We all know that fatigue and pain are some of the main culprits beating you up on a daily basis. With weights such as these slowing you down, it can be hard to find motivation to do much of anything. Here are some ideas to get yourself going: Surround yourself with good company The […]
Two weeks ago, the New York Times published an article, “My Son Got Lyme Disease. He’s Totally Fine.” In an attempt to comfort other parents and those concerned about Lyme disease, Apoorva Mandavilli tells the story of her 9-year-old son’s experience with Lyme disease. Mandavilli’s son, Akash, was lucky enough to receive his round […]
That means people have the same risk of getting Lyme disease in some city parks as they do in suburban and rural landscapes, VanAcker said. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, and is transmitted by the bite of the tiny black-legged tick — also known as the deer tick. These ticks […]
As more and more people are getting diagnosed with Lyme disease, more and more people are having to ask themselves, “Do I have Lyme disease?” Because of this, it’s important to take every precaution possible. If you think you may have gotten infected from one of those nasty ticks, keep reading for everything you need […]
If you asked around among your friends and colleagues, you’d be hard-pressed not to find someone who’s been affected by Lyme disease—the notorious infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of a tiny infected black-legged or deer tick—or another tick-borne illness such as Babesia or bartonella. That’s […]
Mental health is a highly relevant and discussed topic in this day and age. Many seem to speculate over why mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are much more prevalent now, as opposed to twenty years ago. According to Mental Health America, over 44 million adults have a mental health condition in the United […]
As a triathlete and Ironman champion, Angela Naeth is used to putting her body through its paces. But these days the Easton resident, who splits her time in Colorado, is fighting through something far more grueling — Lyme disease. Naeth was diagnosed with the tick-borne bacteria infection in 2018, after inexplicable pain in her legs […]
When you get married, you vow to stay with your partner in both sickness and in health. But nobody ever expects to marry or become someone who is always “in sickness”. Chronic illness is difficult and many couples would argue that chronic illness is even ruining their marriage. Here are three of the biggest ways […]
Dear friend, Let it be known that you are a warrior. I know when someone first called me a warrior I thought, “I am not a warrior, I am no more special than you. I am just a girl trying to survive disease”. But you know what? That girl is a warrior and you are […]
Dear Tanica- I wanted to write you a letter and express my love for you. I know you have struggled with Lyme for years now, and I know that there are days you don’t want to get out of bed, stand on your feet all day at work, or even be around people. Somehow though, […]
