by Jennifer Crystal When I was bedridden with Lyme disease and two of its co-infections—babesia and ehrlichia— people sometimes asked if I had tried meditation. Usually, tired of unsolicited advice from yet another person who …MORE
A Marathon Accomplishment by Team GLA Runners
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, …MORE
Avoiding Reminders Until You’re Ready
by Jennifer Crystal When I was very sick with Lyme disease and two of its co-infections—specifically, babesia and ehrlichia—friends invited me to a Warren Miller ski movie. Every season, the renowned filmmaker put out a …MORE
A Different Kind of Denial
by Jennifer Crystal In my recent post The Danger of Denial, I spoke about the consequences of denying symptoms or diagnoses when battling serious illness like tick-borne disease. For years I ignored my health issues, …MORE
Five Warriors Tackle the Ultimate Road Race for...
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. Representing Global Lyme Alliance’s first …MORE
Holidays: Relishing the In-Between Times
by Jennifer Crystal The build-up to Halloween is always an exciting time for kids. There’s so much anticipation—what will I be? What will my friends be? How much candy will I get? After the final …MORE
What Can the Red Sox Teach Us About Surviving T...
by Jennifer Crystal When I told my family I was thinking of moving to Boston, my mom said: “As long as you don’t become a Red Sox fan.” I had grown up a Mets fan, …MORE
School-Related Difficulties With Lyme Disease
by Jennifer Crystal Can you imagine missing all of the second grade? Or having to leave college? Lyme disease can have a devastating impact on kids in school. When I was a junior in …MORE
Scheduling Life with Lyme Disease
by Jennifer Crystal 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 …MORE
