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Lyme Advocate, lover of Nova Scotia and Canada, political junkie, asker of questions. So many questions!
Help needed with our Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association. Please read my latest blog post below if you reside in Nova Scotia.

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Help Needed – Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association
In November of 2024 the Nova Scotia Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Association was formed. At that time we had a six member Board. Unfortunately, due to variety of issues, we have had a few resigna…
shiningthelymelight.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hopefully this will work. What an achievement if it does. news.tulane.edu/news/how-doe... #BeTickAware
Test a tick, get answers: Tulane student-founded startup develops rapid Lyme test
Tulane University News and Press Releases
news.tulane.edu
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A doctor that is actually trying to help his patients. Does his treatment work? Ask his patients, not a doctor that apparently knows little about the subject. - www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Dr. Amir Khadir pleads guilty to controversial Lyme disease treatment
Dr. Amir Khadir has pleaded guilty to administering long-term antibiotic treatments to patients, claiming they were suffering from chronic Lyme disease.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Reposted by DLugar
Province Calls for Applications for Ministers’ Table on Gender-Based Violence news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/0...
Province Calls for Applications for Ministers’ Table on Gender-Based Violence
news.novascotia.ca
August 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Doctors should be advocating for this as well. Why aren’t they? - ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/... #BeTickAware #Tickborne
It’s time to ramp up efforts to prevent tick-borne illnesses, scientists say | RCI
Warmer temperatures mean ticks are showing up in places they haven't before
ici.radio-canada.ca
August 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Another high profile celebrity with Lyme. What’s it going to take before it’s taken more seriously by those that can help? How about a Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Specialization in Med School & dedicated clinics everywhere. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta... #BeTickAware
Justin Timberlake reveals 'debilitating' Lyme disease diagnosis as he wraps world tour | CBC News
American singer Justin Timberlake says he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease and is coping with health issues that have affected him physically and mentally.
www.cbc.ca
July 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
My latest blog post re ticks and tick-borne diseases - wp.me/p7rxZL-qe.
Number of Ticks Being Seen This Year is Scary
I don’t know about you but I have been seeing a large number of posts this year regarding the number of ticks being seen; in places never seen before; and in an abundance that is terrifying t…
wp.me
July 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Most of this resonated with me. Some, like tinnitus and vision issues I still have - “7 Surprising Symptoms of Lyme Disease” -
time.com/7295491/lyme... #BeTickAware #Ticks #Lyme #Tickborne
7 Surprising Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Up to 10% of people experience lingering, serious symptoms.
time.com
June 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Day 31 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth - Awareness measures should be taking place 12 months of the year in many places, including N.S. Tick activity is mostly based on temperature, moisture and life stage of the tick. Please do your part to increase awareness. #BeTickAware #Ticks
May 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Day 31 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth - This post on Facebook and all the comments on the main post, and all the shares, says more than I can say. Read. Learn. Take precautions. Help effect change. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
May 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Day 30 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth - More needs to be done in Canada re Lyme & tick-borne diseases. More awareness, education, training, signage, research, testing, treatment, speaking up by those suffering, and compassion. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/health/more-... #BeTickAware #Ticks #Lyme
More needs to be done to protect people from tick-borne diseases in Nova Scotia, advocate says - Halifax Examiner
A new petition is calling on the provincial government to act on concerns about tick-borne infections in Nova Scotia.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Day 29 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth - Although still fairly rare, as far as we know, Powassan virus is a potential tick-borne illness, that can transmit quickly. Learn about it – www.cdc.gov/powassan/abo...; and www.canada.ca/en/public-he.... #BeTickAware #Ticks #Tickborne #Powassan
About Powassan
Briefly understand the cause, symptoms, and ways to prevent Powassan virus disease.
www.cdc.gov
May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Day 28 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth - Visitors to NS need to know that ALL of NS is at risk for a tick bite. Take preventative measures and undertake daily tick checks. NS is beautiful and should be explored, but we all need to #BeTickAware. #Ticks #NovaScotia #Tickborne
May 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Day 27 – Although Bartonella has been found in ticks, debate still continues as to whether it transmits – www.columbia-lyme.org/bartonellosis; www.cdc.gov/bartonella/a.... The photo is from a 2018 slide presentation in Halifax by researchers at Dalhousie. #BeTickAware #Ticks #Bartonella
Bartonellosis
Bartonella is primarily transmitted by fleas or by animal scratches or bites. Whether Ixodes ticks transmit Bartonella to humans is an area of investigation.
www.columbia-lyme.org
May 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Day 26 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth - I have a YouTube channel that includes the following Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?lis.... Includes a number of videos re Lyme & tick-borne diseases. Most helpful to more than N.S. #BeTickAware #Tickssuck #Ticks #Tickborne #Lyme
All About Ticks, and What they Carry, in Nova Scotia - YouTube
Trying to share information available regarding ticks, Lyme and Tick-borne diseases, especially as they relate to Nova Scotia, Canada.
youtube.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Day 25 - #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth” - Diet is an important piece of the puzzle for your return to better health. True for anything. Not just Lyme. Testing for deficiencies is very important. - restorativehealthsolutions.com/blog/lyme-di... #BeTickAware #Lyme #Ticks #Tickssuck
Vitamins and Minerals Impact the Success and Speed of Lyme Protocols - Restorative Health Solutions
Dr. Warren explains how your levels of vitamins and minerals impact the success and speed of Lyme protocols.
restorativehealthsolutions.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM