Podcasts about Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It…

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It…

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It affects dogs and people — especially children — and for decades has ravaged southwestern Native American...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It affects dogs and people — especially children — and for decades has ravaged southwestern Native American...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is one of the deadliest tickborne diseases in the United States, often killing people within about a week if left untreated. At one point, the San Carlos Apache Reservation had rates of infection 150 times the national average. But now, they've achieved a huge milestone — no deaths from the disease in at least five years. NPR science correspondent Pien Huang and producer Megan Lim visited the reservation to see the program that led to their success.Read Pien's full story here.Interested in hearing more science success stories? Email us at shortwave@npr.org. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this powerful Tick Boot Camp Podcast episode, Lindsey Shaker shares her inspiring journey of overcoming Lyme disease and multiple co-infections. From battling years of misdiagnosis to navigating aggressive treatments, Lindsey's story highlights resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of maintaining hope. She also emphasizes the role of movement, such as yoga and hiking, and the necessity of community and self-care in the healing process. Tune in for invaluable insights into managing chronic illness and learning how to advocate for yourself and others in the Lyme community. Introduction to Lindsey Shaker • Background: Director of Marketing for Shaker Auto Group and Lyme disease advocate. • Diagnosed with Lyme disease and multiple co-infections at age 31 after years of misdiagnosis. Lindsey's Early Life and Onset of Symptoms • Born with Lyme and Bartonella through maternal transmission. • Early symptoms: Full-body paralysis during high school track practices, emotional instability, memory loss, and balance issues in college. • Misdiagnosed with depression, ADHD, and Lyme carditis before her eventual diagnosis. The Turning Point • Mother's diagnosis prompted Lindsey to seek further testing. • Diagnosed with Lyme disease, Bartonella, Babesiosis, Typhus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis via blood tests conducted by Dr. Bouboulis. The Treatment Journey • Initial treatments: A combination of antibiotics, anti-parasitic medication (Mepron), and IVIG therapy. • Challenges: Managing severe Herxheimer reactions and navigating insurance for IVIG approval. • Milestones: Significant improvements in mobility and overall health over seven years of treatment. The Role of Mindset and Self-Care • Tools for resilience: Yoga, probiotics, CBD oil, and communication with Lyme-literate professionals. • Addressing environmental factors, such as mold exposure, through diet, sleep, and movement. Movement as Medicine • Physical activities: Hiking and yoga played crucial roles in her recovery journey. • Emotional benefits: Restored confidence and emotional well-being through consistent movement. Life After Lyme • Nearly 99% recovered but emphasizes the importance of continued vigilance. • Reflects on lost time but remains grateful for the progress made and the strength gained. Advice for Listeners • For Lyme patients: “Your outlook is everything. Fight for your recovery and never give up.” • For prevention: “Assign a tick-checking buddy and never skip tick checks after outdoor activities.” Lindsey's Call-to-Action • Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @LMshaker to learn more about her journey and advocacy work. • Explore Tick Boot Camp resources for tools and strategies to overcome Lyme disease and chronic illnesses. Conclusion: Lindsey Shaker's journey reminds us that recovery is possible with persistence, education, and support. Her story is a beacon of hope for others navigating the challenges of chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases Keywords: Lyme disease, Tick Boot Camp, Lindsey Shaker, Resilience, Misdiagnosis, Co-infections, Herxheimer reactions, IVIG, Movement, Mindset, Immune system, Chronic illness, Recovery, Advocacy, Tick-borne illnesses, Treatment journey

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, the Tick Boot Camp hosts speak with Kim Strother—celebrity fitness trainer, holistic health coach, yoga instructor, and model for brands like Ford, Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Footlocker, and more. As one of LA's top trainers, Kim shares her transformative journey from undiagnosed Lyme disease to becoming an advocate for holistic health and chronic illness recovery. Her battle with Lyme began with mysterious symptoms from a young age, leading to a 22-year struggle before finally receiving her Lyme diagnosis. Today, she uses her expertise to inspire others with a multi-modal, bio-individual approach to wellness. Key Takeaways: 1. Growing Up in Tick-Endemic New Jersey and Early Symptoms Kim's childhood on a family Christmas tree farm in tick-endemic New Jersey involved frequent tick exposure but little awareness of tick-borne illness risks. She began experiencing fatigue, migraines, GI problems, and chronic infections as a child, but these symptoms were dismissed or misdiagnosed for over two decades, setting the stage for a lengthy, difficult journey before her eventual Lyme diagnosis. 2. Late Diagnosis and Complex Co-Infections By age 28, Kim's health had deteriorated significantly, with debilitating, multi-system symptoms. After years of seeking answers, she was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease along with several co-infections and chronic conditions: Babesia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella, Candida overgrowth, mold and heavy metal toxicity, parasites, and SIBO. 3. Holistic Healing Journey Kim's recovery involved a multi-pronged approach that combined traditional and alternative treatments: Natural Supplements: Homeopathic herbs and Monolaurin (a natural antifungal) helped combat infections. Diet and Detox Therapies: A Paleo diet centered on greens and protein reduced inflammation, and therapies like glutathione IVs, infrared saunas, colonics, and ozone steam treatments supported detoxification. Innovative Devices: Kim used the FreMedica Wave frequency device, which provided symptom relief through frequency-based therapy. Electromagnetic Acupuncture Testing: This testing helped Kim track her health status and adjust her healing protocol. 4. Patience, Body Awareness, and Resilience Kim emphasizes the importance of tuning into your body, maintaining patience, and finding hope even during setbacks. She underscores that healing from chronic Lyme disease requires resilience and support from knowledgeable communities. 5. Professional Impact and Holistic Coaching Her journey through chronic illness has deeply influenced her approach as a trainer and coach. Kim now focuses on bio-individual health strategies, mindfulness, and sustainable practices, helping clients achieve wellness with a balanced and holistic perspective. Additional Highlights: High-Profile Career: Kim's career has included being a featured trainer on the Melissa Wood Health App and earning recognition as one of the most in-demand fitness models by racked. Advice from Kim Strother: On Lyme Healing: Stay hopeful, be patient, and celebrate small wins. Healing is a long journey, but each step forward is valuable. Connect with Kim Strother: To learn more about Kim's fitness programs and holistic health approach, visit her website and follow her on Instagram.

Welcome! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions about TICKS:How to diagnose Lyme disease?Should I take antibiotics if I find a tick on my body?How should I treat Lyme disease?What's up with chronic Lyme?Tell me more about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever...Can I get the tickborne encephalitis vaccine?Is babesia really the same as malaria?How should I remove a tick from my skin?What's the best way to prevent tick bites?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please send us your questions and travel health anecdotes: germandworm@gmail.com.Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Today's newscast includes details of Donald Trump's schedule appearance in Asheville, an extension of the Wilma Dykeman Greenway, a reopening of the Citizens Police Academy, a local case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and the Carolina Mountain Club's quarterly Crew Day. 

Battling the summer heat can be a challenge. Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares crucial tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses, and ensure water safety for children and pets.Learn the best ways to fend off ticks and mosquitoes and prevent diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Whether you're planning a beach day or a backyard BBQ, this episode has everything you need to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Listen in and empower yourself with practical tips to make this summer your healthiest yet!Keep Me Home Longer An optimistic podcast about home care. Growing options for managing conditions in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

In this special crossover episode between Tick Boot Camp Podcast and the Vital Plan Network, we welcome back Dr. Bill Rawls, a trusted mentor to our Lyme Disease community. With over 50,000 downloads per episode, our listeners represent a broad spectrum of those impacted by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Rawls provides insight into the complex relationship between microbes and the immune system, drawing from his vast knowledge and research. Microbial Strategy: Bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and yeast can all turn human tissues into their food supply. Dr. Rawls emphasizes the importance of understanding how microbes infiltrate and weaken the body's barriers. Lyme & Co-Infections: Lyme disease is associated with a range of chronic conditions like MS, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and even cancer. Co-infections such as Bartonella, Babesia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichia can exacerbate the symptoms. Barriers to Disease: Skin: Our first defense in keeping pathogens out. Immune System: The internal army fighting off infections. Cells: Designed to protect and regenerate themselves. Gut Microbiome: The critical ecosystem maintaining balance and immunity. Antibiotics vs. Herbs: Antibiotics are effective against fast-growing bacteria, but Lyme grows slowly (approximately every 12 hours). Herbs are often more effective against slow-growing bacteria like Borrelia (Lyme). Doctor Rawls has created his science-backed herbal Restore Kit to treat chronic Lyme disease. Tick Vigilance: Dr. Rawls emphasizes tick vigilance, noting that ticks inject bacteria directly into the bloodstream through numbed skin, making detection essential. He stresses checking oneself thoroughly after outdoor activities. Adaptogenic Support & Herbal Protocols: Dr. Rawls discusses how adaptogens like mushrooms and other herbs help regulate the body's response to stress and promote healing, especially when combined in comprehensive protocols like the Restore Kit. Doctor Rawls has created his HPA Balance herbal adaptogen blend in addition to his Adaptogen Recovery herbal blend included in his Restore Kit. Chlorella & Detoxification: Chlorella is highlighted for its ability to bind and purge toxins from the body. Sweating through exercise or sauna therapy enhances blood flow and aids in flushing metabolic waste. Doctor Rawls has created his Pure Chlorella product to assist with binding and detoxification. Mitochondrial Support: The role of cellular health in Lyme recovery is vital. Supporting mitochondria with herbal supplements, like the Mitochondrial Support in the Restore Kit, reduces stress signals from cells, calming the body's fight-or-flight response.

