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CureTalks - Listen Now
January 31, 2018
Highlights from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases (ILADS), 18th Annual Scientific Conference – Boston
Unusual Symptoms of Lyme Disease
January 30, 2018
by Kerry J. Heckman
In The Lymelight Episode 5
January 26, 2018
Welcome to In The Lymelight: a show about…well…Lyme Disease. In the Limelight aims to bring humor and knowledge to an otherwise somber topic with biweekly expert interviews that include, yes, the “hea...
Forget Ebola, Sars and Zika: ticks are the next global health threat
January 25, 2018
by Mackenzie Kwak
We Are the World: What I Learned About the Global Health Threat of Lyme disease
January 9, 2018
By Jennifer Crystal
Not Immune
January 3, 2018
by Erin Walker
GLA POV: Advances in Serodiagnostic Testing for Lyme Disease
December 22, 2017
by Timothy J. Sellati, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer Global Lyme Alliance
Chronic Illness is a Big Waste of Time
December 15, 2017
by Kerry Heckman #MyLymeLife
In The Lymelight Episode 4: Things I wish I knew about Lyme disease when I was diagnosed
December 8, 2017
Welcome to In The Lymelight: a show about…well…Lyme Disease.
How Chronic Lyme Disease Changed My Life
December 1, 2017
by Skye Cowie
Chronic Lyme Disease Series: Bryce's Story
November 27, 2017
Reprinted with the permission of itslyme.com #MyLymeLife
TURN YOUR ANGER INTO ACTION
November 17, 2017
By Lori Dennis
Highlights from ILADS Boston 2017
November 17, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Video: GLA CEO Scott Santarella's speech at the 2017 GLA NYC Gala
November 16, 2017
Scott Santarella’s speech from the gala highlights GLA’s mission and some notable accomplishments in the past 12 months
Dear Lyme Warrior…Help! Bullseye Rashes, Brain Fog, and IV Antibiotics
November 15, 2017
By Jennifer Crystal
“And,” Not “But”: Taking Power Back With One Simple Word
November 10, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
In The Lymelight Episode 3
November 9, 2017
Welcome to In The Lymelight: a show about…well…Lyme Disease.
The Pressure of Platitudes: Patients Are Only Human
November 7, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Team GLA - Wall of Fame Fundraising Photos
November 6, 2017
Special thanks to our Team GLA family for doing whatever it takes to support our mission to create change in the fight against Lyme disease!
How Pets Help Us Heal
October 30, 2017
by Kerry Heckman #MyLymeLife
Podcast: In The Lymelight Episode 2
October 27, 2017
Welcome to In The Lymelight: a show about…well…Lyme Disease. In the Lymelight aims to bring humor and knowledge to an otherwise somber topic with biweekly expert interviews that include, yes, the “hea...
Marisol Thomas: Existing with Late-State Neurological Lyme Disease
October 23, 2017
Below is Marisol Thomas’ Honoree speech given at the 2017 Global Lyme Alliance New York Gala on October 11, 2017, printed in full with her permission.
Bursting the "Woods of New England" Bubble
October 20, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Chronic Lyme Disease Series: Chelsea's Story
October 18, 2017
Reprinted with the permission of itslyme.com #MyLymeLife
Podcast: In The Lymelight
October 17, 2017
Welcome to In The Lymelight: a show about…well…Lyme Disease. In the Lymelight aims to bring humor and knowledge to an otherwise somber topic with biweekly expert interviews that include, yes, the “hea...
The Dangers of Playing Doctor
October 11, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Post Traumatic Growth: Reframing the Trauma of Chronic Illness
September 26, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Should I Tell My Employer I Have Lyme Disease?
September 20, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
I've Been Sick So Long I Can’t Remember What it Feels Like to be Healthy
September 19, 2017
by Kerry Heckman #MyLymeLife
Chronic Lyme Disease Series: Kelly's Story
September 15, 2017
By Kelly Gibson
Tackling 57 Miles to Take on the Fight Against Lyme Disease
September 6, 2017
Allison Donaghy is taking her fight against Lyme disease to the streets, for 57 miles to be exact.
Lyme Disease: The View from Canada
August 25, 2017
by Lori Dennis #MyLymeLife
Dear Lyme Warrior ... Help! 3
August 24, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
To Be Blunt: How Chronic Illness Made Me More Direct
August 15, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Natural Isn’t Always Better: Getting Real About Pharmaceutical Medication
August 10, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
A Lyme Warrior Bites Back
August 7, 2017
Heidi Buono wants others to have a fighting chance against Lyme disease. She is raising awareness about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through her “Bite Back Against Lyme Run-Walk” in Albany, NY.
Adjusting to a Lyme Diet
August 2, 2017
by Emily Croot #MyLymeLife
Partisan Politics in Lyme Disease
July 31, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Podcast: tick bite prevention
July 26, 2017
Our Director of Research and Science, Dr. Mayla Hsu talks to us about tick bite prevention, and what you can do to protect yourself from tick-borne infections.
Care Versus Overcare: A Fine Line
July 24, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Tough Mudder and Lyme Disease
July 24, 2017
by Scott Santarella, CEO, Global Lyme Alliance
One Family’s Motivation to Raise Awareness About Lyme Disease
July 19, 2017
by Global Lyme Alliance #TeamGLA
Promising New Research: PrEPping for Ticks
July 12, 2017
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D. Director, Research and Science Global Lyme Alliance
7 Tips to Organize Your Medications
July 11, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Tough Mudder Weekly Training Tips
July 10, 2017
By Sean Aqareva, Certifed Personal Trainer
Dear Lyme Warrior ... Help! 2
July 7, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
The Illymenati Club: Are You a Member? 
