Lyme Disease and Hormones
December 1, 2023
Learn how Lyme disease can impact hormones and the various ways it can affect the body. Discover the symptoms and potential treatments for hormonal imbalances caused by Lyme disease. Lyme disease, the...
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July 7, 2025
Every few months, Jennifer Crystal devotes a column to answering your questions. Do you have a question for Jennifer? If so, email her at lymewarriorjennifercrystal@gmail.com.
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June 27, 2025
On Monday, June 9, 2025, more than 110 attendees gathered at Greenwich Country Club for Global Lyme Alliance’s 4th Annual Charity Golf and Inaugural Pickleball Tournament. Despite a rainy forecast, th...
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June 23, 2025
Understanding Lyme disease's ancient roots and its spread across the U.S. Discover the historical precedence and ongoing impact of this multi-system infection. As part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month ...
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June 17, 2025
Elizabeth's journey from a sudden, mysterious illness to a Lyme disease diagnosis highlights resilience and self-advocacy amid chronic illness. It was supposed to be a night to remember, a romantic Va...
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June 9, 2025
A devastating tick bite left Lawrie Barker battling Lyme disease and severe health complications. Read her inspiring journey of survival, recovery, and resilience. Living With the Complications of a T...
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Lyme Disease Facial Palsy: Difference Between Bell's Palsy & Lyme
November 14, 2023
Learn about the connection between Lyme disease and facial palsy, a symptom of neurological Lyme disease. Discover the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to avoid long-term complications. Sin...
Chronic Lyme is Getting More Validation
October 23, 2023
The narrative around chronic Lyme disease is shifting, bringing more validation to those who have been battling for recognition of their illness. Despite the progress, there is still work to be done.
Lyme Disease and Inflammation
April 26, 2021
We patients must remember that Lyme is an inflammatory disease. Flare-ups often involve increased inflammation.
Lyme and Memory Loss
December 7, 2020
What causes memory loss specifically? And what does it feel like to experience it?
The Relationship Between Candida and Lyme Disease
November 9, 2020
Strategies and treatments for Lyme patients to avoid Candida overgrowth
Flu Symptoms: Could It Be Lyme Disease or COVID?
October 27, 2020
Shared symptoms can make it hard to diagnose the aches and pains typically associated with the flu Heading outside? Especially after months of quarantining, the outdoors provides a much-needed escape,...
Ask Dr. Kelley: Cold, Flu & COVID-19
October 26, 2020
Patient-doctor Q&A with tips on how to stay healthy during cold, flu, and COVID season. Interview by Alex Moresco
My Lyme Disease Is In Remission. How Do I Keep It That Way?
October 20, 2020
You're in remission from Lyme disease? That's great news! Click to discover key practices to help you stay healthy and avoid potential relapse.
Dear Lyme Warrior…Help! Tick Bites, Being Bedridden, and Migraine Treatments
August 27, 2020
by Jennifer Crystal
Lyme Arthritis: The Antibody Connection
July 20, 2020
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Research and Science, GLA
Managing Burning Extremities: Lyme Disease Burning Sensation
June 26, 2020
Dealing with unexplained symptoms? Don’t rule out Lyme & other tick-borne diseases. Last night I went to sleep about an hour past my usual bedtime. Revved up from a busy day which included teachin...
Stop the Itching! Lyme and Hives
February 13, 2020
Do you get unexplained hives? Could it be Lyme disease?
Kids and Lyme Disease: Cognitive Symptoms and School
September 5, 2019
Kids and Lyme disease, part 2. This blog addresses some common cognitive Lyme disease symptoms among children and how they may present in school
Kids and Lyme Disease: Time for a Post-Summer Symptom Check
August 21, 2019
Kids and Lyme disease, part 1. This blog addresses some common physical Lyme disease symptoms among children that may appear at early stage of the disease
Stop the Music! How to X Out the Songs and Words That Keep Playing in Your Head
June 14, 2019
by Jennifer Crystal
What is Herxing? And What Does it Mean to Herx?
March 15, 2019
What does herx mean? Sometimes when I’m describing tick-borne illness, I feel like I’m speaking a foreign language. Most people have heard of Lyme disease—though too many mistakenly call it “Lyme’s” w...
What is Air Hunger, Anyway?
March 22, 2018
Chronic Lyme disease & its co-infections, like Babesia, can produce unique symptoms. One of them is referred to as air hunger.
Podcast: Symptoms of Lyme Disease
August 17, 2016
What are the effects of Borrelia burgdorferi on the body?
