Summer is the season for Lyme. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Disease-carrying ticks are found in all 50 states in the U.S. and, as their numbers rise and their ranges increase, so, too, do cases of tick-borne illnesses. Alexis Chesney, a naturopathic physician specializing in the treatment of diseases transmitted through tick bites, offers a comprehensive strategy for reducing exposure to disease-causing organisms and boosting the effectiveness of standard treatment protocols. With an overview of the tick species present in the U.S. and profiles of Lyme and other top diagnosed tick-borne diseases, including anaplasmosis and babesiosis, this guide gives concerned readers and medical professionals alike a deeper understanding of how tick populations — and associated illnesses — spread, and how to combat them naturally. In addition to covering landscape-management methods for dramatically reducing tick populations around the home, Chesney outlines prophylactic herbal tinctures that provide an additional layer of protection against tick-borne illnesses — an important strategy for those living in high-risk regions, especially in the event of an undetected bite. Chesney also provides options for treating acute tick-borne diseases, if symptoms develop, as well as herbs that can be used in combination with antibiotics to augment their efficacy.
New maps detailing the distribution of key tick species will help the Florida Department of Health with investigations into reports of tick-borne illnesses.
Psychiatrist Rosalie Greenberg discusses commonalities between the two conditions.
A CDC report indicated that rates of babesiosis, which can be more severe than lyme disease, are rising in eight states. It's also now endemic in three new states.
Have you heard about the ozone treatment for Lyme disease? Watch this interesting conversation about ozone therapy for Lyme disease and how it might help.
Experts warn the dangers of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses could be high this year.
Conquering Co-Infections: How Lyme & Other Tick Borne Illnesses Can Lead to SIBO and other Digestive Issues in the Gut
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Have you heard about the ozone treatment for Lyme disease? Watch this interesting conversation about ozone therapy for Lyme disease and how it might help.
Want to know how to remove a tick properly? Use these tools and techniques to make sure you don't leave a tick's head embedded in your skin.
Learn more about the tick-borne illnesses out there besides Lyme disease, with the overall takeaway being that ticks suck.
Ticks are everywhere, and so is this disease. Here are the signs and symptoms.
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Public Health Ontario is already reporting 60 cases of Lyme disease this year while tick removal kits are "flying off the shelves."
What happens when Lyme teams up with co-infections? Fifty percent of chronic Lyme patients report at least one co-infection. The most common one? Babesia.
Take a look at how this tick-borne illness in Vermont is on the rise and how you can protect your loved ones.
Once called Nantucket fever, the tick-borne illness babesios is spreading from the Northeast into the Midwest. A clinical trial starts this month to see if an anti- malaria drug can treat the disease.
The world is seeing more and more new diseases, and the U.S. is no exception. We're living in a hot spot for tick-borne diseases. Some are deadly. The key to stopping them may be an unlikely critter.
Learn about Anaplasmosis, a tick-borne illness that affects humans and animals. Discover its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and pre...
Cytauxzoonosis or Bobcat Fever as it is also known, is one of the most deadly tick-borne diseases to affect cats that you've probably never heard of.
As a sergeant in the Marine Corps, he fought battles in the Gulf War. As a Midcoast high school soccer coach, he led generations of student athletes into highly competitive showdowns on the pitch. In short, 50-year-old Darryl Townsend is as tough as they come. He is a fighter. However, more significant than any game he coached or perhaps military battle he was part of overseas, Townsend has come face-to-face with ...
Cases are rising throughout the country.
Lyme is not the only disease you can get from a tick. If you suffer from chronic Lyme, you likely have at least one or two co-infections.
The stress of Lyme Disease and all of its complications most certainly strains the nervous system.
There is now a way to distinguish Lyme disease from similar conditions, report scientists. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States. But it can be confused with similar conditions, including Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness.
These are high quality stickers I designed for Lyme Disease awareness. Each one is printed on Photo Glossy II vinyl stickers and then laminated with 3mill to make them weather proof! (per manufacturer's instructions) Choose from a plain Lyme ribbon or one with a 'no tick' symbol! Free shipping in the US! Since Global stamps cost over double of a regular stamp, there is a 0.58 cent charge for international orders. Lyme disease and tick borne illnesses infect at least 450,000 annually in the US and can be found in every state and every country in the world. It is one the fastest growing infections in the US and is misdiagnosed as 100's of different illnesses, leading to long term disabilities and resulting issues. Neuroborreliosis can occur within several weeks of an initial infection and can present as Parkinson's, ALS, multiple sclerosis (MS), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune diseases including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis [1-7], polymyalgia rheumatica, thyroid disease, and psychiatric disorders, among others. Support two Lyme disease warriors by purchasing a sticker or magnet today and brighten another warriors day or just bring awareness to your community! Thank you very much for your support and stay safe! Much love!
Colonel Nicole Malachowski's (USAF, Ret.) resurgence after a devastating tick-borne illness offers a great example of the importance of resilience. Her "yield to overcome" mantra enabled her to not just survive but thrive.
Jen Crystal discusses the adjunct therapies that helped her in her Lyme disease journey.
Discover how to check for ticks using our tested strategies, essential in helping you prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases.
For most people, Lyme disease goes away within weeks or months. Learn more about how long Lyme disease lasts and treatments for the illness.
Summer is the season for Lyme. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Here are the important lessons I learned the hard way that I wish someone had shared with me when I began living with alpha-gal syndrome.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is one of the country's deadliest tick diseases. Consumer Reports has the info you need about this tick-borne disease.
The uptick in the tick population across the United States is of greater concern than ever.
More sunlight, warmer weather, and lush greenery also comes with the increased threat of a growing tick-borne disease called babesiosis. Here's what parents need to know and watch out for.
Here are the important lessons I learned the hard way that I wish someone had shared with me when I began living with alpha-gal syndrome.
Conquering Co-Infections: How Lyme & Other Tick Borne Illnesses Can Lead to SIBO and other Digestive Issues in the Gut
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The examination of autopsied brain tissues from patients who died of serious neurological conditions has revealed that many tick-borne infections, such as Lyme disease, go undiagnosed and untreated. Board-certified pathologist, Alan B. MacDonald, MD, says his research shows “tick infections are not easily detected with routine tests, nor are they easily cured with short courses ... Read more
