by Franca Gardner | Jun 2, 2026 | Lyme Disease, Patient Education
What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused in the United States primarily by Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to people through the bite of infected black legged ticks (Ixodes species) and is the most common vector-borne disease in the...
by Franca Gardner | May 5, 2026 | Homeopathy, Integrative Health, Patient Education
Homeopathy has been used for more than 200 years and remains part of complementary health care in many communities. It is also scientifically controversial: current high-quality evidence has not established homeopathy as an effective treatment for any specific health...
by Franca Gardner | Jan 6, 2026 | Complex Chronic Illness, Patient Education
Complex symptoms rarely follow a textbook. When several body systems are involved – or symptoms continue despite previous care – experience can help a clinician know what to prioritize, what to question, when testing may help, when to adjust, and when...
by Franca Gardner | Jul 19, 2023 | Diseases, Mast Cell, Patient Education
MAST CELL ACTIVATION SYNDROME is a condition that causes mast cells to release an inappropriateamount of chemicals into your body. This causes allergy symptoms and a wide range of other symptoms.Mast cells are blood cells that are part of your immune system. They help...
by Franca Gardner | Jul 19, 2023 | Diseases, Lyme Disease, Patient Education
LYME DISEASE is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. It is causes by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to human through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks but more research reports transmission by fleas, mosquitoes, lice,...
by Franca Gardner | Jul 10, 2023 | Patient Education
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE is a 200-year-old system of therapeutics that incorporates “like cures Like”form of natural healing. The underlying theory is that of potentization: diluting and agitating (shaking)an ingredient to activate its properties. Homeopathic remedies are...
