Lyme Disease and Chronic Infections
Holistic Support for Lyme and Chronic Infections in Pittsburgh, PA
At NutriFarmacy, Dr. Hunter Hoeper offers root-cause holistic support for Lyme disease, post-Lyme syndrome, and chronic stealth infections in Pittsburgh. Lyme and its co-infections (Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, and others) often produce symptoms that wax and wane, span multiple body systems, and persist long after standard antibiotic protocols. Dr. Hoeper combines Network Spinal, Applied Kinesiology, Neuro-Emotional Technique, and clinical nutrition to identify what is keeping the body stuck and support recovery.
Why Lyme Recovery Is Complex
Conventional Lyme treatment is usually a course of doxycycline or similar. For acute Lyme caught early, this is often sufficient. For chronic Lyme — where infection persists, immune dysregulation sets in, and biofilms protect the organisms — standard treatment alone is rarely enough. Recovery typically requires addressing the immune system, gut, detox pathways, mitochondrial function, and the nervous system in addition to the infection itself.
The Nervous System and Chronic Infections
Chronic infections drive nervous system dysregulation — and a dysregulated nervous system makes it harder for the body to mount an effective immune response. Network Spinal helps the nervous system find balance, often unlocking detox and immune function that have been stuck.
Applied Kinesiology, NET, and Clinical Nutrition
Applied Kinesiology lets Dr. Hoeper assess immune function, organ stress, detoxification capacity, and the specific nutrients your body needs. NET addresses emotional patterns that often accompany chronic illness — fear, isolation, the trauma of being sick. Clinical nutrition supports the immune system, mitochondria, and detox pathways.
What Patients Typically Bring In
Common patterns: positive Lyme labs and lingering symptoms, post-Lyme fatigue and brain fog, joint pain that migrates, mast cell symptoms (flushing, food reactions, sensitivities), neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling), and patients told their bloodwork is normal while still feeling profoundly unwell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you treat Lyme directly? Dr. Hoeper supports the body’s ability to recover. For active antibiotic or antimicrobial protocols, you may also work with a Lyme-literate MD; this care is complementary to that.
Is recovery possible? Yes, though it is rarely fast. Comprehensive root-cause work over months can produce profound improvement.
What testing helps? Specialty Lyme panels (Igenex, Vibrant, etc.), mycotoxin testing, comprehensive stool, and immune markers are commonly useful.
Ready to Address the Root Cause?
If chronic Lyme or stealth infections are limiting your life, schedule your first visit with Dr. Hoeper.