3 Major Obstacles to Recovery in Lyme Disease and Tick-borne Illness
A brief review of three of the major obstacles, aside from other infections, that we commonly see in patients with tick borne illness.
6 Misconceptions about Sunscreen: why you should apply it everyday…even in the winter!
Sunscreen is an essential part of any skincare routine, even in the rainy months of fall and winter.
Learn why it matters, what you may have been mistakenly taught about sunscreen usage, and connect with us for recommendations!
T-Cell Testing vs. Antibody Testing for Lyme disease - What’s the difference?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no “best test” for Lyme disease. Because it can be difficult to detect the bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) directly, most initial tests rely on measuring the immune response as an indirect indicator of exposure to the bug and consequently infection.
But there are different ways that the immune system can respond to infectious organisms and different ways to measure immune activity against a specific infection.
Lavender Oil used in Anxiety Management
Feeling nervous, anxious, or worried can be a normal response to a dangerous, threatening, or scary event. It’s an adaptive response that protects us from danger, but it can become maladaptive, leaving us feeling anxious all the time, to an extent that impacts our daily lives and quality of life.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in Canada, and depending on the individual in question, the symptoms, triggers, and treatment options can vary. We present a case study of lavender oil used anxiety management of a patient.
MyLymeData - what “big data” research reveals for patients with chronic Lyme disease
MyLymeData is the largest survey based database to date on patients with clinician diagnosed Lyme disease. The database offers unique insights into the condition and its range of manifestations. Two publications have begun to analyze this data - we'll discuss what this means for people with Chronic Lyme Disease.
Essential Oils for Sleep
Insomnia affects almost everyone at some time in their life, but for many it can affect their waking hours with symptoms like fatigue, trouble concentrating, low mood, and poor memory. For patients with insomnia, I often discuss incorporating inhaled essential oils as part of a sleep hygiene routine.
Beyond Borrelia - co-infections in tick borne illness
Perhaps the most well known consequence of a tick bite is Lyme disease, or infection with Borrelia burgdorferi. This is just one of many bugs that can be transmitted from a tick-bite. We refer to these other bugs as tick borne co-infections.
Blood Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Blood oranges are a favourite spring/summer treat of mine! They are sweet like oranges but have a subtle almost raspberry like aroma and flavor. Most of us are familiar with the nutritional benefits of oranges such as fiber and vitamin C.... but do you know about anthocyanins?
Your Guide To Pre-Wedding Skin Care Treatments
Your wedding is one of the most special days you’ll share with your friends, family, and your main squeeze; so naturally, most brides want to feel their best. A huge part of that is the appearance of their skin.