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 Than the Immune...

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 persistent. What Lyme...

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 functions that...