Education
02/13/2023
Art is a critical storytelling device. Patients can use art to share experiences in a unique way, opening a door to understanding for non-patients. Jiatong Lu, a fine artist based in New York City, has accomplished that with her project “Nowhere Land”. She uses photography to capture the realities of Lyme disease and is sharing them to raise awareness.
Education
01/04/2023
Whole-body hyperthermia is a medically induced state used to treat Lyme disease. This article serves to answer questions from our patient community about this therapy. This article does not serve as an endorsement. You should always consult with a medical professional before moving forward with a new treatment.
Education
12/08/2022
Dapsone is a sulfur-based drug originally used to treat leprosy. Its anti-inflammatory qualities and ability to attack persister cells make it a good option for treating persistent Lyme disease.
Education
11/30/2022
A low-histamine diet has benefits for many people, given its reliance on fresh, natural foods. However, it also directly applies to tick-borne disease patients suffering from Borrelia burgdorferi and other co-infections. Read this article to learn more about the benefits of this diet.
Education
11/23/2022
Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) for Lyme Disease is a cutting-edge treatment for infections, including Borrelia Burgdorferi. This article serves to educate and help you decide if it may be right for you.
Education
09/07/2022
Project Lyme believes in the power of community and storytelling to raise awareness about tick-borne diseases. While sharing your story can be helpful for the general public to better understand your struggle, it can also be a great way to begin the healing process. More specifically, we encourage you to leverage art to convey the deeper meaning words cannot always touch. We have compiled a gallery with several pieces of impactful artistic expression with the hope it will reach outside the community to bring understanding, and inside the community to bring hope and healing.
Education
08/30/2022
Methylene blue was originally synthesized in 1876 and used as an antimalarial drug until it fell out of favor with the rise of quinine. This synthetic dye is named for its ability to stain tissue and urine a dark blue hue. Cut to today, and methylene blue has emerged as a promising treatment for Lyme disease and Bartonella, a common tick-borne co-infection.
Education
07/26/2022
Rates of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases have been steadily rising with estimates, with the most recent estimates saying 14% of the world's population. At the same time, the prevalence of Autism spectrum disorder is currently at 3.49% among children and adolescents in the United States.
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.