Harry Shelswell joins LDUK Connect to discuss how mindset, acceptance and building inner strength can help those affected by Lyme disease. (Recorded Wednesday 8th April 2026) Harry Shelswell Harry Shelswell is a holistic life coach, public speaker, and wellbeing practitioner who offers an array of services worldwide including life coaching, […]
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Wear Lime For Lyme Day on Friday 1st May 2026 marked the start of Lyme Disease Awareness Month! A big thank you to everyone who joined in with their pets to celebrate by dressing in lime green! Thank you also to everyone who encouraged their office, school, or hobby group […]
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Dr. Joseph Jemsek joins LDUK Connect to discuss hope, healing and useful tools to support recovery from Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. You may also read the lecture summary in Dr. Jemsek’s newsletter, Choose Life Over Lyme! If you would like to receive his newsletter please sign up via […]
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In August 2019, I became very unwell with what felt like flu. I was bedbound for ten days and then suffered from a continuous sore throat for a further two months. My GP referred me to an ENT consultant for further investigations. This later developed into a thyroid storm, where […]
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I have Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), which I think as a feminist is probably quite apt! But jokes aside, it’s a scary ride! I’m an outdoors person, always have been – I live rurally, was involved in outdoor education, am an avid camper, grow my own vegetables, and have always had […]
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Livestock farmer Eliena Lusty shares her horrible experience of being infected with both Lyme disease and orf, a viral skin infection. Showing the power of patient advocacy she was inspired to speak out after reading about local farmer Dan Duerden‘s journey with Lyme disease online. Severe symptoms and a delayed […]
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Thank you to all of our 2026 venues and landmarks! Every May, a variety of buildings and landmarks recognise Lyme Disease Awareness Month and light up in green to show their support for Light Up For Lyme during our annual Be Tick Aware Campaign. We’ve seen some really iconic sites […]
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Psychotherapist Sarah Grace joins LDUK Connect to share her thoughts on a simple strategy for a positive outlook when navigating Lyme disease. “A smile became my way through. I created a strategy, and I look forward to sharing this with you.” ~ Sarah Grace Sarah is also the author of Journey […]
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Therapeutic Coach, Samantha Quemby, returns to LDUK Connect to share her thoughts on how best to build a lifestyle that supports you when healing from Lyme disease…without relying purely on motivation! Following her own journey with Lyme, Samantha understands first-hand the challenges patients face and what it takes to thrive physically and mentally when dealing with […]
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Lancashire farmer Dan Duerden was 22 when he developed Lyme disease whilst contract sheep shearing. Dan came home with a rash on his elbow, which he and his family initially thought was ringworm. Ticks can be tiny and their bite painless, so Dan did not see a tick or realise that he […]
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