Dendritic cell therapy uses your blood to produce an immune response to fight Lyme bacteria. If only it were that simple. A lot goes into applying dendritic cell therapy to Lyme disease treatment. The body was created to fight infections and heal itself. However,...
Ixodes scapularis, the black-legged or deer tick, has been recorded in at least 47 United States. As communities continue residential and commercial development, animals carrying ticks are forced to find new food, water, and shelter sources. This can mean roaming your...
Deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks, acquire Lyme disease before spreading it to humans. This can happen in two ways. They can be born with it if the mother hatching the eggs is infected. Eggs are the first stage in deer ticks’ development. The eggs...
There has been much talk about the ozone layer in the atmosphere. It’s the layer that absorbs almost all the sun’s harmful ultraviolet light. The Environmental Protection Agency describes it as the earth’s sunscreen. Making up the protective layer is ozone, a form of...
Many different reports exist on the number of Lyme disease cases in Canada. A 2021 report claims that Lyme Disease is rising, with over 2,800 known cases being reported. This means there are likely a triple or quadruple number of actual patients. One reason for...
The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is prevalent among American adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, nine out of ten people carry the antibodies of EBV. Having the antibodies means you currently have the virus or had it in the...
Over 14 million people in the United States are affected by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or Hashimoto’s for short, making it the most common thyroid disorder. Women are seven times more likely to acquire the condition, but it also occurs in men....
Human blood is more complex than you may think. Blood contains plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Blood consists of four different parts, and each performs unique functions. Plasma is the liquid part of blood and is mostly water. It can have a...
The National Library of Medicine defines an herb as a plant or part of a plant that may have health benefits and can be used for therapeutic purposes. Some people think of them as medicines. They are labeled dietary supplements because you add them to your regular...
Depending on what part of the country you live in, it can be tick season all year long, even in colder months. A common myth is that ticks die in winter. They don’t unless the temperature is well below zero. And even then, only a small percentage may die. If you enjoy...
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