What to do after being bitten by a tick: One possible protocol

A. Using a tick removal tool (Tick Tornado ZenPet Tick Remover) or fine pointed tweezers or, grip the tick, getting as close as you can to its head.

B. Steadily pull the tick straight up and out.

C. Place the tick in dampened paper towel and fold to small size. Place this in a

zip-lock bag; then place that bag into a second zip-lock bag. Then send out to

test for tick-borne microbes. (see below)

A. www.tickreport.com which is based at University of Massachusetts- cost for basic comprehensive test is $50.

B. www.ticklab.org Tick Research of Pennsylvania – Basic panel for Borrelia,

Anaplasma; Babesia is free to PA residents; $50 for Non-PA residents.

C. For Maine residents: https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/submit/

D. Visit www.nyticks.org in Syracuse NY. Was a free service for NY residents, but they are pausing their Free Tick Program since funding has run out. If possible, please make a donation to support the return of this testing.

E. https://www.ticknology.org/order-test#product-form Ticknology Company is

located in Fort Collins, CO. $35 for the Universal Tick Test: Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Bartonella, Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia miyamotoi, Rocky Mt spotted fever, Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia.

3. Soak the cotton pad of a band-aid with your favorite anti-bacterial topical extract (eg. “After-Bite Formula”) and place directly on bite (you can also mix extract with a little clay powder before covering.) Do this 2x/day for 3 days.

4. For reaction at tick bite site, homeopathic Ledum palustre 30 c- 5 pellets under the tongue 3x daily for 3 days. 

5. Your healthcare provider may offer prophylactic treatment while waiting
for tick testing results. Watch for unusual symptoms. Rash only appears about 10% of the time. Flu-like symptoms, joint pain and headaches just a possible few. If you have symptoms, or if the tick comes back positive for a tick-borne microbe contact your doctor to be tested for Lyme, etc. Western Blot test is best. Have test sent to IGenex Lab if possible.

6. Visit www.lymedisease.org or www.ILADS.org for great information!

7. Stephen Harrod Buhner’s book, Healing Lyme- 2nd edition (2016) has a
core protocol. Other Buhner books address: Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, Bartonella and Mycoplasma (2013). Natural Treatments for Lyme Coinfections, Anaplasma, Babesia, Erlichia (2015).

8. You can decide whether to take a prescription for 30 days, use herbs or
find a flower essence practitioner trained by David Dalton www.deltagardens.com

9. If you choose the prescription route, your health care provider may prescribe Doxycycline / Tetracycline or another medication. If you choose this, remember how important it is to:

1. Take the medication for 30 days or more. No less!

2. Take high quality pro-biotics during treatment; continue the pro-biotic for
30 days after completing the course of chosen medication.

Remember: Tick check every time you come in from being outdoors/ at least 1x/day. 

A good, safe, natural insect repellent for people and pets is Cedarcide Tickshield. See www.cedarcide.com. You can choose Cedar or Lemongrass scent.

Please do continue to enjoy time in nature, connecting with the woodlands and wetlands, fields of wildflowers and your own backyard and local parks. Fresh air, sunshine, walking and playing in the places you love feeds your heart and supports your health in the best ways! Simply make sure you check each other for ticks daily. 

Forest Blessings!