BioMagnetism / BioMagnetic Pair Therapy Cork, Ireland - Philippa Swalbe

23/07/2025

“There is still a significant lack of awareness and acceptance of Lyme disease among many medical professionals here in Ireland. Unfortunately, this continues to leave countless individuals suffering without proper diagnosis or support. Greater recognition and education are urgently needed to ensure that patients receive the care they deserve.”

Newer trials are starting to track Lyme patients and investigate potential treatments

23/05/2025

By Debbie Kimberg Autism rates have been steadily rising, with more children receiving diagnoses than ever before. However, despite decades of research

21/03/2025

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia odocoilei and Babesia divergens-like MO-1 DNA in brain tissue samples from a young child with seizures and suspected Rasmussen’s encephalitis.

The findings further support the idea that these pathogens can be a cofactor in complex neurological illnesses.

By Tracy Peake, North Carolina State University In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia

06/03/2025

by Jennifer Crystal Air hunger is a symptom of both COVID-19 and the tick-borne illness babesia. Let me tell you about my own experience with both. During

05/03/2025

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is caused by Bartonella henselae (B. henselae) and presents as lymphadenopathy following close contact with cats. However, in context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, clinical manifestations of CSD may vary, posing new ...

01/03/2025

In PANDAS/PANS, infections can send the immune system into overdrive, causing brain inflammation and triggering symptoms like OCD, tics, and anxiety. All children with PANDAS/PANS experience flares, but for those who have worsened after COVID, cholinergic disruption could be a key factor.

This research helps us refine our approach, offering a more targeted way to support recovery in children dealing with this specific challenge

A recent study has given us an intriguing new lead in understanding Long COVID and its effects on the cholinergic system – the network that governs brain function, muscle movement, and immune responses. Think of the cholinergic system as a phone line between the brain and body. When SARS-CoV-2 bin...

24/02/2025

What are some of the signs and symptoms of Pans/Pandas?

Tics, involuntary movements (which can also be verbal).
Extreme rage/throwing objects.
Sleep issues/excessive fatigue.
Urinary problems/bedwetting.
Restrictive eating/avoidance of food which can cause weight loss/deficiencies.
Unusual gait, poor concentration.
Deterioration of handwriting, academic performance and mental regression.
OCD-like symptoms, such as repetitive actions, fear of germs, developing habits/rituals that must be followed to avoid anxiety.
Behavioural abnormalities and personality changes i.e. anxiety, fear, not thinking straight.
Sensory problems i.e. sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Mydriasis (medical term for when pupils of the eyes become unusually large or dilated).
Joint/arthritic pain.
History of exposure to strep and/or other infections. There is often a family history of autoimmunity.

Published on 17 February, 2025Pans/Pandas is an acronym for Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. There are other names for this condition including ‘basal ganglia encephalitis.’ The nomenclature can be confusing. But what you need to know is ...

22/02/2025

"Other studies have found that spike protein alone can induce fibrin clots and induce neuroinflammation," she added. "We need to study this in larger patient groups and use multiple approaches to validate our findings."

Persistent spike proteinopens in a new tab or window has been associated with long COVID, as has EBV reactivationopens in a new tab or window. Like long COVID patients, people with post-vaccination syndrome often experience exercise intolerance or have persistent neurologic problemsopens in a new tab or window. A prior studyopens in a new tab or window reported that S1 spike expression on monocytes was elevated in people with post-vaccination syndrome who had long COVID-like symptoms

Long-lasting spike protein, immune changes seen in post-vaccination syndrome

05/12/2024

Raynaud's disease manifests through changes in skin color and temperature, often triggered by cold or stress. While the fingers and toes are commonly affected, other areas like the ears, nose, and ni***es can also experience these symptoms. During an attack, the affected areas first turn white due t

24/10/2024

by Jennifer Crystal In previous posts, I’ve mentioned the blood-brain barrier and the fact that tick-borne illnesses can cross it and infect the central ne

17/10/2024

Lyme disease has the potential to impact nearly every single system in our body including our brain, gut, endocrine system, nervous system, reproductive system, and cardiovascular system. This is why it can lead to such widespread symptoms that can vary from person to person. One of the major impact...

17/10/2024

Background Bartonella species are fastidious, intracellular bacteria responsible for an expanding array of human pathologies. Most are considered to be transmitted by direct inoculation with infected bodily fluids from a mammalian reservoir species or vector-transmitted through a variety of arthropo...