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Jason Hawrelak, ND, PhD explores the central role of the gut microbiome in shaping human health, explaining how the trillions of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract influence immunity, metabolism, brain function, inflammation, and resilience. Drawing on more than two decades of research and clinical experience, he discusses how modern lifestyles, antibiotic exposure, processed foods, and environmental factors have altered the diversity of the human microbiome and contributed to the growing burden of chronic disease.

The conversation examines the balance between beneficial microbes, pathobionts, and pathogens, highlighting the importance of microbial diversity, short-chain fatty acid production, intestinal pH, and ecological balance rather than simply eliminating unwanted organisms. Dr. Hawrelak shares practical insights into microbiome testing, comparing culture, PCR, 16S sequencing, and shotgun metagenomics while explaining how these tools can guide personalized interventions to restore healthier microbial ecosystems.

Dr. Hawrelak also discusses the microbiome's role in conditions such as IBS, SIBO, inflammatory bowel disease, Candida overgrowth, and systemic inflammation. He explains how dietary strategies, prebiotics, probiotics, herbal medicines, and targeted microbiome support can improve gut ecology, reduce inflammatory burden, optimize digestive function, and promote lasting health throughout the body.

🧭 In This Episode

• The evolution of microbiome research over the past 25 years

• Why the gut microbiome functions like another human organ

• Microbial diversity, richness, and ecosystem resilience

• The microbiome's influence on immunity, inflammation, and brain health

• Dysbiosis, leaky gut, and the roots of chronic disease

• Butyrate, short-chain fatty acids, and microbial metabolites

• Beneficial microbes, pathobionts, and microbial balance

• Akkermansia, Proteobacteria, Bacteroides, and gut ecology

• Prebiotics, dietary fiber, polyphenols, and microbiome restoration

• Lactulose as a powerful microbiome-modulating prebiotic

• SIBO, methane, motility, and the migrating motor complex

• Shotgun metagenomics, 16S sequencing, PCR, and stool testing

• Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and microbiome-targeted therapies

• Candida, the mycobiome, and fungal overgrowth

• Colonic pH, digestive health, and ecological balance

• Practical strategies for optimizing the microbiome and overall health

👤 About the Guest

Jason Hawrelak, ND, PhD is a researcher, educator, Western herbalist, and naturopathic physician with over 25 years of clinical experience. He earned his PhD examining the capacity of probiotics, prebiotics, and herbal medicines to modify the gastrointestinal microbiota and teaches worldwide on the topics of microbiota modification and gut health. He has published extensively in these areas, including 20 textbook chapters.

Dr. Hawrelak serves on the Medical Nutrition Council of the American Society for Nutrition and is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition and the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia.

Dr. Hawrelak maintains a busy telehealth practice as lead clinician at the Hawrelak Gut and Microbiome Clinic. Dr. Hawrelak is Chief Research Officer at Probiotic Advisor, which offers a searchable database that enables evidence-based prescribing of probiotic products.

Dr. Hawrelak also founded and serves as Lead Educator at the Microbiome Restoration Center, an online educational platform devoted to training health professionals to become microbiome clinicians through its flagship courses, Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approaches to Gastrointestinal Disorders and Advanced Microbiome Manipulation.

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Website - https://microbiomerestorationcenter.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/probioticadvisor

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/probioticadvisor

Interview Date: June 21, 2026

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Probiotic Advisor - https://www.probioticadvisor.com

ProbioticAdvisor.com provides independent, unbiased, evidence-based information on probiotics, their potential risks, and documented benefits.

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Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD shares his journey from cognitive neuroscientist and academic researcher to becoming a patient with severe CIRS, biotoxin illness, and extreme environmental hypersensitivity. Drawing from both scientific training and lived experience, he discusses how mold exposure, immune dysregulation, chronic infections, and microbial colonization shaped his understanding of complex chronic illness and led to the creation of CIRS Lab.

The conversation explores the evolving science of CIRS, including HLA genetics, innate immune activation, mycotoxins, transcriptomics testing through GENIE, and the potential roles of mold, endotoxins, beta-glucans, Actinobacteria, and chronic infections in driving persistent symptoms. Dr. Navarro-Torres also examines how nervous system dysregulation, trauma, neuroinflammation, and metabolic dysfunction may contribute to illness severity and recovery challenges.

Dr. Navarro-Torres suggests that recovery often requires looking beyond environmental exposures alone to address microbial burden, immune resilience, metabolic health, sinus health, and physiological repair. He emphasizes the importance of restoring interconnected systems that support long-term healing and improved adaptability.

🧭 In This Episode

• Dr. Navarro-Torres' journey from neuroscientist to CIRS patient

• Extreme hypersensitivity and reacting to everyday exposures

• Microdosing binders and treatments in sensitive patients

• Trauma, nervous system regulation, and chronic illness severity

• HLA genetics, mold exposure, and immune recognition

• GENIE testing and patterns of CIRS causation

• NeuroQuant findings in CIRS, inflammation, and brain recovery

• VIP, ProdromeGLIA, plasmalogens, and lipid support

• Environmental testing and remediation strategies

• Immune dysregulation, autoimmunity, and microbial burden

• MARCoNS, MSH, and sinus-related immune signaling

• SinusKEY, Actinobacteria, fungal DNA, and the sinubiome

• Actinobacteria, endotoxins, and illness persistence

• Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, viruses, and parasites

• Gut health, SIBO, fungal colonization, and Long COVID

• Reintegration, resilience, and long-term recovery

👤 About the Guest

Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD is a cognitive neuroscientist with formal training in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, language science, and applied data analysis. He earned his PhD in Language Science from the University of California, Irvine, after completing an MS in Cognitive Psychology at Penn State and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Puerto Rico. His research career has included postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton University and at Georgetown University, where his work focused on the intersection between experience-dependent neuroplasticity and clinical assessment in patients with brain damage affecting language and cognition.

He is the Co-Founder of CIRS Lab, the Scientific Director of The CIRS Research Foundation, and a Research Consultant for the Einstein Mission, which investigates erythromelalgia and CIRS.

Christian's recent scientific work extends into environmental health and immune dysregulation, including publications and presentations on biotoxin illness, its multi-system and multi-symptom pathology, and treatment outcomes with a particular interest in how CIRS-related brain changes may contribute to processes of neurodegeneration.

Equally important, his mission is grounded in lived experience. He is a complex, hypersensitive patient who has endured serious microbial colonizations; an underappreciated and often overlooked issue in the mainstream mold illness community; alongside tick-borne and protozoal co-infections. These overlapping comorbidities created a perplexing clinical profile that demanded self-advocacy, where his scientific background became essential to navigating conflicting medical advice and fragmented care.

Drawing from both his expertise and his personal recovery journey, he now provides training for physicians and clinicians on how to identify, understand, and treat those with complex, multi-layered presentations.

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Website - https://cirslab.com

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CIRSLab

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cirslab

Interview Date: May 27, 2026

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MARCoNS Research Paper - https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2026.1728408/full

Clearance of multiple antibiotic-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci is selectively associated with higher circulating α-melanocyte stimulating hormone in patients evaluated for chronic inflammatory response syndrome

CIRS Research Foundation - https://cirs-research-foundation.org

Improving health outcomes globally through innovative research, education, and outreach

The Coherent Health Podcast - https://www.coherencedx.com

The Coherent Health Podcast with Lacey Venanzi, DC and Christian Navarro-Torres, PhD

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Joshua Leisk continues the discussion of his systems biology model for ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related chronic illnesses, focusing on how lymphatic dysfunction, sympathetic nervous system dominance, metabolic impairment, and chronic stress responses may contribute to the persistence of complex chronic conditions. He explores the relationships between cortisol regulation, trauma, autonomic imbalance, energy metabolism, and the body's ability to maintain resilience and recovery.

The conversation examines how biofilms, chronic infections, viral reactivation, hypoxia, oxidative stress, and immune system blind spots may interact to drive ongoing symptoms and disease progression. Joshua discusses the potential roles of microbial adaptation, mitochondrial dysfunction, connective tissue disorders, circulatory challenges, and inflammatory signaling in creating self-perpetuating cycles of illness.

Joshua shares his perspective that meaningful recovery requires addressing the interconnected factors underlying chronic illness, including metabolism, nutrient status, autonomic regulation, lymphatic flow, structural integrity, and immune function. He suggests that restoring these foundational systems may help the body regain adaptability, improve cellular energy production, and support long-term healing.

🧭 In This Episode

• Lymphatic system function in detoxification, immune activity, and fat transport

• Lymphatic drainage approaches for supporting recovery and reducing bottlenecks

• Localized lymph node congestion as a clue to underlying infection sites

• Cortisol regulation and its relationship to metabolic dysfunction

• Complex PTSD and childhood trauma as contributors to autonomic dysregulation

• Sympathetic dominance, hypervigilance, and progression of chronic illness

• Vagal tone interventions and their relationship to underlying metabolism

• Biofilm formation and microbial life cycle transitions

• Immune system blind spots and limitations in biofilm surveillance

• Microbiome adaptation to sympathetic nervous system signaling

• Viral reactivation mechanisms involving hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha

• Hypoxia, oxygen transport dysfunction, and chronic illness progression

• Nitric oxide metabolism and circulatory regulation

• Connective tissue disorders, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and mitochondrial dysfunction

👤 About the Guest

Joshua Leisk is a biological engineer and independent researcher focused on complex chronic illness. He is the creator of Born Free, a patient-led community research project that develops models and potential interventions for conditions such as ME/CFS and Long COVID.

His work takes a systems biology, reverse engineering approach, exploring how disruptions in metabolism, mitochondrial function, and cellular signaling may contribute to chronic disease. He is known for developing detailed, evolving models that aim to explain how illness begins, progresses, and may potentially be reversed.

Joshua collaborates with a global community of patients, practitioners, and researchers, sharing pathway diagrams, hypotheses, and research intended to advance the understanding of complex chronic conditions.

He is a founder of the Collaborative Sciences Institute, which provides systems biology education for clinicians treating complex chronic disease. He is also involved with Renegade Research, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing together patients, caregivers, scientists, and clinicians to drive innovation in healthcare.

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Website - https://bornfree.life

X - https://x.com/joshual_tm

Interview Date: May 13, 2026

🔗 Related Resources

Collaborative Sciences Institute - https://collabsci.org

Systems biology education for clinicians treating complex chronic disease

JoshuaLeisk.com - https://joshualeisk.com

Rethinking tomorrow's medicine, using a systems-based biological reverse engineering approach

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Joshua Leisk explores his systems biology model for ME/CFS and related chronic illnesses, explaining that many seemingly different conditions may stem from shared patterns of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, chronic infections, biofilms, oxidative stress, and impaired cellular energy production.

The conversation examines how factors such as viral reactivation, microbiome imbalances, nutrient depletion, heavy metals, and sympathetic overdrive may contribute to illness progression.

Joshua shares that chronic illness reflects interconnected processes within the body that can be reversed when underlying metabolic and physiological dysfunctions are addressed.

🧭 In This Episode

• Joshua Leisk's personal recovery from severe ME/CFS and how it led to the development of Born Free

• The meaning behind the name Born Free and the concept of returning to a healthier baseline state

• Shared metabolic patterns across ME/CFS, Long COVID, dysautonomia, autism, Parkinson's disease, and related conditions

• Mitochondrial dysfunction as a central intersection in chronic illness progression

• The role of localized infections, pathogens, and tissue-specific dysfunction in symptom presentation

• How sympathetic overdrive contributes to gastroparesis, immune dysregulation, and microbiome alterations

• Nervous system signaling and microbiome adaptation in response to chronic stress states

• Viral reactivation and mitochondrial dysfunction following COVID and other chronic illnesses

• The relationship between hypoxia-inducible factors and herpes virus reactivation

• Autonomic nervous system dysregulation and hypervigilance in ME/CFS and autism spectrum conditions

• Extracellular ATP signaling, inosine depletion, and the Cell Danger Response

• Methylation impairments, glutathione depletion, and oxidative stress accumulation

• Heavy metal accumulation and its impact on mitochondrial function and detoxification capacity

• Endogenous oxalate production, microbiome dysbiosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction

• Nutrient depletion, mineral dysregulation, and progressive metabolic compensation in chronic illness

👤 About the Guest

Joshua Leisk is a biological engineer and independent researcher focused on complex chronic illness. He is the creator of Born Free, a patient-led community research project that develops models and potential interventions for conditions such as ME/CFS and Long COVID.

His work takes a systems biology, reverse engineering approach, exploring how disruptions in metabolism, mitochondrial function, and cellular signaling may contribute to chronic disease. He is known for developing detailed, evolving models that aim to explain how illness begins, progresses, and may potentially be reversed.

Joshua collaborates with a global community of patients, practitioners, and researchers, sharing pathway diagrams, hypotheses, and research intended to advance the understanding of complex chronic conditions.

He is a founder of the Collaborative Sciences Institute, which provides systems biology education for clinicians treating complex chronic disease. He is also involved with Renegade Research, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing together patients, caregivers, scientists, and clinicians to drive innovation in healthcare.

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Website - https://bornfree.life

X - https://x.com/joshual_tm

Interview Date: May 5, 2026

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Collaborative Sciences Institute - https://collabsci.org

Systems biology education for clinicians treating complex chronic disease

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This episode explores the growing impact of environmental toxicity on chronic illness and overall health with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, an expert in biological dentistry, microbiome science, and detoxification medicine.

The conversation examines how toxic exposures, including heavy metals, pesticides, mold toxins, and modern environmental chemicals, disrupt detoxification pathways, immune balance, neurotransmitter function, and the microbiome, contributing to conditions ranging from anxiety and autoimmune illness to neurodegenerative and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Dr. Magarinos also discusses the critical role of drainage pathways, bile flow, genetics versus epigenetics, transgenerational toxic burden, and practical strategies to support detoxification and resilience in an increasingly toxic world.

🧭 In This Episode

• Detoxification and drainage pathways in toxin elimination

• Drainage pathway support before toxin mobilization

• Genetics and epigenetics in detoxification capacity

• Transgenerational toxicity and inherited epigenetic expression

• Environmental toxicity as a driver of chronic illness

• Heavy metals, glyphosate, pesticides, and chemical exposures

• Exogenous and endogenous contributors to toxic burden

• Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 detoxification pathways

• Bile flow and enterohepatic recirculation in toxin clearance

• Leaky gut and intestinal permeability in detoxification

• Sulfation and glucuronidation in toxin processing

• Mold, mycotoxins, and fungal colonization in chronic illness

• Microbiome regulation of detoxification and immune function

• Toxic terrain and chronic infections in immune dysregulation

• Nervous system regulation, EMFs, and detoxification capacity

• Solutions for supporting detoxification in modern times

👤 About the Guest

Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS is a Chilean-born periodontist, oral surgery specialist, biological dentist, and naturopathic doctor. He is an internationally recognized expert in microbiome science, environmental toxicology, and detoxification medicine.

With advanced training in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Surgical Implantology, Dr. Magarinos has spent nearly a decade at the forefront of integrative health pioneering the clinical understanding of how the oral-gut axis, environmental toxin exposure, and immune dysregulation converge to drive chronic disease.

His journey into this field became deeply personal when he developed an autoimmune condition in his early thirties, traced to years of mercury exposure acquired through dental practice, an experience that fundamentally shaped his mission and his science.

An international educator in the fields of microbiome science, biological dentistry, and detoxification medicine, Dr. Magarinos serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Microbiome Labs and is the Co-Founder and Lead Scientist of DetoxU, a physician-formulated detoxification system built to make science-backed, effective detox accessible to everyone.

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Website - https://betterhealthguy.link/DetoxU

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Detox.U

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DetoxUCo

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/detox.u

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@detoxu

Interview Date: April 9, 2026

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DetoxU - The Right Protocol for the Toxins You Face - https://betterhealthguy.link/DetoxU

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Microbiome Labs - https://betterhealthguy.link/MicrobiomeLabs

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Episode #187: Microbiome and Beyond with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS - https://www.betterhealthguy.com/ep187

Previous podcast interview on the microbiome

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This episode continues the conversation with Dayan Goodenowe, PhD, exploring the shared biochemical patterns underlying conditions such as autism, PANS/PANDAS, chronic Lyme, mold illness, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and ALS.

The discussion examines how environmental stressors, metabolic and lipid dysfunction, and oxidative stress contribute to loss of resilience and disease progression.

Dr. Goodenowe also highlights the role of biomarkers, advanced testing, and targeted support—including plasmalogens and methylation—in identifying prodromes and restoring function across complex chronic conditions.

🧭 In This Episode

• Similarities and differences across autism, PANS/PANDAS, chronic Lyme, mold illness, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS

• Prodromes as loss of resilience and early deviation from health

• Aging as entropy and biochemical insufficiency rather than a programmed disease process

• Metabolic sufficiency, mitochondrial function, and lipid membrane integrity as core systems in adaptation

• Oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, and reserve capacity in chronic illness

• ProdromeScan and BioMetrix Bioscan differences in scope, interpretation, and monitoring

• Standard biomarkers associated with compromised peroxisomal function and low plasmalogens

• NAD, niacin, spermidine, and urolithin A in relation to mitochondrial and cellular function

• Alzheimer's disease mechanisms involving DHA plasmalogen depletion, amyloid formation, acetylcholine dysfunction, and methyltransferase stress

• Phosphatidylcholine and dietary choline as support for acetylcholine production and membrane health

• Brain volumetrics, cortical thickness, white matter density, and advanced MRI measures of structural recovery

• Traumatic brain injury, concussion recovery, and plasmalogen support for gray matter, white matter, and blood flow

• Methyltransferase system support with methyl B12, methylfolate, trimethylglycine, N-acetylcysteine, phosphatidylcholine, and creatine

• Long COVID, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, brain fog, and myocarditis

• ME/CFS, chronic Lyme disease, and mold illness through the lens of mitochondrial load, restoration, and resilience

• Autism and PANS/PANDAS as neuroinflammatory and developmental conditions involving white matter integrity and plasmalogen support

👤 About the Guest

Dayan Goodenowe, PhD, is a neuroscientist, biochemist, inventor, and clinical research expert.

In 1999, he invented and patented ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry technology, enabling comprehensive monitoring of human biochemistry for the first time.

Using this technology, Dr. Goodenowe analyzed blood samples from tens of thousands of individuals of all ages and races, from multiple countries. The biochemistry of healthy individuals was compared with that of individuals experiencing a wide range of diseases. Over 20 conditions were studied, including autism, dementia, colon cancer, heart disease, and others. Differences between the biochemistry of younger and older populations, as well as associations with all-cause mortality, were also examined.

This body of research identified early biochemical patterns associated with disease and mortality risk, thereby contributing to the development of an extensive patent portfolio. These patents cover diagnostic tests for early detection and screening across numerous conditions, including specific cancers, neurological disorders, psychiatric conditions, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Goodenowe is also the author of Breaking Alzheimer's, which documents his research journey and examines the biochemical findings that informed his work in neurodegeneration and lipid biology.

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Website - https://drgoodenowe.com

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Goodenowe

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Interview Date: April 13, 2026

🔗 Related Resources

Prodrome Science Plasmalogens - https://betterhealthguy.link/Prodrome

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EP230: Lipid Biology, Plasmalogens, and Neurodegenerative Prodromes - Part 1 - Dayan Goodenowe, PhD - https://www.betterhealthguy.com/ep230

Part 1 of this conversation with Dayan Goodenowe, PhD

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This episode explores the foundational role of lipid biology and plasmalogens in cellular health, inflammation, and neurodegenerative patterns.

Dayan Goodenowe, PhD discusses how membrane composition, oxidative stress, and environmental factors influence cellular function, along with the potential impact of plasmalogen precursor therapies on cognition, resilience, and overall system regulation.

