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Natural vs. Synthetic Repellents — What Does the Research Say?
Natural vs. Synthetic Repellents — What Does the Research Say? By Paul Johnson ([email protected]) Founder Tick and Mosquito Project It is the time of year when young ticks — the tiny nymphs — begin to roam and people become more aware of the need to repel them. Actually, ticks can be active just about…
Read MoreCultivating Inner Strength In The Throes Of Lyme Illness
Welcome Guest Writer, Suzi Feldman. We dedicate this blog to all our readers who could benefit from self care. Cultivating Your Inner Strength Through Self-Care Self-care goes much deeper than pampering yourself at the spa or getting expensive massages. For those of us with Lyme disease, self-care can be a source of…
Read MoreJennifer Shea: How to File Lyme-Related Insurance Claims and Win Appeals
Here’s a guest blog from Jennifer Shea, who went after her health insurance company to get payment for Lyme-related treatment. She offers tips on how to file Lyme Disease insurance claims. – Cindy Kennedy, FNP My story is like that of many others. I developed a sudden flu-like illness along with neck and back pain…
Read MoreBone Broth and Possible Lead Contamination
Meet my sister-in-law, AKA, Tessie. She not only is a fine chef, but a stickler for research. If you tell her any type of information, she will locate the research or do it herself. Here-see what I mean: Soup is a winter delight that is not only nourishing, but warms the cockles of your heart.…
Read MoreDid You Even Know That There Are Different Stages Of Lyme Disease?
How do you get Lyme disease What can happen after a tick bite? How can a tick make you sick? Of course these are all great questions but why does it have to be so complicated? Here is a short blog post to help you understand the different stages of Lyme disease. Remember no two…
Read MoreHomeopathy Can Help Lyme Symptoms
My Guest Blogger Abby Beale, who is a certified homeopath, sheds light on how she learned about Lyme disease and how to treat the symptoms. Cindy Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood diseases of our time. How could such a small bug wreak such havoc in one’s body?! Strangely enough, it really does.…
Read MoreProtect Your Yard From Ticks
Cindy Kennedy received this tip from one of her podcast subscribers and thought it would be a good item to share. Bernard Richard is from Western Massachusetts. He is fighting the over abundance of ticks, which transmit a whole host of infections, including Lyme disease, by using a product he researched. Here is what he…
Read MoreVickie Gould – Anthology of Lyme Disease Stories
“It’s time to make our invisible illness visible with our voices!” We can make a difference with our Lyme stories. Join me and help Vickie Gould, Lyme sufferer, bring our personal accounts to life in her Anthology of Lyme Stories. https://vickiegould.com/lyme-anthology-2018/ Cindy Kennedy MS, FNP-BC Vickie shares her story here: I waited…
Read MoreKey Recommendations to Lower Inflammation Through Diet
My guest blogger, Mary Sullivan describes how to improve your diet to reduce inflammation, common with Lyme disease. Several foods drive inflammation. I’m learning this first hand. Everyone is aware of food allergies because they can cause obvious symptoms of rash or hives. However, Food Sensitivities can occur in the body without obvious symptoms, prohibiting…
Read More“God has taught me so much about His love and compassion through my suffering”
What does one consider a challenge for a 23 year old? Peyton Leonard will tell you her story and teach you a lesson in strength from religious beliefs. Cindy Kennedy MS,FNP-BC Living with Lyme disease as a 23-going-on-24 year old woman can be very challenging. My day is mostly spent at home, unless I…
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