July 6, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal The role of your Illymenati membership Recently a friend sent me a photo of a classic bullseye rash she’d found on her daughter’s leg. “Does this look like a tick bite to you?” “10...
You're Not Alone Anymore
July 6, 2017
by Jesse Ruben #MyLymeLife
A Letter to My Sick Self
June 16, 2017
by Bonnie van Geffen #MyLymeLife
When I Miss My Life Before Lyme
June 12, 2017
by Kerry Heckman #MyLymeLife
A Lymie’s View from 39
June 2, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Lyme Moms: We Salute You
May 11, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Fighting 'Fight or Flight'
May 2, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Why I'm Getting Dirty for Lyme Disease
May 2, 2017
by Scott Santarella, CEO, Global Lyme Alliance pictured here with GLA teammate, Lindsy Brophy
Taking Lyme One Day-Minute-Second At A Time
April 28, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Short-Circuited by Lyme Disease
April 24, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
When We Build Cathedrals
April 21, 2017
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife
GLA: Lyme Disease Research Symposium Highlights
April 19, 2017
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D Director of Research and Science, GLA
Getting Involved: When Your Intention Says Yes, But Your Body Says No
April 17, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Chronic Fatigue or Feeling Tired?
April 7, 2017
by Kerry Heckman #MyLymeLife
What's Luck Got to Do with Lyme Disease?
March 26, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
The Mighty White-Footed Mouse
March 24, 2017
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., GLA Director of Research and Science
Lyme Lies
March 23, 2017
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife
What the proposed NIH budget cuts mean for Lyme disease research
March 20, 2017
GLA CEO Scott Santarella shares his view on what the proposed NIH budget cuts could mean for Lyme and tick-borne disease research.
Podcast: Tick-Borne Co-Infections, Bartonella and Powassan Virus
March 17, 2017
Bartonella is a tick-borne co-infection. As with Lyme disease, its symptoms can be debilitating.
Dear Lyme Warrior…Help!
March 10, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Why You Should Never Make Fun of a Restricted Diet
March 8, 2017
by Kerry Heckman #MyLymeLife
Anger & Lyme Disease: What to Know About Lyme Rage
March 2, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
The Lyme Disease Divide
February 27, 2017
How to Make Sense of Conflicting Lyme Disease Facts
Keep It Simple: You're Just Tired
February 21, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
A Matter of The Heart: Lyme Disease Carditis
February 13, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
How to Be Your Own Health Detective
February 10, 2017
by Kerry J. Heckman #MyLymeLife
Groundhog Day: Casting a Shadow on Lyme Disease
February 1, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Dreaming of Better Days
January 27, 2017
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife
Winter Ticks Take a Toll: Rise of the "Ghost Moose"
January 24, 2017
by Hannah Staab
Being Lyme Brave
January 19, 2017
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife
Podcast: Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Co-Infections
January 17, 2017
The most common tick-borne infection is Lyme disease. However, infected ticks also carry and spread numerous co-infections.
The Double-Edged Sword of Boredom
January 5, 2017
by Jennifer Crystal
Tainted Transfusions: Why Screening Blood is More Important Than Ever
January 3, 2017
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., GLA Science Officer
Looking Back, Looking Ahead, Giving Thanks
December 29, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Locking Up the Obstacle of Guilt
December 19, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Tick-borne Infections on the Rise in Gray Wolves
December 14, 2016
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., GLA Science Officer
It’s Not All or Nothing
December 13, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
A Naval Aviator’s Experience with Lyme Disease
December 9, 2016
by Luke D. Miller #MyLymeLife
Lyme Disease Prevention Needs Co-Operation, Not Isolation
December 6, 2016
by Hannah Staab and Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., GLA Science Officer
Trauma and Lyme Disease
December 2, 2016
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife
From Lyme to the NYC Marathon’s Finish Line
November 30, 2016
Running a marathon of 26.2 miles is a herculean effort even for most healthy people. But for those who suffer a chronic health issue, like Lyme disease, it requires determination and drive that most o...
Spreading the Light of Gratitude
November 22, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Never Give Up
November 15, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Falling Back: It’s Not Real
November 9, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Night Sweats & Lyme
November 4, 2016
by Anthony Brandt #MyLymeLife
Stabilizing Blood Sugar During a Season of Sweets
November 1, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Halloween: No Costume Necessary
October 28, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Searching For Home When You’re Stuck in Lyme Land
October 17, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Seasonal Fear of Missing Out
October 7, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
What Failure to Control Ticks in Uganda Teaches Everyone
September 26, 2016
by Hannah Staab
Dream Like New
September 22, 2016
by Susan Pogorzelski #MyLymeLife
Tick, Tick, Tick: The Race Against Time
September 20, 2016
by Jennifer Crystal
Tackling To-Do Lists When You’re Too Tired To Do So
September 12, 2016
When Lyme, or any chronic illness, turns once mundane tasks into the near impossible.
The Effect of Drought on Tick-Borne Disease in Africa
August 22, 2016
By Hannah Staab