Dan & Reid Isbell, known as The Brothers Hunt, join Caroline Hobby on this episode of Get Real. The songwriting brothers have written hits for Luke Combs including “The Kind of Love We Make,” “Love You Anyway” and more. They also recently launched “The God's Country Podcast” in partnership with iHeartMedia & MeatEater. Caroline dives into Dan & Reid's upbringing where they spent most of their free time in church with their pastor father or chasing turkey and white tail deer in the woods of west Tennessee, before moving to Nashville to pursue music. Dan and Reid talk about the years they spent living together on a boat while they paved their way into the industry. Dan opens up about his past struggles with mental health and the brothers talk about their experience with tick bites and Dan surviving Rock Mountain Spotted Fever TWICE. Follow Get Real on IG: @GetRealCarolineHobby Follow Caroline Hobby: @CaroHobby  Follow The Brothers Hunt: @TheBrothersHunt Follow The God's Country Podcast: @TheGodsCountryPodcast Have a question for Caroline?? You can leave a voice message and she may answer on a future episode! Click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also in the news: Dozens of farm animals rescued when Harvard barn collapsed; Michigan woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of newborn twins; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever case confirmed in Champaign County and more.

Also in the news: Dozens of farm animals rescued when Harvard barn collapsed; Michigan woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of newborn twins; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever case confirmed in Champaign County and more.

Also in the news: Dozens of farm animals rescued when Harvard barn collapsed; Michigan woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of newborn twins; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever case confirmed in Champaign County and more.

Happy Wednesday! Today we are covering these news stories: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever outbreak in Southern California/Northern Mexico Breakthrough treatment for Sickle Cell Disease (CRISPR) 1,500% increase in poison control calls for Ozempic/Semaglutide overdoses Millenial women not better off than previous generations

Introduction Special guest introduction: TJ Nelson from Las Vegas, Nevada Spotlight: Ashley Marba special guest co-host Background: TJ's Utah roots, his worldwide travels, and his ongoing Lyme journey The Early Years: High School to College TJ's challenges during his high school to college transition Personal tragedies: His parents' separation and the loss of his brother Mental health struggles and the initial steps taken Diving into International Waters TJ's leap into international entrepreneurship: From Thailand to Chile Introduction to DominateDepression.com: TJ's initiative to battle mental health issues A brief reflection on the beauty of other cultures and their community-driven approach Lyme Disease, Bartonella, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Mycoplasma The Bartonella problem: Unraveling the mysterious stomach scratch The turning point in San Diego: TJ's appointment with a pivotal doctor Challenges with Western medication: A patient's perspective Deep Dive into Alternative Treatments TJ's take on ozone therapy and its benefits The intense experiences with hyperthermia and its impact on Lyme symptoms The power and potential of stem cells in treating Lyme Experimenting with peptides: thymosin alpha, thymosin beta, LL-37, BPC-157, and more. The Psychedelics Conversation An open discussion about the growing interest in psychedelics for treating chronic ailments How altering brain states can pave the way for new, healing neural pathways Other Avenues Explored The Cowden Protocol: A herbal approach to Lyme Bee Venom Therapy (BVT): The buzz around its effectiveness for TJ Dietary shifts: From carnivore diets to other alternative food plans Walk the Lyme: A Closer Look at TJ's Book The inspiration behind Walking the Lyme and its core message Aiming to provide hope, validation, and a guiding light to those battling Lyme TJ's business side: Balancing health while scaling ventures Mental Wellbeing and Future Plans Emphasis on parasympathetic activities: Neurofeedback, meditation, and yoga TJ's goals: A sneak peek into his aspirations and the road to achieving them Conclusion Ashley's heartwarming reflection on TJ's resilience and growth journey Final remarks from the host and looking ahead to future episodes

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

it comes from a tic but it is not found so much in the Rocky Mountains.  It can be life threatening but is usually  easily treated.  Listen as pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. T.W. Jones tells us how to avoid, recognize and treat the disease that begins with a rash.

Drs. Alex Finch and Venk Bellamkonda talk through tick related infectious diseases including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis and more! Tick related illnesses are prevalent this time of year, so take a moment to brush up on how to manage them. CONTACTS Twitter - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda Instagram – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch Email - AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com REFERENCES & LINKS Society guidelines: United States CDC Tickborne diseases of the US Anaplasmosis - information for healthcare providers Babesiosis - resources for healthcare professionals Ehrlichiosis Lyme Disease RMSF A reference manual for healthcare providers 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics has several publications on babesiosis, borrelia infections other than Lyme, Ehrlichia, anaplasma, Lyme itself, RMSF Infectious Disease society of America Clinical practice guideline on diagnosis and management of babesiosis 2020 Canada Canadian pediatric society  Practice point on Lyme disease in Canada - focus on children 2021 Society of OB / Gyn of Canada Committee opinion for management of tick bites and Lyme disease during pregnancy 2020 Australia - New Zealand Australian government department of health released An Australian guideline on the diagnosis of overseas - acquired Lyme disease / borreliosis in 2015 Japan  choosing wisely Japan - Lyme disease 2018 India Department of health research - Indian council of medical research (ICMR) - guidelines for diagnosis and management of rickettsial diseases in India in 2015 UK National institute for health and care Excellence (NICE)  quality standards on Lyme disease 2019 Guideline on Lyme disease 2018 British Infection Association (BIA)

A Missouri Department of Conservation study shows many tick diseases are in the state, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease. Officials say ways to avoid the illnesses include wearing light-colored clothes, long pants, and avoiding shaded areas along the edge of forests.

Segment 4, July 8th, 2023 An oft asked question during adventure travel season is, "what's the best insect repellant"? The answer comes from the owner of Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown's.  Bill Bartee explains in this Carolina Outdoor segment, that the repellant helps prevent bites & the illnesses that come from mosquitos & ticks.  These animals help spread germ & disease such as ZIKA Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, & Lyme Disease. Those concerns outweigh the concern that should be had by using DEET.  However we should still now which one is best. When preparing for a trip you will find different concentration & mixtures using DEET.  The best two are: 100% DEET, offers the longest period of time for protection.  While being the highest concentrate brings concerns to many, you should only apply this to exposed skin.  In fact, 100% DEET can be used very sparingly, like applying cologne or perfume.  On your neck, wrists, arms, ankles, & legs (if not covered by clothing).  100% DEET will keep the bugs away but should only be used by adults. 30% DEET, is what the American Medical Association recommended in their 1998 report.  Although application is the same as 100% DEET, using 30% DEET can be used more often but should still be applied by adults.  You'll find on your trip that you'll just apply the 30% DEET more frequently. Notes about DEET: 1. Apply to only exposed skin 2. 100% DEET you may apply once a day, while 30% DEET can be twice 3. When you're back to your lodge, resort, hotel, or home, wash off the DEET 4. Don't use DEET on children less than 2 months old Don't eat or drink DEET.  If it is accidentally consumed, drink a small amount of water & call Poison Control 800-222-1222. Other preventions at the outdoor store in Charlotte are: 1. Long Sleeved Shirts, Long Pants, & hats. 2. Be most careful at dusk and dawn (that's when the mosquitos are most active). 3. Check yourself for ticks after each day. information was also taken from EPA & POISON CONTROL

