The Next Generation of Lyme Disease – A Focus on Gestational Transmission


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Author photo - Michelle McKeon, in black dress, standing in front of trees, on a sunny day.

Michelle McKeon, MS, CNS, is a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in detoxification, tick-borne diseases, gut dysbiosis, and inflammatory conditions.  She has been guiding both local and long-distance clients through addressing various factors that are causing their symptoms. Michelle looks for these answers through exploring mold mycotoxins, genetic/methylation issues, heavy metals, tick-borne infections, cell membrane damage, parasites and viral infections, dental issues, diet, and gut flora.  Michelle was introduced to functional medicine after her personal struggle with a debilitating battle of Lyme disease. She sought out hyperthermia treatment and detoxification therapies.  This treatment saved her life, and for the first time she was able to see a light at the end of the tunnel.  From this experience, she decided to go back to school to receive a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. Since recovering, Michelle is the owner and operator of  Lyme and Cancer Services and her Nutrition Practice, Balancing Pathways. She has authored two Ebooks, and advocates for people with health conditions, through writing articles for health magazines and speaking at conferences and support groups. Her hope is to not only support people in their healing journey, but to create a foundation for them to effectively become their optimal selves: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 

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