Dr. Jill Crista
ND
Biography
Meet The Speaker
Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, devoted educator, and creative innovator. Her superpower is to make complex medical concepts simple and digestible for the average person. Dr. Jill focuses on neuroinflammatory conditions,
including mold, PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, concussion, and post-Covid. In 2012, after realizing she was practicing in a Lyme-endemic area, she completed the Physician Training Program with ILADS, and in 2014 became certified in IV Nutrient Therapy. Her passion is to elevate the well-being of the planet by assisting in the healing of her inhabitants. Her continuing ed courses support those seeking to elevate their practice tools for a more fulfilling and prosperous practice life.
Common Myths in TBD, ISDA vs ILADS (1 CEU)
Preventing Lyme and TBD & Navigating Two Standards of Care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease annually. Without an effective vaccine, accurate testing, or simple effective treatment, we must stop the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases (TBD) through prevention. In this presentation, Dr. Chesney will review tick identification. She will provide strategies for preventing tick bites and discuss the six steps to take after a tick bite. Called the “great imitator,” Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Navigating through two standards of care make it even more challenging. The two standards of medical guidelines (IDSA/CDC and ILADS) regarding testing and treatment for the blacklegged tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease will be discussed.
Key Learnings
- Describe ways in which you can prevent tick bites through personal behavior changes and actions taken to address the landscape-Review the steps to take after getting bitten by a tick
- Describe IDSA/CDC guidelines in testing for Lyme and tick-borne disease
- Describe ILADS guidelines in testing for Lyme and tick-borne disease
- Explain IDSA/CDC guidelines in the treatment of Lyme and tick-borne disease-Explain ILADS guidelines in treatment of Lyme and tick-borne disease