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Preventing Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: Control Ticks in the Home Landscape; Prevent Infection Using Herbal Protocols; Treat Tick Bites with Natural Remedies Kindle Edition

by Alexis Chesney (Author), Richard Horowitz (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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Disease-carrying ticks are found in all 50 states in the U.S. and, as their numbers rise and their ranges increase, so, too, do cases of tick-borne illnesses. Alexis Chesney, a naturopathic physician specializing in the treatment of diseases transmitted through tick bites, offers a comprehensive strategy for reducing exposure to disease-causing organisms and boosting the effectiveness of standard treatment protocols.

With an overview of the tick species present in the U.S. and profiles of Lyme and other top diagnosed tick-borne diseases, including anaplasmosis and babesiosis, this guide gives concerned readers and medical professionals alike a deeper understanding of how tick populations — and associated illnesses — spread, and how to combat them naturally. In addition to covering landscape-management methods for dramatically reducing tick populations around the home, Chesney outlines prophylactic herbal tinctures that provide an additional layer of protection against tick-borne illnesses — an important strategy for those living in high-risk regions, especially in the event of an undetected bite. Chesney also provides options for treating acute tick-borne diseases, if symptoms develop, as well as herbs that can be used in combination with antibiotics to augment their efficacy.  

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"Lyme disease, and the debilitating conditions associated with it, is difficult to detect and treat, which makes this book by naturopathic physician and acupuncturist Chesney especially important. Included are descriptions of different kinds of ticks, their habitats, and the types of pathogens they carry and transmit. Chesney thoroughly explains preventative measures against the disease, such as pharmaceuticals and herbal tinctures (specific to geography and the local tick populations), including dosages for children. Most important, the author covers what to do after you are bitten and what to look for beyond the tell-tale bull’s-eye rash. A chart that suggests blood tests for specific tick-borne pathogens is alone worth the price of admission. Also included are suggestions on how to find a Lyme-literate physician." — Library Journal, starred review 

"Alexis Chesney’s Preventing Lyme Other Tick-Borne Diseases is a comprehensive, informative, and readable resource for those who wish to incorporate naturopathic approaches to prevention and treatment."— Kenneth B. Liegner, MD, author of In the Crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease
 
"In Preventing Lyme Other Tick-Borne Diseases, Alexis Chesney, ND not only explores ticks and the various pathogens they carry and the symptoms those pathogens produce, but she provides resources for avoiding tick exposure, herbal treatment options for those that find a bite or are at high risk of being bitten, the latest options for testing, and treatment options to prevent the likelihood of an acute infection becoming chronic Lyme disease. This is a book you'll want in your library before you need it!" — Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, Editor and Founder, BetterHealthGuy.com

“Dr. Chesney has created a unique and highly important work. Her focus on prevention goes far beyond just avoiding tick-friendly landscapes and doing tick checks. She helps readers feel knowledgeable and fully empowered to keep themselves and their families safe from an epidemic that impacts the lives of so many thousands of people. Her practical advice on using herbal formulas to address tick bites fills a large gap in existing information, which covers antibiotic-only therapy in Lyme prophylaxis and/or acute Lyme. I will certainly be keeping a copy of this book close and following Dr. Chesney’s directions and guidelines.” — Nicola Ducharme, ND, Lyme-literate naturopathic doctor and owner and medical director of RestorMedicine
 

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Defend your health against tick-borne infections. Take a proactive approach to defending your health from the rise of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. With this essential reference, you'll learn:

- Strategies for preventing tick bites
- Six steps to take after you're bitten
- How to create your own tick-bite preparedness kit, including herbal tick-bite formulas
- Symptoms, testing, and treatment for tick-borne diseases
- How to identify ticks and rashes using the visual color guide

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WJ1WPCN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC; Illustrated edition (March 3, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 26205 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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Alexis Chesney MS, ND, LAc is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, author and educator. Since 2010, Dr. Chesney has worked with patients of all ages on chronic disease, general wellness, nutrition and lifestyle counseling. She has dedicated her practice to working with patients who have complex chronic illness, and who often have diagnoses such as Lyme and vector-borne diseases, mold toxicity, mast cell activation syndrome, among other conditions. Dr. Chesney enjoys getting to the root cause of complex chronic illness and partnering with patients to find wellness and balance in their lives. Alexis Chesney MS, ND, LAc currently practices telehealth at Sojourns Community Health Clinic in Westminster, Vermont and has a small telehealth private practice. She is a licensed naturopathic physician in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Dr. Chesney is the author of Preventing Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: Control Ticks in the Home Landscape; Prevent Infection Using Herbal Protocols; Treat Tick Bites with Natural Remedies released by Storey Publishing in 2020. A starred Library Journal review of Preventing Lyme says, “Lyme disease, and the debilitating conditions associated with it, is difficult to detect and treat, which makes this book by naturopathic physician and acupuncturist Chesney especially important. Outdoor enthusiasts, parents, pet owners, and those interested in natural medicine will gain valuable practical advice from well-organized, well-written book.”

Dr. Chesney has also created the Tick Preparedness Kit, a one-stop first-aid kit in the case of a tick bite. It includes the best tick removal tool on the market; a custom designed anti-microbial herbal tincture to target each of the pathogens found in a blacklegged deer tick; and items to help heal after a tick bite.

