Alpha-Gal Syndrome Starts With a Tick… But Recovery May Begin in the Gut
Understanding the Gut – Immune Connection, Intestinal Permeability, and Why Optimizing Gut Health May Support Healing By J. Dette Avalon, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Important: This article discusses established science, emerging research, and my clinical perspective as a Family Nurse Practitioner living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. While optimizing gut health may support overall...
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Lyme Disease or Something More? Understanding Babesia, Bartonella, and Tick-Borne Co-Infections
Lyme Disease, Babesia, and Tick-Borne Co-Infections: What You Need to Know After a Tick Bite Your Health. Your Data. Your Life. If you’ve spent any time outdoors, especially during spring and summer, you’ve probably heard someone say, “I hope it’s not Lyme disease.” As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I’ve noticed that most...
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Lyme Disease: Why You’ve Been Sick for Years and Nobody Believes You (And How to Finally Get Tested)
Table of Contents The Misdiagnosis Nightmare What Is Lyme Disease The Three Stages Why Testing Fails Co-Infections MosaicDX Testing Order Testing The Lyme Disease Misdiagnosis Nightmare You’ve been sick for years. It started after a camping trip. Or a hike. Or maybe you were just in your backyard. You don’t even remember seeing a tick. At first, you felt like...
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