Category Archives: Lyme disease

Summer Fun: Are You Prepared for Sun and Bugs?

I have written quite a bit about building your immune system and keeping it strong. That is your best defense against things like viruses and bacteria.

Now that summer is around the corner, I want to make sure you have the best solutions for fun in the sun and potential bug bites, including ticks. How you handle these two things can either boost your immune system or knock it down. Read on to find out more, including how to properly remove a tick. Continue reading

What To Do When Bitten: A Quick Lyme-related Protocol

There is a homeopathic protocol available to help curb Lyme disease symptoms, if you believe you were exposed to a tick or other biting insect recently or in the last few months. Made popular by Homeopath Joette Calabrese, this is a great way to protect your body from long term affects after a possible exposure.

This protocol is most effective if taken within 3 to 6 month of the bite/exposure, so if exposure occurred within that time frame it is not too late to follow the protocol now. (If your exposure has been longer or you have other complicated health issues, it is best to work with a Lyme-literate health professional to determine a customized protocol.**) Continue reading