Lyme Disease in Nova Scotia & the Atlantic Provinces

09/16/2025

So thankful for all that Dr. Lloyd has done for the Lyme community.

A chance encounter while gardening changed the trajectory of Dr. Vett Lloyd’s career as a biologist and turned her into a leader in the fight against Lyme disease. Dr. Lloyd…

09/03/2025

The next NS Lyme Support Group meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9th at 12:00pm, via Zoom. All are welcome.

Please let me know if you would like to receive the Zoom link.

08/06/2025

The next NS Lyme Support Group meeting is Tuesday, August 12th at noon, via Zoom.

Please let me know if you would like to receive the Zoom link and/or to be included in the email group that receives reminders.

All are welcome.

07/18/2025

Just updated this blog post from 2021. Lots of interesting things that long-time sufferers of TBD’s have tried:

https://shiningthelymelight.com/2021/01/14/there-is-lower-cost-help-for-the-rich-mans-illness/

Do your own research.

It’s now July, 2025 and I’m updating this post somewhat. First of all, an explanation of the “Rich Man’s” use in the title. It has frequently been said that it is a & #…

07/14/2025

FYI, in case anyone is interested.

Bloom Institute for Herbal Studies is pleased to present a visiting herbalist, 7Song, from NY.

I have had the pleasure of attending his workshops and herb walks at the International Herb Symposium, and have learned a lot from him over the years thanks to his generous online offerings.

He’ll make a stop at Bloom in Halifax as part of his Maritime tour.
Join me in welcoming him for an engaging and informative evening of herbal exploration:

Tuesday, August 5th, 6:30 pm - 9 pm, includes Q&A
Bloom Institute - 989 Young Ave., Halifax
$45 + HST
15% discount for current members of the Herbalist Association of NS (payment at the door only)
Professional development credits for NDs & herbal practitioners

Herbalist’s View of Lyme Disease:

Lyme disease is a common complex illness transmitted by ticks. It causes a multiplicity of symptoms including joint pain, headaches, cognitive difficulties, and lethargy. It can often be difficult to diagnose.
This class will discuss pathology and treatment strategies for helping people with Lyme and Lyme-like symptoms.
These include therapeutic categories such as pain relievers, antiinflammatories, connective tissue repair and helping with cognitive function.
We will cover a number of helpful plants, medicinal preparations and individual formulations.

Bio:
7Song is an herbalist, teacher, and naturalist residing in Ithaca, NY. He is the director and main instructor at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and is a founding member and clinical herbalist at the Ithaca Free Clinic.
Some of his focuses in herbal medicine include free clinic work, first aid, chronic health care, wildcrafting, and botany. He also spends a lot of time taking photographs of things that run, crawl, fly, or photosynthesize.
https://7song.com

Register via the calendar page of the Bloom website.
HANS members please email your intention to attend and you will pay and receive a discount at the door. info@bloominstitute.ca

07/13/2025

Reminder - https://www.hopkinslyme.org/lyme-disease-awareness/lyme-disease-rash-presentations-may-not-be-what-you-think/.

Lyme disease rash is: Characteristics of Lyme disease rash: A leading cause of misdiagnosis is the failure to recognize a Lyme disease rash when it is present. Research at our […]

07/03/2025

A good article in the Globe in Mail. Check it out. Not just about Nova Scotia.

07/02/2025

The next NS Lyme Disease Support Group meeting is Tuesday, July 8th at 12pm, via Zoom. Please let me know if you would like to receive the link, which is sent out the day before.

All are welcome.

06/29/2025

Hopefully someday we will be able to share the links to news articles but, until then, you will need to Google them yourself.

LOTS of news stories about ticks, Lyme and tick-borne diseases all across Canada these days. Many worth a read.

06/27/2025

“The Ticks of Newfoundland” -

06/14/2025

FYI

IMPORTANT!

Unfortunately, I’m starting to see a lot of posts with misinformation about ticks and tick-borne diseases. Before you share something, please make sure it is accurate, especially if it is about removal methods as some that are shared can actually result in the tick regurgitating whatever it is carrying into the host.

Proper tick removal - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/lyme-disease/removing-submitting-ticks-testing.html

What can an erythema migrans (EM) Lyme rash look like? - https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs-symptoms/lyme-disease-rashes.html. Bull’s-eye version of an EM rash less common than other forms. As well, not everyone gets a rash.

I’ve mentioned it before, but here I go again. I’m not a fan of the prophylactic treatment for a tick bite. We don’t have enough research. It can affect any future testing and it might prevent a rash from forming. These both seem to be requirements for some health care practioners to diagnose. It apparently also doesn’t prevent any other tick-borne diseases that might have been transmitted.

If the tick is attached and engorged, keep it. Take a photo and send it e-Tick (https://www.etick.ca/), even if you know tick type. They will also tell you approximately how long it fed and will record it on their map. Helpful info.

If engorged and/or it was removed incorrectly, consider getting it tested. You have to pay for this service, but it’s easier to test the tick for a variety of tick-borne diseases than you. Geneticks isn’t cheap, but worth considering - https://geneticks.ca/submit-a-tick-for-testing/. It’s not a diagnostic tool but can provide valuable information. I’m not aware of any other testing methods available at the moment. Please let me know if there are any others.

More info:

- https://www.hopkinslyme.org/lyme-education/lyme-disease-prevention-tips/

- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alpha-gal-syndrome/in-depth/tick-species/art-20546861

- https://www.columbia-lyme.org/

- https://talresearchgroup.mit.edu/mitmaestro

- https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/special-initiatives/lyme.html

- https://www.gmagnottaresearch.com/

- https://canlyme.com/podcast/

And there is lots more. Educate yourselves!

Learn how to identify and remove a tick from your body. Also find out how to submit a tick for identification and possible testing.

06/03/2025

The next NS Lyme Disease Support Group meeting is Tuesday, June 10th at 12pm, via Zoom. Please let me know if you would like to receive the link, which is sent out the day before.

All welcome.