🧭 In This Episode

• Lipid membrane composition differences across cell types and organelles

• Phospholipid bilayer structure and hydrophilic–hydrophobic organization

• Functional role of membrane lipids in cellular compartmentalization

• Variability of lipid composition within different regions of a single cell

• Impact of oxidative stress on membrane lipid composition and function

• Mechanism of phospholipid peroxidation and phospholipase-mediated removal

• Relationship between membrane rigidity and cellular signaling capacity

• Mitochondrial dysfunction and its role in the Cell Danger Response

• Nutrient and cofactor requirements for mitochondrial energy production

• Interaction between membrane lipid integrity and mitochondrial performance

• Immune activation triggered by peroxidized membrane lipids

• Functional differences between omega-9 and omega-3 plasmalogen precursors

• Role of plasmalogens in synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release

👤 About the Guest

Dayan Goodenowe, PhD, is a neuroscientist, biochemist, inventor, and clinical research expert.

In 1999, he invented and patented ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry technology, enabling comprehensive monitoring of human biochemistry for the first time.

Using this technology, Dr. Goodenowe analyzed blood samples from tens of thousands of individuals of all ages and races, from multiple countries. The biochemistry of healthy individuals was compared with that of individuals experiencing a wide range of diseases. Over 20 conditions were studied, including autism, dementia, colon cancer, heart disease, and others. Differences between the biochemistry of younger and older populations, as well as associations with all-cause mortality, were also examined.

This body of research identified early biochemical patterns associated with disease and mortality risk, thereby contributing to the development of an extensive patent portfolio. These patents cover diagnostic tests for early detection and screening across numerous conditions, including specific cancers, neurological disorders, psychiatric conditions, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Goodenowe is also the author of Breaking Alzheimer's, which documents his research journey and examines the biochemical findings that informed his work in neurodegeneration and lipid biology.

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Website - https://drgoodenowe.com

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Goodenowe

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Interview Date: March 24, 2026

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Prodrome Science Plasmalogens - https://betterhealthguy.link/Prodrome

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In this episode, you will learn about the role of Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy, or SOT, in the treatment of Lyme disease and vector-borne infections.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Clayton Bell. Clayton Bell, MD is a leading integrative and functional medicine physician dedicated to helping patients achieve deep, lasting wellness. Dr. Bell works with Lyme and vector-borne infections, integrative cancer support, environmental medicine including mold, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and detoxification; hormones, cardiometabolic and GI health, and mind-body balance. Combining his Western medical training with functional, integrative, environmental, and Ayurvedic approaches, he focuses on uncovering the root causes of health concerns. Patients benefit from personalized, whole-person treatment plans that empower the body's natural healing ability and support sustainable wellness from the inside out. Dr. Bell provides online consultations that offer accessible, holistic care tailored to each individual's needs.

Key Takeaways:

• What place does SOT have in the treatment arsenal for chronic Lyme disease?
• What is AOT or Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy?
• What testing is acceptable for a practitioner to request an SOT for a patient?
• What testing is offered by Biocentaur?
• How does SOT work in the body?
• How does the practitioner determine which SOT to request when many infections may be positive?
• What SOTs are available for vector-borne infections and viruses?
• What are the foundational steps to prepare a patient for an SOT?
• Do certain therapies need to be stopped before testing and while doing SOT?
• How important is immune modulation or creating immune tolerance to the microbes?
• What is the SOT administration process?
• How are Herxheimer reactions addressed with using SOT?
• Can the SOT push back one infection and then lead to another becoming the dominant focus of the immune system and symptom presentation?
• How long should there be between SOTs? Is there a maximum number of SOTs that can be done?
• Can SOT reach all potential reservoirs of infection in the body?
• What role do biofilms play in the context of SOT?
• Have any specific SOTs been helpful in the contents of EDS, PANS/PANDAS, or Long COVID?
• What role might SOT play in neurodegenerative conditions?
• Can SOT resolve autoimmunity, inflammation, or oxidative stress?
• When SOT does not appear to work, how does the practitioner troubleshoot potential reasons?
• • What is the cost of SOT?

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MetaMedical.life DrClaytonBell.com

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Interview Date:

February 24, 2026

Transcript:

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In this episode, you will learn about the role of Body Ecology in Candida, Long COVID, viral illness, and autism.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Donna Gates. Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP is a pioneer in gut health, infections, and immunity. Decades before it became mainstream, she was the first to teach about the extraordinary and complex world inside the gut, now known as the microbiome, and how it influences immunity, brain health, metabolism, and long-term wellness. She is the founder of Body Ecology, a revolutionary system that introduced the first gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free nutritional approaches, with a strategic focus on specific fermented foods to create a thriving inner ecosystem in the gut. In her bestselling book, "The Body Ecology Diet", which has remained relevant for decades, Donna explains how to conquer Candida, restore microbial balance, and rebuild the immune system. She reveals how the inner ecosystem is established at birth and how this process represents nature's original form of building a vibrant immune system. By partnering with nature, rather than attempting to override it, we build true immune resilience, even in a toxic world where pathogens are a constant threat. Her newest book, "Taming the Dragon: Body Ecology's Guide to Preventing and Treating Viral Infections", offers practical solutions for persistent viral illness, immune dysfunction, and long-haulers.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the Body Ecology diet?
• What strategies can support optimizing Candida and the inner ecosystem?
• Can fermented foods be used in those with MCAS?
• How are conditions such as SIBO and SIFO approached?
• What was Donna's personal journey with Long COVID?
• What tools has Donna found helpful for regaining her health after COVID?
• How did SOT help Donna move past Lyme disease?
• What is the impact of spike proteins and how might they be mitigated?
• How can vascular health be optimized in the era of COVID?
• What strategies can support a robust immune system and minimize immunosenescence as people age?
• What role do chronic viruses have on health?
• Is it more important to boost or to modulate the immune system?
• How does the Cell Danger Response fit into the chronic illness discussion?
• What are some strategies for supporting the vagus nerve?
• What dietary changes are important when dealing with a viral condition?
• How do acidity and alkalinity play a role?
• What are some strategies for supporting detoxification?
• What has Donna seen over many years of working with children with autism?
• What is the Epigenetic Reset?

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BodyEcology.com

Related Resources:

Book - Taming the Dragon: Body Ecology's Guide to Preventing and Defeating Viral Infections An Antiviral Diet

Interview Date:

January 29, 2026

Transcript:

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In this episode, you will discover how addressing parasites and dental issues can unlock better health and why real healing is rarely an Accidental Cure.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Simon Yu. Simon Yu, MD combines internal medicine with integrative medicine at Prevention and Healing, Inc., in St. Louis, MO. As an HMO regional medical director, he saw the limits of a medication-management approach to patients with complex chronic illness. He studied integrative and biological medicine, took 300 hours of medical acupuncture training, and researched dental, fungal, and parasite problems. He served as a medical officer in the U.S. Army Reserve for 25 years, retiring as a full colonel. Dr. Yu lectures in the US and abroad. He offers Acupuncture Meridian Assessment (AMA) Training to help detect problems for doctors and dentists in St. Louis and in Germany. He has an MD from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, has an MS in Immunology, is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a member of American College of Physicians, and is on the advisory board of the International College of Integrative Medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• Where does Artificial Intelligence fit in addressing complex, chronic illnesses?
• What are the more common patterns of meridian dysregulation observed?
• How are most parasites acquired?
• Are parasites always bad for the body?
• What are the more common medications used to address parasites?
• Does mold in the external environment impact parasite treatment or dental interventions?
• Are all parasites that impact health physical?
• How is the treatment of fungal issues approached?
• Should patients test their home for mold?
• What types of dental issues are most commonly impacting patients?
• How does testing for the DNA of oral pathogens inform treatment?
• What long-term oral hygiene strategies may be helpful?
• Are implants appropriate after an extraction?
• How has treating complex patients changed with COVID?
• Is spike protein detoxification now part of the healing approach?
• Do EMFs negatively impact health?
• Are conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Morgellons approached differently?
• What are some top detoxification strategies?
• Is "autoimmunity" the result of chronic infections?
• What is the best approach for optimizing the microbiome?
• What are some of the emerging treatment interventions from SOZO Brain Clinic?

Connect With My Guest:

PreventionAndHealing.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

January 7, 2026

Transcript:

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In this episode, you will learn about the role of microglial activation in complex, chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jonathan Streit. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP is a Functional and European Biological Medicine practitioner. He has dedicated his professional life to helping patients with complex chronic illnesses. His passion for this type of work grew from walking with his wife through her own battle with Epstein Barr and Lyme disease. Since then, Dr. Streit has focused his career on applying and advancing these approaches to address the deeper roots surrounding chronic illness. He's the co-founder of the Institute for Restorative Health, where he and his team use their BioRestorative Method™ a comprehensive approach that blends European Biological Medicine, Functional Medicine, neurology, nutrition, and terrain-based healing principles. Dr. Streit has trained with internationally recognized leaders in healthcare, completed postdoctoral work through the American Institute of Postural Neurology, and teaches pathology and functional medicine for the University of Integrative Health doctoral program. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, he has supported patients across a wide range of chronic health challenges. To bring these insights to the many still struggling without answers, he wrote "Silent Spark: An Unseen Force Fueling Chronic Illness and How to Heal", a book that sheds light on the often-overlooked deepest roots keeping people sick.

Key Takeaways:

• What are microglia and their role in chronic illness?
• What are the M1 and M2 states of the microglia?
• What symptoms or conditions may be associated with chronically activated microglia?
• What cytokines and interleukins do microglia produce?
• Is there any testing available to explore microglial activation?
• What are the most common triggers of the microglia?
• Can the microglia remain activated long after the threat is gone?
• What are the primary roles of the microglia?
• What conditions are associated with under-pruning or over-pruning?
• Does microglial activation overlap with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
• Does the limbic system play a role in microglial activation?
• How has COVID further complicated the microglial conversation?
• What is the role of the microglia in neurodegenerative conditions?
• Does the external environment play a role in triggering the microglia?
• What is the gut-brain-microglial axis?
• How do hormones impact the microglia?
• Can EMR/EMFs be a trigger for the microglia?
• What is the role of chronic stress in microglial activation?
• Do the microglia play a role in pain syndromes or seizures?
• What treatment options are available to support the microglia?

Connect With My Guest:

InsituteForRestorativeHealth.com

Related Resources:

Book - Silent Spark: An Unseen Force Fueling Chronic Illness and How to Heal

Interview Date:

December 11, 2025

Transcript:

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In this episode, you will learn about the many pieces that contribute to the puzzle of Long COVID.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, DO, author of "The 28-Day Gut Fix," is a double board-certified specialist in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, specializing in gut health and Long COVID. She is founder and CEO of Terrain Health where she practices next-generation precision healthcare, integrating systems biology with an innovative approach that requires a deep understanding of each person's biochemical, genetic, and lifestyle factors. Her comprehensive approach prioritizes patient-centered care by creating healthcare interventions that are more precise, personalized, predictive, participatory and preventative. Her philosophy is deeply rooted in healing her patients from the inside out so they will age LESS. Dr. Robin received her bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University, graduating with honors. She then went on to obtain her master's degree in Neuropsychology from New York University. Dr. Robin received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with honors, and was inducted into the Psi Sigma Alpha Osteopathic National Honor Society. She did her postgraduate training in Internal Medicine, followed by fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, and holds board certifications in both disciplines. Dr. Robin practices longevity medicine teaching women and men how to achieve their best selves by restoring and optimizing gut health, balancing hormones, and proactively managing metabolic, cardiovascular, and brain health. Maximizing these outcomes will pave the way for optimal healthspan and performance and looking and feeling your best!

Key Takeaways:

• What is Long COVID?
• What are the symptoms or phenotypes of Long COVID?
• How does SARS-CoV-2 act as a bacteriophage impacting our microbiome?
• Who is more likely to develop Long COVID?
• Should ongoing exposures be avoided even if someone already had COVID?
• What are ACE2 receptors? Furin cleavage site? Receptor binding domain?
• What testing is used to explore Long COVID?
• Is there a direct test available for spike protein?
• What role does coagulation and vascular health play in Long COVID?
• How do MCAS, POTS, and EDS enter the Long COVID discussion?
• What is the role of neuroinflammation in Long COVID?
• Has cognitive decline accelerated during the pandemic era?
• What role do mitochondria play in Long COVID?
• What iron dysregulation pattern is commonly observed?
• Have more cancers been seen since the start of the pandemic?
• Do EMFs play a role in those struggling with Long COVID?
• How is treatment of the sensitive patient approached?
• What is the high-level treatment methodology for those struggling with Long COVID?
• How are bacteriophages addressed and the microbiome restored?
• What is a spike protein binder?
• What is the role of senolytics in removing spike proteins from the body?
• Where does autoimmunity enter the COVID conversation?
• What is Vedicinals®9?
• Is there a place for Ivermectin?
• How should the sinuses be supported?
• Do EBOO or TPE play a role in Long COVID recovery?

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TerrainHealth.org

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Interview Date:

November 17, 2025

Transcript:

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In this episode, you will learn about the vast role that nitric oxide plays in supporting health and strategies to increase nitric oxide.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Beth Shirley. Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN, developed an expertise as a compounding pharmacist and board-certified clinical nutritionist during a career spanning over 40 years. She has been a pioneer at the cutting edge of the evolution of what has now come to be known as "Integrative Pharmacy", the junction between traditional pharmacy and the clinical use of nutritional supplementation. Since 2009, Beth has spent time working with some of the leading thought leaders in the world of nitric oxide research and through this has developed an in-depth knowledge of the topic and its potential applications in patient care. In addition, she has worked closely with the scientific community and cutting-edge companies working on innovative nutritional ingredients and approaches for their use in a variety of life's challenges. In fact, Beth has formulated a product that was awarded the first patent on a supplement to "increase sexual desire and pleasure". She currently is the Director of Education and Research for Approved Medical Solutions, the distributor of her oxalate-free nitrate product and her Libby line of women's wellness products.

Key Takeaways:

• What is nitric oxide (NO)?
• What functions does NO play in the body?
• What causes NO to be low?
• How can NO be supported with diet?
• Does NO level play a role in COVID?
• What is the connection between NO and methylation?
• Does NO have a role in the management of infections?
• What are the two pathways through which NO is created in the body?
• What is the connection between glyphosate and NO?
• How can any potential downsides of increasing NO be minimized?
• What is the role of NO in systemic inflammation?
• How does NO impact glucose, insulin, HbA1c, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes?
• What role does NO play in cardiovascular disease?
• Does NO impact MCAS and histamine?
• Can NO have a beneficial effect on intestinal hyperpermeability or on the microbiome?
• Does NO impact detoxification?
• Can methylene blue be used with NO?

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Interview Date:

October 30, 2025

Transcript:

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In this episode, you will learn about the latest approaches to healing your body from mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and other complex, chronic health conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management and is a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and a Founding Diplomate of ISEAI. He has written several books, including "Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses" and "On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks." He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject which led to the publication of his eBook, "Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment, 2016" (now updated to 2022), and then to his best-selling book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chronic Environmental Illness." 2021 saw the publication of "Energetic Diagnosis," a discussion of the value of intuition and energetic devices as an aid to both diagnosis and treatment of medical illness. In 2024, his book "The Sensitive Patient’s Healing Guide" was released with a focus on how to approach the treatment of sensitive patients. And most recently, in late 2025, the second edition of his book "Toxic" was released with several years of new information and insights on healing from complex chronic conditions. Dr. Nathan has been treating chronic complex medical illnesses for 30 years now, and Lyme disease for the past 20 years. As his practice has evolved, he finds himself increasingly treating the patients who have become so sensitive and toxic that they can no longer tolerate their usual treatments, and his major current interest is in finding unique ways of helping them to recover.

Key Takeaways:

• Is Long COVID the Great Unmasker?
• Is POTS an underlying cause or is it a symptom?
• How might the Radiance Long Hauler testing be helpful?
• What supplements or botanicals may be helpful for those in a Cell Danger Response?
• Are hormones generally well-tolerated when one is in a Cell Danger Response?
• When might be the right time to introduce PC? VIP?
• What are the more common sensitizers of a sensitive patient?
• What are the more common drivers of MCAS?
• What are some strategies for modulating the inflammatory response?
• Is MCS the same as MCAS?
• Should limbic retraining be more active?
• How often are mycotoxins seen in patients with Alzheimer's?
• Does HLA-DR impact a patient's recovery potential?
• How do you handle a suspected mold illness patient when their urine mycotoxin testing is negative?
• What is the best binder for mycophenolic acid? Chaetoglobosin?
• Do the benefits of bentonite clay outweigh the potential risks?
• What is the source of gliotoxin in the body?
• How is the treatment of fungal colonization approached?
• What role have Actinobacteria and endotoxins played in treating patients?
• Can Bartonella be treated with natural antimicrobials alone?
• Does treating mold and Lyme improve EDS?
• Can secondary porphyria be an indication that the antimicrobial is working?
• What is the role of EMFs in chronic illness?
• How large of a factor are parasites?
• Do mold and Lyme contribute to ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, autism, and PANS/PANDAS?
• What is the role of nitric oxide in recovering health?

Connect With My Guest:

NeilNathanMD.com

Related Resources:

Toxic 2nd Edition: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness

Interview Date:

September 29, 2025

Transcript:

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about breakthrough therapies for chronic illness recovery including EBOO and TPE.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Tami Lyday. Tami Lyday, DO, MS has been a physician since 2006 and a functional and integrative specialist since 2017. Prior to that, she spent 11 years as a family practitioner but was never quite satisfied with conventional medical approaches. Her mother’s illness and subsequent side effects of traditional treatments prompted her to learn more about integrative medicine, and she has not looked back. Dr. Lyday believes functional and integrative medicine is the best way to ensure lasting recovery as it helps patients determine the root of their health issues and does not rely on medications that treat symptoms while ignoring the underlying causes of illness. She pursued training and certifications in functional and integrative medicine, including specialty training and certifications in the treatment of mold-related illnesses and Lyme disease. At the time of her certification, she was one of only 26 practitioners in the world who were Shoemaker certified in mold treatment protocols. After 4 years as a functional and integrative medical practitioner, she opened The Lyday Center to provide a dedicated resource for people who are suffering from mystery illnesses and ailments that don’t respond to conventional treatment and are seeking natural solutions to their chronic illnesses. Since that time, she has expanded her specialties to include the treatment of thyroid disorders and overall energy levels. Her mission is to heal the world one patient at a time.

Key Takeaways:

• How much does environmental toxicity contribute to chronic illness?
• How is a patient tested for mold illness?
• What binders are most commonly used for detoxification? Do natural binders have a place?
• What is the role of Actinobacteria and endotoxins in CIRS patients?
• Can a patient have fungal colonization and potentially benefit from antifungals?
• Does treating mold also treat Lyme and coinfections?
• How important is working on the limbic system to set the stage for healing?
• How might EBOO and TPE support those with autoimmunity?
• Where in a recovery timeline do EBOO and TPE best fit?
• Does Hashimoto's occur without mold?
• What is the role of EBOO? What is the EBOO process?
• What is done before and after EBOO to support the patient?
• Can patients have detoxification or Herxheimer reactions after EBOO or TPE?
• How might EBOO and TPE help those with Long COVID?
• What types of infections might EBOO support?
• What is the role of TPE? What is the TPE process?
• What types of toxicants and toxins can be filtered out?
• How is the removed plasma replaced
• Might beneficial materials be removed with TPE?
• Can EBOO or TPE help those with neurodegenerative conditions?

