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Understanding Lyme disease: prevention, recognition & expert treatment

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At Breakspear Medical, we've been treating Lyme disease for years, developing expertise in this complex tick-borne infection. Learn the real facts about Lyme disease - from its origins in Connecticut to today's spreading threat. Discover why the famous "bull's-eye" rash only appears in 50% of cases, the three stages of symptoms to watch for, and proven prevention strategies that actually work. Our comprehensive blog covers everything from proper tick removal to why expert diagnosis matters, helping you protect yourself and your family from this increasingly common disease.

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What you need to know about insect bites & vector-borne diseases

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Breakspear Medical wants to raise awareness about the potential health risks associated with insect bites. While many encounters with insects result in minor irritation, some can lead to serious vector-borne diseases. If you've been bitten and experience unusual symptoms, don't hesitate to seek medical attention. Our team is here to provide expert diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. What You Need…

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Linking depression & Lyme

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During Lyme Disease Awareness Month (May), we look back in our files at a compelling article from our Issue 16 of our newsletter (which was printed over 15 years ago) about Lyme disease & depression. We have a long-standing commitment to raising awareness about the complexities of Lyme disease.  Edited excerpt from Breakspear Medical Bulletin Issue 16: Linking depression and Lyme…

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Huge relief with diagnosis of Lyme disease

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Valerie Barr tells her story of recovery from Lyme disease, which started when her friend contacted a Lyme disease support organisation and was told about Breakspear Medical. Excerpt from Breakspear Medical Youtube Channel video: Valerie Barr | Recovering Lyme disease patient: Huge relief with diagnosis of Lyme disease I started to have severe headache, nausea, chest pains, sort of headache…

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Talking about autoimmunity & Lyme disease

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As part of our focus on Lyme disease for Lyme Disease Awareness Month, we're re-sharing a story from the Breakspear Medical Bulletin (Issue 41) that talks about a lecture presented at Breakspear Medical in 2016, which links Lyme to various autoimmune diseases, such as coeliac disease, diabetes and thyroid disorders. Excerpt from Breakspear Medical Bulletin Issue 41: As part of…

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Recovering from Lyme disease & getting back to competing

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Feeling abnormally tired, with joint pain and burning muscles, Lucy Bulmer was admitted to hospital numerous times and several times had to jump off competition horses with searing chest pain, believing she was having a heart attack. Fortunately her sister's research led her to learn about Lyme disease and to find Breakspear Medical. Excerpt from Breakspear Medical Bulletin Issue 34:…

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February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month

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  • Conditions, Lyme, ME/CFS

During the recent cold weather we have all suffered from cold hands and everybody should wrap up to keep warm.  The body’s automatic shutting down of the peripheral circulation is natural to maintain core body temperature. Some people, however, suffer more than others and the blood vessels in the hands, feet and other peripheral areas. Edited excerpt from Breakspear Medical Bulletin…

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The benefits of using our IRATHERM® to detoxify

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  • Conditions, Hyperthermia, Long Covid, Lyme, ME/CFS, Post-viral fatigue, Services

Turn up the heat on restoring your health with our revolutionary IRATHERM® that uses near infrared lamps to safely heat your body's core temperature.  In this video, Jean Monro, Environmental Naturopath, talks about the benefits of sweating out pollutants, killing bacteria, viruses and chronic infections, as well as boosting mitochondria to increase your energy. The benefits of using our IRATHERM®…

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Tick bites, rashes & treatments

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Most people are aware that Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a severe infection caused by bacteria (spirochetes) that are transmitted to humans following a bite from blood-feeding insects and arachnids, particularly ticks. It is not the actual tick that causes this vector-borne disease;  Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia bacteria, which is spread by ticks.  Worried you've…

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Getting my life back, after Lyme disease

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Suffering unexplained pain, Con Derham feared the worst because all the usual test results said he was fine. Finally, an appointment with Jean Monro revealed he had Lyme disease. In this blog, we re-share his enlightening story of recovering from Lyme disease. Excerpt from Breakspear Medical Bulletin Issue 35: Getting my life back As a young man, I was a…

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