Lyme Disease Articles

We strive to empower our patient community and offer evidence-based, reliable information about Lyme disease from providers who work with Lyme patients every day.

These articles are written in a way that summarizes and consolidates research articles to make them easier to read and more patient-friendly. However, they still have medical and scientific terminology which we know can sometimes be confusing. At the end of each article there will be a glossary to help with understanding. Reading medical articles is a skill and we want to help patients develop the ability to do research on their own by providing some stepping stones. If you have any questions, feel free to write them in the comments!

Top 5 Areas in US for Ticks

At Restorative Health and Wellness in Washington, DC, we often remind patients that prevention starts before a bite ever happens. Knowing the top areas in the US for ticks, why those areas are favorable to ticks, and how tick-borne illness trends have changed over time can help you make smarter choices outdoors. If you think you may have Lyme disease or another tick-related illness, our team can help you take the next step with thoughtful, root-cause care. Why Some Parts of t

Danielle Adams

6 days ago5 min read

Can Lyme Disease Lead to Chronic Fatigue?

If you are new to Lyme education, welcome. One of the most important questions people ask after a tick bite or a Lyme diagnosis is simple, but life-changing: can Lyme disease lead to chronic fatigue? The answer is yes, Lyme disease can lead to chronic fatigue. For many people, fatigue is not just a side effect of infection. It becomes one of the most persistent and disruptive symptoms, affecting work, family life, exercise, and even the ability to get through a normal day. Ho

Danielle Adams

6 days ago5 min read

How Can Functional Medicine Help With Chronic Disease?

For people living with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, tick-borne illness, environmental illness, mast cell activation syndrome, chronic gastrointestinal disease, EDS, or PANDAS/PANS, that root-cause lens can be especially valuable. These conditions often overlap, and they can be influenced by immune dysfunction, inflammation, gut imbalance, nutrient depletion, stress physiology, toxin exposure, and nervous system dysregulation. At Restorative Health & Wellness, the

Danielle Adams

6 days ago4 min read

Dupont Circle Functional Medicine

Modern healthcare can be incredibly helpful in urgent moments, yet many people still find themselves searching for answers when symptoms linger, test results look normal, or treatments only provide partial relief. That frustration is often what leads patients to seek a more complete approach, one that looks beyond isolated symptoms and considers the whole picture. At Restorative Health & Wellness, our Dupont Circle functional medicine clinic was created to help fill those gap

Danielle Adams

6 days ago4 min read

Foggy Bottom Functional Medicine Clinic

As a Foggy Bottom functional medicine clinic, Restorative Health & Wellness takes a collaborative approach that supports patients with trusted providers and a comprehensive care philosophy. Instead of focusing only on short-term symptom management, the team works to uncover contributing factors and build an individualized path forward. That approach allows patients to feel seen, heard, and supported in a way that conventional care often cannot provide. Why functional medicine

Danielle Adams

6 days ago3 min read

Georgetown Functional Medicine Clinic

At Restorative Health & Wellness, our Georgetown functional medicine clinic was created to fill the gaps that many patients feel in conventional care. We combine integrative modalities of treatment, careful evaluation, and collaboration with trusted providers to uncover the root cause of illness rather than simply addressing symptoms alone. If you are looking for a more thoughtful, individualized approach to your health, our team is here to help guide the next step. Where Adv

Danielle Adams

6 days ago4 min read

What Are GI Symptoms of Lyme Disease?

At Restorative Health & Wellness in Washington DC, many patients arrive feeling frustrated because their symptoms do not fit neatly into one category. They may be dealing with bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, or abdominal pain, while also struggling with fatigue, joint pain, or brain fog. Understanding how Lyme disease can affect the GI tract is an important step toward a more complete and personalized care plan. Why Lyme Disease Can Affect More T

Danielle Adams

Aug 23 min read

Lyme Disease Headaches

Headaches are one of the most frustrating symptoms people may experience when living with Lyme disease. For some, they show up early and feel similar to a flu-like illness, while for others they become a lingering, recurring problem that interferes with work, sleep, and daily life. Because Lyme disease can affect the immune system, nervous system, inflammation pathways, and even muscle tension patterns, it can create the conditions for headaches to become frequent or persiste

Danielle Adams

Aug 24 min read

Hair Loss with Lyme Disease

Hair loss can feel especially upsetting when you are already dealing with the exhaustion, brain fog, and uncertainty that often comes with Lyme disease. At Restorative Health & Wellness in Washington, DC, we understand that this symptom is more than cosmetic. For many people, it is a visible sign that the body is under stress and struggling to regain balance. Why Lyme Disease Can Lead to Hair Loss When the body is fighting an infection, it prioritizes immediate survival over

Danielle Adams

Aug 24 min read

Pulsed Antibiotic Treatment

Introduction Lyme disease is a complex and systemic illness that is generally very difficult to treat. Many patients do not respond to the initial 28-day treatment course used for acute exposures (1). This results in patients who develop chronic and often debilitating symptoms following antibiotic therapy. Symptoms that persist post-treatment may result from persistent infection or post-infectious immune phenomena (2). Other suggested causes include antigenic changes to the o

Danielle Adams

Jan 8, 20255 min read