Tick bites can expose people to more than one type of infection. While Lyme disease is one of the best-known tick-borne illnesses, Ehrlichiosis is another infection that can be transmitted by certain ticks. In some cases, a person can become infected with both Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis. This creates overlapping symptoms that can make the […]
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When someone is diagnosed with Lyme disease, the conversation often focuses on the bacteria transmitted by an infected tick. But ticks can carry and transmit more than one type of infection. In some cases, a person exposed to a Lyme-carrying tick may also be exposed to other microorganisms at the same time. These additional infections
For many people living with Lyme disease, healing isn’t always straightforward. You may begin treatment, make positive lifestyle changes, and still find yourself struggling with fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, or other lingering symptoms. If that sounds familiar, you may wonder whether something else is contributing to how you feel. One factor that often comes
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Children love spending time outdoors. Whether they’re hiking, camping, playing sports, or simply exploring the backyard, those adventures come with countless benefits—but they can also increase the risk of tick bites in certain parts of the country. While not every tick carries Lyme disease, it’s important for parents to understand the signs and symptoms so
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If you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease and find yourself forgetting appointments, struggling to focus, or feeling mentally “foggy,” you’re not alone. Brain fog is one of the most common—and often most frustrating—symptoms reported by people living with Lyme disease. While it isn’t a medical diagnosis itself, brain fog describes a collection of cognitive symptoms
Many people assume Lyme disease causes constant symptoms, but for many individuals, the experience is much less predictable. Some days you may feel almost like yourself, while other days fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or headaches seem to return without warning. This pattern can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re making progress only
When it comes to healing from Lyme disease and co-infections, detoxification is often one of the most overlooked, but essential, pieces of the puzzle. As your body fights infection, it also has to process and eliminate toxins produced by bacteria, inflammation, and the environment. If these toxins build up faster than your body can remove
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Lyme disease doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Some people recover quickly with minimal symptoms, while others struggle with chronic fatigue, brain fog, and persistent inflammation for months, or even years. So what makes the difference? At Functional Healing with Dr. Tara, we look beyond the infection itself to understand why the body responds the
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If you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease—or suspect you may have it—but still feel unwell despite treatment, there may be another piece of the puzzle: co-infections. Tick bites don’t just transmit one type of bacteria. In many cases, ticks carry multiple pathogens that can be passed to the body at the same time. These are
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Lyme disease is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and underestimated. What may begin as a simple tick bite can evolve into a complex, chronic condition affecting multiple systems in the body. For many, the journey to diagnosis and healing can feel overwhelming—but with the right approach, recovery is possible. At Functional Healing with Dr. Tara, we take
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