From the latest headlines to community events, keep your finger on the pulse of the Lyme world. Learn about groundbreaking research and what’s new in patient advocacy. Stay informed to make the best possible health decisions for yourself and the people you care about.
In the Media
01/24/2024
Alana Stamper's health struggles as a result of Lyme disease inspired her to change up her baking style to be 100% gluten-free, non-GMO and allergen friendly. Now, she's a quarterfinalist in a national baking competition -- The Greatest Baker. Learn more about Alana's story, and special recipes in this blog!
Education
01/11/2024
This document is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. The statements made have not been evaluated by the FDA. The products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The creator of this protocol is Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a Connecticut-licensed naturopathic physician that has been specializing in the natural treatment of Lyme disease to successfully find a resolution to her patients' tick borne illnesses for the last ten years. She is the founder of LYMECORE BOTANICALS and Tao Vitality.
Education
01/09/2024
Lyme disease and associated tick borne infections such as Bartonella and Babesia can directly affect your gastrointestinal tract. Roughly 80% of the immune system is located around your digestive tract, so if you experience symptoms there will be a larger than usual immune response. This blog will serve to educate on the range of gastrointestinal symptoms from tick-borne diseases and their co-infections.
Education
12/14/2023
Since 2018, Project Lyme's mission has been to eradicate the epidemic of tick-borne diseases through awareness and education, support of cutting-edge science, and advocacy for solutions to end the suffering.
Education
12/13/2023
Emily Bennett is a 19-year-old from Lincoln, MA. She has had Lyme + other co-infections since her first tick bite at age 3. She is deeply passionate about sharing her experience with Lyme and educating the public at large. She recently volunteered with RideOutLyme through managing their social media and recently joined Project Lyme as a volunteer. Below is her story.
Education
11/30/2023
According to recent research publications, including this one from Johns Hopkins, herbals can be very useful in treating Lyme disease. Many herbal medicines listed here have been found to kill Borrelia burgdorferi in lab conditions. This blog is based on the experience of an individual patient and is for educational purposes only.
Science
11/28/2023
Lyme disease can be notoriously difficult to diagnose. This Giving Tuesday, Project Lyme and the Bay Area Lyme Foundation are raising funds to support Sapient in bringing an accurate tool to diagnose chronic Lyme disease to the market.
Education
11/08/2023
Rachel Leland was 13 years old when she wrote her first journal entry about how her world was crumbling. It was all due to chornic Lyme disease. Now, years later, Rachel chronicled her entries battling this debilitating disease into a tell all book, Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease.
In the Media
11/01/2023
Inspired by research that targets cancer tumors, these new findings in Lyme could also lead to novel R&D strategies for other diseases. This project was partially funded by Project Lyme, in partnership with the Bay Area Lyme Foundation.