My Lyme Guide

05/05/2026

I had the opportunity to be with my persevering friends at NatCapLyme and brilliant scientists from GMU at today’s presentation of Lyme Awareness Month by the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County. [Note that the 2 scientists are on the panel in my profile picture above.] Tireless.

05/04/2026

In honor of May being Lyme Disease Awareness Month, I'll be posting daily tips and tools. First, I'd like to debunk the myth that the tick must be attached for 24-36 hours. Ticks can infect one's blood in a matter of seconds. To remove a tick, use tweezers to firmly grasp the tick's mouth parts and pull up quickly but without crushing the tick. Clean the area of the bite with an antibiotic ointment. Place tick on a cotton ball in a plastic bag and send tick to lab for testing. Here's a good video:

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05/01/2026

Happy Lyme Disease Awareness Month! How are YOU spreading the word about this terrible infection? Here's a recent piece by CBS News.

The 2026 outlook for ticks shows cases of Lyme disease are expected to rise and the CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites, for this time of year, in at least a decade. Bradley Blackburn has more on how you can protect yourself.

04/27/2026

New study finds most tests miss early Lyme

A newly published study in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology puts concrete data behind a long recognized problem in Lyme disease care. The research,

04/22/2026

Getting ready for the next big advocacy event. Want to join me?

Events sponsored by the Center for Lyme Action designed to engage advocates and Congress to grow federal funding for Lyme and tickborne disease.

04/14/2026

This month's AmpCoil Full Circle Call is Wed 4/15 @ 7PM Eastern. Sign in through the Knowledge Base at www.ampcoil.com. Ask questions and meet other users. The only product I know where owners get live support and community interaction.

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04/09/2026

Tis the season for prevention! https://www.southernliving.com/plants-that-keep-ticks-away-from-yard-11942793

10 plants like lavender, marigolds, and rosemary may help naturally repel ticks from your yard. Discover fragrant, easy-to-grow options that can make outdoor spaces less inviting to pests this spring.

04/08/2026

I've been asked to help publicize the next ILADS event. This one is right down the road! From Monte Skall, Executive Director of NatCapLyme:

Please do your part!

This is your opportunity to educate your medical providers and spread tick-borne disease awareness across Virginia. The message is originally from ILADS, the premier medical organization for healthcare providers interested in the comprehensive treatment of all tick-borne diseases.

Please consider forwarding this to the medical providers in your life - it is a one-day medical conference providing a "crash course" on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases being offered on June 6th in Richmond, Virginia. Offering CME credits, registration may be free for healthcare providers practicing in southern Virginia. There is also a discounted hotel room for those joining the networking event the night before.

This is therefore a super-affordable opportunity for doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and others eligible for ILADS membershipto learn the basics about tick-borne diseases with potentially free registration for those practicing south of Richmond - please email conference@ilads.org for more information.

Thank You,
Monte Skall
Executive Director
National Capital Lyme Disease Association

04/07/2026

World Health Day! What are you doing differently this year to attain improved wellness? Let me know if I may be helpful. See www.wellcellsvitality.com for my background, products, and services. Celebrating 9 years of wellness, thank God and Dr. Anita!

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03/20/2026

My friend and tennis buddy will be speaking at Greenfare tomorrow. It's free and who doesn't need help with stress right now?! Sophrology for Stress Management

Saturday, Mar 21st, 2-3pm @ Greenfare Organic Cafe in Herndon

Sophrology is a structured, European-developed mind-body practice combining gentle movement, breathing, and visualization to cultivate relaxation, self-awareness, and mental harmony. Learn the principles to improve health and well-being with Ayce Ozerdem, as she shares info from her George Mason University course.