There is so much controversy surrounding Lyme disease that it’s been dubbed “The Lyme War.” The controversy primarily involves two camps with opposing views on the existence of chronic Lyme disease as well as how to diagnose and treat the disease. The Infectious Disease Society of America denies chronic Lyme, refusing to accept that the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are able to persist post-treatment by going dormant or hiding deep within the tissue to evade antibiotics. They believe Lyme is hard to get and easy to cure with a few weeks of oral antibiotics. The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), on the other hand, recognizes the growing body of evidence that confirms the presence of persistent Borrelia bacteria in the body after treatment. They affirm that Borrelia is difficult to treat with only the CDC-recommended short-course of antibiotics and advocate for long-term or repeated use of antibiotics when symptoms persist. This controversy harms patients who need prompt diagnosis and treatment. Insurance companies deny requests for longer courses of antibiotics while some patients are told by doctors they’re making up their symptoms or trying to get attention. At Brio Medical, we put the patient first. We know your chronic Lyme disease symptoms are not all in your head. We’ve built our treatment protocol around supporting your body’s natural ability to heal itself with non-toxic therapies that include detoxification, supplementation, mind-body medicine techniques, correct diet and exercise choices, and proper sleep.