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Video Interview with Microbiologist Marianne Middelveen

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Marianne Middelveen Interview

Microbiologist Marianne Middelveen joined us on August 14th 2019 to discuss her work researching Morgellons disease. Can you tell us what kind of science you practice and describe how that applies to your work? What is the extent of your involvement with the Charles Holman Foundation? Is the diagnostic criteria for Morgellons just the fibers … Read more

Kimberly Goes To College

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Austin Community College Riverbat

Kimberly sat silent as she fidgeted with the smooth, grey polyester seat belt. Her best friend drove a white Malibu forward into the parking lot of Mr. Pickles which sat at the far end of Willow Street. “Oh, shit – looks like we hit the jackpot Sis!” Samantha became excited seeing the parking lot littered … Read more

Why is Lyme Morgellons Science ignored?

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It seems as if every year science journals publish new studies that associate Morgellons with chronic Lyme disease. The journal editors publish these studies based on the strength of the evidence presented in the research. Yet year after year few news outlets syndicate these significant findings. What is the controversy in raising awareness about this new Morgellons science? What can we do to combat the media from censoring legitimate research?

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Livestream event with Special Guest, Gregory Smith M.D. FAAP

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Joining us live from the 11th Annual Morgellons Disease Conference, Dr. Smith was one of the founders of The New Morgellons Order, which became The Charles Holman Foundation after Charles’ untimely death.

Dr. Smith first became sick with Morgellons skin lesions in May, 2004. Neurological symptoms started in December, 2004 which progressed to a debilitating movement disorder. Additionally, he also developed overwhelming fatigue, brain fog, and significant cognitive difficulties. He had to quit work in May, 2005, and formally retired a year later.

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Morgellons Is Not Psychosomatic Illness

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Morgellons is not Psychosomatic in nature, yet many healthcare providers choose to approach treating it this way. It’s difficult to imagine in the 21st century, and after multiple studies that demonstrate an infectious etiology, Morgellons patients would be consigned to psychiatric treatment. You may have heard the phrase, “Morgellons is a variant of Ekbom Syndrome”. To be certain, exhaustive research has clearly demonstrated that Morgellons is not a psychosomatic illness. Morgellons patients are in fact experiencing fibers under their skin – regardless of how strange that might seem. So how does a situation like this, where the substantiating research is blatantly ignored, happen?

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