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.
The often overlooked link between oral health and Lyme disease
By Terri McCormick Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are often discussed in terms of joints, nerves, and immune dysfunction. One critical area is frequently…
Center for Lyme Action names Meghan Bradshaw as new executive director
The Center for Lyme Action has appointed Meghan Bradshaw, MPH, as its new executive director. The move marks a leadership transition for the national advocacy…
In memory of Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, a trailblazer in Lyme pathology
By Terri McCormick The Lyme disease community is deeply grateful for the life and work of Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, MD. Through decades of dedication,…
Dr. Alex Shikhman, physician and advocate for chronic Lyme patients
The Lyme disease community is mourning the loss of Dr. Alex Shikhman, a San Diego–based rheumatologist known for his willingness to treat patients with chronic…
When illness reshapes you: finding strength and spirit through Lyme
By Rabbi Melinda Bernstein When I first learned I had Lyme in April 2024, I went looking for the soul of the issue. As I…
RIP Dr. Charles Crist, “the physician people went to when they were out of hope.”
The Lyme disease community is mourning the sudden passing of Dr. Charles Crist, a longtime physician, healer, and advocate for patients with complex chronic illness….
Nicole Malachowski wins national speaking award
Many people in the Lyme disease community know Colonel Nicole Malachowski’s story. They know she is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who lost…
A mother’s story of illness, misdiagnosis, and relentless advocacy
This week, Terri McCormick joins LymeDisease.org as a writer and advocate. What follows is her first blog for us. Like so many people in the…
Looking at autism through an infectious‑disease lens
The following excerpt comes from A Blind Spot on Autism. The book is co‑authored by Debbie Kimberg, a mother and advocate whose writing for LymeDisease.org…
Some farmers report as many as 70 tick encounters over a 6-month period
By John Brhel, Binghamton University Finding one tick on your body is scary enough – tick-borne diseases are serious – but what if you found…
Peptide therapy: promise, pitfalls, and what people with chronic illness should know
By Bill Rawls, MD Lately, there has been growing buzz around peptide therapy. Many functional and alternative medicine practitioners use peptide blends to help with…
PODCAST: The spiritual side of healing from chronic Lyme
By Fred Diamond For many people living with chronic Lyme disease, healing is not a straight line. It is not just about lab results, protocols,…