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Center for Lyme Action's Virtual Advocacy Day highlights the urgent need for increased federal funding for Lyme disease, with advocates sharing impactful stories to drive meaningful policy change. If ...
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March 11, 2026
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February 13, 2026
Discover powerful ways chronic illness patients can practice self-love this Valentine's Day, from writing love letters to self-care rituals that nurture both body and soul. I run a monthly writing wor...
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Navigate flu season with chronic illness and Lyme disease through practical immune support, protective measures, and stress management strategies. Discover sustainable steps for staying well. Everywhe...
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January 15, 2026
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The Difficulty—and Importance—of Asking for Help
October 22, 2019
Why is asking for help so hard? Sometimes it’s necessary, especially when you are chronically ill
In The Lymelight: Dating and Relationships with DJ McKerr
October 17, 2019
IN THE LYMELIGHT: A SHOW ABOUT … WELL … LYME DISEASE
William Beesmer: Why Giving Back is So Important for This Lyme Patient
October 16, 2019
Life hasn’t always been easy for William Beesmer, a life-long resident of West Hurley, New York. Born into an impoverished family in 1943, he and his 15 brothers and sisters grew up in a home without ...
Kids and Lyme Disease: Cognitive Symptoms and School
September 5, 2019
Kids and Lyme disease, part 2. This blog addresses some common cognitive Lyme disease symptoms among children and how they may present in school
Peer-to-Peer Support: A Personal Passion and Mission
August 28, 2019
GLA launched its Peer-to-Peer Mentor Support program in June 2019. The inspiration for this important program was our friend Kasey Passen.
Kids and Lyme Disease: Time for a Post-Summer Symptom Check
August 21, 2019
Kids and Lyme disease, part 1. This blog addresses some common physical Lyme disease symptoms among children that may appear at early stage of the disease
PODCAST: IN THE LYMELIGHT – Gwyn Prentice
August 19, 2019
IN THE LYMELIGHT: A SHOW ABOUT … WELL … LYME DISEASE Season 2, Episode 6 with Gwyn Prentice, co-founder and creator of Helen Jon
How to Be an Advocate with Your Non-Lyme Doctor
August 16, 2019
Here are 10 tips to most effectively work with your non-Lyme doctor
Meet Team GLA for the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon
August 14, 2019
Meet the Team GLA runners for the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon. All 5 have personal reasons for taking on the 26.2 mile run through the streets of New York City.
GLA Response to Proposed IDSA/AAN/ACR 2019 Draft Lyme Disease Guidelines
August 13, 2019
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), along with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), recently published a public request for comments ...
Ticks are Everywhere. Don’t Believe Me? I was Bitten in My Own Bed.
August 2, 2019
By Caroline Lewis - UPDATED ON June 24, 2025
How the New "Maybe It's Lyme" Article Hurts Lyme Patients
July 26, 2019
Is this becoming a trend? Another opinion piece on Lyme disease that dismisses post-treatment and chronic Lyme disease. The author calls these debilitating stages of Lyme an “identity” for people rath...
Dear Lyme Warrior…Help! Memory Loss and How to Travel with Lyme Disease
July 24, 2019
by Jennifer Crystal
The Aches and Pains of Tick-Borne Illnesses
July 23, 2019
For those with Lyme disease, the physical pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and difficult to deal with. The first time I saw the award-winning Lyme documentary Under Our Skin, I was seated in the t...
GLA Letter to Assistant Secretary of Health Re: TBDWG
July 18, 2019
Below is text from the letter sent to the Assistant Secretary of Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding changes to the 2019 Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, by GLA Chair...
How to Keep Ticks Out of Your Party and Off Your Guests
July 17, 2019
You’ve gone through your party checklist from guests to food, but did you add tick prevention to your list? Follow these simple tips to keep ticks out of your party and off your guests.
3 Tips to Protect Your Kids from a Tick Bite at Summer Camp
July 16, 2019
Summer camp can be one of the most memorable experiences for kids. It’s often the first taste of independence, fun from sunrise to sundown, and making lasting memories. A sure-fire way to make summer ...
Not All Lyme Rashes Are Created Equal
July 8, 2019
Lyme disease: that’s the illness you get when you find a bulls-eye rash, right?
One Article Cannot Dismiss the Facts About Lyme Disease
July 3, 2019
Updated on July 9 to include link to GLA’s Letter to the Editor that was submitted, and accepted, by The New York Times.
