Chronic: The Hidden Cause of the Autoimmune Epidemic and How to Get Healthy Again

Steven Phillips, MD, and Dana Parish, a Sony singer-songwriter and his former patient, present evidence that common infections including COVID-19 and Lyme disease can cause autoimmune, psychiatric, and chronic conditions. The book examines the science behind why these infections are difficult to diagnose and treat, challenges widely accepted beliefs, and offers solutions to help patients recover. Both authors draw on personal experience. After nearly dying from an undiagnosed illness, Dr. Phillips witnessed gaps in medical knowledge about pathogens underlying conditions such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, depression, anxiety, OCD, and neurodegenerative disorders. Parish's health declined after twelve doctors failed to identify infections causing heart failure and other severe symptoms. The authors argue for shifting medical focus from symptom management to identifying and treating root causes of chronic diseases affecting millions worldwide.