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How to Treat Tick Bites in Seven Easy Steps

Last month, a friend called me in distress when she discovered a tick on her twelve-year-old son. What should she Continue Reading

Lyme Prevention

Permethrin: Why and How to Use This Tick Repellent

Permethrin tops my list of Lyme prevention tools. Why? Because it’s cheap, easy, and effective. Since May through August are Continue Reading

About Christy Brunke

Hi! I'm Christy, a mom, pastor’s wife, and bestselling novelist. My dad, daughter, and I have all battled Lyme disease. Our experiences—and all we've learned along the way—inspired me to blog this book. Click here to learn more!

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OurLymeJourney.com weaves our story with vital facts about this tick-borne illness. Journey with us as we illuminate a path toward prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment. Click here to join the journey!

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A Pervasive Problem

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 300,000 people contract Lyme each year. And that's just in the U.S.! To make matters worse, if not caught early, Lyme disease can become chronic and debilitating.

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Discover how to become your own best advocate.
Find out how to lower your risk for getting Lyme disease.
Get tips for tick-proofing your clothes, yard, and loved ones.
Learn how to recognize Lyme disease as the Great Imitator.
Untangle the controversies about the diagnostic tests.
Gain an understanding of how Lyme affects the mind and body.
Explore ways to get the upper hand on this too-often debilitating disease.
Unearth Lyme’s history and understand its global threat.
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