Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is a widespread disease in the United States and Europe and can cause severe health problems if left untreated. However, there is often confusion about whether the correct term is "Lyme disease" or…
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread by the bite of infected black-legged ticks. While it is commonly known for causing symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, and a bull's-eye rash, new research has found a link between Lyme disease and various neurocognitive diseases, including dementia, Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are both…
Why is Lyme Testing Not Always Accurate:
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Early detection and treatment of Lyme disease is important for a successful outcome, but the accuracy of testing is a concern.
According to a study published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews, "Serological…
Lyme Disease and Its Effects on the Brain
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the Borrelia bacterium. Lyme disease can be transmitted through the bite of an infected black-legged tick, and other blood-sucking insects, but there are other ways in which the bacterium that causes Lyme disease can be transmitted as well. These include:
What are the long-term symptoms of Lyme disease?
Don’t ignore the signs! Understand what long-term effects Lyme Disease may cause, so that you can detect and treat it in time and avoid lasting symptoms.
Despite some skepticism in the medical community, chronic Lyme disease is a growing epidemic in the U.S. This stems partly from the shortcomings…
When it comes to Lyme Disease, the signs and symptoms can vary. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can cause several unpleasant symptoms. These include fever, fatigue, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash known as erythema migraines. Chronic, widespread pain was another symptom many deal with, including me.
Do you have Lyme or know someone who does? Or do you have mystery symptoms you cannot get answers to and wonder if it is Lyme?
This disease can be so frustrating, confusing, isolating, hard to diagnose, and even harder to treat.
Are you frustrated and looking for answers? You have come to the right place.
Lyme is…
I am going to start off on the cliche side. I know, I know, boooo. And here it goes. You have all heard of the expression you can't pour from an empty cup, right?
Or here is another favorite. You have to put your oxygen mask on first. …
We have all heard the saying "fake it till you make it" right? What does that mean exactly and how does that help?
Have you been told that if you were more positive you wouldn't have this disease or condition? Or you would have the partner of your dreams or have more money.
While I am a…
This time of year can be tough if you have Lyme, Autoimmune, Mold, Mental Health, or Mystery Illness Issues.
Things that wouldn't bother a typical person, can set us off and knock us down for days or even weeks.
Here are 4 tricks that you can use to help keep you from going into total overwhelm this…
Living healthy can be tough!!!! Do you know what's tougher, being sick! I opt for health every time. I do not like the expression "Cheat Day" Why would you want to cheat on yourself?
I wouldn't want my partner cheating on me, why would I cheat on myself?
We have a funny relationship with food, and we…
Did you know that Lyme Disease is on the rise in North America? In fact, it is now considered to be one of the most common infections in the United States. While there are many factors that can contribute to the development of Lyme Disease, researchers are beginning to look at diet as a potential…
I'm sure you've heard the term 'suicide prevention month', but did you know that September is actually an important date for many reasons? For one thing, it marks 0 deaths by suicide in America every year - how amazing is this!? Suicide isn't just something to be overlooked or ignored forever.
The more people who are…
Autoimmune disease occurs when the body attacks itself.
The autoimmune system is intended to protect us against foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. However, with autoimmune disease, the body mistakes healthy cells for threats and attacks them. This can lead to chronic inflammation and a host of other problems.
Though the exact cause of the autoimmune disease…