Lyme Blog Posts
Finding healing after four decades of Lyme-related misery
By Christian Scarborough I grew up on a little farm in Northern Virginia, just outside Washington DC, in what was then a very rural, middle-class…
PODCAST: Finding spiritual strength in the face of Lyme disease
By Fred Diamond On the latest Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast episode, I sat down with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein, a resilient Lyme survivor and practicing rabbi….
The power trio: NAD+, glutathione, and methylcobalamin in Lyme treatment
California’s Board of Pharmacy may soon restrict access to a variety of compounds that many Lyme patients find essential to getting well. This doctor explains…
A marathon for a cause: honoring my son and supporting LymeDisease.org
By Deirdre Keenan On Sunday Nov 3, I will run the TCS New York City Marathon. While running this marathon is something I am doing…
What is glutathione and why must we protect patient access to it?
by Crystal A. Frost, PhD Sign the STOP THE BOP petition. Glutathione (GSH) is the body’s master antioxidant, produced primarily in our liver. It’s our…
PODCAST: Navigating trauma to heal from chronic Lyme
By Fred Diamond Chronic Lyme disease often brings trauma that can worsen symptoms and hinder healing. In this week’s Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, I bring…
Understanding and supporting invisible disabilities, including Lyme disease
Invisible disabilities are physical, mental, or neurological conditions that are not immediately apparent to others. Despite being “invisible,” these conditions can significantly impact a person’s…
The complexities of IACCs: what do “long haul” diseases have in common?
I recently took part in a webinar on “long haul” illnesses, otherwise known as infection-associated chronic conditions. IACC is a label now used to cover…
When you’re sick and don’t know why–fighting for the right diagnosis
Patients who are sick shouldn’t have to fight to be believed. With any illness, the sooner you can get properly diagnosed, the better your chances…
Labeling law would protect people with alpha-gal syndrome
By Debbie Nichols Although alpha-gal syndrome is often referred to as “the red meat allergy you catch from a tick bite,” those of us living…
PODCAST: Insights from Amy Offutt, MD, on finding the right Lyme doctor
By Fred Diamond When I was writing my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need…
A young girl and her therapy dog take on Lyme disease together
When C. L. Smith’s niece Sandra was diagnosed with Lyme disease after 10 years of misdiagnoses and improper treatments, the family was relieved. Yet, little…