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Hi! I am Michelle McKeon, MS, CNS, LDN. Tick-borne infections and cancers are very complex, and there are so many pieces to the puzzle in the recovery process.

Our mission is to offer assistance to individuals world-wide battling Lyme disease and multi-system illnesses, providing trusted information on, integrative therapies, and hyperthermia as successful treatment options. I am Licensed Integrative Nutritionist, and Certified Mold Practitioner, specializing in tick-borne diseases, hyperthermia, environmental toxins, gut health, and inflammatory issues.

At the Lyme Specialist
we guide both local and long-distance clients through addressing various factors that are causing their symptoms. We look for these answers through exploring mold mycotoxins, methylation issues, heavy metals, tick-borne infections, candida, cell membrane repair, parasites, nervous system regulation, diet, and gut flora. We also partner with in-patient hospitals that offer hyperthermia treatment for people with tick-borne infections and cancer. The Lyme Specialist is here to hold your hand through this experience. As a liaison between the doctors at these hospitals and the patients, we can assist in all your scheduling needs, and help you navigate which hospital is the best for you to receive treatment. Our hope is to support people in their healing journey by educating them about integrative medicine and hyperthermia as a successful treatment option. It does get better.

07/28/2026

☀️ Summer Health Hacks ☀️

Summer is a great time to get outside, move your body, and soak up some sunshine, but for those dealing with Lyme disease, mold illness, MCAS, POTS, Long COVID, or chronic illness, the heat can also be a stressor on the body.

Here are a few simple ways to support your health this summer:

💧 Don’t just hydrate, replace minerals as well. Sweating doesn’t just cause water loss. Make sure you’re replenishing electrolytes and trace minerals as well.

🧂 Increase electrolytes on hotter days. This can be especially helpful for those struggling with dizziness, fatigue, exercise intolerance, or POTS symptoms.

🥗 Focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh berries, leafy greens, cucumbers, herbs, and colorful vegetables that help support overall health.

🌞 Get morning sunlight. Just 10–15 minutes of morning sun can help support circadian rhythm, sleep quality, mood, and nervous system regulation.

🚶 Move, but don’t overdo it. Heat places additional stress on the body. Listen to your energy levels and prioritize consistency over intensity.
😎 Protect yourself from excessive sun exposure. Sunburn creates inflammation and can be an unnecessary burden on an already stressed immune system.

🍉 Keep easy healthy snacks on hand. Watermelon, berries, cucumber slices, and homemade electrolyte drinks can be great summer staples.

🌳 Prioritize time in nature. Fresh air, sunlight, grounding, and time away from screens can help support both physical and mental well-being.

Remember: health doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the smallest habits practiced consistently make the biggest difference.

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07/27/2026

Missed our live webinar with Dr. Perez from Immunotherapy Institute? The recording is now available! 🎥

If you or someone you love is living with Lyme disease, mold illness, Long COVID, autoimmune disease, or another chronic multisystem illness, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

In this interview, we discuss:
✨ What TReg (Regulatory T Cell) Therapy is and how it works
✨ The role of apheresis in reducing inflammation and supporting immune function
✨ Which patients may be appropriate candidates
✨ How these therapies are being used as part of a comprehensive approach to complex chronic illness
✨ What the future of immune-based therapies may look like

These are some of the most exciting areas of medicine for individuals whose health challenges have not been fully addressed by conventional approaches.

🎥 Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/zvFoYkZa8EQ

07/20/2026

🎥 LIVE WEBINAR: T-Reg Therapy & Therapeutic Apheresis

Have questions about some of the newest treatment approaches for chronic Lyme disease, mold illness, immune dysregulation, Long COVID, or complex chronic illness?

Join me and Dr. Ariel Perez from as we discuss:

🧬 Regulatory T-cell (T-Reg) therapy
🩸 Therapeutic apheresis
🦠 Immune dysregulation and chronic inflammation
💡 Who may be a candidate and what patients can expect

📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕒 5:00 PM MT

This is your opportunity to hear directly from one of the physicians performing these treatments and gain a better understanding of the science, clinical approach, and patient selection. The Institute’s programs combine autologous T-reg cell therapy, with or without therapeutic apheresis, to target immune dysregulation in carefully selected patients.

Click the link below to sign up for the Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yS6CoBfjTe6peTsy6n-KvQ #/registration

👇 Drop your questions in the comments or send us a DM! We’d love to include as many of your questions as possible during the webinar.

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07/14/2026

If Exercise Makes You Feel Worse, Read This:

There is a significant overlap between exercise intolerance, histamine, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and for many patients, exercise can be one of the most overlooked triggers.

When we exercise, the body naturally releases histamine. In healthy individuals, this is a normal physiological response that helps regulate blood flow, oxygen delivery, and muscle function.

However, in individuals with MCAS or histamine intolerance, this increase in histamine can become excessive and contribute to symptoms during or after exercise.

