It takes a team to treat chronic infections such as Lyme+coinfections
Our Founder, Dr. Laura Dengler Varga, DAOM is an ocean sailor. Her time racing on various boats with different crew taught her that each boat handles differently and has its unique strengths and weaknesses. It also taught her that a crew of experienced sailors makes all the difference! Due to its complexity, treating Lyme+coinfections is similar. Each person responds differently to treatment and the physician needs a good team. The Jupiter Approach has chosen an excellent crew of physicians and scientists who are at the top of their fields.
Chronic Inflammation Research
CIRS Research Foundation
We are grateful for the work of Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD who over thirty years ago noticed a subset of patients who were unable to recover from exposure to Pfiesteria, an algae that can kill fish and make humans sick. What was different about these patients and how do we treat them? Those questions led to decades of research that continues with the CIRS Research Foundation. We are grateful to Glenn and Dr. Peg DiTulio, DNP for the opportunity to be a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee to shepherd future research on chronic inflammatory disease. CRF
Classical Eastern Medicine
Classical Pearls
We are very grateful for the work of Dr. Heiner Fruehauf, PhD. After witnessing a subset of patients who did not respond to modern Chinese medical treatment (TCM), he went back into the classical eastern medical literature to discover the intelligent, nuanced and reparative treatment strategy of difficult chronic infections called Gu and Nüe Syndrome. For over thirty years the Classical Pearls herbal formulas have been updated to address our modern dilemmas of over-use of antibiotics and exposure to chronic stress such as less time in nature, decreased fresh foods and other factors. Classical Pearls respects the importance of protecting the health and vitality of the patient’s immune system while decreasing the infection load. This is a very different approach to treating an acute infection for which there are different formulas and strategies to quickly kill the pathogen. CP
Photobiomodulation
Neuronic
Motivated to find quicker relief for patients suffering from the symptoms of neuroinflammation such as brain fog, insomnia, depression and anxiety, The Jupiter Approach began to explore using light therapy aka photobiomodulation with our patients. In research studies Photobiomodulation has: increased cognitive function, memory and attention; reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety; improved sleep quality; enhanced mitochondrial function; increased cerebral blood flow; enhanced oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain; reduced oxidative stress and inflammation; promoted neurogenesis; and enhanced glymphatic drainage to promote detoxification of the brain. We chose Neuronic their specific wavelength and the ability to adjust the frequency, time and intensity of each treatment. In 2026 The Jupiter Approach is conducting a research study to evaluate its use in alleviating symptoms of Mold and Lyme. Receive $100 off when you purchase with our link. N
Combining Eastern and Western Herbal Knowledge
Healing Lyme
Stephen Harrod Buhner wrote three seminal books on healing from Lyme and coinfections: Healing Lyme, Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, and Natural Treatments for Lyme Disease. His research of: the infection process, the changes in the physiology and immune response of the host, and importantly the effects of herbs from a western lens are invaluable. The Jupiter Approach incorporates this knowledge into our treatment protocols allowing us to prescribe individualized supplement protocols as well as unique herbal formulas created specifically for the patient depending on their test results. SHB