Updated:
June 10, 2026
Stress Management Action Steps and Supplements
In the video article, Marty Ross, MD discuss lifestyle strategies and nutritional supplements to take to manage stress in tick-borne infections like Lyme disease or mold toxicity.
Most people with tick-borne infections and mold toxicity have some degree of stress. The problem is, stress may
- suppress your immune system,
- disturb your sleep, and
- even increase pain and inflammation.
Resources Mentioned in The Video
Limbic System Training Programs
Here are the three programs Dr. Ross mentions to train the limbic system so it is less reactive in people living with tick-borne infections or mold toxicity.
Supplements
- Ashwagandha 400 to 500 mg 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills between 1 to 2 PM.
- L-theanine 100 mg 1 to 4 pills three times a day. Start at 1 pill 3 times a day and increase as needed based on your respons.
Additional Resources
In addtion to the resources, I mentioned in the video, I also find benefit from the following supplements to decrease anxiety. These are alternatives to using the l-theanine or they can be taken in addition to the l-theanine.
- 5 hydroxytryptophan (5 HTP) 100 mg 3 times a day. 5 HTP is a building block to raise serotonin in the brain. Serotonin can alleviate depression and calm anxiety.
- Anti-Anxiety Herbal Combination 2 pills 2 times a day.
Marty Ross MD Discusses How To Deal with Stress in Tick-borne Infections or Mold Toxicity
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About The Author
Dr. Marty Ross, MD is a passionate Lyme disease educator and clinical expert. He helps Lyme sufferers and their physicians see what really works based on his review of the science and extensive real-world experience. Dr. Ross is licensed to practice medicine in Washington State (License: MD00033296) where he has treated thousands of Lyme disease patients in his Seattle practice.
Dr. Marty Ross, MD is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and Georgetown University Family Medicine Residency. He is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), The Institute for Functional Medicine, and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).