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TheLydayCenter.com

Interview Date:

September 5, 2025

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In this episode, you will learn about hair loss and some of the leading edge treatment options available today.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Alan J. Bauman. Alan J. Bauman, MD is an acclaimed board-certified hair restoration physician with nearly 30 years of experience in the medical field. He is the founder and CEO of Bauman Medical, an international leading treatment center in the field of hair restoration. Dr. Bauman received his Medical Doctor degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY and underwent internship and residency training in surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan before dedicating his expertise to the specialized fields of hair transplant surgery and the treatment of hair loss. With a particular focus on androgenetic alopecia or hereditary male or female pattern hair loss, Dr. Bauman has established himself as an authority in the industry. He has treated over 34,000 patients, performed over 12,000 hair transplant surgeries, and administered over 12,000 PRP hair regrowth treatments. He is a frequently invited faculty member and guest expert at numerous international scientific meetings and live surgery workshops and has been featured in hundreds of news stories in the media. Dr. Bauman is one of approximately only 200 physicians worldwide to achieve the certification from the esteemed American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). He was voted “#1 Top Hair Restoration Surgeon” in North America by Aesthetic Everything for the 7th consecutive year, “Top Hair Restoration Surgeon of the Decade”, and received the 2022 “Lifetime Achievement Award in Hair Restoration”. He was also recognized by Forbes as one of “10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America” and included in the ApeToGentlemen’s list of the World’s Best Hair Transplant Doctors for 4 years straight.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the stages of hair loss?
• What are the different types of hair loss?
• What are some of the underlying causes of hair loss?
• What role do hormones play in hair loss?
• Can GLP-1s cause hair loss?
• Is hair loss genetic or epigenetic?
• What is the connection to thyroid function, Hashimoto's, and broader autoimmunity?
• What is the role of nutrient deficiencies in hair loss?
• What role do chronic Lyme, mold, or COVID play in hair loss?
• Do chronic scalp infections impact hair growth?
• Do certain medications cause hair loss?
• How important is supporting circulation to optimize hair growth?
• Do mitochondria play a role in hair growth?
• Are environmental toxicants a factor in hair loss?
• Does stress play a role in hair loss?
• What systemic or topical medications can be used to reduce hair loss and optimize hair growth?
• Do peptides have a place in supporting hair growth?
• What shampoos may be helpful for supporting hair growth?
• What is the role of PRP, stem cells, and exosomes in supporting hair growth?
• Does red light have a place in supporting hair growth?
• When might a transplant be the only option?
• What supplements may support hair growth?

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BaumanMedical.com

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Interview Date:

August 8, 2025

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In this episode, you will learn about quantum energy and how to harness the power of quantum energy to transform health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Todd Shipman. Todd Shipman is a wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for cutting-edge quantum technologies that enhance health and well-being. With a background in anti-aging, physical performance, water revitalization, and holistic living, Todd’s passion lies in helping people unlock their optimal wellness potential by connecting with nature-inspired solutions. Todd’s journey has brought him to the forefront of innovative products like those from Leela Quantum Tech, a company revolutionizing energy healing through quantum-charged tools and EMF-neutralizing technologies. From wearable quantum devices to solutions for homes and bodies, Todd is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of quantum energy with the world.

Key Takeaways:

• What is quantum energy?
• What biological changes are observed with quantum energy?
• Do some people need to start low and slow with the introduction of quantum energy?
• What is quantum entanglement?
• Can quantum energy tools be implemented both locally and at a distance?
• What studies have been done on Leela quantum energy products?
• Can quantum energy increase ATP production?
• How might quantum energy mitigate the negative effects of EMR / EMF exposure?
• Does quantum energy reverse rouleaux in the blood?
• Can quantum energy increase HRV?
• Is water beneficially impacted when exposed to quantum energy?
• Can charging food with quantum energy reduce allergic responses?
• What effect does quantum energy have on environmental toxicants?
• Has quantum energy been observed to benefit those with autism?
• How might quantum energy support those dealing with chronic infections?
• What quantum energy products does Leela Quantum offer?
• What is the Hawkins scale?
• What is the TraumEZ service and how might it help those dealing with trauma?
• What is the Quantum Upgrade service?
• What are the various frequency bundles available in Quantum Upgrade?
• Are there an contraindications for the use of quantum energy?
• For those new to quantum energy, what is a good way to start and then build a quantum energy journey from that initial foundation?

Connect With My Guest:

Leela Quantum Use code BETTERHEALTH to get 10% off your first order

TraumEZ

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Interview Date:

July 9, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode220.

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In this episode, you will learn about sauna therapy as tool for detoxification and health optimization.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Connie Zack. Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, the world leader in infrared sauna and light therapy, was inspired by her brother's health transformation through infrared sauna use. She and her husband, Aaron, left successful pharmaceutical careers to create Sunlighten 25 years ago, revolutionizing the infrared sauna industry with research-backed innovations and global education on its benefits. A trailblazer in light therapy, Connie's passion for holistic health drives her commitment to nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy; sharing light, hope, and expertise on how infrared impacts a healthy lifespan.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between classical sauna therapy and infrared sauna?
• What are the differences between far, mid, and near infrared?
• Does sauna influence all-cause mortality?
• How important is supporting detoxification and drainage while using sauna therapy?
• Are there any prerequisites for sauna therapy in sensitive patients?
• What if someone cannot sweat?
• What types of environmental toxicants might sauna be helpful for?
• What is a good pre and post sauna process?
• What are heat shock proteins?
• What are the hallmarks of aging, and how does sauna support healthy aging?
• What is autophagy?
• Can sauna help with cognitive health?
• How might sauna help those dealing with conditions such as Lyme disease?
• Can infrared lead to the creation of EZ water within the body?
• What tools has Sunlighten made available to support health optimization?
• Are Sunlighten saunas tested for EMFs? For VOCs?
• What are the contraindications for sauna use?

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mPulse Solo

Interview Date:

June 18, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode219.

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In this episode, you will learn about chronic kidney disease and how to address the Kidneydemic with Renology.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, MD began a journey into holistic healing in her teens in the mid-sixties beginning with nutrition and botanical medicine and yoga and meditation. Over the years her journey included time living in India and working with both village doctors and healers. She became a health food chef and inspired many to change their habits. Before long she was enrolled in an RN program and then a family nurse practitioner program. Aware that the education wasn’t complete, she attended University of Arizona College of Medicine; while also serving as a medical student board member for the American Holistic Medical Association. During residency, she continued learning Chinese medicine, acupuncture, osteopathy, energy medicine, and herbal medicine. Her main practice was in Ashland, Oregon where she served a community eager to integrate many healing modalities into the conventional setting, including innovative care in the hospital. In the past decade after her own alarming health challenges with kidney cancer and advanced kidney disease, she became agile in regenerative medical approaches to kidney care. She created a new specialty called Renology; a new concept of "Kidney Success" not Kidney Failure. When she discovered peptides and especially bioregulator peptides, she led the brigade to new heights of seeing success in a field that had not embraced this kind of care. Her recent book "Renology Peptides" is a nearly 800 page text on how to achieve this renewal of health. Her current intention is to raise awareness of the role of kidney in wellbeing and how we can all celebrate this success.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the purpose of the kidneys?
• What symptoms are observed in chronic kidney disease?
• Is kidney disease a catabolic process?
• Is kidney disease genetic or epigenetic?
• What are the stages of kidney disease?
• What are the best tests and lab markers?
• What might elevations or phosphorous or potassium suggest?
• What is the kidney-gut axis?
• What is the role of endothelial health in kidney disease?
• What role do the mitochondria play?
• How do infections and environmental toxicants contribute to kidney disease?
• What is the role of oxalates in kidney health?
• How might carbon dioxide guide treatment?
• Does cellular senescence play a role?
• What is the connection between the kidneys and the teeth?
• How do the limbic system and mental/emotional health impact the kidneys?
• What treatment intervention warrant exploration?
• Where do dialysis and transplantation come into the discussion?
• What role might peptides and peptide bioregulators play?

Connect With My Guest:

RenologyIsKidneySuccess.com

Interview Date:

May 21, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode218.

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The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about chronic kidney disease and how to address the Kidneydemic with Renology.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, MD began a journey into holistic healing in her teens in the mid-sixties beginning with nutrition and botanical medicine and yoga and meditation. Over the years her journey included time living in India and working with both village doctors and healers. She became a health food chef and inspired many to change their habits. Before long she was enrolled in an RN program and then a family nurse practitioner program. Aware that the education wasn’t complete, she attended University of Arizona College of Medicine; while also serving as a medical student board member for the American Holistic Medical Association. During residency, she continued learning Chinese medicine, acupuncture, osteopathy, energy medicine, and herbal medicine. Her main practice was in Ashland, Oregon where she served a community eager to integrate many healing modalities into the conventional setting, including innovative care in the hospital. In the past decade after her own alarming health challenges with kidney cancer and advanced kidney disease, she became agile in regenerative medical approaches to kidney care. She created a new specialty called Renology; a new concept of "Kidney Success" not Kidney Failure. When she discovered peptides and especially bioregulator peptides, she led the brigade to new heights of seeing success in a field that had not embraced this kind of care. Her recent book "Renology Peptides" is a nearly 800 page text on how to achieve this renewal of health. Her current intention is to raise awareness of the role of kidney in wellbeing and how we can all celebrate this success.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the purpose of the kidneys?
• What symptoms are observed in chronic kidney disease?
• Is kidney disease a catabolic process?
• Is kidney disease genetic or epigenetic?
• What are the stages of kidney disease?
• What are the best tests and lab markers?
• What might elevations or phosphorous or potassium suggest?
• What is the kidney-gut axis?
• What is the role of endothelial health in kidney disease?
• What role do the mitochondria play?
• How do infections and environmental toxicants contribute to kidney disease?
• What is the role of oxalates in kidney health?
• How might carbon dioxide guide treatment?
• Does cellular senescence play a role?
• What is the connection between the kidneys and the teeth?
• How do the limbic system and mental/emotional health impact the kidneys?
• What treatment intervention warrant exploration?
• Where do dialysis and transplantation come into the discussion?
• What role might peptides and peptide bioregulators play?

Connect With My Guest:

RenologyIsKidneySuccess.com

Interview Date:

May 21, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode217.

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In this episode, you will learn about Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) as an indicator of mortality and longevity.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Darren Schmidt. Darren Schmidt, DC is the Founder of The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor which is the largest non-insurance nutrition clinic in the country. His purpose is to bankrupt pharmaceutical companies by teaching doctors how to improve health rather than treat symptoms. He uses new and old clinical discoveries to solve complex chronic illness with only diet and supplements. He uses MVX Plus, the best lab test to measure longevity and health, and it also directs the treatment plan.

Key Takeaways:

• What is MVX?
• What are the 6 factors and 3 indices that are explored with MVX?
• How might MVX be a better metric for mortality than many conventionally-used metrics today?
• Can MVX be extrapolated to be used as a measure of health and longevity?
• What is GlycA? What drives it?
• What tools can be used to lower GlycA?
• What is the connection between GlycA and hypercoagulation?
• Why is eGFR and kidney health often used on the context of predicting mortality?
• What is small HDL particle number? How can it be optimized?
• What is the Inflammation Vulnerability Index?
• What is citrate? What tools can be used to lower it when elevated?
• What is the connection between citrate and mitochondrial function?
• What is lactic acidosis?
• What is learned from looking at valine, leucine, and isoleucine?
• What steps may be taken if they are high? If they are low?
• What is the Metabolic Malnutrition Index?
• When might a keto diet be appropriate?
• What does the Metabolic Vulnerability Index tell us?
• Is MVX impacted by genetics or epigenetics?
• What is the 7 Step Blueprint to Optimal Health?
• How do the 7 steps overlap with the 6 MVX factors?

Connect With My Guest:

TheNutritionalHealingCenter.com

Related Resources:

To see the resources in the Show Notes, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode216.

Interview Date:

April 21, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode216.

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In this episode, you will learn about osteoporosis and how to fracture-proof your bones.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. John Neustadt. John Neustadt, ND is the Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI). Dr. Neustadt earned his naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where he was awarded the Founder’s Award for academic and clinical excellence. Dr. Neustadt has published more than 100 medical articles, written four health and wellness books and is now a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author in the field of Osteoporosis. His most recent book is Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis. Dr. Neustadt was also an editor of the textbook Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, which was used across the United States to train and educate physicians on using functional medicine with their patients.

Key Takeaways:

• What are bones made of?
• What factors increase the risk of bone loss as we age?
• What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?
• What tests are the best for exploring bone health?
• Why are muscle strength and balance so important?
• What type of exercise is optimal for bone health?
• What are the benefits and risks of calcium?
• Does the parathyroid contribute to issues with bone health?
• What is the role of pharmaceutical medications in less than optimal bone health?
• What role do hormones play in osteoporosis?
• Is sleep important for bone health?
• Do nutritional deficiencies play a role in bone loss?
• What is the optimal bone health diet?
• What role does nitric oxide and circulation play in bone health?
• Is calcium taken from the bone to buffer acidosis?
• Is there a place for pharmaceutical medications in supporting bone health?
• What is the role of calcium, vitamin D, K2, and collagen in bone health?
• Can boron and strontium be supportive?
• Can bioDensity and OsteoStrong benefit those with bone loss?
• Is there a place for peptides, stem cells, or exosomes in supporting bone health?

Connect With My Guest:

NBIHealth.com

Interview Date:

March 25, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode215.

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In this episode, you will learn about the microbiome and how to create a Super Gut.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. William Davis. William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series of books and, more recently, Super Gut. Recent human clinical trials that Dr. Davis conducted have revealed that it is possible to lose (fat) weight while preserving muscle, thereby preventing weight regain and enjoying improved body composition. Dr. Davis is also Chief Medical Officer at Realize Therapeutics Corp. which he co-founded to explore the new science of the microbiome to improve health and appearance, including body composition.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms and conditions are associated with the microbiome?
• What is the role of viruses, fungi, and parasites in the microbiome?
• What are the best methods of testing the microbiome?
• Are food sensitivities an indication of a less than optimal microbiome?
• Can beneficial organisms act as psychobiotics and improve mental and emotional health?
• How can we support the microbiome to better manage oxalates?
• What is the role of glyphosate in damaging the microbiome?
• What are some of the key organisms to consider in creating a Super Gut?
• What role do prebiotics and polyphenols play in optimizing microbiome health?
• What is the interplay between Akkermansia and the mucin layer?
• How do we build a healthy mucin layer?
• Why might long-term NAC not benefit optimal mucin and microbiome health?
• What conditions does SIBO contribute to?
• What are some strategies for resolving SIBO and SIFO?
• What are the best approaches for testing for SIBO?
• Is H. Pylori an organism that needs to be eradicated?
• Do antimicrobial herbs have the potential to harm beneficial flora?
• Is a low FODMAPs diet addressing the root cause?
• How can one create "yogurts" at home to support an optimized microbiome?
• Are the yogurts tolerated by those with MCAS?
• What is the future of microbiome medicine?

Connect With My Guest:

WilliamDavisMD.com

Related Resources:

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Luvele Yogurt Maker

Interview Date:

February 26, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode214.

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The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the microbiome and how to create a Super Gut.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. William Davis. William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series of books and, more recently, Super Gut. Recent human clinical trials that Dr. Davis conducted have revealed that it is possible to lose (fat) weight while preserving muscle, thereby preventing weight regain and enjoying improved body composition. Dr. Davis is also Chief Medical Officer at Realize Therapeutics Corp. which he co-founded to explore the new science of the microbiome to improve health and appearance, including body composition.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms and conditions are associated with the microbiome?
• What is the role of viruses, fungi, and parasites in the microbiome?
• What are the best methods of testing the microbiome?
• Are food sensitivities an indication of a less than optimal microbiome?
• Can beneficial organisms act as psychobiotics and improve mental and emotional health?
• How can we support the microbiome to better manage oxalates?
• What is the role of glyphosate in damaging the microbiome?
• What are some of the key organisms to consider in creating a Super Gut?
• What role do prebiotics and polyphenols play in optimizing microbiome health?
• What is the interplay between Akkermansia and the mucin layer?
• How do we build a healthy mucin layer?
• Why might long-term NAC not benefit optimal mucin and microbiome health?
• What conditions does SIBO contribute to?
• What are some strategies for resolving SIBO and SIFO?
• What are the best approaches for testing for SIBO?
• Is H. Pylori an organism that needs to be eradicated?
• Do antimicrobial herbs have the potential to harm beneficial flora?
• Is a low FODMAPs diet addressing the root cause?
• How can one create "yogurts" at home to support an optimized microbiome?
• Are the yogurts tolerated by those with MCAS?
• What is the future of microbiome medicine?

Connect With My Guest:

WilliamDavisMD.com

Related Resources:

Oxiceutics - MyReuteri and Gut to Glow

Ultimate Yogurt Maker Full disclosure: My first one did not work but the company immediately sent a replacement.

Luvele Yogurt Maker

Interview Date:

February 26, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode213.

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Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the emerging world of peptide bioregulators in restoring health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Nathalie Niddam. Nathalie Niddam, CNP, BPC is a holistic nutritionist and longevity educator and is a trailblazer in the sphere of longevity and healthspan. Focusing on strategies that range from health tech to ancestral health to resilience training, Nathalie is dedicated to helping us all live joyful and vibrant lives well into our 50s, 60s, and beyond. As the host of the Longevity Podcast with Nathalie Niddam, Nathalie is not just exploring new horizons; she’s reshaping them. Her show is a guidepost for those who want to enhance the quality of their lives and extend their vitality well into their later years. Nathalie has a deep expertise about bioregulator peptides; which are leading edge compounds with the power to awaken the body's innate rejuvenation systems. This groundbreaking field is a cornerstone of her approach, as science and holistic care can and do come together to create real, meaningful results.

Key Takeaways:

• What are peptide bioregulators? How are they different from peptides?
• What is the history of peptide bioregulators?
• What are bioregulators derived from?
• What can bioregulators do physiologically in the body?
• Do bioregulators act as epigenetic influencers?
• How do bioregulators support cellular DNA repair mechanisms?
• Can bioregulators reverse biological age?
• How important is lifestyle optimization and stress reduction when using bioregulators?
• What are the potential applications of the original 21 bioregulators?
• How might bioregulators be dosed?
• Are there any side effects or contraindications?
• Is there a feedback loop that reduces the body's own production of these bioregulators?

Connect With My Guest:

NatNiddam.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

February 6, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode212.

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Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the role of Actinobacteria and Endotoxins in CIRS.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in the field of biotoxin related illness. While illness acquired following exposure to the interior environment of water-damaged buildings (WDB) comprises the bulk of Dr. Shoemaker’s daily practice, other illnesses caused by exposure to biologically-produced toxins are quite similar in their “final common pathway.” What this means is that while the illness might begin acutely with exposure to fungi, spirochetes, apicomplexans, dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria, for example, in its chronic form, each of these illnesses has similar symptoms, lab findings, and Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) findings. Taken together the inflammatory illness from each of these diverse sources is known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Key Takeaways:

• Is CIRS generally caused by a single trigger or multiple triggers?
• What HLA-DR types may be susceptible to Actinobacteria or endotoxins?
• How does one determine when MARCoNS are making polycyclic ethers?
• What is the latest on biotoxin illness testing through HumanBiomics?
• Is it the Actinobacteria or a toxin produced by the bacteria that leads to illness?
• Is it best to start by testing the environment or by testing the person?
• Are some Actinobacteria a healthy part of our microbiome?
• What criteria are used to evaluate Actinobacteria testing?
• Is the solution to Actinobacteria a traditional remediation?
• How do people acquire skin Actinobacteria?
• How are skin Actinobacteria reduced over time?
• Are Actinobacteria in the sinuses a factor?
• How are Actinobacteria in the oral cavity addressed?
• How do endotoxins enter the body?
• Can endotoxin production be from endogenous bacteria?
• What is the best way to establish CIRS causation?
• What is the role of beta glucans in CIRS?

Connect With My Guest:

SurvivingMold.com

Related Resources:

Actinobacteria Presentation Endotoxin Presentation

Interview Date:

January 22, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode211.

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In this episode, you will learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and effective approaches to treatment.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Derik Anderson. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN helps his patients be healthier by utilizing his education and personal and professional backgrounds. Dr. Anderson grew up wanting to help people and initially planned to go to business school to work in energy conservation. After a good friend’s life was positively changed by chiropractic care, he had a change of heart. His friend spent two years with horrific intestinal problems and saw over a dozen providers, but no one could help her – until she saw a chiropractor. The chiropractor knew that the vertebra and muscles around them affected the nerves that controlled the intestines. After treatment, she was no longer bed-ridden and went back to teaching, traveling and leading an active life. Dr. Anderson realized that health care was his calling and his passion for helping people was channeled into chiropractic. Dr. Anderson lives what he practices. He is an avid runner, nationally competitive sailor, surfs, and is a youth coach. Dr. Anderson eats a diet high in vegetables, low in starch, and drinks several quarts of water each day. Why? Food is our bodies’ fuel and muscles consume 70% of that fuel (the brain consumes another 20%), so to reach our maximum potential, our food chain needs to be clean, appropriate, and healthy for our needs.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the overlap between hypermobility and EDS?
• What conditions are people often diagnosed with when they are dealing with EDS?
• What symptoms are observed in those with EDS?
• Is EDS genetic?
• How is EDS diagnosed?
• What are the physical, chemical, and emotional aspects of this whole-body disorder?
• What is the overlap with CVID and autoimmunity?
• What role do MCAS and POTS play in EDS?
• Does mold or vector-borne infections play a role?
• What is the role of glyphosate in EDS?
• Do oxalate lead to more pain in those with EDS?
• How does stress impact the condition?
• What is the overlap between EDS and CCI?
• What are the components of the Release, Remobilize, and Restore approach to treatment?
• How might Shockwave Therapy benefit patients?
• What does living with EDS look like with adequate care?

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http://MuscleJointClinic.com

Interview Date:

January 8, 2025

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode210.

Additional Information:

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Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the role of glutathione in health and advanced glutathione delivery systems.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Nayan Patel. Nayan Patel, PharmD is an alumnus of the University of Southern California School Of Pharmacy, where he now serves as adjunct faculty. A pharmacist for over three decades, he is an internationally recognized expert, consultant, and lecturer on the Master Antioxidant Glutathione and has traveled the world educating practitioners and pharmacists on advanced biochemistry and antiaging science. Dr. Patel founded Auro Wellness in 2011 to create products to help the body function at an optimal level and reduce the long-term impact of stress on the body. Through his research, Dr. Patel stabilized Glutathione, improved absorption, and increased its effectiveness with the Auro GSH™ Antioxidant Delivery System. He is the author of "The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy" which addresses how powerful and essential Glutathione is to the body’s detoxification system and how to increase the body’s levels naturally.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the mechanisms through which glutathione supports optimal health?
• What symptoms and conditions are associated with lower levels of glutathione?
• What causes low glutathione?
• What are the components of the glutathione tri-peptide?
• Does glutathione arrive as glutathione at the cell?
• What is the role of glutathione in mitigating the effects of environmental toxicants?
• What does glutathione do with toxins found in the body?
• What phases of detoxification does glutathione support?
• What happens when the body shifts from oxidative stress to reductive stress?
• Can glutathione support the body against viruses and other microbes?
• Does supplementing with glutathione reduce endogenous production?
• How can glutathione recycling be optimized?
• Can glutathione support those dealing with glucose regulation issues and diabetes?
• Does glutathione assist in hormone metabolism?
• What is the role of glutathione in fatty liver disease?
• How is Auro Wellness Glutaryl different from other glutathione options available today?
• How is Glutaryl used clinically?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AuroWellness.com Use code BETTERHEALTH for 10% off

Interview Date:

December 9, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode209.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Auro Wellness.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about The Perrin Technique™ and the importance of detoxification and drainage in ME/CFS, Long COVID, and other conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Raymond Perrin. Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD is an osteopath and neuroscientist and the creator of “The Perrin Technique™”. The Perrin Technique™ is an osteopathic approach developed in 1989, originally for ME/CFS, that aims to manually drain toxins from the cerebrospinal fluid into the lymphatic system. Movement of the spine and massage of the soft tissues in the head, neck, back, and chest direct all the toxins out of the lymphatic system and into the blood, where they are eventually detoxified by the liver. Eventually, with less poisons affecting the central nervous system, the hypothalamus and the sympathetic nervous system begin to function correctly, restoring health to the patient. His latest book is “Through the Looking Glass: Diagnosing and Treating Long COVID Using the Perrin Technique”.

Key Takeaways:

• What conditions might The Perrin Technique™ be helpful for?
• What is the process or experience of the technique?
• What is the role of sympathetic dominance in chronic illness?
• How does sympathetic dominance lead to an accumulation of toxins and toxicants?
• Can tools such as limbic system retraining and vagal tonification be helpful adjuncts?
• What is the connection to EDS and hypermobility?
• How do we support endothelial health in our modern world?
• Do patients benefit from treatment interventions aimed at MCAS?
• How might a neodymium magnet be used to explore the potential for heavy metal toxicity?
• Does the lymphatic system have a pump?
• Can lymphatic fluid move in the wrong direction?
• Are these conditions of persistent infection?
• Can the Perrin Technique™ help the body to remove cytokines and lactic acid?
• Are binders and drainage remedies helpful adjuncts?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ThePerrinTechnique.com

Related Resources:

Book: Through the Looking Glass: Diagnosing and Treating Long COVID Using the Perrin Technique

Interview Date:

December 4, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode208.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the important role of hypercoagulation in chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ruth Kriz. Utilizing her functional medicine background as well as experience in microbiology and teaching pharmacology, Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN has spent the majority of her professional career as a Nurse Practitioner working with Chronic UTI and Interstitial Cystitis patients; as well as those dealing with hypercoagulation. Her practice expanded to patients from almost all the states in the US as well as from 35 countries who came to her seeking answers beyond symptom management. Through molecular testing, an understanding of the genetics common to these patients, and an understanding of how genetics contributes to chronic infection, hypercoagulation, and biofilms, she has been able to very successfully treat this population. These factors have broad implications for other chronic infections (sinus, prostate, ear infections, wounds, etc.) as well as fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions in which hypercoagulation and biofilms are an important contributor. She has closed her medical practice, but she reinvented as a consultant to help practitioners learn how to utilize her approach for curing these patients and currently is working with MicroGenDX.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the symptoms and conditions associated with hypercoagulation?
• Why is the "fibrinolytic pathway" a better term than "hypercoagulation"?
• What genetic predispositions are involved in coagulation disorders?
• Can hypercoagulation be treated naturally or are pharmaceutical interventions required?
• What is the role of vitamin K in coagulation?
• How might long-term antibiotics for chronic Lyme disease contribute to coagulation issues?
• What is the difference between fibrin and a biofilm?
• What are some of they key labs to explore in order to assess for the potential of hypercoagulation?
• Are statin drugs contraindicated in those with high Lp(a)?
• What role do platelets play in the coagulation discussion?
• What is the connection between long COVID and biofilms?
• How does lumbrokinase compare to nattokinase?
• Why are D-Dimer and PT/PTT not ideal tests for exploring hypercoagulation?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RuthKriz.com

Related Resources:

To review additional resources mentioned in the episode including details about the LabCorp panel, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode207.

Interview Date:

October 29, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode207.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the role of thiamine in supporting those with various complex, chronic conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Elliot Overton. Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP is a nutritionist based in France and the founder of EONutrition, a private nutritional practice. His primary research area focuses on the clinical use of high-dose thiamine (vitamin B1) for managing chronic diseases. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and application of thiamine in clinical settings. He also runs the YouTube channel EONutrition and manages the website ThiamineProtocols.com, which provides clinical protocols on High Dose Thiamine that have been used by over 3,500 individuals, many of whom are healthcare practitioners treating their patients. Furthermore, he is cofounder and CEO of Objective Nutrients, a nutraceutical company specializing in excipient-free thiamine derivatives and related supplements. Elliot’s overarching aim is to increase awareness about the benefits of thiamine through education and advocacy, striving to make this knowledge accessible to both practitioners and the general public.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the key components of addressing SIBO?
• How important is sulfate deficiency in SIBO?
• How might a low oxalate diet help to resolve SIBO?
• What is the role of therapeutic phlebotomy in high iron?
• What tools can be used to support those with "spikeopathies"?
• What are some strategies for supporting the microbiome?
• What symptoms or conditions might lead one to consider thiamine deficiency?
• What are the best approaches for testing for thiamine deficiency?
• What factors lead to thiamine deficiency?
• How might thiamine be relevant in those with a high anion gap?
• What are the various forms of thiamine?
• How might one incorporate and dose thiamine for maximum tolerance?
• What factors might explain paradoxical reactions?
• What is the role of thiamine in those with biotoxin illness?
• What has Elliot been doing to detoxify his own high lead levels?
• Might thiamine support those with EMF sensitivities?

Connect With My Guest:

http://EONutrition.co.uk

Related Resources:

Objective Nutrients Use code BETTERHEALTH for 10% off

Interview Date:

October 4, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode206.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Objective Nutrients.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the use of GENIE testing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in the field of biotoxin related illness. While illness acquired following exposure to the interior environment of water-damaged buildings (WDB) comprises the bulk of Dr. Shoemaker’s daily practice, other illnesses caused by exposure to biologically-produced toxins are quite similar in their “final common pathway.” What this means is that while the illness might begin acutely with exposure to fungi, spirochetes, apicomplexans, dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria, for example, in its chronic form, each of these illnesses has similar symptoms, lab findings, and Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) findings. Taken together the inflammatory illness from each of these diverse sources is known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Key Takeaways:

• What is GENIE?
• Is HLA-DR still relevant?
• What are the common triggers of CIRS? Actinobacteria? Endotoxins? Mold and mycotoxins?
• What is hypometabolism?
• How does CIRS impact insulin and blood sugar?
• What is apoptosis?
• What is the role of coagulation in CIRS?
• Are upregulated cytokines seen in CIRS?
• Can GENIE identify those that may have Lyme?
• What are defensins?
• What is Ikaros?
• What is the role of MAP kinases in CIRS?
• What do Toll receptors tell us?
• How are B and T cells involved in CIRS?
• How many CIRS markers are needed in GENIE to suggest CIRS?
• What is the PTSD gene?
• How often is histamine involved?
• What are the cytoskeleton and microtubules?
• What can be determined around the function of Treg cells?
• What are the recent additions to GENIE in the realm of Parkinson's disease?
• What has GENIE told us about MARCoNS?

Connect With My Guest:

http://SurvivingMold.com

Interview Date:

September 11, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode205.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about integrative pediatrics and how to create whole child resilience.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Elisa Song. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health. Dr. Song is the bestselling author of the "Healthy Kids Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience". Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, mom-approved approach. In her integrative pediatric practice, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and empowered parents to help their children thrive by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song is chair of A4M’s pediatric education and has lectured around the world at leading integrative and functional medicine conferences and premier parenting events. She has also been featured in hundreds of top podcasts, print and online media outlets, including the Wellness Mama podcast, BloomTV, Forbes, Healthline, MindBodyGreen, National Geographic, PopSugar, Parents, Motherly, Parade, Verywell Health, and New York Post.

Key Takeaways:

• Can Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's be resolved?
• What role do environmental toxicants play in children's health?
• What are the more common patterns of GI dysbiosis?
• Can the fingerprint of the microbiome paint the diagnosis?
• When does neurotransmitter testing make sense?
• How important is exploring SNPs in children?
• What are some tools to address intestinal hyperpermeability?
• What is the role of autoimmunity and immune modulation in persistent conditions?
• What increases and decreases endotoxins or LPS in the body?
• Is it more important to add more good guys or to reduce the bad guys?
• Is kombucha a health food?
• How do artificial food dyes and colorings impact the microbiome?
• Are all seed oils bad?
• Which artificial sweeteners support our microbiome and which harm it?
• How does glyphosate impact health?
• Is EMF hygiene in the sleep location important?
• Are prebiotics feeing the bad guys as much as the good guys?
• What are the best tools for evaluating and treating parasites?

Connect With My Guest:

http://HealthyKidsHappyKids.com

Related Resources:

Book: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids

Interview Date:

August 1, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode204.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn above the role of gadolinium in chronic conditions and about the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Semelka. Richard Semelka, MD has been in practice as a radiologist for 28 years and is a world authority in body MRI, safety in radiology, and gadolinium toxicity. He is a leading published expert in radiology for body MRI and gadolinium toxicity and has made presentations at major meetings all over the world. Dr. Semelka has written over 370 peer-reviewed papers and 16 text-books. He is the first doctor to publish on the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease.

Key Takeaways:

• What is gadolinium?
• What are the symptoms of Gadolinium Deposition Disease?
• Are certain populations at higher risk for GDD than others?
• Should gadolinium be treated before the immune priming event?
• How is gadolinium tested for?
• What is the primary route of gadolinium excretion?
• Are the symptoms toxigenic or immunogenic?
• Does gadolinium cross the blood brain barrier?
• Does gadolinium have an effect on the mast cells?
• How does gadolinium impact the mitochondria?
• Is there a correlation between methylation and response to gadolinium?
• Is supporting drainage pathways important?
• What are GAD removal and re-equilibration flares?
• How is gadolinium chelated from the body?
• Can glutathione be helpful in addressing gadolinium toxicity?
• Is there a role for sauna therapy?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RichardSemelka.com

Interview Date:

July 10, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode203.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about a toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health from cognitive decline.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather Sandison, ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer’s summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. She is also the author of the newly released book “Reversing Alzheimer’s The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health”.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the most common factors impacting cognitive health today?
• What are some of the top tools for mitigating environmental toxicity?
• What approaches lead to optimal microbiome diversity?
• What is the role of herpetic viruses in Alzheimer's?
• How much more important has vascular health become in the pandemic era?
• What are the genetic contributors to cognitive decline?
• Is the presence of amyloid correlation or causation?
• How can one more consistently remain in ketosis without dependence on exogenous ketones?
• Should certain people avoid saturated fats?
• What are some of the tools that may assist in balancing lipid dysregulation?
• Is there a place for limbic and vagal work in optimizing cognitive health?
• What are some of the common challenges preventing optimal sleep?
• Are all seed oils toxic?
• Can vegetarians and vegans optimize cognitive health without animal protein?
• What is the role of hypercoagulation and arterial calcification in cognitive decline?
• How important is reducing EMFs in reversing Alzheimer's?
• How can mitochondrial health be supported to optimize energy currency production?
• Can antimicrobial mouthwashes actually make things worse?
• What is the role of peptides in supporting brain health?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ReversingAlzheimersBook.com

Interview Date:

June 18, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode202.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about a system called Primal Trust that is used to support the limbic system, vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Cathleen King. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal Trust™ Academy & Community. She weaves together brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair techniques in her online, worldwide platform. Her focus is to help people with self-healing from chronic illness and trauma patterns. She personally found freedom from over a decade of debilitating health chronic Lyme disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mold toxicity, PTSD and more and has been presenting as an expert on nervous system healing to both traditional medical providers and mind-body healing communities.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Primal Trust?
• What factors lead to limbic impairment and nervous system dysregulation?
• What conditions might Primal Trust be helpful for?
• Is there a vagal component to Primal Trust?
• How might Primal Trust impact the Cell Danger Response?
• How might a dysregulated nervous system impair detoxification and immunity?
• Can Primal Trust create a smoother transition from illness to wellness?
• Why does the brain become addicted to worry?
• What are the three levels of Primal Trust?
• What is the Primal Trust process?
• How does our response to the condition further drive the condition to persist?
• What is the Polyvagal Ladder?
• Can Primal Trust support those dealing with SIBO?
• Can Primal Trust allow you to live in your moldy home and be well?
• How might Primal Trust support these dealing with POTS and dysautonomia?
• What are some of the tools that make up the Primal Trust process?
• Why are both top down and bottom up approaches critical?
• What factors get in the way of feeling safe in our bodies and in the world?

Connect With My Guest:

http://PrimalTrust.org Get 15% off your first month with discount code BETTERHEALTH

Related Resources:

eBook: How Healing Happens

Interview Date:

May 23, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode201.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Primal Trust.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about a healing guide to support sensitive patients in restoring health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for 50 years. He has written several books including: "Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses" and "On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks". He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject which led to the publication of his eBook "Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment", and then to his best-selling book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness". His 2021 book "Energetic Diagnosis" is a discussion of the value of intuition and energetic devices as an aid to both diagnosis and treatment of medical illness. His new book "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide" was released in early 2024. He is currently providing mentorship in the treatment of chronic inflammatory illness to approximately 150 physicians, with Jill Crista, ND.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between sensitivity and toxicity?
• What is the limbic, vagal, mast cell triad?
• What tools can be used to support the limbic system and vagus nerve?
• How might structure be supported without exogenous collagen supplementation?
• What are the many roles of Epsom Salt baths in working with sensitive patients?
• What are some potential triggers of Spiky-Leaky Syndrome?
• What is a Homeostasis Associated Molecular Pattern (HAMP)?
• Is urine mycotoxin testing a clinically helpful tool?
• Are there any tests for exploring fungal colonization?
• What tools have emerged in the treatment of Lyme disease?
• Is 5G really a problem when it comes to EMF sensitivity?
• Does working in the mental/emotional, limbic, and vagal realm support detoxification?
• Is the concern about oxalates more about dietary exposure or fungal colonization?
• How might salicylate intolerance be approached?
• What role do structural issues play in sensitive patients?
• Can benzodiazepine withdrawal be another contributor in sensitization?
• What are some of the factors that may impact thiamine?
• What is the role of RANTES as a marker of inflammation?
• Can people be allergic to their own hormones?
• Is carbon monoxide a sensitizing agent?
• Does treating Bartonella potentially serve as a trigger for secondary porphyria?
• What interventions may support those dealing with spikeopathies?
• What are some of the many beneficial properties of ketamine in working with sensitive patients?

Connect With My Guest:

http://NeilNathanMD.com

Related Resources:

Book: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide

Interview Date:

April 25, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode200.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of mold dogs as a tool used in mold inspection of an indoor environment.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Bill Whitstine. Bill Whitstine, CMT owns and operates the Florida Canine Academy, which trains bomb, drug, money, weapons, termite, mold, and accelerant detection canine teams. Several years ago, Bill identified the growing problem of mold in homes and businesses and worked with researchers to further investigate the possibility that dogs could be trained to detect molds. Bill founded Mold Dog, a subsidiary of the Florida Canine Academy, to train and certify mold-detecting dogs. Bill has been a leader in the field of canine training since 1989 when he was the first person to attend the Maine State Police Canine Academy in Accelerant Detection. Bill is the author of the only published book on accelerant detection canines and was the founding president of the Canine Accelerant Detection Association as well as the International Termite Detector Dog Association, which are both international organizations. Bill has been featured on numerous shows, including several segments on the Animal Planet and The Discovery Channel.

Key Takeaways:

• How are the dogs protected from any potential harm?
• What safeguards are put in place to keep the dogs healthy?
• How are dogs identified to become part of the training program?
• What is the training program for a mold dog?
• How many different types of mold can the dogs detect?
• Are the dogs able to identify Actinobacteria or endotoxins?
• What is the experience of a mold dog inspection?
• Can the dogs sense mold in an attic or crawlspace?
• Do appliances need to be moved to optimize the inspection?
• How often are dehumidifiers a source of mold exposure?
• Could there be false negatives or false positives?
• What should be done in the home in advance of the dog's visit to prepare for the inspection?
• How many issues does a mold dog alert on in an average inspection?