Podcast: In The Lymelight - Dr. Casey Kelley
July 1, 2019
WELCOME TO IN THE LYMELIGHT: A SHOW ABOUT…WELL…LYME DISEASE Season 2, episode 4
Men, Ticks, and Lyme Disease
June 28, 2019
Why do more men get diagnosed with Lyme disease than women? Is it chance? Is it job related (think about outdoor workers such as landscapers)? Or do they view the initial risk of a tick bite indiffere...
REGAINING CONTROL …of your day, life… Why agency is important for Lyme warriors
June 28, 2019
by Jennifer Crystal
Stop the Music! How to X Out the Songs and Words That Keep Playing in Your Head
June 14, 2019
by Jennifer Crystal
Leading Lyme Disease Expert Weighs in on New Study Showing Public Health Crisis
June 6, 2019
Guest Point of View: John Aucott, M.D., Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center; Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Podcast: In the Lymelight - The Intuitive Swan, Kelsey Mazeski
June 5, 2019
WELCOME TO IN THE LYMELIGHT: A SHOW ABOUT…WELL…LYME DISEASE Season 2, episode 3
Podcast: In the Lymelight – Comedian and Hypnotist Chris Jones
May 21, 2019
WELCOME TO IN THE LYMELIGHT: A SHOW ABOUT…WELL…LYME DISEASE Season 2, episode 2
GLA POV: Microbiome analysis of Ixodes scapularis ticks from New York and Connecticut
May 20, 2019
by Timothy Sellati, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, GLA
WellBe Founder Adrienne Nolan-Smith’s Journey to Beat Chronic Lyme Disease
May 10, 2019
By Adrienne Nolan-Smith
Podcast: In the Lymelight – A Reflection on Two Years With Lyme Disease
May 6, 2019
Welcome to in the Lymelight: A Show About…Well…Lyme Disease Season 2, episode 1
Living with Lyme: Treating Instead of Denying Yourself
April 19, 2019
When you have Lyme disease, how else can you fill yourself up rather than deplete yourself? Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. Many people engage in some kind of spring cleaning, whether it is a...
GLA POV: Ability of Stationary Phase Persister/Biofilm Microcolonies of Borrelia burgdorferi to Cause More Severe Disease
April 3, 2019
by Timothy Sellati, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, GLA
Video Interview with Dr. Neeta Connally at WCSU
March 28, 2019
Dr. Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Research and Science at Global Lyme Alliance interviews Dr. Neeta Connally, Ph.D., medical entomologist, associate professor and Director of the Tickborne Disease Pre...
GLA: Lyme Disease Research Symposium 2019
March 28, 2019
HIGHLIGHTS FROM GLA’S 2019 LYME DISEASE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM WITH TOP LYME RESEARCHERS
Turning Sickness into Strength: GLA Partners with Mighty Well
March 22, 2019
Just because I am sick doesn’t mean I have to live a sick life. When I was first diagnosed, I felt that people looked at me as a sick person and not the strong and confident woman I am. I know that th...
What is Herxing? And What Does it Mean to Herx?
March 15, 2019
Learn about the Herxheimer reaction in Lyme disease treatment. Discover what it means to 'Herx' and how to manage symptoms during this detox process. Most people have heard of Lyme disease—though too ...
Request for Information: Input on NIH Tick-borne Diseases Strategic Plan
March 14, 2019
Below is a letter from Global Lyme Alliance’s Chief Scientific Officer in response to the NIH’s request for information to their Tick-borne Diseases Strategic Plan
I Just Got Diagnosed with Lyme Disease. What Should I Do?
February 15, 2019
Welcome to the school of Lyme. Here are six tips for those newly diagnosed with Lyme disease. Every day, I receive emails from people who have recently been diagnosed with Lyme disease. As most of us ...
Dear Lyme Warrior…Help! Lyme Diets and Working Full-Time with Lyme
February 8, 2019
by Jennifer Crystal
A Different Kind of Lyme Journey
January 22, 2019
Brooke Procida Takes to the Road to Promote Lyme Disease Healing
A Tribute to Rick LaPierre, Our Friend and Advocate
January 14, 2019
Remembering our friend who advocated for patients with chronic illness
Podcast: Outbreak News Interview on Lyme Disease, TBDWG, and IDSA
January 3, 2019
Robert Herriman with Outbreak News interviews GLA’s Chief Scientific Officer Timothy Sellati, Ph.D. to discuss Lyme disease, the Tick-borne Disease Working Group, and the IDSA
Hope For the Holidays
January 2, 2019
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year. But for many people with chronic illnesses—and others suffering in different ways—the holidays can be really difficult. If you’re bedridd...