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are bringing you a certified smorgasbord of backpacking goodness. We kick off the show with a somewhat impromptu interview with Instagram and YouTube sensation, Little Skittle. We learn about the last leg of her triple crown, how she embraced the brutality of the CDT, and of course the requisite fuck, marry, kill of the triple crown trails. We then catch up with Travis Avery of Sawyer Products to geek out on all things related to insect repellants, water filter technology, and how a Chicago Bears running back played a crucial role in Sawyer's early success. We wrap the show with a series of AT Hiker submissions for "Stupid Thing of the Week", with a very natural slant toward shit stories guaranteed to entertain. As if that weren't enough, Chaunce and I give a rundown on our favorite moments from Trail Days, what adventure plans we have on the docket for this summer, and the typical chaos. Sawyer Products: Check out Sawyer's Permethrin Pump at REI. Organifi: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Goodr: Use code “BACKPACKER” for free shipping on your first order at goodr.com/backpacker. RTIC Outdoors: Shop at rticoutdoors.com. [divider] Interview with Little Skittle Little Skittle's Instagram Little Skittle's Youtube Interview with Travis Avery Sawyer Product's Instagram Travis's LinkedIn Time stamps & Questions 00:05:02 - QOTD: What summer hiking/backpacking/adventuring plans do you have? 00:12:48 - Reminders: Listen to exclusive Q&A episodes on Patreon! 00:15:08 - Introducing Little Skittle 00:17:33 - How's it feel to be in the middle of your Triple Crown? 00:17:55 - How is the AT after completing the PCT and CDT already? 00:19:34 - How have you enjoyed the AT culture? 00:22:00 - Have you gotten backlash for your pace? 00:23:15 - What sketchy moments stand out from the CDT? 00:25:37 - Do you have any standout scary animal stories? 00:30:00 - Fuck Marry Kill: AT, PCT, CDT 00:31:20 - Little Skittle's Stupid Thing of the Week 00:35:45 - What's luxurious about your quilt? 00:37:03 - What has been your favorite thing about your AT experience so far? 00:38:10 - What's been the most epic trail magic you received? 00:39:20 - What do you hope for at trail magic and what don't you want? 00:40:35 - What's after the Triple Crown? 00:43:13 - Introducing Travis Avery 00:46:02 - Tell us about the company history of Sawyer Products 00:47:28 - What is an extractor? 00:49:58 - How exactly does permethrin work? 00:51:47 - Can dogs get Lyme? 00:54:11 - If you were hiking the AT, how often would you apply permethrin? 00:58:50 - Can you spray permethrin on your underwear? 01:00:10 - Does permethrin present any risk when directly touching human skin? 01:01:10 - Do you have any tips and tricks for applying permethrin? 01:02:32 - What else is effective against ticks? 01:04:41 - Does picaridin help protect against flies? 01:05:41 - Describe the difference between DEET and picaridin against mosquitoes 01:08:00 - Are you uneasy using DEET? 01:08:56 - Discussion about mosquitos preferring different blood types 01:10:15 - Discussion about using permethrin around cats 01:11:55 - What are some other non obvious suggestions for using permethrin? 01:13:17 - Can you lock in the treatment using a hotel hair dryer? 01:14:14 - How do you know if your Sawyer Squeeze is broken? 01:16:10 - When did the Sawyer Squeeze come out? 01:16:50 - Tell us about the decision to make the filter compatible with standard water bottles 01:20:27 - Give us the elevator pitch on what makes the Squeeze superior to the competition 01:23:14 - Fuck Marry Kill: Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Alpha-gal Syndrome SEGMENTS Stupid Thing of the Week: AT Thru-Hiker Edition Abby “Shitwater” Evans Major Fun Guy Hamilton Dead Dad [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, DoGoodPantry, Greg McDaniel, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Morgan Luke, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jake Landgraf, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Kelly Heikkila, and Peter.

Spring is high season for ticks, and Virginia has 17 different kinds. Because they can carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other dangerous conditions, the engineering department at the Virginia Military Institute has declared war on the bugs – using a robot to do battle.  Sandy Hausman has that story.

This week in the second installment our interview, Slugger Labbe remembers trying to get Kenny Irwin up to speed, rumors over Kenny's commitment to the sport, moving over the Dale Earnhardt Incorporated to work with Michael Waltrip, running a pitch-black chassis at a Daytona night race (wink, wink) and his bout with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dissect the July 11, 2002 issue of Winston Cup Scene.  It's an incredibly emotional day for Michael Waltrip, who wins at Daytona for the first time since the 2001 Daytona 500. And … according to Slugger … his crew chief at the time … there was some innovatin' going on with that car and a pretty nifty trick to mask it. That's not all. When the race ends under caution, irate fans pelt the backstretch with all manner of debris. Kurt Busch and Dale Jarrett are spun out and half turned over … Kurt with NASCAR and DJ with safety workers reacting at a snail's pace to a midrace multicar accident. Last but not least, a North Carolina writer takes aim at the greatest NASCAR-related movie of all time. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Dr. Casey Kelley.  Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to become Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics.  Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago.  She is a ten-year member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a Director on the board of The International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), and is a Founding Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM).  Dr. Kelley is on the faculty at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.   Prior to founding Case Integrative Health, Dr. Kelley practiced medicine at WholeHealth Chicago, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, and St. Joseph Hospital. Tick-borne pathogens can be passed to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, anaplasmosis, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, and tularemia. Other tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Colorado tick fever, Powassan encephalitis, and Q fever. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the United States. In 2010, more than 22,500 confirmed and 7,500 probable cases of Lyme disease were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Becca Greenberg is a 26-year-old rhinestone artist from Florida who grew up in upstate New York. Prior to getting sick, Becca was very social, had excellent grades, and ran 25 miles a week. Becca was bit by a tick at the age of 9 and was likely reinfected at least once in her childhood. At the young age of 14, Becca became wheelchair-bound and developed an array of symptoms, including fainting spells, dizziness, migraines, sudden onset confusion, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity, muscle pain, fatigue, left-sided paralysis, tachycardia, hearing loss, vision loss, and hallucinations. Doctors dismissed Becca and told her she was "just going through puberty" or that it was all in her head. Becca's mom posted on Facebook looking for answers and had a friend who was a doctor reach out and say that her symptoms were consistent with Lyme disease. Becca got tested and was positive for Lyme, Babesia, and Bartonella. Bercca treated with her mom's friend for 9 months on oral antibiotics, but she didn't get any better. Next, Becca visited Dr. Daniel Cameron where she got an additional diagnosis of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and was treated with IV Rocephin and a rotation of oral antibiotics for almost 2 years. At the end of treatment, Becca was completely symptom-free. Becca re-entered life full force and suffered a crash, but she discusses how she skipped the recovery and maintenance faces of recovery and how she's now focusing on that part of her journey. If you'd like to learn how a determined young woman has navigated the ups and downs of Lyme, uses her artwork to bring joy to others, and is giving back to the Lyme community, then tune in now! PS Emma Pikoulas special guest co-hosted this interview with Matt from Tick Boot Camp!

Today's 1st Mystery:A woman has an unexplained case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in winter.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1950Today's 2nd Mystery:Dr. Tim, Jill, and Sandy find a sick child at a forest cabin.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 17, 1950Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netcGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us back here tomorrow for another old time radio detective drama.

Katie and Howard return with the first Shackbaggerly of 2023. It seems that having an enforced week off has given them renewed vigour, at least measured by the number of topics covered this week. Deep breath. Doctors receptionists. Food delivery no shows. Bespoke breakfast orders. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The Peanuts Cookbook from the 1970s. Body parts of nuns. Fanny Craddock. Oh Shackbaggerly wouldn't be complete without another June story. _______________________________________________________________ Episode 97 will be available from 9am UK time next Friday 13th January. Additional music by: Cory Gray - Old World. _______________________________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katie-johnson73/message

Measuring only three to five millimeters in size, tiny ticks are a big problem.  They are widely distributed in many parts of the world, especially in warm and humid climates.  Ticks are arachnids – not insects – meaning they're more closely related to spiders than to flies or mosquitos.  They are external parasites that feast […]

In this episode of the Renegade Nutrition Podcast we are blessed to be joined by Health Coach and RN Tammy Rich. Tammy found functional medicine after Functional Medicine doctor Julia Buchkina (see our Autoimmune Disease episode with Dr. Buchkina) helped both Tammy's husband and young son heal from challenging health issues, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and failure to thrive. When Tammy's son got sick and was placed in the "failure to thrive" category just before his second birthday, Tammy turned to the GAPS (Gut and Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Protocol, created by Dr. Natasha Campbell (see our Gut and Psychology Syndrome interview with Dr. Natasha!). What Tammy found was a miraculous, amazing healing journey for her son and her family, as they embarked to save his life. Today, Tammy is a health coach, working for the same doctor who helped her get her family back - Dr. Buchkina - at Upstream Functional Medicine. Tammy coaches patients at Upstream through everything they need to do in order to achieve success with any dietary protocol. Whether it's cleaning out the pantry, grocery shopping together, cooking meals together, or creating a food matrix - Tammy does it all. And in this episode, YOU get to learn some of Tammy's top tips and hacks for finding success and enjoying life on any dietary protocol! This episode offers advice on cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, and dealing with "picky eaters" in the family. The information Tammy provides here offers a huge value to our listeners, and is one you won't want to miss! For more health advice, follow Tammy on Instagram - @rich_in_health_iowa Or, find help from Tammy and Dr. Buchkina at Upstream Functional Medicine - https://upstreamfm.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elanie-welch/support