Connect With My Guest:

http://Mold-Dog.com

Interview Date:

March 18, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode199.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of DNA adducts in chronic health conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Werner Vosloo. Werner Vosloo, ND is a Naturopathic and Homeopathic Physician who focuses on and has a passion for helping people with chronic conditions heal through the use of natural and integrated medicine. In 2010, he started Restorative Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon, which has become a place of healing and hope for patients with multi-symptom chronic conditions. Wanting to improve treatment outcomes and decrease treatment time, Dr. Vosloo opened Restore BioClinic in St George, Utah in 2018. In this dry, warm, and sunny climate, Dr. Vosloo created an environment where optimal healing can occur.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of environmental toxicant exposure in chronic illness?
• What is a DNA adduct?
• How closely is condition severity correlated with the level of DNA adducts?
• How are DNA adducts tested for?
• How do DNA adducts affect gene expression?
• What DNA adducts are more commonly observed?
• Can DNA adducts be both exogenous and endogenous?
• Can implanted medical devices lead to DNA adducts?
• Do DNA adducts drive the Cell Danger Response?
• What treatment strategies can be used to remove DNA adducts from the body?
• What is the role of mental and emotional factors in the retention of DNA adducts?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RestoreBioClinic.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

March 8, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode198.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

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The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology and various other chronic conditions. Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Cornish identifies the root causes of health issues within the body’s biological systems, offering comprehensive treatment to adults and children. Her treatment philosophy is integrative and evidence-based. Within Amen Clinics, Dr. Cornish has been instrumental in developing the Neuroinflammatory Intensive program—a two-week inpatient initiative addressing neurological complications arising from chronic infectious diseases, Lyme disease, mold illness, and other chronic inflammatory conditions including SPECT imaging. Dr. Cornish’s educational journey includes earning honors at Brown University for her undergraduate studies and obtaining her medical degree from Brown University Medical School. She further refined her skills through a family medicine residency at Georgetown University. As a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, Dr. Cornish conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute NIH, working under Francis Collins, MD, PhD. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and a fellow of the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms present in those with Toxoplasmosis?
• What conditions might Toxoplasma contribute to?
• How prevalent is Toxoplasma?
• How do people acquire Toxoplasma?
• What role do cats play in the transmission of Toxoplasma?
• Can Toxoplasma be transmitted by ticks?
• What are the best methods for testing for Toxoplasma?
• What is observed in these patients using SPECT scans?
• Does mold exposure potentially make Toxoplasma worse?
• Can Toxoplasma be a trigger for mast cells?
• How important is immune modulation as part of a treatment protocol?
• What pharmaceutical and natural options have been most helpful for treating those with Toxoplasma?
• Is there a place for homeopathy or frequency medicine?
• What is the connection between Toxoplasma and calcification?
• How important is limbic system retraining in these patients?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AmenClinics.com

Interview Date:

February 23, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode197.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about lipid therapies and the importance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Justine Stenger. Justine Stenger received her degree from the University of Alberta in Nutrition and Physical education. She proceeded to pursue a Holistic Nutrition/Therapeutic Chef certification from Bauman College. Justine has completed her Functional Medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Justine is a trained Bredesen (ReCODE) practitioner and specializes in cell membrane medicine and works primarily with patients who suffer with neurological conditions, mast cell activation syndrome, Lyme disease, and autoimmune disease. Justine has worked beside Dr. Bruce Hoffman for the past 10 years and has supported hundreds of Dr. Hoffman's chronic, complex illness patients nutritionally.

Key Takeaways:

• What factors lead to poor health of cellular membranes?
• What tests can be run to explore cellular health?
• What is an optimal balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3?
• Are fish oils bad?
• What information does the Red Cell Fatty Acid Analysis convey?
• Are seed oils bad?
• Which cell membranes are supported with phospholipids?
• Do healthy lipids act as an "oil change" for our cells?
• Can lipid therapies move one out of the Cell Danger Response?
• What is the connection between PC, bile flow, and SIBO?
• Do phospholipids modulate cholesterol?
• What is the difference between PC derived from soy vs. sunflower?
• Might plasmalogens be synergistic with PC?
• What is a DNA adduct?
• What is IGL testing?
• How do TUDCA and butyrate fit into the cellular wellness discussion?

Connect With My Guest:

http://JustineStenger.ca

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Interview Date:

February 5, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode196.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BodyBio.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about heavy metals, metal allergy, and Type IV delayed hypersensitivity responses.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Shari Guess. Shari Guess almost died from severe allergies due to metal hypersensitivity after a litany of orthopedic surgeries, all performed within a few short years, which implanted a large amount of metal and dental hardware in her body. At the time she got sick, she was working as a full-time realtor and attending college, studying pre-med, hoping to eventually become a Physician’s Assistant. After being bedridden for nearly 3 years and feverishly researching everything she could to help find out the cause of her severe systemic symptoms, she had a lucky break in the case and was able to connect the dots with all of her symptoms. Suddenly everything made sense! Shari has undergone numerous surgeries to date to remove and revise hardware. These surgeries have restored her to near-full health as the symptoms related to her metal allergies began to subside by leaps and bounds immediately following the procedures. While in the thick of her illness, due to a compromised immune system, she also acquired Lyme Disease, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and several other autoimmune diseases. Shari is blessed to have been able to put almost all of that behind her, experiencing near complete relief from the symptoms of Lyme and co-infections after LymeStop treatment in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, along with the restoration of her immune system through the removal of the metals and implementing limbic system retraining.

Key Takeaways:

• What is a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction? - What is the difference between a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to heavy metals and a mast cell reaction? - Is there an overlap between metal hypersensitivity and autoimmunity? - What role do medical implants play in triggering metal hypersensitivity? - Can IUDs or hernia mesh trigger type IV hypersensitivity reactions? - Might metal allergy play a role in Stiff Person Syndrome? - Should titanium dioxide in supplements be avoided? - Might heavy metals lead to EMF hypersensitivity or EHS? - Is gadolinium toxigenic or immunogenic or both? - What is MELISA testing? - What is patch testing? - Can detoxification of heavy metals be done too aggressively? - Is there a place for immune modulation in dealing with metal allergy? - How might tools like LDN, LDA, or LDI be helpful? - What is the role of the low nickel diet in metal allergy?

Connect With My Guest:

http://HeavilyMetalled.com

Interview Date:

January 10, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode195.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about "Sacred Psychiatry" and healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic healer, activist, artist, and gardener with a private practice of holistic psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychoanalysis located in Newton, Massachusetts. She is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and teaches and supervises at the Cambridge Health Alliance. She has particular interest in combining spiritual and developmental approaches to healing, helping patients wean from psychiatric medications, and treating complex chronic medical conditions that present psychiatrically, including mold toxicity, mast cell activation, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. She is a practitioner of a variety of energy healing and esoteric modalities including astrology, Tarot, Shamanism, Body Intuitive, and Reiki. Spiritually, she is drawn to Animism, Kabbalah, Buddhism, Taoism, Wicca, and Quakerism. Her practice is dedicated to healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos.

Key Takeaways:

• Why does allopathic medicine fail with chronic health conditions?
• What is the connection between autoimmunity, inflammation, and psychiatric conditions?
• Might attempting to improve our health be working against our "heavenly mandate"?
• What are some practical things that can be done to foster connectedness?
• Can acupuncture act as a connector to the spiritual realm?
• How might rose and geranium essential oils support the limbic system?
• Is there a place for psychedelics such as Ketamine in supporting mental health?
• What foods contribute to neuroinflammation?
• How do energy vampires promote sympathetic dominance?
• How much of a focus on regaining health should be in the mental / emotional realm vs. the physical realm?
• How important is working on the limbic system?
• What is the connection between MCAS and mental, emotional, or limbic health?
• Has COVID been another contributor to psychiatric conditions?
• Does EMF play a role in chronic illness?
• How often does mold exposure contribute to psychiatric conditions?
• Do patients with EDS improve their symptoms with treatment?
• How is autonomic dysfunction assessed and addressed?
• What is the role of LDN in the clinical toolbox?

Connect With My Guest:

http://JudyTsafrirMD.com

Related Resources:

Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness

Interview Date:

December 13, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode194.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the root causes of CIRS including Actinos and endotoxins.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eric Dorninger. Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a Registered Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist. He graduated from Bastyr University, the leading accredited university for science-based natural medicine. Prior to medical school, he received his B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1997. During this time he also finished his E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Technician) training and volunteered at Porter Care Hospice in Denver. This dual exposure of medical perspectives laid down the roots for Dr. Dorninger’s integrated approach to diagnosis, treatment, and healing. Following undergrad, Dr. Dorninger served as an EMT for the Cranford First Aid Squad in Cranford, NJ. He then completed his doctorate in naturopathic medicine and his master’s degree in acupuncture at Bastyr University in 2003, after which he returned to Boulder, Colorado to complete a 2-year residency in naturopathic primary care. In 2005, Dr. Dorninger founded Roots and Branches Integrative Health Care, a clinic dedicated to “Mystery Illness” where he focuses on elucidating the underlying causes of unrelenting chronic illness. Dr. Dorninger is not concerned with what you have as much as he is with why you have it. He has dedicated his professional life to a deeper understanding of differential diagnosis based in the tradition of “Remove Obstacles to Cure.” After the 2013 floods in Boulder, Dr. Dorninger noticed that patients who were initially getting better suddenly regressed. Moreover, patients he was struggling to diagnose got worse. Fortunately, he was guided to the honest, data-driven, peer-reviewed, reproducible published work of Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker on mold and biotoxin illness. In 2014 Dr. Dorninger signed on for his Shoemaker certification training. Dr. Dorninger is a certified Shoemaker practitioner and remains true to the Shoemaker protocol. According to Dorninger, diagnosing underlying causes and facilitating accurate treatment plans is a grind. At Roots and Branches, we embrace the grind. In addition to private practice, Dr. Dorninger teaches functional medicine for Apex Energetics, practices Jiu-Jitsu, skis, and enjoys watching his biotoxin-genetically susceptible kids thrive post chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) treatment.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the root causes of CIRS?
• What is the difference between endotoxins and lipopolysaccharides?
• Do Actinos or endotoxins trigger MCAS?
• Should Actino and endotoxin testing always be done along with the ERMI?
• Is there still a place for HLA-DR?
• What has GENIE revealed about patients with CIRS?
• How should Actino and endotoxin testing be evaluated?
• Are soil habitat Actinos a contributor to CIRS?
• What is the role of Actinos on the skin?
• What drainpipe maintenance should be considered to reduce exposure to Actinos?
• What steps should be taken to optimize our sleep location?
• Do air filters play a role in reducing Actinos and endotoxins?
• What is the role of Cholestyramine in dealing with Actinos and endotoxins?
• Can Actinos be found in the blood?
• Might there be a place for antimicrobial interventions in dealing with Actinos?

Connect With My Guest:

https://DrDorninger.com

Interview Date:

November 29, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode193.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about cutting edge approaches to support children dealing with autism.

About My Guests:

My guests for this episode are Dr. Christian Bogner and Alex Zaharakis.

Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP is a lecturer, educator, and experienced practicing clinician. He has four children, with his oldest affected with autism. He is a certified Functional Medicine physician with additional board certification in OBGYN. He has obtained his certification in Plant-Based-Nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Bogner is a clinical consultant for MaxGen Labs, LLC, a nutrigenomics lab analyzing genetic data, utilized by over 800 practitioners around the world. He has lectured throughout the United States and abroad regarding integrative approaches to disease with a focus on genetics, the microbiome, and toxicities.

Alex Zaharakis, MA, MS, DABR is a grateful husband and father of two beautiful children. His interest in the microbiome and biomedical healing is driven by his son's regressive autism at 17 months, after a culmination and spark of several timely medical insults several of which were microbiome focused. Alex has devoted his spare time and efforts to researching and learning about the microbiome while helping other parents to navigate the biomedical and microbiome issues experienced in autism to develop strategies for intervention. Alex is a licensed and board-certified Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology, a scientist with background in physics, mathematics, and biology who has utilized his life experiences to develop an analytical method for quantifying and intervening with intestinal dysbiosis which he believes to be significant in the development and severity of autism and other disease states. He has devoted his personal time to studying the microbiome through analysis of 16s type sequencing, and he has developed software to analyze raw 16s data and provide suggestions to improve dysbiosis in a targeted manner. Alex feels that providing support for dysbiosis is a direct window into increasing the quality of life for all individuals, including his own son which has been the driving force in the work that he does.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the top contributors to autism?
• What is the role of 16s microbiome balancing?
• What role might mold and mycotoxins play in autism?
• How might cyanide play a role in autism?
• What is the role of ammonia in autism?
• What tools may be helpful for neuroinflammation?
• What are the mechanisms by which sodium thiosulfate may support the body?
• How might sodium thiosulfate assist the body in increasing reduced glutathione?
• Is sodium thiosulfate generally well-tolerated in those with sulfur sensitivities?
• Might the body need additional detoxification support when starting to use the sodium thiosulfate lotion?
• How important is constipation when attempting to support detoxification?
• Is the potential for glutamine to convert to glutamate a real concern?
• How well-tolerated are herbal products in those with sensitivities to phenolics or salicylates?

Connect With My Guests:

Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP

Alex Zaharakis, MA, MS, DABR

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Interview Date:

November 15, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode192.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Researched Elements.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the components of the Ellen Cutler Method including detoxification, enzymes, and desensitization.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ellen Cutler. Ellen Cutler, DC is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," coming soon in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization of food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique the Ellen Cutler Method (ECM).

Key Takeaways:

• What are the components of the Ellen Cutler Method?
• What is the role of organ-specific drainage?
• How does the nervous system impact our ability to detoxify?
• Might exposure to EMFs impact our detoxification ability?
• What is the connection between environmental toxicants and being overweight?
• How might digestive enzymes reduce food sensitivities?
• Can digestive enzymes maximize the potential of our supplement protocols?
• Is there a role for proteolytic or fibrinolytic enzymes in optimizing health?
• What factors lead to becoming sensitized?
• What is the process of desensitization?
• Can people react to the frequency or energetics of a substance?
• Can desensitization to our supplements potentially improve their effectiveness?
• Is it possible to desensitize one to microbes within the body?
• Is there a place for desensitization in the mold and mycotoxin landscape?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrEllenCutler.com

Interview Date:

November 2, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode191.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will explore mold and consider how Pathways testing might be a helpful tool in an environmental exploration.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is John Banta. John Banta, CIH, BA is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a Certified Industrial Hygienist with a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health Science and 35 years of experience in Indoor Environmental Quality. For the last 27 years John has specialized in mold and water damage problems in buildings. He conducted investigations and supervised crews in water damage and flood and mold remediation throughout the United States. He trained workers in restoring water damaged buildings, contaminated water clean-ups, mold remediation, and worker health and safety programs throughout the United States and Canada; as well as England, Australia, and New Zealand. John currently specializes in medically important investigations with 85% of his clients referred to him by their physician. John is the co-author of the book titled Prescriptions for a Healthy House, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners and author of Extreme Weather Hits Home, Protecting Your Buildings from Climate Change. John’s upcoming book Mold Controlled is about recovering buildings from mold and other water damage organisms, finding, avoiding and fixing problems.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the five step process to investigation, mitigation, remediation, and maintenance?
• How might MSQPCR or ERMI be used and interpreted?
• What is inhibition and how might it lead to false negative MSQPCR results?
• Are there concerns with diffusion of essential oils in an environment?
• When might the outdoor environment lead to issues with mold indoors?
• Why are portable dehumidifiers recommended over whole house systems?
• What are some key considerations with doing basements, crawlspaces, and attics right?
• What is the Pathways process?
• How might one approach drain cleaning to optimize the environment?
• Should antimicrobials and encapsulants be used as part of a remediation effort?
• How much of a concern is lumber yard mold?
• Is there a place for fogging or misting as part of a remediation effort?
• What is the Effective Cleaning process?

Connect With My Guest:

http://JohnCBanta.com

Related Resources:

Prescriptions for a Healthy House, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners

25 Days of Investigation, Mitigation, Remediation, and Maintenance in 25 Minutes

Effective Cleaning Practices

Pathways™ Presentation

Interview Date:

October 3, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode190.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about ImmunoLytics and gravity plate testing.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is JW Biava. JW Biava is the Owner and CEO of ImmunoLytics, an environmental laboratory that specializes in assessing indoor environments for mold contamination and provides consultations with clients over how best to reduce any contamination found. JW's interest in environmental mold exposure grew tremendously after determining that high levels of mold in his own home were a major contributor to his various illnesses, as well as those of his family members. JW was introduced to Dr. Walter Hayhurst R.Ph. in the early 2000s, at which time he began working on the development of natural botanical products aimed at improving mold contaminated environments. These products were taken to market though CitriSafe, BioBalance, and Micro Balance Health Products. JW created ImmunoLytics Laboratory to address indoor air quality issues related to mold. ImmunoLytics began by assisting a few doctors who wanted to determine if mold exposure in their patients’ homes could be contributing to their health issues. ImmunoLytics has since grown to service hundreds of doctors and tens of thousands of patients around the world on a yearly basis. JW holds several certifications including Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediation Contractor, AHERA Inspector, Lead Inspector, Radiation Safety Officer, Shipper of Hazardous Materials including Radioactive Materials, Thermography, and more. JW currently spends his days running a suite of businesses aimed at providing solutions for those with environmentally acquired illnesses. JW has been a featured speaker to hundreds of thousands through events such as The Toxic Mold Summit, The Candida Summit, The Toxic Mold Masterclass, as well as numerous podcast appearances.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the various types of testing available?
• How does one break the tie when multiple methods paint different pictures?
• How is sampling with gravity plates performed?
• Do gravity plates have the ability to identify all relevant molds in biotoxin illness?
• What are the colony counts and how are they interpreted?
• What does bacteria showing up on a plate tell us?
• What does it mean if Candida appears on a gravity plate?
• What are some of the unexpected environments where mold might be found?
• Can swab testing identify molds that gravity plates may not?
• How important is source removal?
• What is the role of fogging or misting?
• How can the health of a car be improved?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ImmunoLytics.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

August 31, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode189.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of ImmunoLytics

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the latest insights on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

About My Guests:

My guests for this episode are Dr. Kelly McCann, MD and Beth O'Hara, FN. Both of our guests today are prior podcast guests. You can find their full bios by looking at episode 142 for Dr. Kelly and episodes 101, 109, 122, and 156 for Beth. Dr. Kelly works with patients with complex, chronic illnesses and is also an experts in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Beth is an expert on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and operates MastCell360.com. Both of them are amazing practitioners and are people that I have been honored to collaborate with and be mentored by. They recently partnered up to host the Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit which runs in October.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the triggers for more sensitive patients?
• What are the top triggers of MCAS?
• Is MCAS the core problem or a symptom of other root causes?
• Can aggressive detoxification trigger mast cells?
• What is the connection between methylation and MCAS?
• What tests are consistently helpful for MCAS?
• How might MCAS lead to neuro-cognitive symptoms or brain fog?
• Can salicylates and oxalates trigger mast cells?
• Are benzodiazepines helpful or do they complicate the picture?
• Can exposure to gas stoves trigger mast cells?
• What is the role of chronic infections in MCAS?
• How do hypercoagulation and biofilms fit into the discussion on MCAS?
• What place does immune modulation have in a MCAS strategy?
• Can porphyria or pyroluria contribute to MCAS?
• How might MCAS contribute to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• What are the top treatments for stabilizing mast cells?
• How might peptides, LDN, or black seed oil support the body?
• What is the role of minerals in MCAS?
• Can IgE blockers be helpful in dealing with MCAS?
• Do EMFs trigger MCAS?
• How important are limbic retraining systems?

Connect With My Guests:

http://DrKellyMcCann.com
http://MastCell360.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

August 18, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode188.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the various microbiomes in the human body and the impact of the sinubiome and oral biome on the broader microbiome.

About My Guest:

Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS is a Chilean dentist with expertise in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Surgical Implantology. After a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he followed his passion and became a board-certified naturopathic doctor. Additionally, he has expertise in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Live blood analysis, Peptide therapy, and Advanced Clinical Ozone therapy. Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate of the study of the human microbiome, with the conviction that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even correct many prevalent forms of chronic disease. Using his knowledge and experience in this field, he has been able to improve the lives of hundreds of people who wanted a deeper understanding and management of the underlying causes of their health problems. He is the co-founder and clinical director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that provides counseling services to anyone interested in learning about and improving microbiome-related health conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the microbiome?
• How similar or different are the various microbiomes in the human body?
• Is there a brain biome?
• What is the bi-directional connection between the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome?
• How important is brushing and flossing?
• What role does mouth breathing play in impacting the oral microbiome?
• What are the best type of dental implants?
• Can tooth enamel be repaired?
• What role do the sinubiome and the oral microbiome play on the gut microbiome and in SIBO/SIFO?
• Do microbes such as H. Pylori and Clostridia warrant aggressive treatment?
• What common themes have emerged from years of microbiome testing?
• What role do viruses, fungi, and parasites play in our biome?
• How might prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and paraprobiotics be ordered in a protocol?
• What role do lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and endotoxins play in chronic illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RevolutionGutHealth.com

Interview Date:

July 17, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode187.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of plasmalogens in cognition and overall health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dayan Goodenowe. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD is a neuroscientist and founder and CEO of Prodrome Sciences. His research into the biochemical mechanisms of disease started in 1990. His curiosity about the biochemistry of life is as insatiable today as it was over 30 years ago. In those more than 30 years, Dr. Goodenowe invented and developed advanced bioinformatic technologies, designed and manufactured novel supplements, and identified biochemical prodromes of numerous diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and numerous cancers.

