Lyme Disease
The Reality of Life with Lyme Disease
Cathy Rosa is an art therapist and yoga instructor from Hunterdon County, NJ, living with Chronic Late Stage Lyme and multiple Co- infections. (Erlichia, Babesia, Bartonella). She's the Mom of a beautiful 3 year old daughter who she says keeps her going every day. When asked about her experience with Lyme disease,...
PICC Lines: A Symbol of Healing
Haley is a 23 year old Georgetown University graduate living in San Fransisco. She is currently being treated for Late-Stage Lyme disease, which she likely acquired at the Age of 11. Learn more about Hayley's complicated PICC Line journey below: I had two PICC lines over a period of 4 months,...
Allie's Incredible Lyme Journey
Allie William's Lyme disease journey is nothing short of inspirational. She went from experiencing inexplicable symptoms and repeatedly being told that there was nothing wrong with her, to finally receiving a correct diagnosis: Lyme disease. Allie is now undergoing treatment using a PICC Line, and loves her Care + Wear violet...
Guest Post: Jennifer's Story
This week we asked our friend Jennifer Walzer Berkowitz to contribute her voice to our community. Jennifer has been battling Lyme disease for years and we are so inspired by her resilience and strength. We know you will be too: In June 2002, I was at a retreat in the...
Guest Post: Living With Lyme
This week, we asked Valerie Brock to write a guest blog entry chronicling her experience with Chronic Lyme Disease. She writes regularly about living with Lyme on her own blog, lilacandlyme.com. Lyme is still a difficult disease to diagnose and treat in many cases, and symptoms can be difficult to...
The Power of Celebrity Health Advocacy
In recent years, the modern celebrity’s job description has expanded to include the role of health advocate. When celebrities are candid about their battles with illness or disease, they often spark widespread discussion about their condition. From Shannon Doherty’s continuing battle with breast cancer, to Yolanda Foster and her family’s...
Realizing you have Lyme Disease: Caroline's story
Recently, we had the chance to hear Caroline's story regarding realizing that she had Lyme Disease and needing to get a PICC line. Her ability to live her life with her PICC line is so inspiring and something we wanted to share with our community. She has a fascinating story...
Do I Have Lyme Disease? A Lyme Disease Checklist to Help You Learn More
Lyme Disease is caused by a bacterial illness transmitted to humans by ticks. In the northeastern and north central United States the deer or bear tick is usually responsible for transmitting the disease whereas on the Pacific Coast it is usually the black-legged tick. The symptoms can appear quickly or...
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