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What Is MCAS? (And Why So Many People With Lyme Are Talking About It)

MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) has become a common topic in the Lyme disease community, but what is it really? Learn how mast cells work, why MCAS may overlap with Lyme disease, common symptoms, potential triggers, how it's diagnosed, and what current research says about the connection.

Does the Sun Make Lyme Disease Worse?

Wondering why just a few minutes in the sun can leave you exhausted, dizzy, or overwhelmed by brain fog? Learn the most common reasons people with Lyme disease may become sensitive to heat and sunlight, including dysautonomia, medication photosensitivity, mast cell activation, and nervous system dysfunction. Plus, discover practical tips to help reduce symptom flares while safely spending more time outdoors.

Why Exercise Keeps Making Your Lyme Disease Worse (And What To Do Instead)

Does exercise leave you feeling worse the next day? If you have Lyme disease, you're not alone. Learn why so many people get stuck in the boom-and-bust cycle, why traditional fitness advice often doesn't work during Lyme recovery, and how to rebuild strength with a safer, more sustainable approach to movement.

10 Years of Lyme Disease Research in 12 Minutes: The 3 Biggest Lessons I Learned

After 10 years of studying Lyme disease, recovering my own health, and talking with thousands of people in the Lyme community, these are the three biggest lessons I wish every patient understood about tick bites, diagnosis, and real recovery.

Why Do Lyme Symptoms Come and Go? Understanding Lyme Flares and Recovery

One of the most frustrating parts of Lyme disease is feeling better one day and worse the next. Learn why Lyme symptoms fluctuate, what can trigger a flare, and how to recognize real progress during recovery.

Early Lyme Disease Symptoms Most People Miss

People often assume Lyme disease always starts with a bullseye rash — but many early symptoms are much easier to miss. In this article, we cover the early Lyme disease symptoms people commonly overlook, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, and more.

What Separates People Who Recover from Lyme from Those Who Don’t?

Struggling with Lyme disease recovery? Learn the 5 key differences between people who recover and those who stay stuck—and how to build a simple plan that actually works.

Your Lyme Disease Is Different (And That’s Why You’re Still Stuck)

Struggling with Lyme disease recovery? Discover the 3 hidden patterns that keep people stuck—and how to build a plan that actually works for your body.

3 Lyme Recovery Plans for 3 Different Types of People

Not all Lyme recovery plans work the same. Discover the 3 types of people I see most often—and how to build a plan that actually fits your body.

The First Time I Felt Normal Again After Lyme Disease

The First Time I Felt Normal Again After Lyme Disease What healing from Lyme disease actually feels like The...

If I Had Lyme Disease Again, This Is What I’d Do First

If I had to restart my Lyme disease recovery, I wouldn’t try everything. I’d focus on a simple, consistent approach that actually works.

3 Mistakes Keeping Your Brain Fog Stuck (Lyme Explained)

If your Lyme brain fog keeps coming back no matter what you try, you may be reinforcing the problem without realizing it. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes that keep people stuck and what to do instead.