Key Takeaways:

• What are prodromes of disease and of health?
• What are plasmalogens?
• Where are plasmalogens high in the body?
• What conditions do low plasmalogens contribute to?
• What factors lead to lower than optimal plasmalogen levels? How can endogenous production be optimized?
• Are plasmalogens addressing root causes of cognitive decline or are they essentially shielding the body from their damaging effects?
• How do plasmalogens impact amyloid precursor protein?
• Can plasmalogens mitigate the potential contribution of ApoE4 to cognitive decline?
• Do plasmalogens have a similar effect in SCI, MCI, dementia, and Alzheimer's?
• How do plasmalogens impact cholinergic neuron function?
• How do other phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine fit into the plasmalogen conversation?
• What is a healthy cholesterol level?
• From a lipid optiminization perspective, what is an optimal diet?
• Do plasmalogens play a role in traumatic brain injuries?
• What is the ProdromeScan test? Why are specific markers included?
• What are ProdromeNeuro and ProdromeGlia plasmalogen precursors?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrGoodenowe.com

Related Resources:

Prodrome Sciences
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Interview Date:

June 23, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode186.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Prodrome Sciences.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about unraveling Bartonella.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni. B. Robert Mozayeni, MD is an expert in Translational Medicine, the science and art of advancing medical science safely and efficiently. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Galaxy Diagnostics, LLC. He is a co-founder of the Foundation for the Study of Inflammatory Diseases. He serves as an advisor to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies and serves on an Institutional Review Board specializing in nutraceutical products for pain management. He is the immediate past President of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society where his goal was to advance the science of translational medicine. In late 2019, Dr. Mozayeni launched T Lab Inc., a research and clinical laboratory engaged in research using advanced microscopy to understand better the pathogenesis of disease in inflammatory conditions associated with persistent infections. He has research and clinical expertise with regard to autoimmune diseases and the effects of chronic infection and inflammation on vascular physiology and neurovascular conditions seen commonly with autoimmune and neurovascular diseases. With a strong foundation in the basic sciences and evidence-based medicine, he analyzes complex medical cases using a combination of basic scientific principles and clinical experience along with the balance of the evidence base. Dr. Mozayeni has published numerous papers on immunology and cerebrovascular blood flow hemodynamics. He has been actively researching and publishing his work on chronic rheumatic diseases and their relationship to persistent human Bartonella spp. infection. Of note, chronic persistent Bartonella spp. infections are strongly associated with neurovascular diseases. Thus, Dr. Mozayeni is uniquely qualified in the combined areas of chronic persistent endovascular infections and related rheumatological and neurovascular diseases. He has also published papers providing new insights as to a potential infectious (Bartonella spp.) cause of osteoarthritis and also, a case of arthritis associated with hypermobility that was likely caused by Bartonella spp.

Key Takeaways:

• What advances have been observed in recent years in the realm of Bartonella?
• What are common symptoms of Bartonella?
• How is Bartonella transmitted?
• Might Bartonella lead to autoimmunity?
• Can Bartonella be a trigger for PANS?
• Might Bartonella be a contributor to osteoarthritis?
• Is there a connection between Bartonella and hypermobility or EDS?
• Does Bartonella contribute to MS?
• What is the connection between Bartonella and SIBO?
• Can Bartonella act as a trigger for MCAS?
• Is Bartonella activation observed in those with COVID?
• What is the state of the art in Bartonella testing?
• What is Babesia odocoilei?
• What agents are most helpful in the treatment of Bartonella?
• Is there a place for herbs and other natural interventions in Bartonella treatment?
• Should pets be considered as a potential source of exposure to Bartonella?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TMGMD.com

Related Resources:

Article: Unraveling the Mystery of Bartonellosis

Interview Date:

May 24, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode185.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the Adrenal Transformation Protocol.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Izabella Wentz. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, she has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal best seller "Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health." Her latest book, "Adrenal Transformation Protocol," focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.

Key Takeaways:

• Is adrenal fatigue a real condition?
• Is the larger problem the adrenals or the mitochondria?
• What are key symptom clues for adrenal dysregulation?
• How important is testing to assess adrenal issues?
• How do we decrease danger signals and increase safety signals?
• Should the adrenals be addressed before the thyroid?
• How often are DHEA, hydrocortisone, or adrenal glandulars needed?
• Is the need for caffeine a trigger for or the result of adrenal issues?
• Can high chlolesterol be a clue for adrenal issues?
• How important is working on the vagus nerve, the limbic system, the autonomic nervous system, and feeling safe in the world?
• How often do Lyme disease and mold illness impact the adrenals?
• What is an inverted cortisol pattern?
• Can a CGM provide clues as to factors impacting the adrenals?
• What are some of the top interventions in the Adrenal Transformation Protocol?
• Is adrenal dysregulation a factor in POTS?
• What are the ABCs of adrenal support?
• Which adaptogens might be supportive?
• Might nasal oxytocin have a role in an adrenal support protocol?
• What are some approaches for reducing ammonia?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ThyroidPharmacist.com

Interview Date:

May 4, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode184.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about iron dysregulation and hemochromatosis.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Christy Sutton. Christy Sutton, DC's interests in asking why health problems occur, what the root causes are, and what are the safest and most effective solutions to health problems are the foundation of her writing, teaching, and clinical practice. Her personal health struggles, and her desperation to find answers to her own serious health problems surrounding Crohn’s and Celiac disease have led her down the alternative healthcare path and to look for ways to find and avoid genetic landmines. Her first book "Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan" and its corresponding "Genetic Detoxification" report were the precursors to creating the Labrogenomics educational webinars and to writing her upcoming book "The Iron Curse". Her book "The Iron Curse", inspired by diagnosing her husband and many patients with hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-related health problems, takes a deep dive into hemochromatosis and other iron-related disorders. Her husband's hemochromatosis led to liver problems and likely led to the development of a pituitary tumor that caused Cushing's syndrome. From her experience as a clinician, she has discovered that there is an epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and this epidemic is being driven by myths, misperceptions, and a failure on the part of the medical community that should be diagnosing people with hemochromatosis; a disease that is easy to screen for, prevent, diagnose, and treat. "The Iron Curse" course and upcoming book are powerful tools for ending the epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and they give people the information they need to diagnose, prevent, and correct iron-induced damage.

Key Takeaways:

• What is hemochromatosis?
• What factors affect iron regulation?
• What genes are involved in iron overload?
• What is hepcidin?
• What tests should be done to explore iron regulation?
• What is ferroptosis?
• Can iron play a role in neurodegenerative conditions?
• What is the connection between high iron and diabetes?
• Can iron play a role in autoimmune conditions?
• Does iron impact the endocrine system?
• How might high iron be involved in elevated uric acid levels or gout?
• When might nitric oxide supplementation be considered in relation to iron levels?
• How does iron act as fertilizer for infections?
• Does iron play a role in hypercoagulation?
• How does iron impact mitochondria?
• What are the key components of the Iron Curse Protocol?
• What are the different types of anemia?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrChristySutton.com

Resources:

The Iron Curse Workshop

Interview Date:

April 13, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode183.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DrChristySutton.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of paraprobiotics in immune modulation.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Steven Wright. Steven Wright is a Medical Engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steven is the founder of HealthyGut.com. He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife Shay and their two dogs.

Key Takeaways:

• What is a paraprobiotic?
• What are the benefits of paraprobiotics?
• How do paraprobiotics support modulation of the immune system?
• What are the five common malfunctions of the immune system?
• How do each of the paraprobiotics in HoloImmune support the immune system?
• What is the role of beta glucan in supporting the immune system?
• How well-tolerated are paraprobiotics in the MCAS community?
• Can paraprobiotics improve tolerance to foods and to the outside world?
• Is there an interplay between paraprobiotics and the vagus nerve?
• Where might paraprobiotics fit in a protocol with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics?
• Do paraprobiotics play a role in SIBO?

Resources:

HoloImmune™ HCL Guard+™ HoloZyme™ Tributyrin-X™

Interview Date:

March 21, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode182.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of HealthyGut.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of oxalates in many chronic health conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Sally K. Norton. Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Public Health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her forthcoming book, Toxic Superfoods, which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold. As a leading expert on oxalates in food, Sally’s work has been featured by podcasters, radio shows, and several online and print journals.

Key Takeaways:

• What are oxalates?
• What symptoms and conditions are associated with oxalates?
• What is the connection between oxalates and gut health?
• Might an Oxalobacter probiotic help with the excretion of oxalates in the future?
• Can oxalates act as a trigger for MCAS?
• Do oxalates play a role in EDS or other hypermobility syndromes?
• What is the best way to test for the potential of hyperoxaluria?
• Do genes play a role in the production of oxalates in the body or in the excretion of oxalates from the body?
• What are the top foods to consider as contributors to elevated oxalates?
• Can oxalate content be reduced with specific cooking practices?
• What is oxalate clearing or dumping?
• Does one need to remain on a low-oxalate diet for life?
• Might supplemental collagen lead to more issues with oxalates?
• Can oxalates be produced by fungal organisms?
• How might calcium, magnesium, and potassium support oxalate excretion or oxalate binding?
• What nutrient deficiencies may lead to more significant oxalate issues?

Connect With My Guest:

http://SallyKNorton.com

Related Resources:

Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better

Interview Date:

February 22, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode181.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about finding resilience through functional medicine, science, and faith.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Carnahan. Known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®’ Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, IFMCP has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Letter, and The Huffington Post; as well as seen on NBC News and health segments with Joan Lunden. She is a prominent global keynote speaker and a prolific writer sharing her knowledge on stage and in podcasts. With over a decade of producing popular content, her articles can be found in journals, newsletters, books, and on social media. She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medicine protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy. A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, she routinely treats patients who come to her for solutions to their medical mysteries that haven’t been solved. Her YouTube channel and podcast features interviews with the world’s most respected names in medicine, science, and functional medicine. She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and just released her prescriptive memoir "Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith" through Forefront Publishing. People relate to Dr. Jill’s science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.

Key Takeaways:

• How did Dr. Jill's first experience with rock climbing become a metaphor for the challenges of life?
• What role does intuition play in patient care?
• What is functional medicine?
• How did the ecosystem, microbiome, and terrain of growing up on a farm influence her work with her patients today?
• How do we create "margin" on our buckets?
• How significant are pesticides and chemicals relative to heavy metals?
• Are EMFs a contributor to chronic illness?
• What are LPS and endotoxins?
• What is an HSP or highly sensitive person?
• Is the consumption of animal protein health-supporting?
• How might elevated ApoB be approached?
• What is the true driver of TMAO production?
• Are most people iron deficient and copper toxic?
• What is the role of neuroplasticity in healing?
• When do stress and trauma move from supportive or hormetic to pathogenic?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ReadUnexpected.com

Interview Date:

February 3, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode180.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn how the role of genomics in complex, chronic conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, MD is the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Medical Director of IntellxxDNA™. Dr. Hausman-Choen has been using genomics for over a decade to deliver personalized medicine and help her patients achieve optimal health and wellness. As a researcher and clinician advocate, she recognized that information inaccuracies and complexity were previously barriers to entry for many. She saw the need for an easy-to-use, accurate, science-based genomics interpretation tool for clinicians, and she began to develop what is now IntellxxDNA™. In addition to being a well-regarded doctor and researcher, Dr. Hausman-Cohen is a sought after speaker and educator on genomics, personalized medicine, and integrative medicine. Dr. Hausman-Cohen received both her master’s and medical degrees from Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in Family Medicine, a Fellow of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and possesses additional board certification in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties. She has been practicing full-spectrum Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine for more than 20 years.

Key Takeaways:

• What is a gene? What is a SNP? What is genetics vs. genomics?
• Can modern diseases be the results of genetics?
• Are genes our destiny?
• Can supplements be used by bypass every potentially probelmatic SNP?
• What are the contributors to brain fog? What can be done to improve mental clarity?
• What is the role of ApoE in Alzheimer's disease?
• How similar or different is autism to conditions like Lyme disease or MS or Alzheimer's?
• What role do genes play in our ability to detoxify environmental toxicants?
• What SNPs may play a role in biotoxin illness such as CIRS from Lyme disease or mold?
• Can the Lyme spirochete itself be an epigenetic influencer of gene expression?
• What role does the HLA-DR gene play in mold illness?
• Do genes play a role in immune modulation and autoimmunity?
• What is the connection between genes and MCAS?
• When is nitric oxide a good things vs. potentially a bad one?
• Are genes involved in hypermobility syndromes such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• Are some more likely than others to have adverse reactions to anesthesia?

Connect With My Guest:

http://IntellxxDNA.com

Interview Date:

January 20, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode179.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn how to approach biotoxin illness using a functional medicine model.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Terri Fox. Terri Fox, MD, ABIHM is a holistic, integrative, functional medicine doctor in Boulder, Colorado where she founded Boulder Holistic Medicine. She did her medical training at the University of California San Francisco Medical School. She has practiced functional medicine for nearly 20 years and is board-certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic medicine. In the realm of Lyme disease, she has participated in ILADS events and trained with Dr. Richard Horowitz. She is also a Founding Member of ISEAI. She works on her patient’s behalf as a medical detective searching for the underlying dysfunction, instead of just treating the symptoms. She has expertise in fatigue, bioidentical hormones, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome from mold toxicity and Lyme disease. She brings a unique blend of western medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition and exercise counseling, supplements and stress reduction techniques to provide her patients with a true holistic approach to healing. Dr. Fox begins the healing journey with her patients with a two-hour intake to unearth the underlying triggers that contribute to imbalance and dis-ease. She uses the latest cutting-edge technology and lab testing to help illuminate underlying causes. She does an extensive work up and tailors a unique individual treatment for you to restore balance and bring you back to wellness.

Key Takeaways:

• What are some of the key functional medicine tests that may help to uncover those factors impacting health in biotoxin illness?
• What tools can be used to optimize gut health and the microbiome?
• Why is yeast an important exploration in the biotoxin patient population?
• How important is implementing EMF hygiene to optimize outcomes?
• What role do environmental toxicants such as heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides, and plastics play in biotoxin illness?
• How important is supporting the adrenals?
• What is the role of the supporting the mitochondria in biotoxin illness?
• What are some tools for supporting sleep optimization?
• What tests are used to test the person for the presence of mold illness and Lyme disease?
• How is testing performed on the external environment in support of health?
• What approach is used in treating mold illness?
• How are Lyme and coinfections treated?
• Do chronic viruses or MARCoNS matter?
• What is the role of hypercoagulation and biofilm in chronic illness?
• What is the role of limbic system retraining?
• How important is it to consider mental and emotional trauma?

Connect With My Guest:

http://BoulderHolistic.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

January 4, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode178.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of microbes in chronic disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Stephen E Fry. Stephen E. Fry, BS, MS, MD has a BS in Microbiology and an MS in Molecular Biology and a Medical Degree all earned at the University of Arizona. He completed his Post graduate training at Banner Health and St Joseph’s Medical Center in the Phoenix metropolitan area. He has been in General Practice in the Scottsdale, Arizona since 1992 and has had a special clinical interest in CFS, autoimmune, and vascular disease. He has lectured nationally and has numerous publications, abstracts, and patents. His science interests are in the microbial causation of chronic disease, biofilms, and their treatment. Because of these interests Dr. Fry has worked on new methods for disease detection which have culminated in the development of a Next-Gen Sequencing system for microbial identification. Dr. Fry is the founder of Fry Laboratories LLC, a CLIA clinical diagnostic laboratory that participates in CAP (College of American Pathologists) and API (American Proficiency Institute) validation systems. He founded the Southwest Center for Chronic Disease to help fund basic medical research. His laboratory, Fry Laboratories, specializes in vector-borne diseases, molecular methods of detection of prokaryotes, archaea, protozoans, fungi, and viruses. Dr. Fry enjoys family time and has a private pilot’s license, is an avid skier, sailor, and bicyclist.

Key Takeaways:

• Where do things stand today with Protomyxzoa and Funneliformis?
• What is the role of biofilms in chronic infections?
• Are fungi or viruses likely more health-impacting?
• Is kombucha a healthy drink?
• Why is Next-Gen Sequencing the leading edge technology for exploring the presence of microbes?
• What microbes play a role in ME/CFS, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, RA, and Cystic Fibrosis?
• How has the landscape changed in chronic illness patients since COVID came on the scene?

Connect With My Guest:

http://StephenEFryMD.com http://FryLabs.com

Interview Date:

December 20, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode177.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about groundbreaking work being done to move the needle in understanding the impact of Borreliosis.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Alan MacDonald. Alan B. MacDonald, MD is a hospital pathologist by trade, and his world is microscopic images. He diagnoses disease daily based on the images from surgically removed tissues, blood smears, and microbiology specimens. In his private research, which he does at night or on weekends, he interprets images from diseased tissues. In hospital pathology, there are many texts which illustrate the image profiles of tumors and other medical diseases. Some of the reference materials do not provide a “perfect” image match to an individual patient situation. New lessons, which come from patients which do not “match” the published image archive, are the subject of “case reports” which enrich and expand the knowledge contained in medical textbooks. Many of the images of “spirochetes” in textbooks demonstrate only the “perfect corkscrew” profile which leads a reader to “doubt” the legitimacy of other Borrelial forms such as the cystic or granular forms. Dr. MacDonald's website is an effort to educate about the “forgotten” spirochetal forms which are really Borrelia and which exist in diseased tissue.

Key Takeaways:

• Is acceptance growing in understanding the impact of Borrelia in many conditions?
• Does autoimmunity exist in absence of infection?
• What are the different forms of Borrelia?
• Was Willy Burgdorfer part of the problem or part of the solution?
• Does Borrelia impact liver detoxification?
• How might Borrelia impact an unborn child?
• Can Borrelia be sexually transmitted?
• What are the challenges with testing for Borrelia?
• What role might parasites play in Lyme disease or in MS?
• What is the role of biofilms in chronic conditions?
• How do Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) Borrelias potentially lead to more severe illness?
• What role might Borrelia play in Alzheimer's, Lewy Body Dementia, or cancer?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AlzheimerBorreliosis.net

Related Resources:

Support Dr. MacDonald's Work

Interview Date:

November 30, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode176.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the various contributors to PANDAS and PANS and about solutions to support kids with these challenging conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Crista. Jill Crista, ND earned her Naturopathic Doctor Degree with Honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2003. In 2012, Dr. Jill completed the Physician Training Program with the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. She was the owner, director, and practicing member of two integrative clinics offering naturopathic medicine, integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, craniosacral therapy, and massage. It was there that she witnessed the efficacy and synergy of a team approach to patient care. As a peer-reviewed published author, Dr. Jill is now focusing on research, teaching, and writing, specializing in neuroinflammatory conditions such as mold sickness, brain injury, and PANDAS and PANS. She serves on the board of the Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association and was President for 6 years. She also worked on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians committee for licensure where she gained experience in seeking licensure for naturopathic doctors in Wisconsin and increasing access to naturopathic healthcare nationally. Along with Dr. Neil Nathan, Dr. Jill teaches practitioners in an ongoing mentorship with a focus on how to treat complex, chronic illnesses. She is the author of the 2018 book "Break the Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health" and the 2022 book "A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS".

