Book Recommendations

Whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or simply a curious reader, the right book can offer both clarity and comfort. Our curated selection covers everything from the latest scientific research and clinical breakthroughs to personal memoirs that capture the lived experience of chronic illness.

Dive into these resources to deepen your understanding of Lyme disease and find practical strategies for the journey toward healing. I’ve learned a lot from these books and found them really helpful. Hopefully, they can help you too!

Stephen Buhner (1952-2022)

Stephen Harrod Buhner was an influential American herbalist and author who became a pivotal figure in the Lyme disease community. He is best known for developing the “Buhner Protocol,” a detailed herbal framework designed to support the body in fighting Lyme disease and its various coinfections (such as Babesia and Bartonella). His work is often considered a bridge between traditional herbalism and modern scientific research.

Bill Rawls, MD

Bill Rawls, MD, is an integrative physician and author best known for his book Unlocking Lyme. After experiencing chronic Lyme disease himself, he shifted his medical focus toward helping others recover through natural and holistic strategies.

Dr. Rawls emphasizes strengthening the immune system, restoring cellular health, and reducing microbial load primarily through herbal medicine, lifestyle optimization, stress reduction, and foundational support such as sleep and nutrition. His approach centers on building resilience rather than solely targeting pathogens, and has become influential within the natural Lyme recovery community.

Neil Nathan, MD

Neil Nathan, MD, is an integrative physician specializing in complex chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and MCAS. He is widely recognized for his work with highly sensitive patients who do not tolerate standard treatment approaches.

Dr. Nathan emphasizes a gentle, stepwise strategy that prioritizes stabilization first, especially calming the nervous system and mast cells, before addressing infections or detoxification. His approach highlights the importance of mold exposure, limbic system dysfunction, and careful individualized pacing in recovery. Through his clinical work and publications, he has significantly influenced treatment models for sensitive and treatment-resistant patients.

Richard I. Horowitz, MD

Richard I. Horowitz, MD, is an American physician and one of the most recognized experts in the treatment of chronic Lyme disease and complex tick-borne illnesses. He is best known for developing the MSIDS (Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome) model.

Rather than focusing on a single pathogen, his approach emphasizes a multifactorial, systems-based strategy tailored to each individual patient. Dr. Horowitz’s work has helped bridge the gap between conventional infectious disease treatment and integrative medicine. Through his clinical research, publications, and patient-centered protocols, he has significantly shaped modern ILADS-based Lyme care and advanced the understanding of chronic complex illness.

Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM

Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM, is a naturopathic physician and author of The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease. After overcoming Lyme disease himself, he became known for his immune-centered and functional medicine approach to chronic infections.

Dr. Ingels focuses on restoring immune balance, repairing gut health, reducing inflammation, and supporting detoxification, rather than relying solely on antimicrobial therapy. His work emphasizes long-term immune resilience and individualized treatment strategies for complex chronic illness.

Daniel A. Kindlehrer, MD

Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, MD, is a medically trained physician and author of Recovery from Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness. He is known for his integrative and whole-person approach to Lyme disease and complex tick-borne illnesses.

Dr. Kinderlehrer combines decades of clinical experience in internal medicine, nutrition, environmental medicine, and holistic healing with a deep understanding of how chronic infections interact with immune dysregulation, inflammation, and multi-system dysfunction. Rather than promoting a one-size-fits-all protocol, his work emphasizes individualized diagnosis and treatment strategies, recognizing that each patient’s journey with Lyme and co-infections requires a tailored approach.

Julia Greenspan, ND

Julia Greenspan, ND, is a naturopathic physician and author of Rising Above Lyme Disease: A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Managing and Reversing the Symptoms of Lyme Disease and Reclaiming Your Life. She is widely recognized for her integrative, whole-body approach to Lyme disease and complex chronic illness, drawing on nearly two decades of clinical experience treating thousands of patients with tick-borne and multisystemic conditions from her practice in New Hampshire, one of the epicenters of Lyme disease in the U.S.

Dr. Greenspan emphasizes personalized, multi-faceted care that goes beyond antimicrobial treatments to include detoxification, nutrition, immune support, hormone balance, nervous system regulation, and emotional/spiritual resilience, as well as lifestyle transformation and mind-body integration. Her work focuses on helping patients navigate the complex landscape of chronic Lyme, co-infections, and environmental illness with both compassion, blending evidence-based functional medicine with holistic therapies to support long-term recovery and empowerment.

Marty Ross, MD

Marty Ross, MD, is a physician, educator, and author of Hacking Lyme Disease: An Action Guide to Wellness. He has decades of clinical experience treating Lyme disease, co-infections, and related chronic illnesses, and is known for blending evidence-based medical insights and treatments with functional, integrative strategies. His work emphasizes thoughtful, patient-centered care that addresses both microbial burden and the underlying terrain of immune function, inflammation, detoxification, and symptom drivers.

In addition to his book, Dr. Ross is the founder of TreatLyme.com, a comprehensive resource where you can find detailed protocols, supplement guidance, symptom-specific guides, and practical treatment plans for Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, and more. The site includes his Ross Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Protocol, clinical insights, and step-by-step recommendations, making it an educational hub and a practical resource for sufferers looking for actionable strategies and personalized support.