Education
09/22/2023
The danger of humans getting infected by vector-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, is massively underrecognized, particularly in areas that are not traditionally seen as endemic. That’s where canine mapping comes in. Dogs spend a lot of time outdoors in the company of their owners, meaning both canines and humans are exposed to similar environments and risk factors. This blog explains the risk.
Education
09/15/2023
Ozone therapy has been a medical treatment for over 50 years. It has been successfully used in European clinics for a long time, but Americans are now catching on to its benefits. Ozone therapy is effective at treating a range of chronic and autoimmune health conditions, including Lyme disease.
Education
09/08/2023
Red light therapy uses low-wavelength red light to treat medical conditions. The devices can be used at home or in a clinic. They were originally intended to be used for the skin, but have been found useful in treating a variety of conditions including Lyme disease.
Education
09/01/2023
Many patients enter the world of tick-borne disease without an understanding of its complexities. A surprising amount of doctors fall into this same category. This blog aims to address this issue by providing the best steps for educating your doctor and helping them become better at diagnosing and treating tick-borne diseases.
Education
08/15/2023
Perhaps no cohort in the American public is exposed to more global vector-borne illnesses than the military. Active service members spend more time in environments where ticks thrive and as a result, they are more likely to get bitten. Meanwhile, veterans may return home with a tick-borne illness, often without even realizing it, and fail to get the support they need to treat long-term symptoms.
Education
07/25/2023
Lyme disease's impact extends beyond its initial localized manifestations, as the bacterium can spread throughout the body, including the central nervous system (CNS). The interactions between Borrelia burgdorferi and the nervous system can result in a variety of neurological symptoms. This blog discusses how this occurs and methods you can take to address symptoms.
Education
07/17/2023
Lyme disease is a significant public health concern that has effects far beyond its well-known physical manifestations. It also significantly impacts mental health, adding another layer to its profound influence. There is growing recognition of the ability of the Lyme bacterium to breach the blood-brain barrier, triggering inflammation and disrupting regular brain function, resulting in various neurological and psychiatric symptoms.
Education
07/11/2023
Dr. Myriah Hinchey is an ILADS doctor who uses botanicals to provide quality clean and effective herbal formulas for Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, and is highly active in sourcing, testing, and overseeing production of the herbal formulas she uses to treat her patients. This blog reviews her protocol for the treatment of Lyme.
Education
05/30/2023
The arrival of ChatGPT, Google Bard, and other artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has sparked a flurry of interest and concern, particularly in the field of healthcare. As many in the tick-borne disease community know, there is a lot of information floating around the Internet about Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections—and not all of it is accurate or helpful. So will today’s AI chatbots help clear up common misconceptions, or will they perpetuate misinformation that leads many people with Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses to stay sicker longer?