Key Takeaways:

• What are some of the key presentations of PANDAS and PANS?
• What is the overlap of PANDAS and PANS with chronic infections and environmental toxicants?
• How much of these conditions is about the bug as compared to the loss of immune tolerance?
• How key is addressing the gut microbiome in recovering health for these kids?
• What are some tools to support the autonomic nervous system, vagus nerve, and limbic system?
• How commonly does MCAS and histamine intolerance play a role?
• Can these conditions be treated naturally or is there a place for pharmaceuticals?
• What microbes may be triggers for PANS?
• In those with chronic immune deficiency, what tools might be used to fortify the immune system?
• Does the external environment play a role?
• What diagnostic tests can be used to more fully paint the picture of PANDAS and PANS?
• What are the Core 4 in moving from darkness to light in PANDAS and PANS?
• What tools might be used to "tame the flame", "beat the bugs", "regulate immunity", and "guard the gates"?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrCrista.com

Related Resources:

Book: A Light in the Dark for PANDAS and PANS

Interview Date:

November 14, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode175.

Additional Information:

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Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn how to demystify PANS and PANDAS.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Nancy O'Hara. Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to her medical career, Dr. O’Hara taught children with autism. She graduated with highest honors from Bryn Ma gdwr College and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She earned a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. After residency, chief residency, and general pediatric fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. O’ Hara entered general private practice in 1993, and in 1999, began her consultative, integrative practice solely for children with special needs. Since 1999, she has dedicated her functional medicine practice to the integrative and holistic care of children with chronic illness and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, PANDAS/PANS, OCD, Lyme, and ASD. She is a leader in the training of clinicians, both in the United States and abroad. Dr. O’Hara has written a comprehensive guidebook, “Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis”, which is available on Amazon.

Key Takeaways:

• How is PANS and PANDAS different from Autoimmune Encephalitis and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis?
• Does the onset have to be acute, or can there be a more smoldering presentation?
• How much of the condition is the microbe vs. the host response?
• Can PANS occur in adults?
• What is the role of mitochondrial dysfunction?
• What role do the tonsils play in these conditions?
• Which microbes may be triggers for PANS and PANDAS?
• Are antibiotics required for successful treatment?
• How often do Lyme and coinfections play a role?
• What are some natural interventions for addressing microbial overgrowths?
• Does mold illness contribute to PANS and PANDAS?
• How important is immune modulation reducing inflammation?
• How might helminth therapy be used to modulate the immune response?
• What are some tools for modulating the NLRP3 inflammasome?
• When might antioxidants be necessary?
• How much of the inflammatory burden overlaps with MCAS?
• Might FMT or stem cells play a role in recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrOHara.com

Interview Date:

October 10, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode174.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the thyroid and how thyroid conditions may be the result of a Cell Danger Response.

About My Guest:

My guests for this episode are Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Kelly Halderman.

Eric Balcavage, DC, CNS, CFMP, BCIM is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation, and chronic illness. Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor. He is the co-host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and YouTube. Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism.

Kelly Halderman, DCN completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota. She has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and Founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Halderman is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. She coined the term "Phase 2.5 Detoxification" which involves properly restoring bile physiology. She serves as Weo Foundation’s Chief Health Officer; the global leader in water research and its application to living systems. Dr. Eric and Dr. Kelly are the co-authors of the book The Thyroid Debacle which addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms might lead one to explore thyroid physiology?
• Why are thyroid issues broader, systemic issues?
• What is the best way to evaluate thyroid conditions?
• How does the Cell Danger Response (CDR) play a role in thyroid conditions?
• What are the primary triggers of the CDR that lead to issues with thyroid physiology?
• How might an autoimmune attack on the thyroid itself be an intelligent response?
• Is it more important to kill the bug or to modulate the host response?
• Could an elevated rT3 be an indicator of a Cell Danger Response?
• Is iodine appropriate to use in Hashimoto's?
• What is the role of the mitochondria, compared to the thyroid and adrenals, in chronic illness?
• How might supporting sulfation and glucuronidation make the thyroid problem worse?
• What is "Multisystem Adaptive Disorder"?
• How might SIBO be associated with the thyroid?
• Is hypercholestolaemia associated with the Cell Danger Response and issues with thyroid physiology?
• Is blood sugar metabolism associated with cellular hypothyroidism?
• What is the "Strategic Thyroid Solution Protocol"?
• What are the fitness factors that comprise the wellness wheel?

Connect With My Guests:

http://RejuvagenCenter.com
http://DrKellyHalderman.com

Interview Date:

October 7, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode173.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about clinical observations in Long COVID.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Marie Matheson. Marie Matheson, ND is the Co-Founder of BioHeal Ottawa, community builder, creator, and facilitator of LymeBright Collective, and maintains a busy private practice as a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Marie’s ultimate goal is to unlock patients who are trapped in their medical condition. Grounded in general practice skills, Dr. Marie is somewhat of a health detective, specifically when it comes to figuring out the causal chain of illness including that of underlying infections and toxins. She is immensely passionate about working with patients to help them better understand their health journey, the misleading nature of most medical labels they’re handed, and how to live an empowered and superior quality of life. Using her assessment tool of Auricular Medicine, Dr. Marie uncovers blockages and underlying imbalances that have created symptoms, to allow the body to self-heal and auto-regulate. Her willingness to freely share clinical pearls of wisdom among colleagues has led to her being a sought-after speaker at medical conferences. Dr. Marie is a featured author of a chapter within Connie Strasheim’s groundbreaking book New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment. She is a Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and completed their Physicians Training Program with the late Dr. Charles Ray Jones, MD.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the parallels between chronic COVID and chronic Lyme disease?
• How common is long COVID?
• What are the symptoms of long COVID?
• What organ systems are most impacted?
• What latent infections have been found to become activated after COVID infection?
• What prevention strategies can help to minimize the potential for long COVID?
• Should COVID be treated acutely even if the case is mild?
• What is the role of immune modulation in long COVID?
• How is the autonomic nervous system supported in those that develop POTS?
• What role does mold exposure and environmental toxicity play in long COVID?
• How significant is hypercoagulation?
• Is mitochondrial support needed to move past long COVID?
• What are some tools for addressing loss of taste, loss of smell, and hair loss?
• What role does limbic system impairment play in long COVID?

Connect With My Guest:

http://BioHealOttawa.com

Related Resources:

LymeBright Collective

Interview Date:

September 29, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode172.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Actinomycetes and its role in CIRS.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Larry Schwartz. Larry Schwartz, BSME, MBA, CIEC is the Founder, CEO, and President of Safestart Environmental and Safestart Building Consulting, Inc.; entities dealing in Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Infrared Thermography, Forensic Water Intrusion Analysis, Building Science, Consulting, and New Construction Consulting. Larry has performed over 10,000 investigations of properties for which he has investigated, created remediation plans, performed testing, and issued post-remediation verifications. A specialty area is assessing, testing, and creating solutions to make homes and workplaces environmentally safe for patients with inflammatory illnesses. Many of his clients are patients referred by their physicians and clinics worldwide. He both travels to their sites as well as conducts virtual consulting of which he has performed more than 1,200. Larry is on staff at University of Arizona’s School of Public Health as an adjunct lecturer of Environmental Health Sciences.

Key Takeaways:

• What are Actinomycetes?
• Can Actinos be both health-negating and health-promoting?
• Are mold and mycotoxins still relevant in the CIRS conversation?
• What patterns have been observed with GENIE testing?
• Can CIRS occur from exposure to a building without water intrusion or water damage?
• What is the "Stack Effect"?
• Where might Actinos be found in a living environment?
• Can Actinos be a trigger for MCAS?
• How are Actinos tested? How are results interpreted?
• Are Actinos common in indoor environments?
• Do the Actinos indices correlate to clinical presentation better than an ERMI score?
• How might Actinos be reduced in an indoor environment?
• Can air filtration, fogging, or UV light be tools to mitigate Actinos?

Connect With My Guest:

http://SafeStartIAQ.com

Interview Date:

August 12, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode171.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about root cause medicine and recovering from complex, chronic conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Joe Mather. Joe Mather, MD, MPH & TM is the Medical Director of the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine where he works with patients, mentors other Functional Medicine practitioners and helps conduct research to improve the knowledge and field of Functional and Integrative Medicine. He graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine and the Tulane University School of Public Health in 2011 and completed his residency in 2014. He is passionate about delivering cost-effective and practical medical care with a focus on GI health and environmental toxicity, especially mold-related illness. He spends a lot of time working with patients suffering from complex and chronic diseases. When he is not working with patients you will find him chasing his three small children, exercising, or playing music.

Key Takeaways:

• Why are people sicker today than a decade ago?
• What is the difference between IBS, IBD, and SIBO?
• Is microbiome testing helpful in determining a clinical direction?
• What are the root causes of SIBO?
• How is constipation addressed?
• Can the Carnivore diet be helpful for those with GI issues?
• Is food sensitivity testing valuable?
• How might one test their environment and their body for the presence of mold and mycotoxins?
• Can remediation move the needle? What about air filters and fogging?
• Should binders be matched to the mycotoxins present?
• How might one optimize the sinubiome?
• Does the presence of Actinomycetes change the treatment path?
• What is the root cause of EDS and hypermobility syndromes?
• How important is supporting the thyroid and adrenals in recovering health?
• What should the therapeutic order be in treating complex conditions?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RuscioInstitute.com

Related Resources:

Ashok Gupta Interviews Dr. Joe Mather

Interview Date:

July 29, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode170.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about how to tap into your full health potential with the science-basekd power of herbs.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Bill Rawls. As a licensed physician for over 30 years, Bill Rawls, MD has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis in his early forties abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness. Today, he works to bring health and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology.

Key Takeaways:

• Are the SOS signals released by cells similar in concept to the Cell Danger Response?
• What tools might be helpful in support of the mitochondria?
• How important is killing a bug as compared to immune modulation?
• How can cells be protected from becoming a microbes next meal?
• What tools are available to support autophagy?
• What herbs may be helpful in modulating the immune response?
• Can herbs be used with pharmaceuticals? What interactions may need to be considered?
• What are some favorite adaptogens?
• How might Shilajit support health recovery?
• Do antimicrobial herbs negatively impact beneficial flora?
• What diet should one consider to improve health?
• What tools may support the body in dealing with EMFs?
• What approaches can support calming of the nervous system?
• What are collagen crunchers? How might structural integrity be supported?

Connect With My Guest:

http://CellularWellness.com

Related Resources:

RawlsMD.com

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Interview Date:

July 14, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode169.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Vital Plan.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the mitochondria and The Energy Blueprint.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ari Whitten. Ari Whitten, PhD (Cand), CES, PES is the founder of The Energy Blueprint system, a comprehensive lifestyle and supplement program which has helped more than two million people (and counting) experience optimal health, better performance, and more energy. He's also the bestselling author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy and the host of the popular The Energy Blueprint Podcast which features the world’s leading natural health experts.
In 2020, Ari was voted #1 Health Influencer by Mindshare, the largest natural and functional medicine community. For more than 25 years, Ari has been dedicated to the study of human health science. He holds a M.S. in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, a B.S. in Kinesiology, certifications as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and he has completed all of the coursework for a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. You can find his podcast, programs, and supplement formulas at TheEnergyBlueprint.com.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction?
• What "signals" lead to impairment of the mitochondria?
• How might supporting the mitochondria need to consider whether or not one is in a Cell Danger Response?
• What are "zietbegers" and their relevance to brain and body clocks?
• Can too much protein lead to overactivation of mTOR and potentially be harmful?
• What role do short-chain fatty acids play in energy production?
• Can prebiotics and resistant starches be used in those with SIBO?
• What role might vinegar play in supporting the mitochondria?
• How might Urolithin A be supportive of the mitochondria?
• Are niacin derivatives such as NR or NMN proving to be helpful?
• How might melatonin support the mitochondria?
• Are the adrenals a key player in fatigue?
• What role might red light therapy or photobiomodulation have in supporting mitochondria?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TheEnergyBlueprint.com

Related Resources:

Book: Eat for Energy: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy

Breathing for Energy Program

The Energy Blueprint Store

Interview Date:

June 28, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode168.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of The Energy Blueprint.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Gerson Therapy.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Patrick Vickers. Patrick Vickers, DC is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College, representing the face of the Gerson Therapy worldwide. Dr. Vickers is featured in the epic documentary series The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest. His patient is also chronicled in the classic documentary The Beautiful Truth. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Albert Schweitzer called Dr. Max Gerson, "The most eminent genius in medical history" as The Gerson Therapy has the most storied reputation, to date, for its ability to reverse advanced cancer and degenerative diseases. With seven movies chronicling Dr. Gerson's work, no other therapy has received such recognition on an international scale. Personally trained by Dr. Gerson's family and one of the few people to have studied Dr. Gerson's handwritten files, Dr. Patrick Vickers continues to carry on Dr. Gerson's legacy through his premier Advanced Gerson Clinic in Rosarito, Mexico. Dr. Vickers lectures on various platforms around the world on the indisputable, cellular science behind health, disease, and the Gerson Therapy.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the history of Gerson Therapy?
• What role does metabolism play in creating the right metabolism for cancer?
• How does the Gerson program heal the metabolic system?
• What ingredients are included in their juices?
• How does salt create a "cellular edema"?
• What is the impact of chloride on the thyroid?
• What role do healthy fats play in cell membrane potential?
• Which fats are health-promoting vs. health-negating?
• What role do hydrogen and pH play?
• Does sugar feed cancer?
• What are the mechanisms of coffee enemas?
• Do coffee enemas help bile flow?
• How should coffee enemas be performed?
• Are there any contraindications for coffee enemas?
• How might castor oil be used in a healing program?
• Did Dr. Max Gerson consider the role of mental and emotional health?

Connect With My Guest:

http://GersonClinic.com

Interview Date:

June 7, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode167.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the potential applications of the "magic bullet" methylene blue.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. John Lieurance. John Lieurance, ND, DC is a naturopath and chiropractic neurologist who has been in private practice for 27 years. He directs Advanced Rejuvenation, a multi-disciplinary clinic, with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional neurology functional cranial release, Lumomed, Lyme disease, mold illness, and many other neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, degenerative neurological disease, and inner ear conditions. He travels internationally teaching other doctors. Dr. Lieurance founded UltimateCellularReset.com, a web based educational portal, which sends out weekly videos on health and wellness tools for overcoming disease and fostering longevity and vitality. He has been featured in many podcasts and documentaries. He is the author of the 5-star book Melatonin: Miracle Molecule available on Amazon and at MelatoninBook.com.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the history of methylene blue in medicine?
• Can methylene blue be helpful in addressing vector-borne infections such as Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia?
• Does methylene blue have virucidal properties?
• How might methylene blue be helpful in chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis?
• What effect of methylene blue on biofilms and the organisms within them?
• What role does methylene blue play in the electron transport chain?
• How might methylene blue be anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective?
• Might methylene blue have a role as a cognitive enhancer?
• What is the role of methylene blue in concussions and TBIs?
• Can methylene blue play a role in improving depression?
• Can methylene blue lead to detoxification reactions? Are binders and drainage support recommended?
• How might methylene blue support autophagy or the body's janitorial service?
• How might nano silver, nano gold, or red light therapy potentize the effects of methylene blue?
• Should ascorbic acid be taken with methylene blue?
• Should CoQ10 be avoided with methylene blue?
• Should methylene blue be used daily or pulsed?
• Can methylene blue be used with psychedelic interventions?

Connect With My Guest:

http://UltimateCellularReset.com

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Interview Date:

May 23, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode166.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MitoZen.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the vector-borne infection Bartonella.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Brian Plante. Brian Plante, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor with extensive training in integrative healthcare approaches. He specializes in working with patients suffering from complex immune dysfunction such as Lyme disease, chronic viral infections, environmental toxicity (such as from mold and heavy metals), autoimmune disease, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Additionally, Dr. Plante helps patients recover from functional gastrointestinal conditions, adrenal and thyroid disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders. With each patient Dr. Plante meets, he conducts a comprehensive evaluation in order to get a complete picture and then creates individualized treatment plans to address that patient’s specific concerns. Dr. Plante is a graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, as well as a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). He believes that one integral step in helping patients heal from complex chronic illness is by empowering them with knowledge and understanding. He facilitates this by patiently taking however much time is needed to investigate a patient’s symptoms and concerns thoroughly. Through compassionate listening, thoughtful instruction, and a steadfast commitment to helping patients experience lasting, positive change, Dr. Plante can combat the frustration patients often experience in their struggle to find answers. His goal with every patient with whom he interacts is to provide support and guidance in their journey toward achieving optimal health.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms provide clues for the potential of Bartonella?
• Could Bartonella be an explanation for many neuropsychiatric conditions?
• Might Bartonella play a role in SIBO?
• What are the vectors through which Bartonella may be acquired?
• What labs are useful for exploring the potential presence of Bartonella?
• How often does mold exposure play a role in Bartonella patients?
• Can Bartonella be a trigger for MCAS?
• Can Bartonella be a driver of autoimmunity and immune dysregulation?
• Might Bartonella play a role in hypermobility syndromes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• What role does Bartonella play in Morgellons?
• What is the foundation for treating Bartonella?
• What modalities can be helpful for terrain optimization?
• What role do nutritional IVs play in Bartonella treatment?
• Are antibiotics necessary in treating Bartonella?
• What herbs may be helpful for addressing Bartonella?
• How might oxidative therapies such as ozone, EBOO, and ozone plasmapheresis be used?
• How often do biofilms need to be addressed?
• What antimicrobial and immune-modulating peptides have a role?
• Can Bartonella be fully eradicated?
• Once a patient has recovered, can treatment be stopped? Or is there a maintenance strategy for longer-term support?

Connect With My Guest:

http://BioResetMedical.com

Interview Date:

May 3, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode165.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold inspection and remediation.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Michael Rubino. Michael Rubino, CMR, IEP is an air quality expert who helps bridge the gap between the air in our homes and its direct impact on our health. Michael works with over 100 doctors globally to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing this global health crisis. As President of All American Restoration, Michael specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure and has helped heal over 1,000 families. He is also a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and is a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association. He is the author of The Mold Medic and a contributor to MindBodyGreen. Michael has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Podcast and goop's website, Brandi Glanville’s Unfiltered Podcast, Luke Storey, Forbes, USA Today, and Bloom TV, to name a few. He hosts the YouTube series "Mold Talks" where guests include medical experts as well as mold recovery patients, including media icon Atoosa Rubenstein.

Key Takeaways:

• How important is considering the allergenic aspects of mold exposure?
• What sets the stage for environmental illness?
• What issues lead to mold or water-damage in a building?
• What testing options are used to evaluate a home?
• Is air sampling an appropriate testing method?
• How should a dust sample be collected for an ERMI?
• How is an ERMI interpreted?
• Why is an ERMI score even less helpful post-remediation?
• What is the role of Actinomycetes and endotoxins?
• Can mold dogs be used to identify a mold source?
• What are the 3 main steps in a proper remediation?
• How many sources of contamination are commonly found in a water-damaged building?
• What are the key elements of a remediation plan?
• Is fogging a viable tool for resolving issues arising from water-damage?
• What are the challenges posed by an HVAC system?
• What issues arise from crawl spaces, basements, and attics?
• Can cars be remediated?
• How can one remediate on a budget?
• What personal belongings may need to be discarded?
• What are the criteria for a successful remediation?
• What should one expect in terms of a guarantee from a remediator?
• Can a home be remediated such that one can recover in the same environment in which they became ill?
• What dehumidifiers, vacuums, and air filters does The Mold Medic find helpful?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TheMoldMedic.com

Related Resources:

All American Restoration

Interview Date:

April 21, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode164.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Thiamine Deficiency Disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Chandler Marrs. Chandler Marrs, MS, MA, PhD is an independent health researcher and writer. She is the co-author of the book "Thiamine Deficiency Disease, Dysautonomia, and High Calorie Malnutrition" and the author of over 200 articles on various topics, from women’s health and hormones, medication reactions, to mitochondrial function and dysfunction. She is the founder and editor of the online health journal "Hormones Matter" which boasts a rich archive of over 1400 articles including in-depth research analysis and patient case stories. She is also the founder and administrator of a patient research group on Facebook called "Understanding Mitochondrial Nutrients". In her spare time, she is a competitive powerlifter and works to support strength sports for older women through her website and Facebook group "Old Ladies Lift".

