Dr. Nafysa Parpia Joins Amitabha Medical Clinic in Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Amitabha Medical Clinic, a widely respected healing center and integrative health care facility in Santa Rosa, welcomes Dr. Nafysa Parpia to its team.

Dr. Parpia is an accomplished medical professional focusing on patients with Lyme disease, autoimmunity issues, cancer and environmental toxicity. She has extensive experience specializing in this type of care and trained under renowned chronic disease physician Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in treating many different types of complex conditions.

"With the addition of Dr. Parpia, and our new revolutionary plasmapheresis unit, Amitabha Clinic has become the go-to source for the treatment of Lyme disease, a very serious problem both locally and across the nation," said Dr. Isaac Eliaz, Amitabha Clinic's Medical Director and renowned researcher. "We are very pleased to welcome this exceptional doctor to our team, as it will help us better serve the patients who seek our care. This is truly exciting news for both our practice and patients seeking integrative treatment for a variety of serious health concerns. Our unique and highly individualized care is drawing patients from all over the world."

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the number of Americans diagnosed with Lyme disease each year has risen to nearly 300,000. It is the most common tick-borne illness in the country and has become an increasingly critical public health issue. In California, 42 out of 58 counties are known to have Lyme-infected ticks, and a recent Stanford University study found that the disease is widespread in the Bay Area.

For acute cases of Lyme disease, usually taking place about six to eight weeks after infection, antibiotic therapy can be highly effective. However, for chronic cases, including individuals who have been infected for months or years, antibiotics can actually hinder recovery and cause additional complications.

Dr. Parpia treats chronic Lyme disease patients using four distinct stages:

• Decreasing the toxic body burden
• Improving disturbed physiology
• Decreasing microbial counts
• Immune system modulation

"For those suffering from chronic Lyme disease, there is hope to live a symptom-free life," Dr. Parpia said. "I am dedicated to the healing journey of my patients and take great care in their treatment. I believe that with the clinical expertise of Amitabha, we can contribute greatly to the treatment and prevention of this very serious disease. It is an honor to be asked to join this respected team of health care professionals."

To learn more about Amitabha Medical Clinic, visit http://www.amitabhaclinic.com.

SOURCE Amitabha Medical Clinic