Tick Identification Guide And Protecting Your Pets
Ticks are interested in your pet, but are you interested in them? You probably know by now that it’s wise to be on the lookout …
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Lyme Disease
According to the CDC, Lyme disease is the fastest-growing vector-borne disease in the United States. It can be difficult to diagnose because it resembles so many other conditions. For this reason, it’s often called the ‘great imitator.’
Despite a common belief that you can only get Lyme in the northeast, the ticks that carry Lyme have expanded and Lyme has now been reported in all 50 U.S. states. Prevention is the best cure.
It’s crucial to know the signs and symptoms of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. And it is also critical not to delay treatment or stop treatment too early.
These posts are full of research-based information about Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. I also share my personal experiences with untreated, chronic Lyme disease, RMSF, and tularemia.
Want more info on Lyme and tick-borne illnesses? Check out the Lyme Disease 101 ebook below.
Warning: Lyme Disease Is Spreading Faster Than AIDS
Most likely you’ve heard of Lyme disease, but did you realize Lyme disease is now 4 times more common than AIDS? I didn’t know just how …
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Lyme Disease Awareness Month: CDC Reports VBDs Way Up
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. If you or someone you love has Lyme then you know how important it is to do everything …
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Make The Journey Beautiful: Love And Gratitude
Life is a funny thing. One day can be filled with joy and laughter, spent making wonderful memories with loved ones. While the next day …
Experts Warn Of Increased Lyme Disease Risk
When I was a girl on May 1st my mom and I would make beautiful May Day baskets. Then we would drive around to deliver …
Changing DNA To Eliminate Lyme Disease: Could It Be The Answer?
A recent article in The New Yorker entitled, “Rewriting the Code of Life” focuses on an interesting idea, originating from a young MIT scientist, Kevin …
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Author Marlena Lewis Writes About Life Struggles And Lyme Disease
Author Marlena Lewis Writes New Book Marlena Lewis, a small town author from Selma, Alabama, writes about her life struggles and her diagnosis of Lyme …
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Is Chronic Lyme Disease Real? Part 2
Chronic Lyme disease is a hot topic in the news lately. Several celebrities, including Avril Lavigne, Ashley Olsen, Justin Bieber, and Yolanda Foster, recently announced they have Lyme. …
Celebrities With Lyme Disease
Recently, I’ve seen several stories in the news about famous people with Lyme disease. As more people come forward to share their experience with this …
Lyme Disease Awareness
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. So, I wanted to compile a list of resources that would be helpful to anyone wanting to learn more …
Is Chronic Lyme Disease Real? Part 1
This morning I read a disturbing article written by David Heitz. I cannot verify his credentials, but he describes himself as a freelance writer who …
Motivational Quotes And Power Phrases
Do you love motivational quotes as much as I do? Sometimes you simply need a little boost to get you moving in the right direction …