Lyme is a bacterial infection shaped like a spirochete. The reason why this infection should be ruled out in complex medical cases is this infection can persist and remain active in the body for years causing complicated health concerns. This infection, like other spirochetes imbeds into tissue, muscle or brain and takes an aggressive and long approach to killing the Lyme.

Lyme infection is less likely to be floating in the blood stream and therefore is difficult to find in testing. The following tests are used to diagnose and treat Lyme disease:

  • Lyme ELISA test
  • Western Blot/Immuno
  • Blot test for Lyme
  • Eli Spot testing for Lyme disease
  • Co-infection tests for Lyme
  • CD-57 Test for Lyme
  • OAT test, GI-MAP
  • Heavy metal testing
  • Toxicity testing
  • Mold
  • Yeast
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Histamine testing
  • Methylation Medicine
  • Genetic testing
  • Nutrient Deficiency tests
  • Adrenal/Stress testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, OHIP does not cover visits to a naturopathic doctor. However, most extended healthcare plans include naturopathic medicine, so check with your provider to see the amount of your coverage.

Naturopathic doctors must be registered to practice in Ontario with the regulator, the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).

To verify that a naturopathic doctor is registered, call 416-866-8383 to reach CONO or at www.collegeofnaturopaths.on.ca.

Although some NDs do take a special interest in particular health conditions or specific patient groups. Currently, there are no specialist-level educational programs offered by naturopathic colleges. However, in addition to maintaining their continuing education requirements, many NDs pursue extended training in a particular area, such as environmental medicine, infusion therapy, or complimentary cancer care. Some ND practices have a particular focus, but those are not the same as specialties.