In this issue
- 01: FORGING AHEAD WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY & GLA
- 02: INTERNATIONAL LYME AND ASSOCIATED DISEASES SOCIETY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT
- 03: OUR NEW LOCATION
- 04: YOGA THERAPY IS FOR YOU
- 05: GIVING BACK
01: FORGING AHEAD WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY & GLA
Neuropsychologist and owner of the Lyme and PANS Treatment Center, Elena Monarch, Ph.D., has accepted a Research Consultant position with Global Lyme Alliance, the leading non-profit organization known for funding pivotal research projects to support proper diagnosis and treatment of patients with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
GLA created the first research center for the study of persistent Lyme at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. GLA is interested in collaborating with Dr. Monarch to investigate the potential link between Lyme disease and psychiatric conditions associated with brain inflammation, notably, Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).
Dr. Monarch has spent the last year establishing plans for these projects with researchers from Columbia University and executive leadership at Global Lyme Alliance. These collaborative research projects may elucidate the long-suspected link between Lyme disease and psychiatric symptoms, a link that
Dr. Monarch has observed and treated clinically for the past 15 years.
02: INTERNATIONAL LYME AND ASSOCIATED DISEASES SOCIETY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT
NFL Neurologist Chad Prusmack M.D. says athletes with persistent concussion symptoms are more likely to have asymptomatic Lyme disease, mold toxicity, or both.
Neurosurgical consultant to the Denver Broncos, Dr. Chad Prusmack, presented research showing that NFL players who are most impaired by concussions often have undiagnosed tick-borne disease or mold toxicity. Among neurologists, concussion recovery is already known to be dependent on two main factors, bio-mechanical force of the triggering injury and something known as “sub-concussive burden,” that is, the accumulation of very mild but repeated brain trauma.
After studying thirty-six of the most recovery-resistant concussed football players, Dr. Prusmack's research revealed a third factor: 33% of the recovery-resistant players had undiagnosed tick-borne disease, and 39% had mold toxicity. Concussion is a mechanical trauma known to break the blood brain barrier, allowing unwelcome irritants such as toxins and infections to affect the brain. Dr. Prusmack explained the direct relevance of this data. In order to minimize long-term brain injury from concussions, all athletes can be routinely screened and treated for tick-borne infections and toxins.
03: OUR NEW LOCATION
The Lyme and PANS Treatment Center is now conveniently located on Route 3A in Hingham. Come visit us at 169 Lincoln Street, Suite 202, Hingham, MA 02043. We continue to provide multidisciplinary care as a team offering the following services:
- Adult and child medical care, including holistic, functional, and integrative medical approaches
- Lyme disease and tick-borne illness evaluations and treatments
- PANS/PANDAS evaluations and treatments
- Psychological evaluations
- Neuropsychological evaluations
- Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Parenting support
- Health coaching
- Anti-inflammatory wellness coaching
- Nutrition coaching
- Meal planning for families
- Food sensitivity testing
- Micronutrient/mineral deficiencies testing
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Relaxation training
- Therapeutic yoga
04: YOGA THERAPY IS FOR YOU
Does “striking a pose” come to mind when you think of yoga therapy? Think again! Some forms of Yoga Therapy are simple and require very little movement or energy. Private Yoga Therapy sessions are designed to facilitate your healing from any point in your wellness journey. Your therapy could include: small or large movements, restorative breathwork, meditation (various styles to meet you where you are), foam or ball rolling, or myofascial self-massage.
Yoga Therapy practices can be stand alone, or complimentary to all of your healing strategies. Many patients find this gentle work can ease tension, chronic pain, brain fog, challenges with stress, sleep, digestion and more. To explore how Yoga Therapy may contribute to your recovery, schedule a virtual or in person session with our trusted Yoga Therapist, Amy DiLillo, today.
05: GIVING BACK
Please consider making a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation to help patients in financial need afford their Lyme treatments. Lyme Awareness of
Cape Cod is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Please help LACC's mission to provide education and promote awareness of Lyme Disease, both acute and chronic, and other tick borne illnesses throughout New England.
