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This Lyme Awareness Month, ILADS is proud to partner with Olivia Flowers to raise awareness about Lyme + tick-borne disease in honor of her brother, Conner.

May 20, 2024
A diverse group of people stand in solidarity, raising their fists, with one person in the center holding a sign that reads "You are not alone." Green awareness ribbons are pinned to their clothing. Below them is the ILADS logo, featuring a stylized DNA helix.

Olivia Flowers is a television personality best known for her role on the reality show “Southern Charm.” Outside of television, Olivia is an advocate for Lyme disease awareness, a cause close to her heart after her brother Conner’s diagnosis.  One thing that my brother Conner’s journey with Lyme opened my eyes to are the gaps…

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This Lyme Awareness Month, ILADS is proud to partner with Olivia Flowers to raise awareness about Lyme + tick-borne disease in honor of her brother, Conner. We are so grateful to her for lending us her voice in the first of two blogs, and her beautiful tribute to her brother. 

May 1, 2024
A person holds a green awareness ribbon between their hands. The ribbon is looped to form a symbolic shape often associated with supporting causes. The person's fingernails are neatly manicured with light pink polish, and they are wearing a plain white top.

Olivia Flowers is a television personality best known for her role on the reality show “Southern Charm.” Outside of television, Olivia is an advocate for Lyme disease awareness, a cause close to her heart after her brother Conner’s diagnosis.  I first heard about Lyme disease at an early age, but back then, I only knew…

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PANDAS: FAQs and Answers for Concerned Parents

May 1, 2024
A young girl with brown hair in a ponytail sits on the floor hugging her knees, looking upset. She is wearing a white shirt with a colorful polka dot pattern and jeans. A woman sits behind her on a couch, gently placing a hand on the girl's head. A teddy bear is beside them.

Author: Dr. Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) is a nonprofit, international, multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other complex inflammatory diseases. With these educational blog posts from experts and members of our board, ILADS aims to promote awareness and understanding of…

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Nourishing Wellness: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Health

May 1, 2024
A street sign with two green signs intersecting; one reads "NUTRITION" and the other reads "HEALTH". The signs are set against a backdrop of a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Author: Dr. Jody S. Greenfield, DO The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) is a nonprofit, international, multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other complex inflammatory diseases. With these educational blog posts, ILADS aims to promote awareness and understanding of health and wellness, especially as it relates to…

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