Nicoleta Forbes is a married 36-year-old realtor from St Petersburg, Florida. She and her husband co-manage their family, a successful real estate business, and Lyme disease. In 2016, the couple were both physically unwell and Mr. Forbes was diagnosed with Lyme disease. His debilitating symptoms became life threatening, forcing the family to close their business, sell their house, and focus full time on healing. While supporting her husband's healing, Ms. Forbes felt like “she understood her husband's symptoms so well and could truly understand what he was going through”. In 2018, she discovered her sympathy was in fact empathy because she tested positive for a cocktail of tick diseases including Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Her diagnosis helped her to understand why her life was bookmarked with “seasons of feeling good and then not”. Fortunately, “the trial and error with [her] husband” allowed her to shorten her treatment journey and work with a health care provider she trusted. Ms. Forbes treated with antibiotics, herbals, lymphatic drainage massages, a rife machine, ozone therapy, cryotherapy, and glutathione through a nebulizer. She modeled her husband's treatment path except he utilized additional SOT and Lyme N therapies. Today, the couple have returned to work and have rebuilt their real estate business after learning how to turn their treatment into a lifestyle. If you would like to learn more about how a real estate professional performed her “due diligence” and paid the customary “commissions” in order to go to “closing” on Lyme disease, then tune in now!

Most people have heard of the most common tick-borne illnesses like Lyme & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.  Many have heard of Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis & Tularemia.  But most doctors aren't even familiar with one of the most recently discovered tick-related illnesses called Alpha Gal Syndrome.   I know I hadn't learned of it until I moved to the South.  I feel fortunate to have done this interview with Board Certified Internist/Pediatrician Dr. Laura Diefendorf.   In this podcast episode you'll learn all about Alpha Gal including the answers to the following questions:***************- What is alpha gal?- Why hadn't I heard of it until I moved to the South?- How does one get alpha gal?- What actually is alpha-galactosidase?- What is the physical reaction that occurs?- Is it similar to an immediate allergic or anaphylactic reaction?- What are some symptoms of alpha gal allergy?- Why is alpha gal so difficult to diagnose?- How long does it usually take to come to a diagnosis?- How long ago was alpha gal discovered?- How long after ingesting mammalian meat does it take for the reaction to occur?- What kinds of food products can elicit the alpha gal reaction?- What type of test can help diagnose alpha gal syndrome?- Are there other diagnostic criteria?- What other factors can exacerbate a reaction?- What are the risks associated with repeat tick exposures?- What types of ticks carry the alpha gal carbohydrate complex?- What are some primary prevention strategies?- Is there treatment?- Does the reaction improve over time if there is no repeat exposure?- Can alpha gal patients ever eat mammalian meat again? - What about dairy?- Can this condition be life threatening?- What other precautions need to be taken to prevent reaction?- Are children affected differently than adults?- Where can I find reliable information about such a new and rare disease?***************Dr. Laura Diefendorf is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.  Her practice is Duke Primary Care in Henderson, NChttps://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/laura-p-diefendorf-md***************Thanks so much for listening!There's lots more on my website:www.drlexlifestylemedicine.comand....If you love the music, check out:www.therealmichaelvm.com/musicAll my love & gratitude to:my guests: Dr.  Laura Diefendorf,my inspiration: my patients,my idea guy: Edward,my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,my tech & equipment guy: Pop,my angel: Susie,my music & sound guy: Mike VM,my mascots: Jules & Penny Sue, my creative director: Emily,my love, Michael.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣#alphagal #alphagala #alphagalactose #alphagalactoseallergy #alphagalactosidase #alphagalallergy #alphagalates #alphagalaxy #alphagaldiet #alphagaleats #alphagalencouragersnwa #alphagaljourney #alphagallergy #alphagallery  #alphagalley #alphagalliving  #alphagalrecipes #alphagalsafe #alphagalsucks #alphagalsupport #alphagalsyndrome

Lyme disease is the fastest-growing infectious bacterial disease in the US. Mostly known for being transmitted by ticks but recently they found that mosquitoes, biting flies, and spiders can all give you Lyme disease. These ticks are most often carried by deer and white-footed mice Many people think of Lyme disease as an East Coast disease because it originated in Lyme, CT. It's now found in every state in the US & in almost every country in the world. One in three ticks in New England are carrying a tick-borne disease. “Tick-borne disease” meaning bacteria that a tick can transmit directly to your bloodstream when it is feeding off you. One of the many is Borrelia Burgdorferi which is the pathogen that causes Lyme disease. There are other diseases a tick can transmit including Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, to name a few. Testing is difficult because the bacteria enters your bloodstream and hides.  While it's in your bloodstream your body will mount an attack which causes symptoms and perhaps a bull's eye rash but once it finds a good hiding place it can lay dormant for years.  Symptoms will most likely fade and patients feel better.  A latent infection can bubble up later in life and the patient will have long forgotten about the tick bite they once had. Testing very early on while the bacteria is still in your bloodstream and the body has mounted an attack is the best time to test. Also, note that each of those other infections that can be caused from a tick bite require separate testing. Unfortunately, each of these bacterial infections also require separate treatment. So you can see how tricky treating a patient with a tick-borne disease can be. Even trickier to be that patient. First symptoms sometimes include a bullseye rash where you were bitten by a tick. A red dot with a white circle around it with another red circle around the whole thing looking like a bullseye. However, only 50% of people diagnosed with Lyme disease remember getting a tick bite with a rash. Another very common presentation for Lyme disease after a tick bite is something that resembles the flu. A great deal of fatigue, headaches and just a general sense of unwellness that can last up to three weeks. This is the crucial time to see a doctor, get tested, and start on the drug Doxycycline which will kill the bacteria in your bloodstream. Very difficult to diagnose and treat but very easy to prevent and we're gonna talk about that next time. Come see me on TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/melissaklpackiwellness  Visit on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissahallklepacki  Check out the free Wellness Assessment on my website: http://www.melissahallklepacki.com 

In Episode 94, Brian Anderson (aka "The Tick Terminator") joins the show to educate us on your biggest danger in the backcountry - TICKS!!!  In the podcast, we discuss the tick lifecycle, when and where they are most likely to find you, how to prevent ticks, and what to do if one embeds in your skin. This discussion hit home for me personally since I was infected by and recovered from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.  After two days in the hospital, a home healthcare nurse came to my house for a week to administer steroids via IV.  After 3 months, I fully recovered - and was actually lucky to have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and not Lyme disease!  Tune in to find out why.  And if you live East of the Mississippi and hike frequently - you can't afford to miss this show...   Subject: Ticks!!!Interviewees: Brian AndersonInterview Date: March 31, 2022Runtime: 1:04:13 Download Now: Ticks!!! (WMA format 31.3 MB); Ticks!!! (MP3 format (61.6 MB)

Best Of with Isaac Palmer Jr. about tick borne illnesses and their devastating impact on the human body.

Step into the game with the MA girls to uncover the secrets of Lyme Disease- one of the most controversial and misdiagnosed conditions of our time. Kris Newby reveals the secret role of bug-borne biological weapons and raises terrifying questions about the genesis of the tick-borne disease epidemic affecting millions of Americans. Kris is an author and award-winning science writer at Stanford University and the senior producer of the Lyme Disease documentary, Under Our Skin, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and became a 2010 Oscar semifinalist.  Some topics discussed include:Lyme disease, bug-born biological weapons, tick borne diseases, biological warfare experiments, Lyme testing, Lyme treatment, symptoms of Lyme disease, Under Our Skin documentary, reasons for the suppression of treatment, how Lyme spread throughout the US, Operation Sea-Spray, Agent Orange, Lone Star ticks, red meat allergy, radioactive ticks, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, GMO mosquito release, DDT, unintended consequences of biological experiments, importance of aggressive early treatment of tick diseases, if bitten send tick in for testing, signs to watch for after getting bitten, lymedisease.org, Lyme specialists, autoimmune theory, chronic fatigue, Invisible International, how to prevent tick bites, and so much more. This episode is brought to you by Berkey Water Filters. Use our LINK for 15% off This episode is brought to you by Primal Alchemy - USE CODE "MATRIX10" FOR 10% OFFYou can find Kris' Website HEREYou can connect with Kris on Twitter HERE You can connect with Kris on Facebook HERE Watch Kris' documentary Under Our Skin HERE CHECK OUT OUR MERCH AND WEBSITE HEREThank you for stepping into the game with us!To Connect with Us on Instagram click HERETo Connect with Us on Twitter click HERETo Connect with VLOW click HERETo Connect with Nicole click HERELINKTREESPOTIFY PLAYLIST

