Tick-borne illnesses are surging.
Prevent bites. Check early. Know what to do next.
Hiking, camping, beloved pets, tall grass, and summer outdoor activities all increase our exposure to ticks. Reports show unusually high tick-bite activity this year—making prevention and treatment options more important than ever.
Protect Yourself
Before heading outdoors:
- Use an EPA-registered tick repellent.
- Or If you're looking for a more natural but also effective option, essential oils like citronella, lemongrass, geranium, cinnamon, eucalyptus, peppermint and cedarwood are all capable of repelling ticks and other bugs.
- Wear long, light-colored clothing. Tuck in your shirt and socks if you're really deep in the woods or long grass.
- Stay in the center of trails when possible.
- Use veterinarian-approved tick protection for pets.
When you return:
- Check your body, children, pets, clothing, and gear.
- Pay close attention to the scalp, ears, underarms, waist, groin, and knees.
- Shower and dry outdoor clothing on high heat to kill any stray ticks.
If You Find a Tick
If you do find a tick, even if it's attached to your skin, don't panic. Ticks generally transmit their bacterial load at the end of their feeding process, which can last 24 to 36 hours.
Remove it promptly with fine-tipped tweezers. Grasp close to the skin and pull straight upward with steady pressure.
Make a note of the date and watch out for a spreading bull's eye rash, fever, fatigue, headache, joint pain, weakness, or other unusual symptoms over the next few weeks.
Because blood tests for Lyme disease and co-infections can take weeks to show up as positive, testing the tick itself for Lyme disease at your doctors office is also an option for peace of mind.
And of course, contact your primary healthcare professional promptly if symptoms appear.
Even though Lyme disease has a reputation for false negative blood tests and can be clinically confusing, more and more physicians are becoming savvy to the prevalence of Lyme disease and the proper steps for management and treatment.
Lyme Support: Which Step Is Right?
No Time for Lyme Step I
Early herbal support for active Lyme and other tick-borne infections.
Supports the body’s response to Borrelia burgdorferi, joint discomfort, neurological and digestive health, and detoxification.
Best for
- Earlier or active symptoms
- Broad herbal support
- When conventional approaches are not tolerated or ineffective
No Time for Lyme Step II
Deeper support for stubborn, lingering, or recurring symptoms.
Designed for use after Step 1, with continued support for resistant patterns, co-infections, joint and neurological health, digestion, and detoxification.
Best for
- Lingering symptoms
- Support after Step 1
- Chronic or recurring patterns
- Co-infection support
Prevent exposure.
Check early.
Take symptoms seriously.
Get the right support when needed.
Experience Feelbetterness.
If Lyme disease is suspected, consult a physician or licensed healthcare professional.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.