She had just achieved her ‘dream physique’ as a rising fitness influencer—then a tick bite changed everything. Maria Palen, 31, from California, was left paralyzed from the waist down after what began as joint pain and inflammation. She went plant-based and hit the gym harder—only to discover the real cause was far more serious. Read more about the warning signs she missed at DailyMail.com. #news #tick #influencer #california #health