Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc.
37 Bridge St. #171 Northampton, MA 01061
413-588-7388 info@lymedrc.org
From the desk of the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
With spring returning to the northern hemisphere, I think about the garden and longer sunny days. From the early hours of the morning, the birds form a chorus that lifts my mood. Although I have been affected by Lyme and tick-borne illness for years, I need to be outdoors and connected to the earth. I protect myself by taking precautions for my skin with sunscreen and for my health by using tick and mosquito repellents.
May is Lyme Awareness Month and there are many ways to educate and protect everyone in your family.
Personal Protection: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/ticks/personal-
protection/
Resources: https://www.globallymealliance.org/our-resources/
Landscape: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/ticks/landscape/
TickEncounter-TickSmart: https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/ticksmart/
Tick Testing:
https://www.tickreport.com/tick-test-pricing
https://ticktests.com/
https://www.ticknology.org/
Tick Removal: https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/how-to-remove-a-tick/
What to do if you’ve been bitten: https://igenex.com/tick-talk/what-to-do-after-
youve-been-bitten-by-a-tick/
At the LDRC, we offer support and help clients find creative solutions for the challenges of tick borne illness. Over 700 individual contacts are received via our social media channels, email and phone each year. All services, educational programming and support are offered free of charge. We provide these services across the nation via Zoom and phone with a small staff of passionate volunteers. Our funding comes from generous individuals and private grants. During Lyme Awareness Month our goal is to raise $2000 to support our mission and programming. Many of our clients are unsure of where to find help or have found obstacles in the search for testing and treatment. A monthly gift of $5, $15 or $50 helps support our outreach efforts, virtual educational programming and local events. One time gifts online or by mail are gratefully accepted as well: “Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc” PO Box 171, Northampton MA 01061.
I hope you find the warming weather and sunlight enjoyable. Healing from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses can be difficult. By supporting one another and engaging with the Lyme community, we build resilience. Thank you for your continued support of the LDRC.
Warm Regards,
Maria Malaguti, Founder/Executive Director
We want to hear from you!
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LDRC News and Updates
a path to wellness
Practitioner Presentation Series
Check out the details for each of these events and register at: https://www.lymedrc.org/events
Healing and Treating Lyme Disease in Children; a Naturopathic Approach with Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, ND
April 27 at 2pm
Register here.
Tick-Borne Pathogens: Latest Research and Testing with Paul Killinger of TickReport™
May 15 at 6pm
Register here.
Support Groups
1st Saturday Lyme Support Group
May 3
1:00-2:30pm ET
Register here.
Strategies and resources for living well with tick-borne illness. All are welcome including any persons supporting those with Lyme or tick borne illness.
3rd Wednesdays: Chronic Illness Support and Wellness Group
May 21
4:30-6:00pm
Register here.
A facilitated discussion for those with Lyme or other chronic illnesses, to create connection, with the intention of moving towards wellness.
All are welcome including any persons supporting those with Lyme or chronic illness.
Lyme in the News
News:
Targeting the “motor” that helps Lyme spread through the body
“Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria’s ‘motor,’ preventing it from spreading through the body.” https://www.lymedisease.org/motor-behind-lyme-and-syphilis/
CDC Investigates Potential Link Between Black-Legged Tick Bites and Red Meat Allergy
“CDC study finds potential link between black-legged tick bites and red meat allergy, suggesting wider spread of alpha-gal syndrome beyond lone star tick areas.” https://www.globallymealliance.org/news/cdc-investigates-potential-link-between-black-legged-tick-bites-and-red-meat-allergy
Financial Support:
NeedyMeds Webinars
“NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.” https://www.needymeds.org/webinar
Remove Ticks Safely
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9EBOV5GCRk&feature=youtu.be
Your donation helps us offer free programing and services.
Mail a check:
“Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc.”
PO Box 171, Northampton, MA 01061
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Get Involved:
The LDRC relies on volunteers to keep us going.
Find out more about how you can help here:
https://www.lymedrc.org/about/volunteer