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Charlie and Lindsey Killmaster tell us how nature is constantly trying to kill us. Mad Cow, Scrapie, Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Salmonella, Tularemia, Brucellosis...these are just a few of the things we can catch from the animal world. FUN! Please visit: stuff.doctorsteve.com (for all your online shopping needs!) Get Every Podcast on a Thumb Drive ($30 gets them all!) simplyherbals.net (for all your StressLess and FatigueReprieve needs!) BACKPAIN.DOCTORSTEVE.COM – (Back Pain? Check it out! Talk to your provider about it!) Cameo.com/weirdmedicine (Book your old pal right now while he's still cheap!) feals.com/fluid (try the new FEALS MINTS!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate is made up of over 100 businessmen in the Fort Worth area. Their mission is to make the dreams of young livestock exhibitors come true through educational scholarships. These scholarships equip and encourage individual students in the pursuit of higher education and careers in the agricultural industry. The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate was founded in 1980 by a small group of Fort Worth businessmen led by Don Weeks. The group had attended the prior year's livestock sale at the Fort Worth Stock Show and recognized that the prices being paid for the animals owned and exhibited by 4-H and FFA youth were below market price. They agreed that these prices were not fairly compensating these young exhibitors for their hard work and dedication over the previous year, and that they deserved better results at the greatest livestock show in the world. The original Syndicate members went to the sale planning to spend $13,000 on livestock. However, the allure of the kids got the best of them and the group spent $20,000. The next year they established a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, began soliciting friends and business partners for contributions, and in 1981, they bought 59 steers and paid $130,000. The game was on.The contributions grew at an astounding rate each year. In 1983, James M. “Jim Bob” Norman took on leadership of the Syndicate and preached the mission of providing these young agricultural leaders funding for secondary education. Jim Bob's term was cut short when he died from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. However, his vision lived on when Frank Neve assumed the Chairmanship and held the first fundraiser to establish the James M. Norman Scholarship Fund. On that night in 1985, the Syndicate raised $76,000 and a fund was established to provide scholarships to FFA and 4-H participants who were pursuing an agricultural or life sciences degree at a Texas college. Today, the Stock Show Syndicate boasts a membership of more than 100 businessmen who volunteer their time and energy to realize the vision established nearly 40 years ago. The 2020 sale raised a record $4.749 million for youth exhibitors and the Grand Champion Steer of the Show sold for an all-time high of $300,000.

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The big four!!! Tick borne bacterial diseases; anaplasmosis, ehrlichia, lyme, and rocky mountain spotted fever, OH MY! Ever wonder how ticks transmit these diseases? Well you're about to find out, prepare to get squiggy.    Question of the Week Have you had a personal experience with one of these tick borne illnesses, like human experience.  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode89   Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Canine Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Parasitology Compendium. July 2005 (Vol 27, No 7). Rochelle M. Low , DVM , Jennifer L. Holm , DVM , DACVECC  https://www.vetfolio.com/learn/article/canine-rocky-mountain-spotted-fever Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs. (Rickettsia rickettsii Infection). Janet E. Foley , DVM, PhD, University of California, Davis. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/rickettsial-diseases/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-in-dogs    Anaplasmosis. Becky Lundgren, DVM. Date Published: 04/08/2014. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=6191808 Merrill, L. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Ames: Wiley - Blackwell.   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan 

“Dystonia is like being imprisoned in a body with a mind of its own… but I wouldn’t trade the hardest times for the deep relationship I have gained with the Lord.” This week Crystal is talking with Abigail Brown, a young woman who lives with joy in Christ as she faces the challenges and limitations of dystonia. As a 3-year-old, Abigail contracted Rocky Mountain spotted fever which was misdiagnosed by her doctors and caused brain damage. Although her parents were told that she would have a full recovery within a year, their lives were turned upside down when it became apparent that Abigail would never talk with her mouth again.Listen as Abigail shares her story with the help of her communication device, and encourages anyone who is feeling alone, left behind, or hopeless, that you are not alone. Because even when life doesn't make sense, God has a plan and you have a purpose.Read Abigail's BlogQuestions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible.Follow Joni and Friends on Facebook,  Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.Thank you for helping others find this podcast by leaving us a 5-star review! *Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Together, our mission is to glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: delivering more than 191,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 64,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends Radio Program podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.www.joniandfriends.org* 

Hey Eavesdroppers, this week we are joined by award-winning scinece/technology writer and author of Bitten:The Secret History Of Lyme Disease And Biological Weapons (also available on Audible), Kris Newby. Please go to https://www.krisnewby.com/ to find out more. Follow Kris here.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/krisnewby @krisnewby Topics mentioned with Kris... Lyme Disease, Ticks, Lone Star Tick, Under Our Skin, Fort Detrick, Medical Patent, Biological Weapons Program, Cold War Research, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Gain Of Function Research, Tuskegee Experiment, Operation Mongoose, Willy Burgdorfer, Agent Orange, Zika Virus, Wuhan Lab, Chronic Lyme, Long Covid, Red Meat Allergy, Research Grants,  etc  ... After our chat with Kris we covered the usual housekeeping, Rona News and funny stuff. Producer Credits for Ep 177: MummaBear from Sunny Essex, Online Chemistry Tutor, Gav Scott, Nomae NosNoj, Wandering Wyatt, Tamborista 2020 and Anonymous. Message us here....follow, like, subscribe and share. (comments, corrections, future topics etc). We read out iTunes reviews if you leave them. Website - http://www.theamishinquisition.com/ Get your newly launched Merch from  The Amish Loot Chest - https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/amish-inquisition-loot-chest Email - theamishinquisition@gmail.com Odysee Channel - https://odysee.com/@theamishinquisition:e Twitter - https://twitter.com/amishinqpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amish.inquisit.3 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theamishinquisition/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv8ucrv5a2KpaRWyBWfBUA Find out how to become a Producer here - http://www.theamishinquisition.com/p/phil-1523918247/ Become a Producer! The Amish Inquisition is 100% supported by YOU.  NO Ads, NO Sponsorship, NO Paywalls. We really don't want to suckle at the teat of some faceless corporate overlord. But that is only avoidable with your help! Join your fellow producers by donating to The Amish Inquisition via the PayPal button on our website, simply donate whatever you think the show is worth to you. If you find the podcast valuable, please consider returning some value to us and help keep the show free and honest. 177 Show Assets: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9401281/Councillor-calls-rival-silly-girl-Zoom-meeting.html You silly girl! https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/itv-good-morning-britain-dr-20226684 Dr Doom https://youtu.be/6GINjMm5IF0 Pandemic Podcast https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/covid-disruption-led-nearly-quarter-million-infant-deaths-south/ https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1414007/coronavirus-vaccine-latest-news-update-children-august https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/good-morning-britain-presenters-collapse-20242558 Ben Shepherd's Nipples https://youtu.be/GSRX8Vy6DGM Talk Radio Mixed Metaphor https://youtu.be/316Qi6H9d1Q Unherd: Spermageddon https://youtu.be/7kVZg7q5be0 Joe Biden Press Conference https://youtu.be/rVKvFVNZ4Po MPs Debate Covid Rules https://youtu.be/yNJnNbBDnjc Mallen Baker Show

This week we dive further into 3 potential serious conditions caused by tick and mosquito bites.  Each one causes health problems that are troubling and, in some cases, deadly.  So they can’t be ignored.  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Why lyme disease can be such a problem and so difficult to deal with....

This episode covers rocky mountain spotted fever!

CU COVID TESTING UPDATE  (starts 1:00) We join CU Engineering Professor Cresten Mansfeldt as he and his students open a sewer manhole and do maintenance on their wastewater COVID early warning system.  We also get an update on COVID status at CU Boulder.       ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER & CLIMATE CHANGE (starts 11:15) Brown dog ticks that carry Rocky Mountain Spotted fever usually bite dogs.  But they prefer to bite people over dogs when temperature rise to 100 degrees.  UC-Davis scientist Laura Backus explains her new study and its implications in a time of climate change.   Host: Shelley Schlender Producer:Shelley Schlender Engineer:Sam Fuqua Additional contribution: Music from Lynn Patrick Executive Producer:Beth Bennett    

Rickettsia characteristics include parasitic behaviors but they are not worms or protozoa. Rather, they are bacteria and are therefore prokaryotes. The rickettsia family consists of obligatory intracellular bacteria that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. In other words, they need to be inside living cells to stay alive.  Dr. Walker explains to listeners How rickettsia diseases interact with the immune system in a variety of ways, Why their lack of motility outside of living cells makes rickettsia treatment challenging, and How the typhus group of rickettsia has affected history and how Dr. Walker hopes to develop a vaccine. David H. Walker, MD, is a professor in the Department of Pathology and is the Carmage and Martha Walls Distinguished University Chair in Tropical Diseases and Executive Director of the University of Texas MB Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease.  He describes various rickettsia causes and symptoms, from the Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria transmitted by chiggers to others transmitted by lice and ticks.  He explains the means by which scientists determined their inability to live outside of cells and how they are able to observe their invasion and infection with light microscopy.  Their pathogenic effect is widespread, and Dr. Walker describes their effects on World War II and the Vietnam War through the lice vector and typhus spread. Rickettsia symptoms and attacks on the immune system vary greatly and he describes several examples in the two main groups of typhus and spotted fever rickettsia. For example, Rocky Mountain spotted fever bacteria are secreted from the saliva of the tick when it bites. The bacteria is then taken into the skin through phagocytic cells, spreads to the lymphatic cells, and drains into the blood stream and infects the endothelium cells all over the body.  Dr. Walker has worked with rickettsia for 47 years and his particular focus now is on vaccine research and effective rickettsia treatment. For more, see his web page at the University of Texas Medical Branch, utmb.edu/pathology/faculty-directory/david-h-walker-md, and search his name in research systems for publications. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Metaphysics, Meditation, Telepathy. Pet Afterlife check-in. This crisis is personal - Mom diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever [we didn't get that info for a month]. Symptoms were enough to require 24/7 ASAP camp out at her house. We also carefully maintained a shifting routine for my 14-year-old dog, Gracie, who was very quickly fading. Good days and not so good. Thankfully, Mom is recovering.Gracie transitioned just prior to the taping of this program and an interesting thing happened. In addition to that, during the last 3 weeks she was with us, she made a new game of coming into the room in the morning as I worked and - even though she was standing just a few feet away - opted to look at me in the mirror and wait for me to greet her. I understood the message. She was offering me a perspective of being in two places at once. About the picture. Fall 2019. That's Jack in the stroller. Gracie is the golden girl on the right. Adopted from a shelter at 4 months, her enthusiasm for life was contagious. I am still adjusting to her empty bed and hearing the silence instead of her breathing. Goodbyes are hard.

Despite what its name might suggest, the story of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) takes us far beyond the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the western range. From the Bitterroot Valley to southeastern Brazil, it is a story filled with equal parts tragedy and discovery, as the researchers desperate for answers fall victim to the very disease they seek to prevent. In this episode, we dive into the dark past of this deadly disease, first exploring the biology of the teeny tiny organism that wreaks such devastation. As always, we follow that up by tracing the history surrounding this much-feared infection and its role in the creation of one of the world’s leading infectious disease laboratories. Finally, we end with the current status of RMSF, which (spoilers) isn’t as bleak as you might think, thanks once again to antibiotics. Tune in to hear why we’ve been excited to research this episode since the very beginning of the podcast.

They creep through the tall grass searching for you. They lay in wait for you. They want your blood. You may be a hunter, but you’re also being hunted every time you enter the woods. This week, Terry Drury joins Matt and Tim to share his experience with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. A tick transmitted the disease, so we’re talking about the little suckers on this week’s show. Listener Justin has a question about retrieving trail cam pics without spooking deer and the Wildlife Word sucks more than usual. Watch every episode of the podcast on DeerCast and subscribe to the audio version of the show on the platform of your choice: Apple Android   Stitcher Want to be on the show? Leave us a Question of the Day by clicking here and hitting the “Send Voicemail” button! Give us your name, location, and brief question and you could be on an upcoming episode!

Maggie Heumann is many things -- Artemis founder, podcast host, outdoor gear hocker, fisherwoman -- AND... entomologist. This week we're talking bugs in the field. From finding a treasure trove of bug artifacts at an estate sale to inadvertently having a sleeping bag full of fleas, there's a lot to know about our six-legged frenemies.  1:25 - 'Bugz with Magz' webinars 3:30 - Maggie's quarantine: Knitting, bread-baking, watching bug videos. Yep. 5:25 - Maggie's Instagram... sweet entomology finds from an estate sale. 8:30 - Big snow year = big skeeter year... womp womp. But on the flip side, drier years often mean more ticks/fleas 9:30 - Mosquitos are attracted to the output of CO2 (= breathing) and lactic acid. They're remarkable at sensing people from afar 12:00 - Skin-liquifying bug enzymes 13:00 - Colors. Mosquitoes love them! 14:30 - Black flies, horseflies, deer flies 19:00 - Anytime it's above 50 degrees, it's mosquito-hatching time 20:30 - Caterpillars... A good rule of thumb: If it has really vibrant colors or spines, probably not a good one to handle. 21:30 - Ants... geography makes a big difference. Fire ants in the Southeast are worth steering clear of. 22:30 – E.O. Wilson discovered imported red fire ants as a youngster... and he went on to be a big bug guy ever since. 23:00 - With ants, wasps, bees, hornets -- the biggest concern is allergies. Keep antihistamines and antiseptics in your first-aid kit. If you're not allergic, try not to itch! It further distributes the insect's poison on your skin. 24:50 - Dip spit may, or may not, alleviate the pain of a sting.  25:00 - Bees/wasps/hornets -- they're bugs with four wings. The two-winged bugs are the flies. 25:30 - Fleas! Fleas don't just live on your dog and cat... they love to live in your house. No wings, but those buggers can jump. 26:30 - White is a bug-neutral color for the most part... except when it comes to fleas. Don't wear white socks. Get colorful socks! 28:00 - A cautionary tale of tossing white ankle socks on a sleeping bag in flea country 31:30 - Moving on to ticks... not actually insects! As larvae they have six legs, but when they molt they become 8-legged. (Chiggers and mites: also arachnids.) 33:30 - It's worth dumping some time on YouTube to see how ticks find their hosts. Check this one out. 35:00 - The signature 'bullseye' of Lyme disease is only specific to one tick... you can still get it without experiencing that. 37:00 - Lyme disease is still concentrated in the East/Northeast. Out West though, there's Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in the way of tick-borne illness 38:00 - Scorpions... most of the time they're harmless. Painful bite, nothing more. 39:00 - Handling tick- or flea-laden game 41:00 - Send us your pictures of bugs on game! Artemis@nwf.org 41:30 - Black widows, brown recluses, hobo spiders -- those are the big arachnids to know 43:00 - Chiggers don't actually burrow into you 45:00 - Deet... really bad for your outdoor gear, really great for keeping bugs away. But maybe not for everyone. 45:30 - Alternative bug sprays: IR3535 - a new insect repellent from Europe, Picariden, and essential oils (lemon, citrus, catnip oils), or Thermacell fan

Q&A with Dr. Sean Beckmann about Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne Illnesses Many people have been infected with Lyme Disease and are completely unaware and go undiagnosed for years. In fact, some people may even believe they have Lyme Disease but are unable to convince their doctor to test them. We wanted to know more about this mysterious disease, so we invited an expert, Dr. Sean Beckmann to join us on A Healthy Bite to give hopefully answer some of our most pressing questions. For those who have been part of the TOM Tribe for years, you may know that I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and shared the protocol I used to recover here. Later, I ended up taking Doxycycline and I explain why here. Also, I mention Hopelively,  a support group for women you can join here. The episode with Dr. Beckmann about the Coronavirus is here. Questions Dr. Beckmann addresses in this episode: Where do people get Lyme Disease? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Can you be infected no matter where you live or is it just in some locations? What about cases where people test positive for Lyme Disease but have never been in an area where Lyme disease is prevalent? How can the disease be transmitted? Some say Lyme Disease is a virus, and many others say it's a bacteria, which is it? A lot of families (everyone in the family) have tick-borne diseases, and we are wondering if it's possible to be transmitted via human saliva. Can the disease lie dormant and then come back later? What all can it cause? Can it lead to other types of diseases, such as cancer, gut health, etc? What are the most effective treatments for people who get infected with Lyme Disease and other tick diseases? Doxycycline - can it hurt you more than it helps you, long term? Why does Rocky Mountain show up if you have Lyme Disease? Is it a disease that once you have it you always have it and it can flare up later? Why would doctors be so hesitant to test people for tick-borne illnesses? Do they suggest someone who is diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever More Questions from Listeners: If they treat spirochetes with penicillin when you have syphilis, why isn't penicillin an option for Lyme spirochetes? While on doxycycline can one do a liver cleanse, blood cleanse and parasite cleanse? If not all three at the same time, can any of them be done individually while on doxy? We know at least 5 couples here in our small town that each the husband and wife both are positive, could it be sexually transmitted? Did this episode help you? If you found value in this episode of A Healthy Bite, take a minute to rate and review us on iTunes, this helps other people find the podcast AND helps us line up more informative episodes like this one in the future. Meet Dr. Sean Beckmann, Assistant Professor of Biology I am passionate about engaging and educating students both in and out of the classroom. Whether in a lecture, laboratory, field site, or during a chat in my office I relish the opportunity to find a student's passion and interests and help foster those. Not every student is going to become a research biologist, but everyone can utilize science in their own lives. By helping them understand biological concepts and apply them to their own real-world experiences I hope to help foster a love of biology and scientific curiosity in every student with whom I interact. Ph.D., Biology, University of Miami B.S., Biology, Stetson University Growing up Dr. Beckmann enjoyed science and nature and always wanted to be a veterinarian. While a student at Stetson University he had the opportunity to engage in projects and internships that introduced him to field biology and research. This changed his trajectory to pursue a career in research. While in graduate school at the University of Miami he had the opportunity to teach a number of classes and engage a number of undergraduates in his research on the phylogeography of small mamma...

