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Angela MacRitchie

Detoxification in Lyme Disease – A Holistic Approach

A Patient-Led Approach to Supporting Recovery from Chronic Infection

Detoxification is often a critical—yet misunderstood—element in their healing journey. Lyme patients often experience a significantly higher toxic burden due to microbial die-off, persistent infections, and environmental sensitivity. Their detox systems—particularly the liver, kidneys, lymph, and gut—are often overwhelmed or genetically compromised. Biofilm formation, immune dysregulation, and co-infections further complicate toxin clearance. This makes detoxification not only more necessary, but also more delicate and individualized.

A one-size-fits-all approach can cause setbacks. Practitioners must consider pacing, bioavailability of support tools, and the patient’s ability to eliminate waste.

Join Angela to learn how to move beyond rigid protocols and embrace a responsive, patient-led approach.

About Angela

Angela studied with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) qualifying as a Naturopath, Naturopathic Nutritionist and Herbalist in 2015. She is now a CNM lecturer in Biomedicine, herbal medicine and nutrition and mentors CNM students. Prior to this Angela gained qualifications and experience over 19 years in massage forms, reiki and energy therapies. Her philosophy is wellness of the whole person (mind-body-spirit), and these all need to be addressed for long term health change to take place. Her clinic is very varied, but focuses mainly on Lyme disease and chronic illness patients.

Angela is a passionate advocate for nutrition as a way to promote optimal health. Having experienced the healing power of nature connection and ecotherapy, Angela is a certified Forest Bathing Guide and Nature Therapy Practitioner.

Angela has worked at Napiers ever since she qualified and also has clinical experience working for Dr. Sarah Myhill. She practices at the Napiers Claid Clinic, Napiers Edinburgh and at Napiers Glasgow. She has many years of experience supporting patients with Lyme and co-infections.

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