Course Description

Do you spend hours on the computer every night searching information about Lyme treatment, but just end up overwhelmed and still not knowing what’s right?

Do you love your LLMD but want a more integrative approach?

Do you hear about all kinds of treatment options but not know which ones may be right for you?

Lyme-Ed solves that confusion. In over 20 hours of valuable content, you can learn everything you need to know about adopting an integrative approach to Lyme - including what adopting an integrative approach actually means! 

Learn the nuances that you won't find anywhere else - what to do if antibiotics stop working, how to use a herbal co-infection provocation to assess which co-infections are dominant for you, strategies for emotional healing and ways to break through detrimental neural pathways, and 10 key factors that can hinder your recovery.

You will learn why detoxification is so crucial and how to best support it, how to adjust your nutrition to reduce inflammation, and how to manage the symptoms that are so common in Lyme including pain, mood imbalances, cognitive deficits and fatigue.

If you want to understand the complex illness that chronic Lyme disease is, make sure you are covering the bases you need to cover, or  find new ideas for your treatment, Lyme-Ed is the program for you.

 

Nicola Ducharme, ND

Nicola Ducharme is a Naturopathic Doctor who has been committed to helping people achieve better health for the past 20 years. Having trained as a naturopath in her home country of Australia, she went on to get her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the prestigious Bastyr University in Seattle, moving to San Diego in 2003 to start her private practice. As founder and medical director of RestorMedicine, she specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum and individuals with chronic Lyme disease. Dr. Nicola has written four books on the subject of Lyme disease - The Lyme Diet, The Beginners Guide to Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease in Australia and Lyme Brain, and has been featured as a Lyme expert in Connie Strasheim's books on Lyme disease. She loves to write health and nutrition-related articles on her blog, The Naturopathic Mama.Dr. Nicola is driven to help people find and understand the underlying cause of their health issues, rather than just addressing the symptoms. She is committed to helping individuals and families attain higher levels of health through empowering and educating them.Dr. Nicola lives in San Diego with her husband Dave, their daughter Valentina, two dogs and four bunnies.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Lyme-Ed

    • Welcome to Lyme-Ed
  • 2

    Introduction: The Importance of an Integrative Approach to Lyme

    • The Importance of an Integrative Approach to Lyme (and How To Do It)
  • 3

    Module 1: Understanding Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Defining Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 2 - History and Epidemiology of Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 3 - Political Issues In Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 4 - How Is Lyme Disease Transmitted?

    • Lesson 5 - Complicating Factors in Lyme Disease

    • Module 1 Notes

    • Burrascano's Guidelines

    • ILADS Guidelines
  • 4

    Module 2: Diagnosing Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Stages of Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 2 - Differential Diagnosis/ Is Lyme Auto-immune?

    • Lesson 3 - Signs and Symptoms

    • Lesson 4 - Testing for Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 5 - Testing for Co-infections

    • Lesson 6 - Knowing What Tests to Order and Optimizing Results (updated)

    • Lesson 7 - Other Tests to Consider

    • Burrascano's Symptom Checklist

    • M2 All Notes (with updated lab testing section)
  • 5

    Module 3: Allopathic Treatment of Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - General Considerations of Antibiotic Therapy

    • Lesson 2 - Antibiotic Therapy For Acute Lyme

    • Lesson 3 - Antibiotic Therapy For Chronic Lyme

    • Lesson 4 - Antibiotic Therapy For Co-infections

    • Lesson 5 - Antibiotic Therapy For Pregnancy and Children

    • Lesson 6 - Pros and Cons of IVs and Injectable Medications

    • Lesson 7 - Pulsing Medications

    • Lesson 8 - Medication Interactions

    • Lesson 9 - What To Do When Antibiotics Stop Working

    • Module 3 Notes

    • Medication Dosing Summary Chart

    • Mepron Food Guide
  • 6

    Module 4: The Importance of Detoxification in Lyme Disease (and how to do it)

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Why Is Detox So Important in Lyme; Fundamentals of Detoxification

    • Lesson 2 - Reducing Incoming Toxins

    • Lesson 3 - Supporting Detoxification Through Nutrition

    • Lesson 4 - Supporting Detoxification Through Supplementation

    • Lesson 5 - Supporting Elimination of Toxins From the Body

    • Lesson 6 - Home Therapies to Support Detoxification

    • Lesson 7 - Protocol Information and Where To Start

    • Module 4 Notes

    • Home Therapies How-To Guide

    • Herxheimer Guidelines Handout

    • Detox Drinks and Protocol Guide
  • 7

    Module 5: Naturopathic Treatment of Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Supporting Immune Function and Managing Inflammation

    • Lesson 2 - Herbal Antimicrobials

    • Lesson 3 - Biofilm Agents

    • Lesson 4 - Addressing Opportunistic Infections

    • Lesson 5 - Managing Symptoms: Pain and Mood

    • Lesson 6 - Managing Symptoms: Cognition and Sleep

    • Lesson 7 - Managing Symptoms: Energy

    • Lesson 8 - Important Micronutrients in Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 9 - Frequency-based Therapies, IV Nutrient Therapy, Oxygen Therapies

