Ticks, Lyme Disease & Everything You Need to Know with Dr. Alexis Chesney

Lyme disease and tick-borne illness can be a scary thing... and, even scarier - they are on the RISE. 

Sometimes we know we've gotten exposed - other times, not so much - and we can go undiagnosed for years ... 

With ticks expanding in numbers and areas across North America, more and more people find themselves dealing with everything from flu-like symptoms and joint pain to fatigue, brain fog, neurological symptoms, and chronic illness that can be difficult to explain. 

SO - how do you know if a tick bite has become something more serious? 
What are the early Lyme disease symptoms to watch for? 
And what should you do if you suspect you've been exposed, whether recently or years ago?

Today, I sit down with Lyme disease expert and naturopathic physician Dr. Alexis Chesney, author of Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases.  She has got us COVERED, and after the episode, you will feel much better equipped to deal with what's going on now. 

We're covering:

• What Lyme disease actually is and how it's transmitted
• Why Lyme disease cases are increasing across North America
• The truth about the classic bullseye rash
• Early warning signs of Lyme disease that are often overlooked
• How Lyme can affect the brain, nervous system, energy levels, and mood
• Why symptoms can come and go, making diagnosis difficult
• The testing limitations that can lead to missed diagnoses
• The difference between acute Lyme disease and long-term Lyme-related illness (and treatment!)
•  Why some people struggle for years before getting answers
• Common tick-borne co-infections including Babesia and Anaplasmosis
• Whether Lyme disease can be fully treated—and why there is more hope than many people realize
• Practical prevention strategies to reduce your risk of tick bites
• The importance of finding a practitioner who understands both the science and complexity of tick-

Tick & Tick-Borne Illnesses Resources
Dr. Chesney's Website: https://www.dralexischesney.com/

Dr.Chesney's Book: click here

Find a practitioner: International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society

Canadian resource for ticks, photos & education - https://etick.ca/

Test a tick you find for potential diseases - https://geneticks.ca/

Canadian Lyme disease Support - https://canlyme.com/ & https://www.lymehope.ca/

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