July 29 Ticked Off: The Hidden Dangers of Lyme, Alpha-Gal, and Other Tick-Borne Diseases – Plus Natural Ways to Fight Back HR 3

Radio America

28 July 2025

A single tick bite can steal your ability to eat steak, cripple your joints, or even trigger heart failure—and cases are exploding nationwide. Forget everything you think you know about tick safety; the rules have changed. From the shocking truth about Lyme disease testing failures to the bizarre meat allergy spreading across the South, we reveal the latest threats lurking in your backyard. Plus: Nature’s surprising arsenal of defenses—including a backyard bug-zapping chicken army and essential oils that make you ‘invisible’ to ticks. Don’t go outdoors without this life-saving knowledge! Top Ten Most Ridiculous Places Ticks Have Been Found Dr. Bob Martin and Dr. Adam Brockman answer listeners’ health questions Health Alternative of the Week Health Outrage of the Week Product Recall of the Week Health Mystery of the Week