How Are YOU Preventing Lyme Disease?
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (and rarely Borrelia mayonii), spread to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks). It often begins with symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue, and a characteristic "bull's-eye" rash called erythema migrans, though not everyone develops the rash. If untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system, but most cases are successfully treated with a course of antibiotics when caught early.
DO YOU HAVE
LYME DISEASE OR COINFECTIONS?
Do you have Lyme disease and coinfections? Please take this free Dr. Horowitz Lyme disease questionnaire. This online Lyme test takes about 10 minutes to complete. You will then get the answer immediately (it is free).
Copyright © Dr. Richard I. Horowitz, published in ‘How Can I Get Better, An Action Plan for Treating Resistant Lyme and Chronic Disease’, St Martin’s Press, 2017.
Dr. Lisa Heather Torbert
Cancer on a harley... or is it? lyme disease
The story intertwines two medical diagnoses—Leukemia and Lyme disease. Lisa's husband was diagnosed with Leukemia in January 2017, enduring harsh chemotherapy that left him transformed and fragile, sparking a journey of gratitude, fear, and heartbreak as they explored both conventional and alternative treatments. Unexpected testing during alternative therapies like IV Vitamin C revealed he also had Lyme disease and Babesia, raising doubts about whether an undiagnosed tick-borne infection contributed to or mimicked his cancer symptoms. The book merges these intertwined illnesses, blending anti-inflammatory diets, supplements, and standard medical approaches while citing evidence from long-lived cancer-free populations and stage 4 survivors to suggest infections may be a hidden common thread in fighting both diseases.
Blast Away Ticks
When strange symptoms appear, a caring teacher and a Lyme-literate doctor step in, guiding the children as they uncover the truth about Lyme disease and its co-infections. Through colorful storytelling and relatable characters, this child-friendly narrative transforms essential prevention facts into a memorable adventure, teaching readers about the symptoms to look for, how to seek specialized medical care, and, most importantly, how to protect themselves. With determination, Sunny and Twirlie share their “Prevention Powers,” showing kids that they can be confident champions in the fight against tick-borne illnesses.