Common symptoms may include:
✔️ Rapid heart rate or palpitations ✔️ Flushing ✔️ Dizziness or lightheadedness ✔️ Shortness of breath ✔️ Fatigue disproportionate to activity ✔️ Headaches ✔️ Brain fog ✔️ Itching or hives ✔️ Post-exertional crashes

For individuals with Lyme disease, mold illness, Long COVID, and other complex chronic illnesses, mast cells may already be in a hyper-reactive state. Exercise can then act as an additional trigger, leading to increased histamine release and a worsening of symptoms.

It’s important to remember that exercise intolerance isn’t always due to deconditioning.

Factors below can all contribute to poor exercise tolerance:
🔹 Mast cell activation 🔹 Histamine overload 🔹 Mitochondrial dysfunction 🔹 Nervous system dysregulation 🔹 Chronic inflammation 🔹 Iron deficiency 🔹 Autonomic dysfunction (POTS)

If you consistently feel worse after activity, it may be worth exploring whether histamine and mast cell activation are playing a role.

Strategies that may help include:
✔️ Following a lower-histamine diet ✔️ Supporting histamine breakdown and DAO activity ✔️ Using mast cell stabilizers when appropriate ✔️ Exercising in a cooler environment ✔️ Staying hydrated and maintaining electrolytes ✔️ Gradually increasing activity levels rather than pushing through crashes

Sometimes the goal isn’t to exercise harder, it’s to understand what is preventing your body from tolerating exercise in the first place.

07/06/2026

Iron, Histamine & DAO: The Connection Most People Aren’t Talking About

If you’re struggling with histamine intolerance, MCAS, flushing, headaches, palpitations, anxiety, or reactions to foods, it may be worth looking beyond histamine itself.

One often-overlooked factor? Iron status.

DAO (diamine oxidase) is one of the primary enzymes responsible for breaking down histamine in the gut. In order for DAO to function properly, it relies on several nutrients, including iron.

When iron levels become depleted, DAO activity may be impaired, making it more difficult for the body to clear histamine efficiently.

This can create a frustrating cycle where you can experience the below symptoms:
✔️ Flushing ✔️ Headaches
✔️ Fatigue
✔️ Rapid heart rate ✔️ Brain fog ✔️ Dizziness ✔️ Anxiety or feeling “wired” ✔️ Food sensitivities

For individuals dealing with Lyme disease, mold illness, MCAS, chronic inflammation, or gut dysfunction, low ferritin and iron deficiency are not uncommon and can be one piece of the puzzle contributing to histamine-related symptoms.

While correcting iron deficiency won’t solve every histamine issue, optimizing nutrient status can help support DAO function and improve the body’s ability to regulate histamine more effectively.

Sometimes the missing piece isn’t just lowering histamine, it’s supporting the systems responsible for clearing it.

07/02/2026

Low Histamine Diet:

Could your “healthy” foods actually be making you feel worse? 🤔

If you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, Lyme disease, mold illness, or chronic inflammation, your symptoms may not only be influenced by what you eat, but also by how much histamine your body is trying to process.

A low-histamine diet can help reduce your overall histamine load by emphasizing fresh, minimally processed foods while limiting foods that naturally contain or accumulate higher levels of histamine.

While it isn’t a cure and isn’t meant to be a lifelong diet for everyone, many people find it to be a valuable tool for calming symptoms while working to address the underlying causes.

Research suggests that a low-histamine diet may improve gastrointestinal, skin, and neurological symptoms in some individuals with histamine intolerance.

In our latest article, we cover:
✨ Foods to eat
✨ Foods to avoid
✨ Why leftovers can sometimes be a problem
✨ Tips to make following a low-histamine diet easier
✨ Common mistakes people make

📖 Read the full article through this link: https://thelymespecialist.com/low-histamine-diet-foods-to-eat-foods-to-avoid/ to access the complete food list and practical tips for implementing a low-histamine diet.

If you’re struggling with MCAS and are looking for additional guidance, our team at The Lyme Specialist is here to help.

We work with patients to identify underlying contributors, develop individualized nutrition strategies, and create comprehensive treatment plans to help you move toward better health.

Have you ever noticed certain foods triggering your symptoms? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

06/26/2026

MYTH vs FACT

Myth: Lyme disease is only a bacterial infection.

Fact: For many people, recovery is far more complex than simply addressing the infection itself.

Over time, chronic infections can impact multiple systems throughout the body. Even when pathogenic load has been reduced, symptoms may persist if the underlying dysfunctions are not addressed.

Recovery often requires looking at the bigger picture, including:
✔️ Immune dysfunction ✔️ Chronic inflammation ✔️ Mold and biotoxin exposure ✔️ Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) ✔️ Nervous system dysregulation ✔️ Mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired cellular energy production

This is why two people with Lyme disease can have completely different symptoms, treatment responses, and recovery timelines.

Healing isn’t always about doing more to kill infections. Sometimes it’s about helping the body regain balance, regulate inflammation, and restore proper immune function.

If you’ve been treating Lyme disease and still don’t feel like yourself, there may be additional pieces of the puzzle worth exploring.

Follow for more education on Lyme disease, mold illness, MCAS, immune dysregulation, and complex chronic illness recovery.

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