How to Get Immunized Against Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, which is transmitted through tick bites, is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. A preventative Lyme disease vaccine called LYMErix became available in the U.S. in 1999, but was discontinued in 2002. This was how people went ... [... more]
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How to Cope with Brain Fog
Brain fog is often used to describe cognitive dysfunction or poor mental skills arising from illnesses that affect the brain in a certain way. Common problems associated with brain fog include reduced verbal or math skills, poor memory, problems ... [... more]
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How to Use Cortisone to Treat Lyme Disease
Cortisone is a type of corticosteroid which is effective in reducing inflammation in body tissue. The body produces cortisone naturally in the adrenal gland. It is released when the body experiences moments of stress. The synthetic cortisone is ... [... more]
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How to Apply for Disability
If you become seriously ill or injured you may qualify for private disability income and/or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Typically, however, if private insurance pays above or beyond what SSDI pays, you will not receive both. To ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Getting Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a particularly difficult disease to diagnose and treat. There are many strands, and symptoms can vary based on which strand you contract. Tick bites are the most common way to contract Lyme Disease. Did you know that Lyme Disease ... [... more]
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How to Recognize the Symptoms of Lyme Disease
First recognized in the United States in 1975, Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) is a bacterial infection caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, ... [... more]
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How to Live With Chronic Lyme Disease
Learning to live with chronic Lyme disease is an ongoing process. The disease changes through the years, therefore, the way to cope involves adjusting to its presence. Some days or weeks may be free of symptoms, others may be unrelenting. A ... [... more]
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How to Recognize Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Each year close to 20,000 people in the United States contract Lyme disease, with the majority of the cases occurring in the Northeastern states. The disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans via the ... [... more]
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How to Protect Yourself and Pet From Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks are common parasites that become active in warmer weather. They will feed on dogs, cats and people. Flea bites can cause severe skin irritation, itching and bacterial infections in both pets and people and ticks can carry several ... [... more]
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How to Protect Yourself Against Lyme-Carrying Ticks
CDC: "Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. ... [... more]
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How to Prevent Lyme Disease
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid exposure to ticks. Since this is not always possible, there are many ways to provide protection and reduce the chances of contracting the disease. Read on to learn how to prevent Lyme ... [... more]
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How to Test for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that requires immediate intervention to prevent complications such as joint pain, neuropathy and heart rhythm irregularities. If you have a tick bite, you should watch for symptoms or contact your doctor to do ... [... more]
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