Top 7 Science-Based Events to Impact Lyme Disease in 2018
December 17, 2018
GLA’s Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Research and Science identified the Top 7 science-based events to impact the Lyme disease community in 2018
Meet the Researcher: Catherine Brissette, Ph.D.
December 13, 2018
MEET THE RESEARCHER IS A BLOG SERIES TO INTRODUCE GLA-FUNDED LYME DISEASE RESEARCHERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST LYME DISEASE. #MEETTHERESEARCHER NAME: Catherine Brissette, Ph.D. TITLE: ...
Together in Partnership: Giving thanks to an amazing community
December 11, 2018
With 2018 drawing to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our community. Your generous support—whether in research dollars, program participation, or simply standing in so...
GLA Counters IDSA’s Criticisms of Tick-Borne Disease Working Group Report
December 10, 2018
GLA’s Chief Scientific Officer Provides Evidence-based Rebuttal of IDSA Letter to Head of HHS and Tick-Borne Disease Working Group Report
A Marathon Accomplishment by Team GLA Runners
December 6, 2018
Completing the TCS New York City Marathon, all 26.2 miles of it, is an amazing feat for anyone, let alone for those who suffer from Lyme. Yet last month, five Lyme warriors did exactly that, running t...
Five Warriors Tackle the Ultimate Road Race for Lyme
November 6, 2018
Five runners gave new meaning to the term “Lyme warrior” on Sunday, November 4, 2018, as they completed in the largest marathon in the world—the TCS New York City Marathon.
Requests for Tick-borne Disease Research Reach an All-Time High
November 5, 2018
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Research & Science, GLA
New Research Article, “Ticking Bomb” Offers Intriguing and Informative Historical Perspective on Climate Change and Lyme Disease
November 2, 2018
A study by Igor Dumic and Edson Severnini entitled “Ticking Bomb: The Impact of Climate Change on the Incidence of Lyme Disease” published in Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microb...
Highlights from LDA/Columbia Lyme Disease Conference
October 31, 2018
Highlights from LDA/Columbia 19th Annual Scientific Conference Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases: Turning the Corner Through Research
GLA POV: Essential Oils as Treatment Against Lyme Disease
October 24, 2018
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Research and Science, GLA
What Can the Red Sox Teach Us About Surviving Tick-Borne Illnesses?
October 22, 2018
by Jennifer Crystal
GLA POV: Antimicrobial Action of Calprotectin That Does Not Involve Metal Withholding
October 4, 2018
by Timothy Sellati, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, GLA
Taking Stock of Tick Threats
September 27, 2018
by Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Research and Science, GLA
Scheduling Life with Lyme Disease
September 25, 2018
Flexible vs. rigid? How keeping to a schedule can impact one’s life with Lyme disease. In 2007, I suffered a severe relapse of Lyme and two of its tick-borne co-infections Babesia and Ehrlichia. I had...
Meet the Researcher: Ying Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
September 21, 2018
MEET THE RESEARCHER IS A BLOG SERIES TO INTRODUCE GLA-FUNDED LYME DISEASE RESEARCHERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST LYME DISEASE. #MEETTHERESEARCHER NAME: Ying Zhang, M.D., Ph.D. TITLE: Pro...
Avril Lavigne and GLA: Head Above Water Campaign
September 20, 2018
Avril Lavigne recently stated that fighting Lyme Disease has been the hardest battle she’s ever fought. If you are reading this post, we have no doubt you understand the sentiment.
Having Hope When You Have Lyme
September 20, 2018
Struggling with the idea of hope when you have Lyme disease? Read on Hope is a tricky concept for patients with chronic illnesses. It is something everyone—healthy or sick—wants, but summoning hope is...
GLA POV: Identifying Vancomycin as an effective antibiotic for killing Borrelia burgdorferi
September 11, 2018
by Timothy Sellati, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, GLA
RACING FOR A CURE – MEET TEAM GLA’s 2018 NYC MARATHON RUNNERS
August 3, 2018
Global Lyme Alliance is thrilled to be the first Lyme organization named an official charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, starting with the 2018 race. The TCS New York City Marathon prov...
Meet the Researcher: Kim Lewis, Ph.D.
July 27, 2018
MEET THE RESEARCHER IS A BLOG SERIES TO INTRODUCE GLA-FUNDED LYME DISEASE RESEARCHERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST LYME DISEASE. #MEETTHERESEARCHER NAME: Kim Lewis, Ph.D. TITLE: University...
Enjoying the Summer While Living with Lyme
July 27, 2018
Learn how to participate in fun Summer activities, while battling Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. When I first moved to Boston, I took a Duck Boat tour of the city. As the amphibious vehicle cruis...
