As someone who specializes in Lyme Disease treatment, I am always on the lookout for new resources for my patients. Dr. Alexis Chesney, another Lyme specialist practicing in Southern Vermont, has authored a book that I feel is a great…
The weather is getting warmer and that means tick season is upon us. This week's video blog is full of tips and tricks about treating tick bites. Watch to learn more. Are you suffering from chronic lyme that was…
Mold toxicity is all to common in the damp weather of the northeast. With snow melt and springtime rains ahead of us, it is important to be diligent about avoiding mold blooms in and around your home. In this week's…
The world of testing for Lyme disease can be quite confusing. With so many types of tests out there, I've decided to dedicate this week's video blog to reviewing the available tests for Lyme. I will outline each test, its…
So far, this year is turning out to be a bad year for Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses in the northeast. Check out my latest video blog for some tips about Lyme disease from a recent tick bite scenario I encountered.…
Finding an imbedded tick can be frightening. In this video blog, I discuss a testing service that can determine if that tick was carrying any disease.
No one likes getting bitten by a tick. To prevent tick-borne illness, it is important to know some first aid tips to follow throughout tick season. Watch my latest video blog below for the best tips on preventing tick-borne illness:
Let not be technical: PCR is looking for bits of the actual bug Regardless of the underlying technology, the above statement is true. PCR testing from specialty labs are looking for bits of DNA that can be matched to specific…
Why your Western blot may be falsely negative As you can see in the picture on the right, the Western blot test looks for "bands" of Lyme disease antibodies that are produced by your body. If certain bands show up, the…
Lyme Disease Symptoms and a Self-Scoring Questionnaire Common Symptoms Related to Lyme Disease Does your story include some of the symptoms of Lyme disease? Check out the symptoms below, and if you're the type of person…