Dr. Chesney speaks and teaches widely on tick-borne disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. She has been featured as an expert on tick-borne illness at professional conferences like the ILADS conference, patient-focused conferences, on talk radio and podcasts, and in various news publications. Dr. Chesney serves as a preceptor for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF) Physician Training Program (PTP). She also provides accredited continuing education training to nurses and naturopathic doctors.

Originally from New York, Dr. Alexis Chesney received a BA from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts. She earned a Masters in Science in acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute and a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Connecticut.

Dr. Chesney is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP), the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and a founding full member of International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI).

Alexis Chesney can be reached through www.DrAlexisChesney.com.

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Meredith
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and practical
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
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What a gem of a book! It is packed with a plethora of useful information! Dr. Chesney clearly and concisely lays out which ticks live where and what pathogens different ticks carry as well as helping the reader know what to do when they do get a tick bite. She covers how to remove a tick safely, how to identify it and send it off for analysis. In addition, I love her information about how to ward off an infection and which blood tests and treatments to have if you do develop symptoms. She empowers the reader to make concrete changes to their environment to reduce their risk of tick exposure in the first place, many ideas that were new to me and that I now plan to implement. I sincerely wish I had owned this book when I got my tick bite in 2014 and developed Lyme Disease. I know it would have brought me back to health much faster with less stress. I think every home should have a copy of Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Born Diseases.
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Outdoor Enthusiast
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for anyone who spends time outdoors
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
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This is a comprehensive guide that provides a multitude of useful tips anyone can take to reduce the chance of getting tick bites and Lyme disease. The dozens of illustrations and maps provide a quick and easy means for tick identification. There is also a section on tick-borne disease treatment that is very educational. The book is portable, so it is easy to carry on hikes. I’m buying this book for several family members and friends who spend a lot of time outdoors.
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Debra Walton
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend for Lyme Disease Lack of Knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
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Dr. Chesney provides a very organized and easy to read introduction to the world of Lyme Disease. She provides critical information that most people will not have received from their primary treating physicians. Our healthcare system in the United States is very lacking in understanding of chronic disease and treatment beyond pharmaceuticals. If you are seeking health, Dr. Chesney can open the door to that possibility. This book is a start.
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Delphine
3.0 out of 5 stars Bookmaker taking the mickey?!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
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Excellent content! Crazy small size! Is this a joke?
The book itself is so small that the fonts inside are illegible. I don’t know if the author is aware what’s gone down here. It seems like a bad joke on them.
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Delphine
3.0 out of 5 stars Bookmaker taking the mickey?!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
Excellent content! Crazy small size! Is this a joke?
The book itself is so small that the fonts inside are illegible. I don’t know if the author is aware what’s gone down here. It seems like a bad joke on them.
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J. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
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Great resource for those who live with ticks.
Natural ways to deal with the infections, and ways to avoid getting bit.
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Ruth
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, User-Friendly Guide
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020
This book is packed full of practical, important information!

Dr. Chesney takes the reader through a description of the different ticks in the US and the diseases they carry. She includes handy maps that lay out where different ticks are found in the US and provides color tick ID cards at the back of the book that you can pull out and carry with you.

But way beyond all the great information on ticks, this book goes into a ton of detail on the symptoms of the various tick borne diseases, and treatment protocols for handling acute infection. These protocols include both pharmaceutical antibiotic recommendations, as well as herbal antimicrobials, plus supportive supplements to help with detox and to ensure that the antimicrobials can actually get to and kill the Lyme (or other tick borne disease) organisms. She also includes a table that describes the different tests available for different diseases, making something that has been very confusing seem much clearer.

There is a whole section on herbs and herbal antimicrobial treatment formulas, and she includes detailed instructions on how to make your own deer tick bite formula. She gives instructions on how to create a tick bite preparedness kit, which I think is essential preventative first aid to have on hand.

Another thing that Ive never seen before is the discussion on prophylaxis. Dr Chesney talks a lot about steps to take to reduce the likelihood of contracting lyme disease including taking herbal formulas on a daily basis if you work in a high risk profession or are outdoors a lot. She also lays clear and thorough steps to take if you are bitten, including how to send the tick away to be tested and her recommended herbal treatment protocol for 30 days after the bite.

Its a portable book that is jam packed. Its written by a practicing clinician who sees patients, but is very approachable. The language is clear. The modern, clean layout and tables and maps make the information easy to absorb. I highly recommend this resource for clinicians and anybody who goes outside, basically.
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Denzel19
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for clinicians and health-conscious readers
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
Preventing Lyme is a concise, readable and actionable book on preventing lyme from tick prevention to acute treatment of a tick bite infection. Each chapter provides useful information on strategies to protect you and your family from ticks encountered in the outdoors in an easy to read format. Pharmaceutical and natural remedies are also discussed on what to do if you are exposed to a tick bite and what tests can help you identify possible infections. Comprehensive information about tick identification and what diseases are carried by which ticks across the United States informs both the health provider and the consumer on how to respond to any disease exposure from a tick bite. A great reference for any primary care provider.
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Joseph J. Trunzo
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential book for Lyme prevention
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020
As a healthcare professional who sees many patients with Lyme and other tick bone diseases, I will be recommending this book not only to those patients, but to everyone I see. Living in a Lyme endemic area, this is an invaluable resource, full of useful info, clearly written, and easy to read. I highly recommend it. The author has done an essential public health service by writing this book.
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