A podcast by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation
Looking at Lyme is an educational podcast created by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, designed to increase awareness and empower listeners with expert knowledge.
Stay safe in the outdoors
Tim Cormode takes his tick kit with him every time he goes mountain biking or takes his daughter and dog out for a walk.
For tick research, community involvement is key
Vett, and her dynamic research team, is currently working on a local maritime initiative testing ticks for various pathogens.
Teaching outdoor leaders how to stay safe
Prevention helps to avoid potential health risks, including a daily tick check in order to reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease.
About Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May has served as leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 to 2019 and has been the Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands since 2011.
CanLyme in the news
In the last several weeks, in part due to Lyme Awareness Month, and in part due to the release of Geneticks’ map, and in part due to the release of our Educators’ Resource, we received quite a few media hits. Raising awareness about Lyme diseaseGlobal NewsMay 22 article and video TICK SEASON: Canadian Lyme Disease…
That’s a wrap on season two: stay safe in the outdoors
We’re on a break but we are getting ready for season three and we want to share our excitement with you. We have so many new excellent interviews lined up and will continue to dive into the science with leading experts.
37. Navigating Lyme disease with scientist and author Dr. Shelley Ball
This week Sarah is joined by Dr. Shelley Ball, an evolutionary ecologist, fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Founder and President of Biosphere Environmental Education, a social enterprise focused on connecting people with nature.
Second edition of the Educators’ Resource
CanLyme is excited to announce the launch of the updated and revised resource for educators who teach in the outdoor classroom.
Bonus: tick removal kit giveaway!
We are giving away ten free tick removal kits, courtesy of CanLyme! Pack this in your backpack or in your first aid kit and take it on adventures with you.
36. Turning pain into strength with Lyme warrior Gina Valles
This week Sarah is joined by Gina Valles, a fitness coach with a degree in exercise science who founded Gina’s Total Fitness in Connecticut. In 2018, Gina was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which changed her life and outlook on fitness. Through her Instagram account, which has almost 180,000 followers, Gina shares her journey, workouts, and…
Bonus book giveaway, Brain Inflamed
Many patients with Lyme disease and co-infections such as Bartonella experience the effects of inflammation in the brain and central nervous system. One of the chapters of Dr. Bock’s latest book, Brain Inflamed, is dedicated to the effect of Lyme disease and co-infections in the brain.
35. Innovation in Lyme disease research and treatment with Rossana Magnotta
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Rossana Magnotta, who established the G. Magnotta Foundation in honour of her late husband, Gabe, who passed away after a courageous battle with Lyme disease. The G. Magnotta Foundation leads scientific research into Lyme disease at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Rossana tells Sarah that Gabe was an…
Announcing the first annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference
Join us for the first annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference exclusively for medical practitioners. Taking place in Toronto, November 8 and 9, this conference will allow you to hear the latest on diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases from fellow practitioners and experts.














