Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a growing issue worldwide, although few healthcare providers are aware of its issue. This infectious disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick.
The acute symptoms of Lyme disease often mimic a summer flu-like illness, leaving the condition undiagnosed in many.
Left untreated, Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme, morphs into a persistent form which can evade the immune system and establish chronic infection. Borrelia burgdorferi can then cause systemic damage across the body, including:
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Widespread inflammation
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Impaired immunity and co-infections
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Autoimmunity
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Adrenal fatigue
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Thyroid dysfunction
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Menstrual cycle irregularities
Biofeedback testing can detect the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, as well as other co-infections which may be present with Lyme. If you have Lyme disease, we aim to support your recovery from Lyme disease through nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits, detox, supplementation with CellCore Biosciences and Deseret Biologicals (DesBio), and other natural remedies.
Acute symptoms:
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Bulls-eye rash (only experienced by a minority of people with Lyme)
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Fatigue
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Headache
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Chills
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Muscle aches and joint pain
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Neck pain
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Sleep issues
Chronic symptoms:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Brain fog
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Neurodegeneration
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Insomnia and sleep disturbances
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Neuropathy
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Cardiovascular complications
From Pain to Purpose — Why Lyme Disease Is Personal to Us
At Richeson Wellness, our approach to Lyme disease is not purely clinical — it is deeply personal. Mitze Richeson, our founder and lead health expert, lived through a Lyme disease battle that brought her to her lowest point before it propelled her toward her greatest purpose.
Mitze and Dr. Micah unknowingly lived in a mold-contaminated home for three years. During that time, Mitze's health deteriorated dramatically. What began as fatigue and mystery symptoms slowly escalated until, by 2020, she was completely bedridden — unable to work, unable to care for her family, and struggling in ways that most people will never understand. What conventional medicine failed to identify was that the mold was systematically suppressing her immune system, creating the perfect environment for Lyme disease to take hold.
Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and spread through tick bites, is notoriously difficult to diagnose — especially in its chronic form. Mitze's experience was a powerful illustration of this. Traditional medicine not only failed to connect the dots between her mold exposure and her Lyme infection, but the treatments she received actually worsened her condition. She was left searching for answers that conventional medicine could not provide.
Determined to heal and get her life back, Mitze turned to natural and holistic approaches — healthy eating, targeted supplementation, homeopathics, and functional medicine protocols. Slowly, methodically, she began to recover. She has regained approximately 90% of her health through holistic treatment alone, and her journey did not just restore her body — it gave her a mission. Her mantra became what it remains today: from pain to purpose.
In 2022, Mitze became a Certified Lyme Specialist, adding formal credentials to the hard-won personal knowledge she had accumulated on her own healing path. Today, she brings both the science and the lived experience to every Lyme client she works with.
How We Approach Lyme Disease at Richeson Wellness
Lyme disease rarely travels alone. Most chronic Lyme patients are also dealing with coinfections, heavy metal toxicity, parasites, mold exposure, gut damage, and severe immune dysregulation. Our approach addresses all of these layers simultaneously. We begin with our Qest4 Bioenergetic Testing System to identify the specific pathogens, co-infections, and imbalances present in your body. From there, we design a comprehensive protocol using targeted herbal antimicrobials, immune support, binders, detox support, gut healing, and nervous system recovery — all tailored to where you are in your healing journey.
If you or someone you love is struggling with Lyme disease — whether newly diagnosed or battling chronic symptoms for years — we want you to know: there is hope, and there is a path forward.