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By Rabbi Melinda Bernstein The psyche is a beautiful mystery, an intricate landscape that blends conscious thoughts, hidden desires, and untold stories of the past. It holds the keys to our growth and most profound transformations. Though we may never fully comprehend its... Read More »

By Fred Diamond Living with chronic Lyme disease can be a relentless battle, often misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced its toll. Beyond the physical symptoms lies an equally challenging realm: the mental and emotional effects of the disease. On this week’s Love, Hope,... Read More »

This article was originally posted on Dr. Richard Horowitz’s Medical Detective Substack. You can find more helpful content by subscribing to it here. Now that you know that Lyme disease presents a regular risk for you and your family due to its worldwide spread, rapidly... Read More »

By Fred Diamond Trauma often manifests in ways that connect deeply disparate experiences. Dr. Jennifer Gardella is the author of Listen for the Whispers of Abuse. She joined me on the Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast to discuss the parallels between surviving domestic violence and... Read More »

By Kathleen Wallace I used to run a successful company. I lost my home, my business and my family life because of Lyme disease and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). In many ways, MCS has been my hardest challenge. MCS is a medical condition characterized by adverse health... Read More »

By Christian Scarborough I grew up on a little farm in Northern Virginia, just outside Washington DC, in what was then a very rural, middle-class community. That part of Fairfax County is now one of the wealthiest in the nation. In addition to being around livestock, grass fields... Read More »

By Fred Diamond On the latest Love, Hope, Lyme Podcast episode, I sat down with Rabbi Melinda Bernstein, a resilient Lyme survivor and practicing rabbi. We explored the profound challenges and spiritual questions that arise when battling chronic Lyme disease and its relentless... Read More »

California’s Board of Pharmacy may soon restrict access to a variety of compounds that many Lyme patients find essential to getting well. This doctor explains why she thinks that’s a bad idea–and how you can take action to stop it. Sign the petition here. By... Read More »

By Deirdre Keenan On Sunday Nov 3, I will run the TCS New York City Marathon. While running this marathon is something I am doing for me, it is also something I am doing to raise awareness and donations for LymeDisease.org. I am running the marathon 2024 in honor of my son Ryan.... Read More »