S.L.A.M. Sturbridge Lyme Awareness of Massachusetts

04/24/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Science Translational Medicine Study Funded by the Bay Area Lyme Foundation Identifies FDA-approved Piperacillin as More Effective, Targeted Treatment for Lyme Disease An additional Science Translational Medicine study also funded by Bay Area Lyme Foundation uncovers how linger...

04/24/2025

Lyme disease is rarely a solo infection. Many patients battle multiple pathogens at once—most commonly Bartonella and Babesia. So why are these co-infections often missed?

04/24/2025

04/23/2025

CAUGHT🚨 a hitchhiker! Our friend Anthony went for a run at Green Lakes and was shocked to find this tick latched onto his sock. 🧦 Note to runners: you can’t outrun ticks….😒 They will latch on. Performing tick checks is the BEST way to prevent a bite.

04/20/2025

May you find peace and health in this Easter holiday. 🐰🐣 Together we can make a difference!💚

04/12/2025

✨ Not every doctor understands Lyme. That’s why finding a Lyme-literate MD (LLMD) can feel like striking gold—and why advocating for yourself with non-Lyme doctors is so important.

From sharing your med list to bringing a friend along, GLA contributor offers practical tips for navigating appointments and being heard—no matter who’s in the white coat.

🩺 Read “How to Be an Advocate with Your Non-Lyme Doctor” https://hubs.la/Q03h3tcp0

04/12/2025

ILADS and PA Lyme are pleased to announce our 2025 Medical Conference for healthcare practitioners! Visit https://palyme.org/2025-ilads/ for the details to give to your family's healthcare providers.

DOWNLOAD the flyer.
SHARE with all your healthcare providers.
ASK them to ATTEND!

04/12/2025

Counting down the days until the 2025 ILADS European Scientific Conference in Lisbon, Portugal from May 1-3! 🗓️

This year’s conference will spotlight the One Health concept, bringing together a wide range of medical specialties to explore the complex, multi-system nature of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful change in the field of tick-borne disease.

🔗 Registration is open — join us in Lisbon! 💙

04/11/2025

04/07/2025

Lyme disease had been masquerading as a litany of other health issues for years, until Slater Lawrence finally got wise in time to take back control. by Sl

04/06/2025

View Jason Alan Colburn's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

04/03/2025

The TickGuy has a new, fun way for people to test their tick knowledge and get season-sensitive information to stay tick-safe. Try our TickSmart Quizlet flash cards today. And more to come! https://bit.ly/TickSmart_Quizlet

04/03/2025

Did you know the most common early Spring ticks are actually left-overs from the Fall. Adult blacklegged ticks first become active in October and November but if they don’t find a host, they are mostly subdued but not killed by cold. When it warms, usually in March, they try again to find a host. See what else there is to know about early Spring ticks. https://bit.ly/TickSmart_Quizlet

04/02/2025

Healing and Treating Lyme Disease in Children; a Naturopathic Approach
with Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, ND
Sunday, April 27, 2:00-3:30pm
Via Zoom
Register Here: https://www.lymedrc.org/events/

03/26/2025

When a Lyme diagnosis robs you of your fomer life, the grief can feel overwhelming. We get it. White this process is painful, remember not to fade the stage of GRIEF. Grief is the gateway 🏦 to embracing your inner strength and discovering your resilience. It is the powerful emotion that readies you for your healing journey. While it is heartbreaking to accept a new normal, in grief you will eventually find your resolve to heal, push forward, and fight 💪

How have you or your loved ones processed a Lyme diagnosis? Sound off in the comments ⬇️ Check out "Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future": https://hubs.la/Q03dB1Fp0

03/25/2025

by Jennifer Crystal The first time I saw the award-winning Lyme documentary Under Our Skin, I was seated in the theater. In the film, a doctor who doesn’t

03/22/2025

Alpha-gal syndrome is thought to be triggered by bites from the lone star tick. Emerging evidence suggests other ticks - found in other parts of the country - may also cause it.