Dogs and Ticks: What You Need to Know Pet Health and Safety  •   Maggie Dean  •   Aug 30, 2018   When is "tick season"? “Tick season” can vary depending on where you live. In general, summer and fall are peak tick seasons; however, because ticks like warmer climates, those who live in regions that stay warm year-round are at higher risk. This does not mean that you should cease tick prevention when temperatures drop. Most veterinarians will recommend that you continue tick prevention year-round in accordance to the instructions on your tick prevention of choice. As a general rule, if your area’s average temperature is below 40 degrees, your tick risk is low. If your average temperature is between 40 and 64 degrees, you are at a moderate tick risk. Average temperatures at 65 degrees and above are at a high tick risk.   Where do ticks live? Ticks take up residence in dark, damp areas low to the ground until they find their perfect host on whom to latch. Ticks can be found anywhere from the dog park to your backyard; however, heavily wooded areas and tall grasses are where your dog is most at risk. After going on a hike or romping through the field, dogs should be checked thoroughly for ticks from nose to tail.         Where do ticks like to hide? Searching for ticks is not as simple as running a hand down your dog’s back and legs. Ticks latch firmly onto the skin, so you have to search deep within the fur to find them. Often, they are so tiny, you won’t even feel them. They can also be mistaken for a skin tag, wart or scab. (This is why it is so important to pet, bathe and groom your dog so you familiarize yourself with your dog and know what is “normal” and what is not.) Long-haired dogs, dogs with dark-coats and dogs with an undercoat pose the most challenge as ticks are hard to feel and see. Just like in nature, ticks like warm, dark areas on your dog too. These are some common places where ticks like to hide: Under front legs: You will commonly find ticks in your dog’s “armpits,” where it is dark and warm. Also, the skin is very thin in that area, which makes it easy for them to penetrate. Inside groin region: Also hidden from view and thin-skinned, ticks commonly latch onto the inside of your dog’s back legs in the flank region. Between toes: Being low to the ground, between your dog’s toes are another good hiding place for ticks. They can be difficult to detect in this location, so be sure to closely examine between the toes and webbing. (For reasons like this, it is important that your dog be comfortable with you touching his or her paws. This handling should begin when your dog is a puppy!)   In and around ears: The delicate folds and thin skin of your dog’s ears make for another easy place for ticks to hide. Ticks here can be difficult to find and often difficult to remove. Around eyes and eyelids: Surprisingly, ticks will often latch onto the thin skin around your dog’s eye and eyelid. This is because often times your dog’s snout is sniffing the ground. Though easier to find, ticks around the eye can be precarious to remove. Under collar or harness: Because ticks like warm, dark places, ticks will often hide under your dog’s collar or harness. Don’t forget to check there!   Can ticks make my dog sick? Just like humans, dogs are susceptible to tick-borne diseases. Below are some of the most common tick-borne diseases seen in dogs: Lyme Disease: One of the most well-known tick-borne diseases, Lyme Disease, is typically transmitted by deer ticks and is most common in the Northeastern and Southeastern United States. Symptoms include a rash around the tick bite, fever, mild lameness, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Another common tick-borne disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, is transmitted by American dog ticks, Rocky Mountain wood ticks and brown dog ticks. It is prevalent throughout all regions of the United States. Symptoms include lethargy, stomach pain, and vomiting. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can be fatal if not treated promptly, so if you have any concerns, contact your veterinarian immediately. Ehrlichiosis: Another common tick-borne disease, Ehrlichiosis, is primarily transmitted by brown dog ticks. Brown dog ticks can be found throughout the United States but are most prevalent in warmer climates, such as the South and Southeast. Symptoms of Ehrlichiosis include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, lymph node enlargement, and sometimes abnormal bruising. Ticks bites can also cause a local reaction - like a bump, scab, reddening or itchiness - in the area of the tick bite. This may not be cause for concern. If symptoms persist beyond 24 hours after tick removal, worsen or are accompanied by other symptoms, contact your veterinarian.     How do I prevent ticks? Staying diligent with your tick prevention regimen is key! A variety of prevention methods are available, including oral medications, topical treatments, and collars. Your veterinarian will be able to advise you on what method will be most effective for you and your dog. Region, lifestyle and the individual dog all play a role. Sometimes a method that works for one dog, won’t work for another, so you may have to use trial and error to determine the best method for your pup.   What do I do if I find a tick on my dog? Don’t panic! Most of the time, tick bites do not cause your dog any harm. If your dog is on tick prevention, a tick can still bite your dog but will die before it can cause any negative effects. The tick may fall off on its own or you may notice the tick is not alive when you remove it. Ticks can transmit disease in as little as 36 hours, so removing them immediately is important. Removing ticks is fairly straight-forward and most pet owners are comfortable with the below process: Wear latex or vinyl exam gloves when removing ticks to avoid contact with blood if the tick is engorged. Grasp the tick as closely to the skin as possible using fine, sharp tweezers. In one, fluid motion, carefully pull the tick straight up from the skin. Check the area to ensure that the full tick has been removed completely. (If a tick is firmly latched on, sometimes the head can remain in the skin.) Dispose of the tick by flushing it down the toilet, dousing it in rubbing alcohol or trapping it in a piece of tape before placing it in the trash. Ticks are very hardy and could reattach to someone if not disposed of properly! They cannot be disposed of with regular “conventional bug” methods (i.e. in a tissue in your trash can). Give your dog a treat! Continue to check the site for several days. As previously stated, some reddening and itching can occur. If reddening worsens, you observe any inflammation or oozing, or it appears that your dog is in pain, contact your veterinarian. If for whatever reason you are uncomfortable, contact your veterinarian. They will be more than happy to remove it for you or can walk you through the process.   To hedge your bets against avoiding ticks altogether, stay diligent with your tick prevention! Follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for a tick-free season! AKC Pet Insurance offers two wellness options for reimbursement on your flea and tick preventative care to keep your dog healthy and happy! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn About the Author Maggie Dean Maggie Dean is the proud owner of a Bichon Frise / Cocker Spaniel mix named Rocco and a Holland Lop rabbit, Bunson. She’s been the Inbound Marketer at AKC Pet Insurance since 2016 but has had a passion for animals her whole life. 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Welcome to the Peru Travel Podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Pandora or listen in the media player above. This week our guest is Julian, cheap travel guru, from Scott's Cheap Flights. He gives us the full breakdown of how to find cheap fares, what mistake flight prices are and if the airline honors them, and what Scott's Cheap Flights do to save you money on your trip to Peru.  Take a listen and check them out, we love it here at the Peru Travel Podcast.  Be sure to visit us at our homepage or email us at info@cachilife.com for any questions or topics that you want us to cover. Follow us on our social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Check out our Facebook Peru Travel Group. 

Tick Season might be ending but the boards don't care! We need to talk about why Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever occurs more in the Southeast US rather than the Rocky Mountains. Wait...say what? Special Guest is Matrix master Chase Countryman (aka Neo), from the EMBB crew. He's here to drop some bombs as well and why you shouldn't keep ticks as pets.

In this episode Darleen shares the story of her husband Adam. He caught a rare disease from a tick called Rocky mountain spotted fever which left him dependent on pain meds to function. The problem became dealing with the insurance companies and his struggle to find common ground with them. In the end her husband took his own life. Now she is her to tell his story and to help other families in need. She is now a single mother of 4. Sometimes we don't think about the 1% who live with an insane amount of pain on a daily basis. They need medication just to function. Myself being a recovering addict i always fight for everyone to be drug free but this conversation helped me with the other patients who actually need it. A voice clip of the husband's suicide goodbye message is on this podcast so if you are vulnerable or feel you might be triggered please don't listen or listen with a friend.

You just got back from enjoying a camping trip and notice that you feel tired, your head is throbbing and you feel feverish. You decide to go to bed early hoping that you'll feel better in the morning. However, when you wake up, you realize that you have a rash on your ankles and wrists. What's going on? Is it something serious? Should you see a doctor?

