There is a new epidemic of Lyme disease, or so we are told, that is once again drawing attention to the claim of award-winning author Kris Newby, whose book “Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons” suggests that Lyme disease is a government-made bioweapon. Dr. Joseph Mercola addressed this in a recent piece he … Continue reading Is Lyme disease a government-made bioweapon?
Ticks carrying Lyme disease thrive near California coast, study finds
Ticks have been turning up in areas that were once believed to be free of the blood-sucking parasites, according to a study led by researchers from Colorado State University. Published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, it showed that disease-carrying ticks, which were once thought to inhabit woodlands, are also present near Northern California’s coastline. The arachnids inhabit the … Continue reading Ticks carrying Lyme disease thrive near California coast, study finds
More than just Lyme: Ticks carry a collection of pathogens
Ticks, parasitic arachnids belonging to the same family as mites, have long been associated with Lyme disease, an infection caused by a spiral bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is spread to humans through the bite of black-legged or deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis). Based on information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is … Continue reading More than just Lyme: Ticks carry a collection of pathogens
7 Ways you’re unknowingly putting yourself at risk for Lyme disease
After going outside, it may be best to do a tick check. Lyme disease is a dangerous condition that causes fever, rashes, face paralysis, and arthritis. Without proper care, it can even lead to death. Interestingly, something so deadly comes from the bite of something so small: ticks. Ticks are tiny arachnids commonly found in grassy, woodland … Continue reading 7 Ways you’re unknowingly putting yourself at risk for Lyme disease
Lyme disease compromises your body’s ability to detoxify, increasing risk from environmental toxins like heavy metals
Lyme disease is far more common than many of us realize. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 300,000 people are diagnosed with this bacterial infection each year. That’s over 1.5 times more people than the total number of women diagnosed with breast cancer, and about six times as many as … Continue reading Lyme disease compromises your body’s ability to detoxify, increasing risk from environmental toxins like heavy metals
Doctors go crazy after woman uses peppermint oil to remove a tick from her skin in viral Facebook video
If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. That line from a favorite children’s nursery rhyme is certainly true when it comes to ticks. Those creepy little critters carry some seriously nasty diseases, including Lyme disease, and they’re most active between April and September. In other words, if you’re going … Continue reading Doctors go crazy after woman uses peppermint oil to remove a tick from her skin in viral Facebook video
These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a severe infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is carried by ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are nearly 30,000 cases of Lyme disease each year. However, many cases remain undiagnosed and unreported, so the numbers could reach 300,000. People with Lyme disease often suffer from inflammatory conditions, such … Continue reading These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
EWG Helps You Pick the Best Bug Repellents
EWG has updated our guide to bug sprays and repellents to protect your family from bug bites, including those from ticks, mosquitoes and other critters. Find the best bug spray and repellent for your family. EWG Helps You Pick the Best Bug Repellents Video Length: 1:09 minutes Related Post How to Get Rid of … Continue reading EWG Helps You Pick the Best Bug Repellents
Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. Lyme disease is a vector borne disease spread by the black-legged (deer) ticks of the genus Ixodes. Deer ticks do not cause the infection; they are the vector. Vectors transmit an infectious pathogen into another living organism. The infection is caused when the pathogen enters … Continue reading Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
Source: Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat by Dr. Edward Group Recently, a tick named after the state of Texas has been identified as the cause of meat allergies for at least 1,500 people in the United States. The lone star tick, which is most commonly found in the southeastern US, can actually manipulate … Continue reading Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 