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Ep. 482: What Every Hunter Should Know About Lyme Disease w/ Adam Kristan
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- East Meets West Hunt
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- Mar 17, 2026
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- 6386
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Summary
Beau Martonik talks with Adam Kristan about his experience battling Lyme disease and why hunters need to take tick-borne illnesses seriously. Adam shares how his symptoms started, the challenges of being misdiagnosed, and what finally led him to the right treatment. They also discuss early warning signs of Lyme disease, common misconceptions, and practical ways hunters can prevent tick bites while spending time in the woods. If you hunt, scout, or spend a lot of time outdoors, this episode highlights why early detection and prevention are critical when it comes to Lyme disease. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:25 – Lyme Disease Discussion 00:07:02 – Adam's Background 00:11:58 – Adam’s Deer Camp 00:19:53 – Adam’s Lyme Story 00:31:37 – Beau’s Lyme Experience 00:42:58 – Common Misconceptions About Lyme Disease 00:49:13 – Lyme Disease Prevention 01:13:22 – Hunting with Lyme 01:16:33 – Hunting Culture in the Northeast 01:32:30 – Tracking in the Northeast 01:42:37 – Conclusion and Takeaways Resources: Email: [email protected] Stram Center for Integrative Medicine: https://stramcenter.com/ Ticknology: https://www.ticknology.org/ Global Lyme Alliance: https://www.globallymealliance.org/ Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://w…