Lyme Blog Posts
After 80% improvement in autism symptoms, he’s going to college
By Debbie Kimberg Sammy, my 18 year old, autistic son, showed an 80% improvement in autism symptoms after being diagnosed with and treated for Bartonella,…
Protect yourself from ticks with insect-repellent clothing
By Mary Collins, Insect Shield Avoiding tick bites is the number one thing you can do to protect yourself from the many diseases ticks carry….
Her husband died from Lyme-related causes. Now she advocates for change.
By Nicole Danielle Bell January 14th. The date loomed on my calendar like a dark rain cloud. One year since Russ died. One year since…
New CME course focuses on Lyme disease in Ireland
By Kris Newby, Invisible International In Invisible International’s newly released medical education course, a Dublin-based infectious disease physician-researcher raises the alarm about the undercounting and…
All about kids with Lyme, PANS, and mold illness
Learn about the signs of Lyme and co-infections in children in this installment of Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s TICKTECTIVE podcast. Dana Parish, co-author of the…
Growing a successful career while coping with chronic Lyme
By Fred Diamond On my Sales Game Changers Podcast, I frequently interview people who have successful careers while battling chronic illness such as Lyme disease….
What’s preventing your recovery from Lyme disease?
By Todd Maderis, ND As we begin a new year, I have spent time reflecting on what is preventing many people with complex chronic illnesses,…
Kids are losing their childhoods to Lyme and other TBD
My name is Olivia Goodreau. I am the founder of the LivLyme Foundation, and inventor of the free global app TickTracker and my new free…
NIH and CDC should dismantle barriers to proper Lyme treatment
Mira Shapiro gave the following public comment at the November 21 meeting of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Thank you for the opportunity to…
Infected during basic training, vet urges “real” funding for Lyme disease
Paul Owen gave the following public comments to the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group on November 21, 2022. Thank you for having me today and…
Crafting a career in the face of chronic illness
By Fred Diamond Being successful in any career when you have a chronic illness, such as Lyme disease, is a challenge. Performing at a high…
Swamp boy: A story about Bartonella and mental illness
By Kris Newby “Swamp Boy” tells the tale of a bright 14-year-old boy who suddenly hears demonic voices and experiences sudden-onset psychosis. He thinks he’s…