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 transmittedWhy Lyme disease cases are increasing across North AmericaThe truth about the classic bullseye rashEarly warning signs of Lyme disease that are often overlookedHow Lyme can affect the brain, nervous system, energy levels, and moodWhy symptoms can come and go, making diagnosis difficultThe testing limitations that can lead to missed diagnosesThe difference between acute Lyme disease and long-term Lyme-related illness (and treatment!) Why some people struggle for years before getting answersCommon tick-borne co-infections including Babesia and AnaplasmosisWhether Lyme disease can be fully treated—and why there is more hope than many people realizePractical prevention strategies to reduce your risk of tick bitesThe importance of finding a practitioner who understands both the science and complexity of tick-Tick & Tick-Borne Illnesses ResourcesDr. Chesney's Website: https://www.dralexischesney.com/Dr.Chesney's Book: click hereFind a practitioner: International Lyme and Associated Diseases SocietyCanadian 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/Big thanks to our sponsor - ITL HealthTo learn more and explore products - click here!