    • Lesson 10 - Getting Kids To Take Medications, Herbs and Supplements

    • Lesson 11 - Example Protocols

    • Module 5 Notes

    • Naturopathic Protocol Guide

    • Getting Kids to Take Herbs and Supplements

    • Summary of Buhner's Protocol

    • Summary of Cowden Protocol
  • 8

    Module 6: Hormone Regulation In Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Introduction To Hormone Regulation in Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 2 - Balancing Adrenal Hormones

    • Lesson 3 - Balancing Thyroid Hormones

    • Lesson 4 - Balancing Reproductive Hormones

    • Module 6 Notes
  • 9

    Module 7: Digestive Issues in Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Side Effects of Medications, GI Infections

    • Lesson 2 - Inflammation, Candida, SIBO, Leaky Gut

    • Module 7 Notes

    • Dr. Klinghardt's Parasite Protocol
  • 10

    Module 8: Nutritional Approaches to Lyme Disease

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Why Dietary Modifications Are Crucial In Lyme Disease; How To Not Get Overwhelmed

    • Lesson 2 - Nutrition For Reducing Inflammation

    • Lesson 3 - Nutrition For Supporting Immune Function

    • Lesson 4 - Nutrition For Digestive Support

    • Lesson 5 - Nutrition For Hormonal Support

    • Lesson 6 - Nutrition For Supporting Detoxification and Elimination

    • Lesson 7 - Nutrition to Offset Side Effects of Medications

    • Lesson 8 - Other Diets to Consider

    • Module 8 Notes

    • The Lyme Diet Action Plan
  • 11

    Module 9: 10 Things That Can Hold Back Recovery

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - Co-infections, Biofilm, Heavy Metals, Methylation, Pyrroluria

    • Lesson 2 - Parasites, Mold Toxicity, Toxic Environment, Thought Patterns, High-stress Lifestyle

    • Module 9 Notes

    • Dr. Klinghardt's Parasite Protocol
  • 12

    Module 10: Living With Lyme Long Term

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - What Your Doctor Would Like You To Know

    • Lesson 2 - Addressing the Psycho-emotional Aspects of Lyme Disease

    • Lesson 3 - What Does Recovery From Lyme Look Like; Living With Lyme Long-term

    • Module 10 Notes

    • Appointment Summary Sheet
  • 13

    Resources Guide

    • Resources Guide
  • 14

    Bonus Lecture: Using Essential Oils To Strengthen Your Body's Defenses Against Chronic Infections

    • Using Essential Oils to Strengthen Your Body's Defenses Against Chronic Infections
  • 15

    Bonus Lecture: The Benefits of CBD in Lyme Disease

    • The Benefits of CBD in Lyme Disease
  • 16

    SOT Therapy for Lyme Disease

    • Introduction to SOT Therapy (webinar with Dr. Nicola and Dr. Steph)

    • SOT Therapy Update (webinar with Dr. Nicola and Dr. Steph)

Reviews

5 star rating

Profound acknowledge to Dra Nicola

Eva Fernández

Dear Dr Nicola, Thank you so much for all the valuable information that you teach. It is helping me a lot in my journey. I have felt very profoundly the ...

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Dear Dr Nicola, Thank you so much for all the valuable information that you teach. It is helping me a lot in my journey. I have felt very profoundly the psycho-emotional-spiritual resources and opinions. I have been fifteen years very sick without diagnosis, visiting doctors, and I accumulated tons of suffering. Luckily one year ago a doctor found the real problem, Lyme disease. On that moment, after such a long denial, I had to undergo through a huge process of forgives. I think that above all Lyme disease is a humility lesson and a spiritual opportunity to discover who we really are in essence. I bought the Annie Hopper material, although I already work hard with my neural connections. Thanks to you my recover will be stronger and sooner. I am far from California, but maybe once I can meet you personally. Best regards from Spain. Eva

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5 star rating

Amazing course. Essential for anyone dealing with Lyme

Caleb Rudd

Dr. Ducharme has done a stellar job of outlying the complexities of Lyme disease, co-infections and other conditions and factors that patients or practitione...

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Dr. Ducharme has done a stellar job of outlying the complexities of Lyme disease, co-infections and other conditions and factors that patients or practitioners with Lyme deal with on a regular basis. Absolutely jam packed with information, resources and ideas, Lyme-Ed is really a whole integrative/functional health course. Kudos!

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5 star rating

Lyme-Ed Is Not To Be Missed!

Scott Forsgren

Lyme-Ed empowers the viewer with extensive knowledge on Lyme disease from leading Lyme doctor, Nicola McFadzean Ducharme. The program is a powerful collectio...

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Lyme-Ed empowers the viewer with extensive knowledge on Lyme disease from leading Lyme doctor, Nicola McFadzean Ducharme. The program is a powerful collection of information that covers every aspect of how she approaches treating the condition in her own practice. If you want to understand the treatment of Lyme from an expert with years of clinical experience, this is not to be missed. Scott Forsgren, FDN-P Editor and Founder, BetterHealthGuy.com

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