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.
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.
In the Media
07/24/2023
Project Lyme Jr. Board Member Reema Shah joins a brave group of people who have told their stories to the world. Featured at the top of this New York Times article, Reema tells the world of her battle for proper diagnosis and treatment. Since NYT has begun charging for their articles, we downloaded the full text and embedded it below for you to read in case you do not have a subscription.
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.
Science
06/27/2023
A recent Washington Post article asked a doctor, "A tick bit me. What do I do now?". The responses included false or potentially misleading information, so we decided to address the issues in order to help patients avoid confusion.
Science
06/19/2023
There are 15 different tick-borne diseases, including the topic of this article, Bartonella. The ability of ticks to harbor and transmit Bartonella has been heartily debated for years because of the lack of direct, conclusive evidence. This blog works to dispel this debate by sharing existing research in order to outline why both patients and medical care providers should consider Bartonella as part of the differential diagnosis.
In the Media
06/07/2023
There is a history of misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of tick-borne diseases across the country, but especially in Florida. Dr. Kerry Clark of UNF states that tests are not sensitive enough and cases are getting missed. In addition to testing issues, doctors in Florida don't consider tick-borne disease as a part of their clinical evaluation, leading one woman to a dozen different doctors before figuring out what was wrong with her child. Project Lyme board member Melissa Bell joined ABC News Jacksonville on Wednesday morning to support these claims with her own son's story of misdiagnosis and illness
Science
06/02/2023
Lyme disease has the potential to impact nearly every single system in our body including our brain, gut, endocrine system, nervous system, reproductive system, and cardiovascular system. This is why it can lead to such widespread symptoms that can vary from person to person. One of the major impacts it can have is on your endocrine system, which can impact thyroid function, adrenal function, and overall hormonal balance in the body. Dr. Izabella Wentz, author of Adrenal Transformation Protocol, addresses these issues and how to solve them.