Focus – Opinions and Features

By Nancy Dougherty Illness invalidation by medical professionals—sometimes called “gaslighting”—is an underappreciated and understudied problem in Lyme disease. Many Lyme disease patients complain not only of fighting to recover their health but also of fighting to be believed by... Read More »

By Bill Rawls, MD Nearly 20 years ago, my life was completely disrupted by chronic Lyme disease. After multiple courses of antibiotics made me worse instead of better, I turned to herbal therapy. By using herbs as my primary form of treatment, I was able to completely transform... Read More »

by Crystal A. Frost, PhD Sign the “Stop the BOP” petition here. The upcoming California Board of Pharmacy (BOP) meeting on September 12 presents an important opportunity for public participation, especially for those with chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease. Public comment is... Read More »

By Fred Diamond When I was researching my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know,” I was saddened to learn how difficult it could be for chronic Lyme survivors to have a successful career while managing... Read More »

Sign the “Stop the BOP” petition here. by Crystal A. Frost The daily life of a Lyme warrior can be unpredictable and terrifying—whether it’s managing debilitating symptoms or navigating a healthcare system that rarely understands our needs. So when my doctor told me... Read More »

By Fred Diamond Many listeners of my Love, Hope, Lyme podcast ask me to go deeper on some treatment topics that I mention in my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know.” One such topic is hyperbaric oxygen... Read More »

Navigating the uncertainty of potential Lyme disease, mold exposure, or a combination of both can be a challenging and perplexing journey. Symptoms of these conditions often overlap, making it difficult to pinpoint the root cause. Fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and cognitive... Read More »

By Christina Campbell “I wish I could just stay home and rest.” “But what do you do all day?” “I wish I had all that free time.” The Normals regularly say these things to me, whenever I take disability leave to recover (kinda) from tick-borne disease. Bless their little Normal... Read More »

By Alexis Chesney ND, L.Ac Dealing with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases can be complicated and exhausting. Eating a wholesome, nutrient-rich diet and cutting out foods that “feed the Lyme” can help to expedite your healing process. The following are some starting guidelines to... Read More »