A podcast by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Although every illness comes with its own challenges, and every person’s experience of illness is as unique as their fingerprint, certain illnesses come with the added burdens of uncertainty and believability. 

That’s a wrap for season three of our podcast! As we prepare for some time off from production, we’ve started accepting applications for our education funding.  If you’re a healthcare practitioner that is looking to advance your education and have a better understanding of Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, please take a look at our…

Treating complex infections such as Lyme disease involves so much more than simply eradicating microbes. Those who treat chronic Lyme disease have long recognized the importance of understanding the bigger picture which includes the immune response, associated infections, neurobiological manifestations, psychosocial impacts and the effect of stress on a patient’s immune response. Leading the way …

Although some astrocytes are helping to keep our brains safe and healthy, another subset of astrocytes act in ways that are considered pathogenic – leading to neuroinflammation.

Sarah explores the latest advances in Lyme disease treatment with Dr. Kim Lewis, a researcher, author, University Distinguished Professor and director of Antimicrobial Discovery Center at Northeastern University in Boston.

Dr. Baranchuk’s approach is “learning in action” where a curious approach, along with information from patients, colleagues, research and self-directed learning can guide physicians in their practice.

Victoria Sanderson and her colleagues are looking at better ways of detecting Lyme bacteria, otherwise known as Borrelia burgdorferi.

Sarah speaks with Maddie Gravelle about her research into the consequences of illness uncertainty for Lyme disease patients.

Lyme carditis is inflammation of the heart and can cause lightheadedness, palpitations, fainting, chest pain and shortness of breath.

Lauren Hudson was tasked with aligning the resource with the provincial curriculum.

In this episode of Looking at Lyme, we go to Augsburg, Germany to learn about diagnostic testing with Dr. Armin Schwarzbach, MD, PhD. 

Join Sarah in today’s podcast as she explores everything ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) with Dr. Amy Offutt. Dr. Offutt is the medical director and co-owner of Heart & Soul Integrative Medicine in Marble Falls, Texas, and is also an ILADS board member.  Dr. Offutt made the shift into integrative medicine in order…