Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness, and tradition. But for those living with chronic Lyme disease, it can also be one of the most physically and emotionally challenging weeks of the year. Rich holiday meals, disrupted routines, high stress, travel, social pressure, and sensory overload can all contribute to Lyme flares or symptom spikes. […]
As November arrives, the world begins to transition into a quieter, darker season. Temperatures drop, the days grow shorter, and our bodies naturally shift into a different rhythm. For individuals living with chronic Lyme disease, this seasonal change can bring about new challenges—especially as the immune system works harder to adapt to colder weather, reduced
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Recovering from Lyme disease is rarely a straight path. For many patients, symptoms linger long after antibiotics or conventional treatments are complete. Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, digestive challenges, and sleep disturbances can persist for months or even years. This often leaves people feeling frustrated, misunderstood, and even hopeless. At Functional Healing with Dr. Tara,
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Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing vector-borne illnesses in the United States, but for many patients, the story doesn’t end after a simple course of antibiotics. While early intervention is important, countless patients continue to suffer from persistent symptoms months or even years later. This lingering condition is often called chronic Lyme disease, and
For some patients, Lyme disease doesn’t end after a round of antibiotics. Instead, it lingers, leaving behind fatigue, joint pain, sleep disturbances, headaches, and brain fog that persist for months—or even years. This condition, often referred to as chronic Lyme disease or post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS), requires a broader, more integrative approach to healing.
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When it comes to Lyme disease, timing is everything. The earlier Lyme is detected and treated, the greater the chance of full recovery. Unfortunately, many people miss the early warning signs because symptoms can look like a cold, flu, or just general fatigue. Understanding these red flags—and acting on them quickly—can make all the difference
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Lyme Disease Isn’t Always a Bullseye Rash and Fever When most people hear “Lyme disease,” they immediately picture a tick bite followed by a bullseye rash and flu-like symptoms. That classic image is so well-known, it’s almost become a stereotype. But here’s the reality: most people with Lyme disease never recall a tick bite, and
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What Are the “Three B’s” of Lyme Disease? When we talk about Lyme disease, most people immediately think of Borrelia burgdorferi—the spiral-shaped bacterium responsible for the classic bullseye rash and flu-like symptoms. But for many patients, Borrelia is just one piece of a much more complicated puzzle. In the world of tick-borne illness, there are
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Do you ever feel like your body is working against you—achy, tired, foggy, or reactive—and you’re not sure why? Maybe you’ve been told “everything looks normal,” but your symptoms keep piling up. What if the root of it all wasn’t aging, bad luck, or a random diagnosis—but chronic inflammation? At Functional Healing with Dr. Tara,
Summer is a season of sunshine, adventure, and long-awaited freedom. But if you’re dragging through the day, saying no to plans, or needing caffeine just to function—something’s not right. At Functional Healing with Dr. Tara, we believe fatigue isn’t a condition to “push through” or chalk up to being busy. It’s your body’s way of
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