When Dr. Sydnee and Justin find themselves in Colorado, an episode on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever seems a natural fit ... except it's not really that common in Colorado. But when the story of a disease is able to tie together cow-dipping terrorism and frozen food, how can they resist? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers

This is an overview of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever! Remember doxycycline! Triage of headache, fever, and rash! Disclaimer: The information presented in this blog is is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as medical advice; this is general information and is not patient specific. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current. Credit to bensound.com for intro/exit music!

In this second episode of Season 9, Matt and Erin bounce around a variety of topics. First, Matt provides an update on the neonicotinoid ban in Europe. Neonics have been temporarily banned in Europe for a few years because of risk to honey bees, bumble bees and wild bees. In February, more news came out that supports these risks to pollinators. A vote will happen soon that could possibly permanently restrict or ban neonic use in Europe. Then, Erin reminds us ticks are active in Iowa right now, so beware of these disease vectors if you are in areas with tall vegetation. Over 250 cases of Lyme disease and 17 cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever were confirmed in Iowa in 2017. Send your ticks in for ID at the ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.  Thanks, Andy, for the honey drop off! Learn more about Meadow Blazingstar honey and candles here.  Ever wondered what your state insect? Look at the Wikipedia list. Why doesn't Iowa have a state insect?  

CDC epidemiologist and author of a recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer McQuiston joined me to talk about the tick borne disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) and the importance of timely treatment with the drug of choice, doxycycline. Because the antibiotic carries the warning of tooth staining in children under 8 years of age, some physicians hesitate to treat suspected cases of RMSF in young children putting them at risk of serious infection and possibly death. McQuiston says, based on the study, “This shouldn't be a reason to avoid this life-saving drug. Changing the drug's label may encourage physicians to use doxycycline earlier to treat suspected RMSF in children, which will help save lives.” This originally aired on the Outbreak News This Week Radio Show on March 29, 2015

CDC epidemiologist and author of a recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer McQuiston joined me to talk about the tick borne disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) and the importance of timely treatment with the drug of choice, doxycycline. Because the antibiotic carries the warning of tooth staining in children under 8 years of age, […] The post Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the importance of timely treatment with doxycycline appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

With a special announcement this week Shawn shares that he has come down with a health issue. What will hopefully not be Shawn’s last episode Richard and Shawn take a Brocation to discover the cure for his Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The Two take a journey to the Rocky Mountains in hope that the fresh pines and pure mountain water can cure one of the bros. Recently Shawn was bitten by a tick and has been fighting a case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Things could be worse as Richard shares a story of the most unlucky man in the world. A man in Australia was given what has been coined by the bros as the Australian Kiss by a Arachnide. Can Richard and Shawn find the cure for the Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? How can a man in Australia survive after not one but two Australian Kisses? Would Richard continue the Podcast after Shawn Passes away? Give a listen to The Language of Bromance in Episode 126 Rocky Mountain Australian Kiss. Follow Language of Bromance @LanguageOfBro Email EatTheBeaver@LanguageofBromance.com Like us on Facebook Leave a Review and Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Music,  PodBros Network and Stitcher. Become a LOBarmy Patreon Go to TweakedAudio.com and use the Promo code LOBarmy to get 33% off your order.   About Language of Bromance   Together Richard and Shawn formed the podcast The Language of Bromance and from there it has been nothing but fun. The duo laugh about things they go through, stories in the news and even getting serious discussing net neutrality along with other issues. Every so often their friendship turns to a bitter rivalry with their nerdiest creation the draft episodes. An original take on a best of or a top 10 list. The draft episodes are done like an NFL Draft 7 rounds where Richard and Shawn flip-flop picks on various topics.

After 10 years, the CDC finally updated their guidelines for RMSF. Today, we are going to review the presentation and treatment options for rocky mountain spotted fever. Left untreated, this carries a 20% mortality rate - so don't miss it! Website: http://physicianassistantboards.com Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/and_reid PABoards IG: https://www.instagram.com/paboards FB: https://www.facebook.com/paboards1

Learn the connection between Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the frozen peas you had for dinner.

Janice am a 41 year old married, mother of 2. I discovered I had LYME disease about 3 years ago when I crashed against a wall HARD. I apparently had the slow workings of Lyme for over a decade because I gave everything I had to both my kids in the womb. They had been sick since birth and we had no idea what was going on with them. So in discovering my LYME, we figured out the kids had it too -- actually we all had borellia, babesia, bartonella, West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, micoplasma and parasites. It has been a hard road, one that almost took my life as I hovered under 85 lbs, but it is one that has taught us all great life lessons and strengthened our faith. In my life before LYME, I was a marketing/researcher. Now that I'm climbing out of the hole, God has compelled me to gather information about healing LYME and distribute it to those it can help. Email janice.fairbairn@gmail.com  Amazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/author/janicefairbairn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/justlivinglikethiswithLYME Blog - http://justlivinglikethiswithlyme.com/my-blog/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/lymeevangelist Pintrest - http://www.pinterest.com/jpfairbairn/just-living-like-this-with-lyme/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCul1VGlVLd6L0IjDwyPCOXg Tumblr - http://janicelymeevangelist.tumblr.com/ Video Blog - https://www.connectpal.com/janicefairbairn

This week we touch on some pearls and pitfalls on diagnosis and management of tick borne illnesses. https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Podcast_Episode_44_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download One Comment Tags: Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, RMSF, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tick Show Notes CDC: Ticks CDC: Tick Borne Illnesses of the United States Read More

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I am a 41 year old married, mother of 2. I discovered I had LYME disease about 3 years ago when I crashed against a wall HARD. I apparently had the slow workings of Lyme for over a decade because I gave everything I had to both my kids in the womb. They had been sick since birth and we had no idea what was going on with them. So in discovering my LYME, we figured out the kids had it too -- actually we all had borellia, babesia, bartonella, West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, micoplasma and parasites. It has been a hard road, one that almost took my life as I hovered under 85 lbs, but it is one that has taught us all great life lessons and strengthened our faith. In my life before LYME, I was a marketing/researcher. Now that I'm climbing out of the hole, God has compelled me to gather information about healing LYME and distribute it to those it can help. Email janice.fairbairn@gmail.com  Amazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/author/janicefairbairn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/justlivinglikethiswithLYME Blog - http://justlivinglikethiswithlyme.com/my-blog/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/lymeevangelist Pintrest - http://www.pinterest.com/jpfairbairn/just-living-like-this-with-lyme/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCul1VGlVLd6L0IjDwyPCOXg Tumblr - http://janicelymeevangelist.tumblr.com/ Video Blog - https://www.connectpal.com/janicefairbairn

Dr. Raghuram review common rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever,  Typhus, Mediterranean Spotted Fever, African Tick Bite Fever,  and less common species) with a focus on board review. She delves into geography, vectors and pathophysiology of these diseases as well as discussing common look-a-like diseases.

Most people are familiar with tick-borne diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or Lyme disease. But other diseases transmitted by ticks and fleas and biting flies may be flying under the radar. One such organism is called Bartonella. More Than Cat Scratch Fever Bartonella is known as the cause of cat scratch fever, but […]

Host - Marianne Russo Guest - Dr Mary Ackerly What does inflammation, immune stimulation and toxic mold have to do with mental illness and pain syndromes?  Some of the infections and toxins that we know are associated with depression and anxiety are molds. Neurological Lyme is also well known for creating psychiatric complications. There is good evidence that streptococcus infections not treated properly can lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder, also called PANDAS. Another source of psychiatric illness are encephalopathies like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that get into the spinal cord. Later or at the same time, people are diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses, including mania. Toxic Mold, genetics and various other immunological stimulations can cause depression, joint pain, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, mood disorders, insomnia and many other issues. 

John McConnell discusses highlights from the November issue: a Review of bacterial genome sequencing and its use in infectious diseases, a Review of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and an Editorial on The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Guest: Karen Yates, MS Host: Michael Benson, MD How can you get Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever if you don't live in the Rocky Mountains? Why should physicians in the South know or care about this disease? Learn about the this summer-time peril from Karen Yates, an epidemiologist with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

In this second episode of Season 9, Matt and Erin bounce around a variety of topics. First, Matt provides an update on the neonicotinoid ban in Europe. Neonics have been temporarily banned in Europe for a few years because of risk to honey bees, bumble bees and wild bees. In February, more news came out that supports these risks to pollinators. A vote will happen soon that could possibly permanently restrict or ban neonic use in Europe. Then, Erin reminds us ticks are active in Iowa right now, so beware of these disease vectors if you are in areas with tall vegetation. Over 250 cases of Lyme disease and 17 cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever were confirmed in Iowa in 2017. Send your ticks in for ID at the ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.  Thanks, Andy, for the honey drop off! Learn more about Meadow Blazingstar honey and candles here.  Ever wondered what your state insect? Look at the Wikipedia list. Why doesn't Iowa have a state insect?