taking the herbal supplements only one week ago. I started very slowly only taking one thing at a time. My PVCs (heart palpitations) stopped immediately, pins and needles stopped after about 2 days, tinnitus is almost zero after 5 days (OMG sweet relief). I am experiencing mild herxing each time I increase something or add something but nothing I can't tolerate and Dr. Rawls does a great job at preparing you for what to expect with herxing and guiding you through it.Dr. Rawls and his book are literally giving me my life back and I simply can't believe it. The only negative to this book is that it doesn't have an index. This would drive me crazy except that I also purchased the electronic version so I can search keywords when I'm trying to look something up (which I do constantly right now as I'm figuring out my protocol, herxing and watching for side effects).I pray for healing for us all. I can't say it enough.... Thank you Dr. Rawls for giving me the path to get my life back!

When I was researching my book "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" I had seen Dr. Rawls content in many places, including frequent web presentations. A Lyme survivor himself, he covers a lot of ground in this book and offers clear, concise information to help Lyme survivors navigate a very challenging and at times sorrowful journey to treat this insidious disease, which has reached epidemic proportions.

Dr. Rawls has written a book that is easy for the non-medical mind to understand and make sense of and he clearly understands Lyme and the co-infections that often come with it. He has dedicated years of his life to not just healing himself but also helping those of us without significant and unlimited financial means find a path to wellness. This book and his protocol allows you to begin healing whether or not you have a doctor that understands Lyme or not which is invaluable! You also don't have to wait until you have a formal diagnosis that would be recognized by the CDC. So many of us stay sick because that doesn't come. I am so grateful for Dr. Rawls life, his journey, his research, this book and his herbal protocol which have given me HOPE that I can restore my health and find the quality of life that has been missing for far too long. Even if you aren't looking for a protocol, this is a must read book in helping you understand Lyme. I started his protocol just over a month ago and I noticed improvements immediately in my health. I know that ultimately complete healing will take time and patience - there is no quick fix with this disease and this information has helped me understand that. I encounter people every day losing their peace and balance chasing the quick fix and from what I can tell that isn't working for anyone! Not only are people not getting well that way, they are making things worse. This book and Dr. Rawls research will help you understand why with Lyme, slow and steady wins the race. Thank you Dr. Rawls for giving me the gifts of hope and health!

was diagnosed with Lyme disease two years ago - just in time for research to have disproved the efficacy of long term antibiotic therapy (published in the NE Journal of Medicine). Yahoo. And, to top it off, subsequent medical issues revealed that I have very likely had this for at least the past 25 years. I had been given two 28 day courses of Doxycycline - the second time, reacting so badly tot he drug itself, that it seems not to be a future option.Many desperate hours of searching the internet ensued. At last, I stumbled upon Dr Rawl's website. iI seemed too good to be true, but since he had beaten his own chronic Lyme into remission, I had to take a look. this book is pure gold. Incredible scientific sense, meticulously researched, and palatably presented, this book is a must for any one who has ever been diagnosed with Lyme or associated tick bourne diseases.Having discovered on my own that I have many food sensitivities due to my condition, I long ago dumped all inflammatory foods, so I am ahead of the place many will find themselves when attempting to apply his protocols. But don'y be discouraged - it may seem impossible to change the modern diet so drastically, but you will be rewarded with vastly improved health. My immune system has improved in leaps and bounds. I have just started to apply the herbal supplement protocol, so I can't testify to how quickly they work, but one must begin to regain health from this insidious disease somewhere. Regain it or continue loosing it - that is the reality we face.If I had designed the cover for Dr Rawl's latest book, the word "Hope" would simply be emblazoned across the cover, with perhaps a few attendant angels singing.

A really helpful way forward if you’re suffering from Lyme or other tick-borne or chronic illness

Arrived as described and as forecast

Great book, very informative

Very well done, clear content, easy to follow instructions on how to treat Lyme holistically with plants, good food, exercise and other additional therapy. Like the pros and cons and critical thinking. We treated my son with Buhner's protocol which is this book along with supplements. He's now at 85% of his previous health. Antibiotics were too taxing for his system so we had to find an alternative.

Excellent information, very practical and honest. This doctor seems authentic, knowledgeable and trustworthy.