Join Dr. Myriah Hinchey on the LymeBytes! Podcast as she shares essential, immediate steps to take if you get bitten by a tick. In this crucial episode, Dr. Hinchey provides expert guidance on proper tick removal, immediate wound care, and prompt tick testing to effectively manage your risk of tick-borne illness.
The conversation covers why proper tick removal is vital to prevent pathogen transmission, detailing methods to avoid agitating the tick. Dr. Hinchey explains the best first-aid care for the bite wound, including specific herbal applications like Andrographis and bentonite clay. Listeners will gain clarity on the reliability and scope of direct tick testing, learning what a comprehensive test should include and how to interpret results, with a strong recommendation for services like tickreport.com. Dr. Hinchey also outlines an initial herbal treatment protocol, including ASAB and ASAB 2 formulas, designed to reduce inflammation, support the immune system, and offer broad-spectrum antimicrobial action while awaiting test results. She highlights key symptoms to watch for, such as flu-like illness and the Erythema Migrans (EM) rash. She also discusses the significant limitations of conventional testing for tick-borne diseases due to indirect antibody detection, limited species testing, and incomplete protein evaluation. Tune in for an enlightening and comprehensive guide to protecting yourself and your family from these invisible threats.
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In this episode of the LymeBytes! Podcast I, Dr. Myriah Hinchey, provide you with essential knowledge on what to do immediately after a tick bite. We cover crucial steps for proper tick removal, emphasizing techniques that prevent further transmission and detailing why avoiding agitation of the tick is vital. I detail effective wound care, including applying specific herbal poultices like Andrographis and bentonite clay, and other remedies to help manage the immediate aftermath of a bite.
We delve into the critical importance of sending the tick for comprehensive testing, discussing reliable services such as tickreport.com and what information a thorough test should provide regarding potential pathogens. You'll learn about my recommended initial herbal treatment protocols, including ASAB and ASAB 2 formulas, designed to reduce inflammation, support your immune system, and provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial action (covering bacteria, viruses, and parasites) while you await test results. I also highlight common symptoms to vigilantly watch for, such as flu-like illness and the Erythema Migrans (EM) rash, and discuss the significant limitations of conventional testing for tick-borne diseases due to indirect antibody detection, limited species testing, and incomplete protein evaluation, empowering you with a comprehensive guide to protecting your health post-tick bite.
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Dr. Myriah Hinchey is a naturopathic physician specializing in chronic infection-driven inflammatory diseases. She founded the LymeBytes! Podcast to empower patients and clinicians with evidence-based insights, practical tools, and hope for true recovery.
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