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The Doctor's Farmacy · July 27, 2026 · 26m

Lyme Disease: The Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments Doctors Miss

Dr. Mark Hyman

Dr. Mark Hyman explores why Lyme disease is frequently misdiagnosed, the role of co-infections, and a functional medicine approach that addresses the whole body—immune dysfunction, gut health, mitochondria, and detoxification. He reviews emerging therapies like ozone, hyperbaric oxygen, and hyperthermia, and discusses managing die-off reactions and restoring gut health. The episode also covers practical prevention strategies. This solo episode provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating tick-borne illness.

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Highlights

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Lyme Disease Is Often Missed Due to Co-Infections0:00
Lyme disease is frequently missed because tick bites can go unnoticed, and co-infections like Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma complicate the clinical picture.
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Functional Medicine Treats the Whole System, Not Just the Infection4:13
Beyond directly treating the infection, a functional medicine protocol includes gut repair, immune support, detoxification, and mitochondrial health.
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Emerging Therapies: Ozone, Hyperbaric Oxygen, and Hyperthermia10:51
The episode reviews the latest evidence on ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and hyperthermia for treating persistent tick-borne illness.
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Managing Die-Off Reactions and Restoring Gut Health14:08
Herxheimer reactions (die-off) are common when killing spirochetes, and gut repair is critical during treatment.
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Editorial

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Practical Tick-Borne Illness Prevention
Prevention strategies include tick checks, protective clothing, and environmental awareness.
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