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.
Avril Lavigne, who has sung about Lyme, named to Order of Canada
Singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne has been named to the Order of Canada, that country’s highest civilian honor. It recognizes individuals for their “exceptional contributions” to Canada…
Recruiting for two studies of gestational Lyme disease
If you’re pregnant and were recently diagnosed with either acute or chronic Lyme disease, you may be eligible to participate in a paid pilot study…
Seeking better treatments for those who get Lyme and stay sick
In June 2023, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) held a game-changing workshop in Washington DC that introduced the term “infection-associated chronic…
THE LAST 5 MINUTES: How “keyhole sunsets” can help you heal
In a previous blog, The Last 5 Minutes: 8 Concepts and Contemplations in Healing, nurse practitioner Mindy Daigle discussed eight ideas that can help a…
Lone star ticks “extremely active” in Kansas this year
As of May 29, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has received over 200 laboratory reports of tick-borne diseases. Additionally, KDHE has received…
A commitment to educating about tick bite prevention
LymeDisease.org recently received an unexpected donation—$4886 from Greenix Pest Control. Headquartered in Utah, the company serves clients in 15 states, generally in the eastern half…
Avoiding tick-borne diseases while traveling in Europe
By Alexis Chesney, ND, LAc As summer arrives, many US families are planning vacations and trips abroad. This reminds me of a patient I met…
PODCAST: Gen Lyme offers zoom support meetups 5x per week
By Fred Diamond When I was doing the research for my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic…
THE LAST 5 MINUTES: 8 Concepts and Contemplations in Healing
By Mindy Daigle, NP Healing, defined differently by each person, is a fundamental component when encountering chronic, debilitating illness. Often elusive, patients wonder how they…
New rickettsial pathogen discovered in California
Add a new spotted fever group Rickettsia to the long list of pathogens carried by West Coast ticks. Researchers with the California Department of Public…
Can public meetings replace the TBD Working Group?
When the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group ceased to exist at the end of 2022, some people wanted to keep it going. Although the Lyme community…
NASEM proposes a new definition for long COVID
A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report says the federal government, state and local authorities, clinicians, medical societies and organizations, public health…