Opinions expressed by contributors are their own. Jennifer Crystal is a writer and educator in Boston. Her work has appeared in local and national publications including Harvard Health Publishing and The Boston Globe. As a GLA columnist for over six years, her work on GLA.org has received mention in publications such as The New Yorker, weatherchannel.com, CQ Researcher, and ProHealth.com. Jennifer is a patient advocate who has dealt with chronic illness, including Lyme and other tick-borne infections. Her memoir, One Tick Stopped the Clock, was published by Legacy Book Press in 2024. Ten percent of proceeds from the book will go to Global Lyme Alliance. Contact her via email below.
Email: lymewarriorjennifercrystal@gmail.com
Articles
May 19, 2017
Hoping you don’t get another tick bite and Lyme reinfection this spring.
HOT, HOT, HOT: What a Heat Wave Means for Lyme Patients
August 2, 2016
Learn how extreme temperatures can worsen Lyme symptoms and discover essential tips to stay cool and manage the effects of heat waves on Lyme patients in this insightful blog post by Jennifer Crystal....