In this episode, Sarah speaks with another champion for Canadians living with Lyme, Green MP Elizabeth May. She describes how she first learned about the severity of Lyme disease when speaking to a woman from Pictou, Nova Scotia who required …
In today’s episode, Sarah speaks with veterinarian Dr. Joe Bloom to find out more about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and how they could affect our pets. Dr. Bloom works in an endemic area of the United States and …
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Dr. Joe Bloom graduated from Tufts University Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1983. He then spent 18 years in the financial industry before returning to school in 2001 when he entered the class of 2005 of the …
In this episode of Looking at Lyme, Sarah speaks with Internal Medicine Specialist and Canadian Lyme expert, Dr. Ralph Hawkins. Dr. Hawkins has been treating Lyme patients in Canada for many years, gaining a wealth of knowledge about the disease. …
Listen to our interview Dr. Ralph Hawkins received his medical degree in 1981 from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, before completing his fellowships in internal medicine and nephrology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Hawkins also holds a Master …
“Doctors need to recognize that the screening tests now, as they’ve been for a number of years, are not accurate. When it does come up positive, that’s helpful for the diagnosis” Dr. Sam Donta In this episode, Sarah interviews an …
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Dr. Donta grew up in Western Pennsylvania, receiving his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, along with the Mosby Award for Clinical Excellence. He did post-doctoral training in Biochemistry at Brandeis University, and a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases …
In today’s podcast, we start to explore Lyme disease in children. Sarah welcomes her father, Dr. Ted Cormode, to the podcast. He understands Lyme disease both as a pediatrician and as a parent supporting and advocating for his child. Dr. …
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In this episode, Sarah speaks with Dr. Bruce Hoffman, a Functional Medicine physician from Calgary. Dr. Hoffman describes Functional Medicine and explains how numerous factors influence a patient’s health. He highlights the importance of taking an in-depth patient history to …
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Dr. Bruce Hoffman is board-certified and has a fellowship in anti-aging medicine as well as Master’s degree in clinical nutrition. He is also a certified functional medicine practitioner. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Hoffman has studied with many …
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Canadian entomologist Janet Sperling, who specializes in tick microbiomes. Sarah sets the stage with a quick history of Lyme disease, including how it got its name and how long it’s been around. We’ll find …
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Janet is an entomologist intrigued by ticks and fascinated by the bacterial communities they carry. First introduced to Lyme disease as an undergraduate student, she was horrified to discover 20 years later that learning about Lyme in a classroom isn’t …
In this episode, Justin Wood takes us deep into the world of ticks. We will find out what makes ticks tick, including their feeding patterns and life stages. We learn about the different kinds of ticks found in Canada, as …
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Justin Wood founded Geneticks, Canada’s first private tick testing lab, in 2018 and has an extensive background in genetics. He graduated with biology degrees from Queen’s University (B.Sc.H) and the University of Calgary (M.Sc.) with specializations in genetics and molecular …
The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation is dedicated to promoting research, education, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme and associated diseases in Canada. CanLyme is delighted to announce that we received funding from a generous donor. This specific funding is to support …
In our inaugural episode we meet our host, Sarah Cormode. Sarah draws upon her expertise in education, research and outdoor adventure to explore all things Lyme. She reflects back on her own experience with Lyme disease after being bitten by …
In Episode 1, Sarah Cormode explores Lyme disease through the perspective of a Canadian family physician during her interview with Dr. Liz Zubek. Dr. Liz Zubek is a family physician with a special interest in Lyme disease and other tick-borne …
Looking at Lyme is an educational podcast created by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, designed to increase awareness and empower listeners with expert knowledge. Join host Sarah Cormode as she explores various perspectives about Lyme disease and its impact on …
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Join host Sarah Cormode for this brief introduction to Looking at Lyme, where she explores various perspectives about Lyme disease and its impact on human health. www.lookingatlyme. Source