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Lyme Disease Is a Long Journey for Far Too Many
Celebrity fitness trainer and wellness consultant Kim Strothers with Illinois Lyme Association’s junior ambassador Lauryn Russell on October 16, 2023 in Chicago. Read Lauryn’s speech here.
5 Tips To Treat Lyme When You’re on a Budget
Many people are forced to decide between seeking quality treatment, paying their rent or mortgage, or putting food on the table. Here are 5 tips to treat Lyme when you’re on a budget.
Illinois Lyme Association Featured on MarketMaker: Raising Awareness on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Meat Processing Industry
Illinois Lyme Association Featured on MarketMaker: Raising Awareness on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Meat Processing Industry.
15 Quotes to Uplift Your Mind, Body, and Heart
Working toward healing from Lyme disease is a full-body affair, encompassing not just the physical but the mental and spiritual as well. Here are 15 quotes to uplift your mind, body, and heart.
Lyme Disease and Your Dog: What You Need to Know
Your beloved pet could face life-altering or life-threatening health problems from Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Here’s what you need to know to keep your pet safe this year.
6 Ways to Support Adrenal and Hormone Function in Lyme Disease
Some experts believe low adrenal function, also known as adrenal insufficiency, is caused by a disruption in the brain’s hypothalamus, the region of your brain that signals your adrenal glands to produce hormones. Here’s what you need to know.
6 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Gut Health
Using some simple dietary and lifestyle changes, you can minimize gastrointestinal discomfort and keep your belly happy during Lyme treatment. Here’s how.
7 Detox Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
By stepping up our detoxification processes, we help our bodies handle different combinations of medications and supplements, eliminate toxic waste, and heal. Let’s take a look at seven budget-friendly detox ideas that won’t break the bank.
3 Support Resources for Teens with Lyme Disease
Dealing with a chronic illness such as Lyme can make you feel isolated and lonely, especially for teens needing more social interaction. Here’s a list of teen-appropriate support options to help you find a community.
Elena Krail Shines A Light On Lyme
Lyme advocate Elena Krail delivers a powerful speech to a jam-packed room of Illinois Lyme Association and Project Lyme supporters during the first-ever Shine A Light On Lyme event on May 1, 2023. Read her speech here.
Outdoor Illinois Journal: When Lyme Disease Hits Home–A Mercer County Family’s Fight for Their Daughter’s Health
Read about one Mercer County family’s pursuit to help their daughter recover from Lyme disease in the Outdoor Illinois Journal.
From Top Athlete to Lyme Warrior: Brooke’s Story
Brooke Bowman was a Division I-recruited athlete, but her life changed after a single tick bite. Read Brooke’s story and the fight to reclaim her health.
ILA Partners with Obsidian Counseling & Wellness for Mental Health Services
ILA has patterned with Obsidian Counseling & Wellness to offer you a range of virtual and online mental tele-health services. Learn more here.
A Lyme Story: Reclaiming Life from ALS
One patient shares how an ALS diagnosis led to the discovery of Lyme disease, and ultimately, better health.
4 Must-Try Activities for Teens to Do on Low-Energy Days
As a teenager with Lyme disease, low-energy days can be difficult. Here are some activities to consider that don’t require a lot of money and can be done at your own pace.
15 Quotes From People Who Understand What It’s Like To Live With Chronic Illness
We can learn so much from others who have walked the road of chronic illness before us. The most important lesson? That others understand what we’re going through.
What We Wished Our Loved Ones Knew About Dealing with Lyme Disease
We need our loved ones in our corners as we navigate this bumpy road called Lyme disease. Here are some simple insights we wished our loved ones knew about dealing with tick-borne diseases.
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