Lyme Blog Posts
Is autism epidemic fueled by Bartonella and other vector-borne infections?
By Debbie Kimberg Autism rates have been steadily rising, with more children receiving diagnoses than ever before. However, despite decades of research and millions of…
PODCAST: Surviving Lyme, Trauma, and Misdiagnosis—Together
By Fred Diamond When chronic illness and deep emotional trauma collide in a relationship, it can tear even the strongest bonds apart. But in rare,…
The harsh reality of farming with Lyme disease
By Meg Muckenhoupt Anyone who goes outside can catch Lyme disease from a tick bite, but some farmers have to spend their entire working day…
The runaway suitcase and a hitchhiking tick
By Nicole Bell Last year, I went to DC to attend a CDC event. I stayed at a Westin in Virginia right outside the city….
PODCAST: Dr. Christine Green and the future of Lyme disease treatment
Dr. Christine Green, based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in Lyme disease treatment and integrative medicine. She serves on the board of LymeDisease.org and is…
PODCAST: Dr. Hinchey’s 10 B’s for healing from Lyme
By Fred Diamond When chronic Lyme disease takes hold, the path to healing can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and lonely. On this episode of the Love,…
How are multiple sclerosis and chronic Lyme related?
By Bill Rawls, MD Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering (called myelin) around nerves in the brain…
Eyes wide open: Tackling Lyme-induced spatial visual dysfunction
Rachel Leland, who often posts on social media about her Lyme-related experiences, recently visited the Padula Institute of Vision Rehabilitation. She posted the following account…
PODCAST: Understanding the unique burdens of Lyme on women
By Fred Diamond On this week’s episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast, I speak with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, a nationally recognized naturopathic physician and…
PODCAST: Renewing your microbiome to heal from chronic illness
The gut microbiome refers to the vast community of microorganisms—including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes—that reside in your digestive tract. It plays a vital…
Letting Go of Lyme and Other Illnesses This Sacred Season
By Rabbi Melinda Bernstein The sacred stories of Passover and Easter return each spring, reminding us that deliverance is not only possible—it is cyclical. That the…
A mother’s story: When “just anxiety” was really Lyme disease
By Whitney Goetsch I was a young mother living my dream life when everything changed. At a wedding, I absentmindedly pulled a tick off the…












