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03/06/2026

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02/26/2026

Very few doctors choose to fully understand the effects of Lyme disease on our young population. What happens when a child suddenly isn’t acting like themselves with no real explanation? This episode of Lyme Time welcomes Dr. Somer DelSignore of Hudson Valley Integrative Health located in New York, though she also practices virtually, in order to gain insight into chronic conditions and our youth.
Our youngest population of Lyme disease patients need doctors like her who have dedicated their career to understanding how to read, test, and treat those who often can’t verbalize what is going on in their bodies. Often this presents as OCD, depression, impulsivity, and regression. She also treats teens and young adults with chronic conditions with a special eye geared at root causes.
We talk about differences in co-infections and how they often present differently in kids than adults. Another great portion of our conversation is Dr. Signore’s R.E.S.E.T. Protocol that has been proving effective as well as how ADHD, behavioral symptoms, PANS/PANDAS and Autism are confused with each other and often go hand in hand with Lyme disease. She also discusses first steps of action, whether a tick was found attached or not.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. DelSignore is Adjunct Faculty Member of MAPS, co-chair of Mothers Against Lyme for Project Lyme, and brings firsthand insight as a mother of two.

Tune in today on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. Sending all those little ones extra love today.💚

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02/25/2026

An easy tool for at-home detox is the tongue scraper. The food debris, bacteria and dead cells accumulate on the tongue overnight. Lyme actually triggers a slower natural detox so help your body out! I have them on my website or at my Amazon store, links in bio. Side bonus, your breath will be more pleasant, too! 💚

02/19/2026

Bartonella, also known as "cat-scratch fever" is spread through an infected animal scratch, flea bite, needle sticks, or animal bite. Once someone is infected, they typically will overcome the disease if they have a robust immune system. However, immune-compromised individuals are at greater risk for more serious symptoms as it can infiltrate the central nervous system.
If you tested positive for Bartonella but never experienced an animal bite or scratch, consider that it may have been passed down to you. How has Bartonella impacted your life? Have you found anything that helps?

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02/14/2026

For chronic illness: Self care can include an indulgent mineral bath with candles, eating a satisfying healthy meal, turning the music up and singing/dancing, or even watching a funny movie while you rest. First and foremost, share gratitude to those who have supported you, even if they don’t quite understand it all. Give back as much as you’re able to give today. It really feels good to be acknowledged, as we all know. Happy Valentine’s Day!♥️

02/12/2026

Here is a list of some symptoms that you may or may not have experienced. Lyme disease can present in a million ways, making it "the great imitator". Symptoms can be as varied as Lyme and each of its accompanying co-infections. I always say it's a layered disease, and treating each layer is key. Disease length and severity can depend on your immune system, genetics, location of embedded tick (my opinion), how many co-infections it was carrying, and length of time it was attached.
To learn more about available resources, visit my website (https://bit.ly/3hEADkE) It's important you treat not only the bacteria and co-infections, but also physical and mental health symptoms during your journey.
What was one symptom that surprised you? 💚

02/06/2026

Do you have challenges with small or large movement post Lyme disease or chronic illness diagnosis and want to move your body safely again? It’s your lucky day as we are having a deep-dive discussion on the Lyme Time Podcast discussing life during and after being bedridden. Guest Rachael Heath-Porsz, the founder of Rebound Athletic, chats with me about her movement coaching company designed to rebuild strength, confidence, and athletic identity during and after chronic illness.
After Rachael’s own experience with chronic illness and post-exertional crashes, she created the Baseline Formula and the 90 Day Rebound Method that blends lived experience, evidence-informed practice, and a compassionate, community-focused approach.
Rachael is even offering my followers a DISCOUNT CODE for her programs, just enter TICKCHICKS20 at checkout.
Tune in to Lyme Time on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube to learn more about Rebound Athletic.
Don’t let illness get in your way of taking baby steps toward exercise appearing again in your life. Start today! 💚

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02/04/2026

"The verdict is in! Scientists have cleared mosquitoes of any responsibility in the spread of Lyme disease, and say ticks are solely to blame for the pervasive disease.
Researchers and scientists including Florida International University's Fernando Noriega, (published in Parasites and Vectors), says the bacteria that causes Lyme disease is typically found in tissues and rarely found in high concentrations in the bloodstream. Mosquitoes’ fast-eating habits prevent them from taking up the bacteria. Ticks, on the other hand, are slow eaters, which allows them to acquire the bacteria as it migrates from tissues.
Further acquitting mosquitoes, the scientists also say mosquitoes have an enzyme in their guts that naturally destroys the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. So even if a mosquito bites an infected animal and the bacteria sneaks through, the bacteria would be destroyed during digestion".
Focus more on tick prevention as opposed to mosquito prevention for Lyme disease.
More on the FIU News page.

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02/03/2026

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02/02/2026

The cream in the gluten free chocolate cookies melted into the yogurt and was insanely delicious, especially if you like a little chocolate with your cheesecake. The was also crazy good, wonder if they do a gluten free version? My friend Cristi swirls in preserves and raves about it so I think I’ll try that next. Lemon or raspberry? At least there is a little less guilt with this version of the viral recipe. See previous post for part one. I cut out grains and gluten for so long during my Lyme journey and can now enjoy treats like this again. Hang in there and experiment with foods you CAN have for now. 💚

02/01/2026

Viral overnight yogurt cheesecake with gluten free cookies, Greek yogurt and blueberries. Biscoff cookies are the regular version. Gluten free graham crackers might be good or Chessman cookies would be heavenly but they are not gluten free. Layer it up and let sit overnight. Back tomorrow with my honest review. How do you like yours? 💚

01/30/2026

We are not here to try to explain to everyone what hell actually feels like. We are here to learn more about the condition, empower ourselves, get into action, and experience many ways to heal. Single mission. I know we've all been in this space of feeling unseen or unheard. How did you turn the negative energy into something good? Someone out there might just need your words today.

If you find yourself an hour this weekend, try an episode of the Lyme Time Podcast. Turn it around, warriors. Conserve your energy, you don't need to explain yourself.

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