Yolanda Hadid shared emotional photos on social media, revealing her daughter Bella Hadid’s ongoing battle with chronic Lyme disease.
The 28-year-old supermodel underwent intensive treatment at St. George’s Hospital near Munich, Germany, a renowned Lyme Speciality Centre that has treated over 800 patients. The images, showing Bella exhausted and connected to medical equipment, moved fans and highlighted her decade-long health struggle.
Bella’s treatment, costing over $100,000, included experimental procedures like whole-body hyperthermia to eliminate the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. She also received antibiotics, chelation therapy for heavy metal removal, and peptide infusions via an apheresis catheter. These therapies, not FDA-approved in the US, reflect the Hadid family’s commitment to exploring cutting-edge options.
Yolanda, who also has Lyme disease alongside Bella’s brother Anwar, drove the decision to seek treatment abroad, per RadarOnline sources. She accompanied Bella, calling her a “badass warrior” in a heartfelt post: “This disease has brought us to our knees, but we always get up. I pray for your speedy recovery.” The family’s support underscores their resilience.
Bella’s public battle humanises her glamorous image, raising awareness about Lyme disease’s challenges. The Hadids’ openness could inspire better treatments and advocacy.
