Education
07/22/2022
Lyme used to be viewed as endemic to only a handful of regions, but experts estimate that about 14% of the world’s population has been diagnosed with the disease. Read more about the global prevalence of tick-borne disease and what Project Lyme is doing about it.
Education
07/06/2022
Dr. Adrian Baranchuck is a cardiologist and professor based in Kingston, Ontario who has published research and presented on the topic of Lyme carditis at various conferences. He joined Project Lyme to discuss cardiological manifestations of Lyme disease, specifically Lyme Carditis.
Education
06/16/2022
Children between the ages of 5 and 14 have a heightened risk of contracting Lyme disease, making summer camp can be a dangerous setting, particularly without parents present to nag their children about tick safety. Fortunately, with a little preparation, parents can help their children have a good time while staying safe from tick bites.
Education
06/07/2022
Alexis Cheney ND, LAc, author of Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases shares tactics to control the tick population in your home landscape and prevent Lyme disease by addressing the animals that act as hosts to ticks. By leveraging tick tubes, she explains how you can target ticks in areas where mice nest in order to protect yourself, your family, and your pets.
Advocacy
05/17/2022
Ashley Baker is a Lyme patient from Clear Spring, Maryland. During her childhood, she spent a lot of time in the woods and parks around her home, including the C&O Canal. She grew up with no concept of Lyme disease or effective tick bite prevention measures. She has since become another person who faces chronic symptoms. However, she has worked hard to overcome her illness and change the narrative surrounding the disease. This is her story.
In the Media
05/16/2022
Project Lyme mourns the passing of pediatric Lyme specialist, Dr. Charles Ray Jones. This is a profound loss for the Lyme community and for those whose lives he touched. In particular, his dedication to healing kids with Lyme and co-infections gave countless children a future.
Advocacy
05/04/2022
Project Lyme compiled this resource to further educate advocates about the types of legislation that have been passed at both federal and state levels. This resource will serve to showcase legislation that has been successful, so that they may leverage this information to help pass similar bills in other states.
Education
05/02/2022
Inflammation plays a key role in the body’s natural defense system against viruses, bacteria, and other dangerous invaders. When it is temporary, it can boost healing. High inflammation can be exacerbated by certain medical conditions, including Lyme disease and various chronic illnesses. Fortunately, there is a way to calm and even prevent this inflammatory response—and it all starts with what you put in your mouth
Education
04/05/2022
Debbie Kimberg's 17-year-old son has ASD and was one of the first children treated with Disulfiram beginning in mid-2020. He has seen about an 80% reduction in ASD symptoms including learning disabilities. She shares his story of struggles and recovery in this blog.