LymeSci Blog
Lonnie Marcum
is a Physical Therapist, with a dual degree in health administration and physical therapy. She has a passion for helping people heal from illness and injury by treating the whole body. She became active in the Lyme community after her daughter was diagnosed with tick-borne diseases in 2013. She now devotes much time to learning about Lyme and related conditions, and sharing that knowledge via social media. In addition, she has served as a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group: Tick Biology, Ecology, Control Subcommittee. Her blog, LymeSci, seeks to help patients understand the science of tick-borne diseases and new developments in research.
Screening of Lyme film “Quiet Epidemic” at US Capitol Nov. 20
From The Quiet Epidemic team: Please join us on Capitol Hill for a special screening of the award-winning Lyme documentary The Quiet Epidemic. Hosted by…
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…
State-of-the-art center for complex conditions including Lyme disease
By Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine Mount Sinai’s Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance has announced the grand opening of the…
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…
2025 Lyme virtual fly-in set for Feb. 18-19
By the Center for Lyme Action Save the date for the 2025 Virtual Lyme Fly-In! Join us to advocate for more federal funding for Lyme…
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…
Babesiosis rates surge by 9% annually in US; 42% of patients are co-infected
Penn State College of Medicine News Rates of babesiosis, a tick-borne parasitic disease, increased an average of 9% per year in the United States between…