Key Takeaways:

• What is thiamine and its fundamental roles in the body?
• How common is thiamine deficiency?
• What is the ideal way to test for thiamine deficiency?
• Does thiamine influence gene expression?
• What role does thiamine play in medication and vaccine reactions?
• What is the connection between thiamine deficiency and dysautonomia?
• Might thiamine play a role in SIBO?
• Can thiamine be helpful for those in a Cell Danger Response state?
• Which environmental stressors may deplete the body of thiamine?
• Does thiamine impact the limbic system?
• How does thiamine lead to hypoxia and resulting sympathetic dominance?
• Does thiamine play a role in glucose regulation?
• Does thiamine repletion have the potential to lead to a worsening of symptoms?
• What is the connection between elevated levels of lactic acid and thiamine deficiency?
• Might toxic mold exposure interfere with the absorption of thiamine?
• Has thiamine repletion been a helpful strategy in CFS/ME patients?
• Does thiamine play a role in methylation?
• Could glyphosate lead to large-scale thiamine deficiency?
• Might thiamine be helpful in autism, PANS/PANDAS, or neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's?
• What form of thiamine is most health-supporting?

Connect With My Guest:

http://HormonesMatter.com

Related Resources:

Book - Thiamine Deficiency Disease, Dysautonomia, and High Calorie Malnutrition

Article - Hiding in Plain Sight: Modern Thiamine Deficiency

Interview Date:

March 29, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode163.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about recovering from toxic mold illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Bridgit Danner. Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDN-P was working as an acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon when her health started to deteriorate. She learned a lot, tried a lot of things and even completed a functional health coaching program in an effort to heal herself and become a better practitioner. Although several things kind of helped, nothing helped completely, and she hit rock bottom in the winter of 2014. Soon after she discovered toxic mold in her 100-yr old home and began the long journey of home and body repair. Bridgit got into the natural medicine field in 2000 as a young environmentalist. She practiced as an acupuncturist and integrative clinic owner for 13 years, performing well over 10,000 sessions, before transitioning to the online space as a functional health coach and educator. Bridgit loves to teach about everyday detox, functional living and toxic mold illness. She is the founder of a line of detox supplements called Functional Detox Products.

Key Takeaways:

• Where is toxic mold most commonly encountered?
• What are the symptoms observed in those with mold illness?
• How does one find proper testing and remediation resources?
• What are the pros and cons of the EMMA and ERMI?
• How can the body be tested for mold illness?
• Does mold illness activate chronic infections?
• What are some items that damage energy production?
• What can one do if they cannot move?
• What belongings can be taken to a new environment?
• What are some common issues to be aware of when remediating?
• Can limbic system retraining be helpful?
• What are some key tools for supporting detoxification?
• How can sleep be optimized?
• How might healthy fats be supportive of healing?
• What binders might be helpful?
• What is the role of sauna in mold illness recovery?
• Are coffee enemas a game changer in mold illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://BridgitDanner.com

Related Resources:

The Ultimate Toxic Mold Recovery Guide: Take Back Your Home, Health & Life

Interview Date:

March 1, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode162.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of Induced Native Phage Therapy in dealing with chronic infections.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. David Jernigan. David Jernigan, DNM, DC is one of the country’s top innovators of precision bioenergetic testing and treatment technologies, with his most recent innovation, INPT (Induced Native Phage Therapy) possibly being one of his most important technologies to date. He is constantly pushing the limits of research and development with a passion to get ever closer to 100% cure rate. He was the first to publish a book on the natural treatment of people suffering from post-treatment Lyme Disease and is a published author of five books, with his best-seller being, “Beating Lyme Disease, 2nd Edition”. He is nationally recognized as a leader in the purest form of medical treatment philosophy, Biological and Bioregulatory Medicine. For 27 years, Dr. Jernigan and his team of doctors have only treated the toughest cases, with almost 90% of patients coming from other states and countries for his unique testing and treatments. He has trained doctors to utilize his powerful new technologies in his flagship clinic, the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, in Franklin, Tennessee, specializing in the treatment of chronic illness and previously considered incurable cases.

Key Takeaways:

• What are phages and where do they originate?
• How difficult is it to find phages in our environment?
• Are phages always health-promoting?
• How does a phage lead to the demise of an organism?
• Does each bacteria or bacterial species have its own phage?
• How does INPT induce native phages?
• Can multiple phages be induced simultaneously?
• Does INPT lead to Herxheimer reactions?
• What was the success rate with INPT in a recent research paper?
• Do lab tests exist for Borrelia phages? Bartonella? Others?
• Can phages be used to address fungal colonization from exposure to water-damaged buildings?
• Are phages helpful in addressing Candida overgrowth?
• Might a phage be helpful in addressing MARCoNS?
• Do phages work for parasites?
• Can phages deal with viruses such as EBV or Herpes Zoster?
• Does the right phage for the triggering infection bring resolution to conditions believed to be autoimmune?

Connect With My Guest:

http://BiologixCenter.com

http://PhagenCorp.com

Related Resources:

Research Paper: Induced Native Phage Therapy for the Treatment of Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever: A Retrospective Review of First 14 Months in One Clinic

Interview Date:

February 10, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode161.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the evaluation of personal energies using intuition and medical devices to diagnose and treat complex medical illnesses. About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been a Board-Certified Family Physician and is a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. He recently retired from clinical practice after nearly 5 decades of patient care. From the time that he began medical school at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, it has always been his passion to try to help as many of his patients as possible. He was never satisfied with sending patients home with the cliché: “Sorry, we just don’t have any answers for you.” For him, and for his patients, conventional medicine had many answers, but sometimes they weren’t enough. Starting his 50-year medical career as a family physician, he delivered babies, did some minor surgery and worked in the emergency room, providing the most comprehensive care that he could. Over the years, he found that other disciplines held the promise of providing useful answers for those patients who did not respond adequately to conventional medical care. Slowly his practice evolved into something new, that did not really have a name, and he called it Complex Medical Problem Solving. Over time, he found himself working mostly with those unfortunate patients who had not received a clear diagnosis from conventional medicine and were suffering with persistent and debilitating illnesses including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Lyme disease with its coinfections, Autism, and all varieties of Chronic Pain, amongst others. He is the author of several popular books including his 2018 book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness" and his 2021 book "Energetic Diagnosis" and 2022 update “Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment 2022”.

Key Takeaways:

• Why is conventional medicine not open to many tools in the energy realm?
• What is the ideal balance of biochemistry vs. physics in a treatment protocol?
• Is intuition a form of energetic diagnosis?
• Are empaths more likely to develop physical illnesses?
• What are energetic cords?
• What is an energy vampire?
• Are energy medicine tools necessary as a counterbalance to the increasing levels of EMFs in our environment?
• What are tools like FSM and LENS?
• How does one become a healer?
• What is the piezoelectric effect?
• Can energetic stagnation be felt using palpation?
• What can be learned about healing from interactions with plants?
• Can physical illnesses originate in the spiritual realm?

Connect With My Guest:

http://NeilNathanMD.com

Related Resources:

Book: Energetic Diagnosis

Book: Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment 2022

Interview Date:

January 21, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode160.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Integrative Cardiology.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jack Wolfson. Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He has emerged as one of the world’s leading holistic natural cardiologists and was a Natural Choice Award Winner in the Holistic MD category from Natural Awakenings Magazine. His ideas have been featured by NBC and CNN and covered in publications like USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. Prior to opening Wolfson Integrative Cardiology, Dr. Jack was Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Paradise Valley Hospital in Arizona. He was also a partner in Arizona’s largest cardiology practice. As a trusted leader in heart health and natural heart health, Dr. Jack has taught more than 10,000 physicians his natural heart health best practices. His book, The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health, was an Amazon #1 best seller. He is an in-demand lecturer about natural healthy living without Big Pharma pills and invasive procedures.

Key Takeaways:

• Why is cholesterol not the cardiovascular risk factor once thought to be?
• How might one mitigate the impact of statin medications?
• How important is LDL particle size and LP(a)?
• What is the role of sugar in higher levels of cholesterol?
• Should salt be avoided?
• Is aspirin beneficial for minimizing heart attacks and strokes?
• Can supplemental calcium lead to systemic calcification?
• How might the Carnivore diet be helpful?
• Might reverse osmosis or distilled water be a healthy option?
• What is the role of food allergy in systemic inflammation?
• What are the primary causes of high blood pressure?
• Is POTS a cardiovascular problem or an autonomic nervous system problem?
• What is the role of nitric oxide in optimizing circulation?
• Does poor dentition contribute to cardiovascular issues?
• What infections or toxicants may contribute to heart issues?
• Can EMFs impact the electrical system of the heart?
• What are some tools that can be helpful in supporting optimal cardiovascular health?

Connect With My Guest:

https://NaturalHeartDoctor.com

Related Resources:

Book: Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health

https://WolfsonIntegrativeCardiology.com

ttps://TheDrsWolfson.com

Interview Date:

January 5, 2022

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode159.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about chronic UTIs and Interstitial Cystitis.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ruth Kriz. Utilizing her functional medicine background as well as experience in microbiology and teaching pharmacology, Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN has spent the majority of her professional career as a Nurse Practitioner working with Chronic UTI and Interstitial Cystitis patients. Her practice expanded to patients from almost all the states in the US as well as from 35 countries who came to her seeking answers beyond symptom management. Through molecular testing, an understanding of the genetics common to these patients, and an understanding of how this contributes to chronic infection and biofilms, she has been able to successfully treat this population. These factors have broad implications for other chronic infections (sinus, prostate, ear infections, wounds, etc.) as well as fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions in which biofilms are an important contributor. She has closed her medical practice, but she has reinvented as a consultant to help practitioners learn how to utilize her approach for curing these patients.

Key Takeaways:

• How do chronic UTIs evolve into Interstitial Cystitis (IC) over time?
• What are the primary contributors to chronic UTIs and IC?
• How is the potential for infection best explored in these conditions?
• What types of microbes are commonly found in these patients?
• Do chronic Lyme disease and mold illness play a role in these conditions?
• What are the key genetic contributors?
• What role does ammonia play in creating the right environment for microbial overgrowth?
• How might Nrf2 support be helpful in treating these conditions?
• What is the role of hypercoagulation and biofilm?
• How does vitamin D impact these conditions?
• Is MCAS involved in chronic UTIs and IC?
• Are oxalates a primary contributor?
• What are some of the treatment options to explore?
• Why is detoxification support important?
• What is the prognosis for those dealing with chronic UTIs and IC?

Connect With My Guest:

https://RuthKriz.com

Related Resources:

Slides

Femologist

LiveUTIFree

Interview Date:

December 9, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode158.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about “The Survival Paradox: Reversing the Hidden Cause of Aging and Chronic Disease”.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Isaac Eliaz. Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc is a recognized expert in the field of integrative medicine, focusing on cancer and complex conditions. He is a respected clinician, researcher, author, educator, and mind-body practitioner. Dr. Eliaz partners with leading research institutes, including Harvard, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Columbia to co-author scientific studies on today’s most serious conditions. He has spent decades studying meditation with an emphasis on healing and deepening the mind-body connection. Dr. Eliaz is the founder and medical director of Amitabha Medical Clinic & Healing Center in Santa Rosa, California.

Key Takeaways:

• How is the body's ability to survive often a major contributor to a state of poor health?
• How can we learn to breathe deeply in the midst of fear, anxiety, and panic?
• How does feeling safe lead to lower levels of oxygen and create an environment for infections and even cancer?
• Can limbic system retraining shift one from a state of survival to a state of harmony?
• What is the "architect of the survival response"?
• Can galectin-3 be tested for with traditional labs?
• What is the role of galectin-3 in the formation of biofilms?
• Can targeting galectin-3 flip the inflammation switch to the off position?
• How does an individual survival focus make us sick?
• How can galectin-3 be reduced with modified citrus pectin (MCP)?
• How might MCP act as a prebiotic and support the microbiome?
• How important is exploring and resolving trauma in order to improve health?
• How might therapeutic apheresis be a tool for reducing galectin-3?
• What is the role of galectin-3 in kidney and liver health?
• Is galectin-3 involved in hypercoagulation or hyperviscosity?
• Does galectin-3 play a role in neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or ALS?
• Can a focus on mental and emotional health improve our detoxification capacity on a physical level?
• Does the body detoxify more efficiently when inflammation is reduced?

Connect With My Guest:

https://SurvivalParadox.com

Interview Date:

November 23, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode157.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about mold and mycotoxins as a root cause of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Beth O'Hara. Beth O’Hara, FN is a Functional Naturopath specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions: genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. Her subspecialties are Mold Toxicity and Genetic Analysis in the area of Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients’ health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology. She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute.

Key Takeaways:

• How common is mold as a trigger for MCAS?
• What internal and external testing options are helpful for exploring mold?
• What environments are common contributors to mold exposure?
• What factors have created the perfect storm for mold toxicity?
• Are some conditions difficult to fix or resistant to treatment if mold has not been addressed first?
• What is the connection between mold illness and salicylate intolerance?
• What role do chemicals and pesticides play in terms of toxicant contribution to chronic illness?
• Does finding Actinomycetes in a water-damaged building change the course of treatment?
• Are most clients stuck in a Cell Danger Response?
• What are some seemingly good interventions that may backfire when one is stuck in CDR?
• What is Beth's 8 step approach to addressing mold illness?
• How important is a focus on the nervous system, vagus nerve, and limbic system in support of recovery?
• Can most clients remediate, or do they need to move?
• How important is a low lectin diet?
• What are some tips for improving hydration and constipation?
• What are some of her favorite tools for stabilizing mast cells?
• Which binders have been most helpful for her clients?
• How are detoxification and drainage supported?
• What tools may be helpful for addition colonization?
• What does recovery look like?

Connect With My Guest:

https://MastCell360.com

Related Resources:

MC360 Precision Mold Master Class Course

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Mast Cell Nervous System Reboot Course

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Interview Date:

November 12, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode156.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MastCell360.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about how to boost your immune system, heal your gut, and unlock your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Peter Kozlowski. Peter Kozlowski, MD uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body's dysfunction. He takes the time to listen to his patients and plots their history on a timeline, considering what makes them unique and co-creating with them a truly individualized care plan. Currently he works with patients online and in person via his Chicago, Illinois and Bozeman, Montana based offices. Dr. Kozlowski did his residency in Family Practice but started training in Functional Medicine as an intern. He trained in the clinics with leaders in his field including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Susan Blum. His recently published book “Unfunc Your Gut” encapsulates his collaborative, patient-first healthcare approach which offers a blend of medical insight and the experiential wisdom of his own healing journey through addiction recovery. Overall Doc Koz inspires us to seek and find real answers to "what's going on with my health?" and empowers readers with practical strategies to achieve true balance of body, mind, and spirit. His expertise is in gut health, but he also works daily with food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, detoxing from toxic chemicals such as heavy metals and mold, and most importantly mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Key Takeaways:

• Why are so many people experiencing issues with gut health?
• What are the 5 main areas to explore regardless of a diagnosis?
• What is the gut-brain connection? Can the mind change our microbiome?
• How often are tension or dysregulation within the nervous system a roadblock to recovery?
• How common is low stomach acid? What role do PPIs play in GI issues?
• How often do MCAS and histamine intolerance play a role?
• What impact do mold and mycotoxins have on gut health?
• What diets have been most helpful for his patients?
• What is the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity?
• How important is fiber for supporting the microbiome and detoxification?
• Can intermittent fasting support autophagy and detoxification?
• Does the presence of Clostridia always warrant treatment?
• How commonly do parasites play a role in complex, chronic GI issues?
• Is the treatment of SIBO about killing a bug, or is a broader, more holistic strategy needed?
• How is IBS different from or the same as SIBO?
• Could probiotics be contributors to SIBO?
• What is the role of estrogen dominance?
• What tools can be used to increase HRV?
• What interventions have been most helpful for supporting the mental, emotional, spiritual contributors to illness?

Connect With My Guest:

https://Doc-Koz.com

Related Resources:

Unfunc Your Gut

Interview Date:

October 26, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode155.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about cutting edge integrative medicine tools in support of those dealing with complex, chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Michael Karlfeldt. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD is a Board-Certified Naturopath with expertise in a wide variety of naturopathic modalities and healing practices. His fascination with naturopathy began at an early age when he met Dr. Ingemar Wiberg, a leading Swedish Naturopathic Doctor, in Switzerland when he was 13 years old. After studying Engineering for two years, he worked with Dr. Wilberg for seven years in a demanding, rigorous, and carefully-supervised apprenticeship. It was this work that opened his eyes to the world of natural healing. Dr. Karlfeldt currently practices at the Karlfeldt Center in Meridian, Idaho, where he works with patients using numerous healing tools including: IV Therapy, Applied Psycho Neurobiology, Oxidative Medicine, Naturopathic Oncology, Neural Therapy, Sports Performance, Energy Medicine, Natural Medicine, Nutritional Therapies, Aromatherapy, Auriculotherapy, Reflexology, Autonomic Response Testing, Anti-Aging Medicine, and others. His passion to promote Natural Health publicly has led Dr. Karlfeldt to be a sought-after lecturer, writer, and professor. His current endeavors include hosting of the popular TV show "True Health with Dr. Karlfeldt" available on Amazon Prime and the HealthMade Radio Show and Podcast. Tens of thousands of patients have sought his naturopathic expertise in his clinic in the more than 30 years that Dr. Karlfeldt has been practicing. Dr. Karlfeldt believes in the innate intelligence and healing power of the body and if properly supported spiritually, emotionally, and nutritionally, it can find its way back to health.

Key Takeaways:

• How does Autonomic Response Testing (ART) provide new insights?
• How often does trauma play a role in complex, chronic illness?
• What do live blood cell microscopy and oxidative dried blood testing tell about the patient's health status?
• In support of detoxification, how are Laser Energetic Detox (LED) and ionic foot baths utilized?
• What are the more common conditions where ozone therapy may be helpful?
• Can HBOT be helpful in those dealing with chronic Lyme disease?
• What is PDT or photodynamic therapy?
• What are the applications of PDT?
• What is the role of a photosensitizer?
• Can PDT help to address microbial overgrowths?
• What is the role of stem cell medicine in Lyme disease and other chronic conditions?
• What is platelet-derived nano medicine?
• Are platelets able to deliver medications to a specific target area in the body?
• What is the HOCATT?
• How might peptides be supportive in chronic conditions?
• What cutting edge integrative medicine tools might be used in the treatment of Lyme disease or mold illness?

Connect With My Guest:

https://TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Interview Date:

October 12, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode154.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the numerous contributors to conditions associated with brain inflammation.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Kenneth Bock. As a leader in integrative medicine, Kenneth Bock, MD has accumulated over 35 years of experience diagnosing the root cause of chronic illnesses and restoring balance to his patients’ immune systems. He founded Bock Integrative Medicine in response to the increasing need for board-certified medical providers who take a unique “whole body” approach to diagnosing and treating chronic illness. Dr. Bock is a well-respected integrative medicine doctor and autism expert who focuses on the treatment of autism and co-occurring conditions, PANS/PANDAS, Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Brain Inflammation, tick-borne illnesses, and adult conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and heart disease. He integrates alternative modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medicine practice. His natural curiosity and expertise in working with medical problems that have been difficult to diagnose and treat make him sought after by patients throughout the world as an expert at tackling complex medical problems.

Key Takeaways:

• How often do psychiatric conditions find themselves rooted in underlying biological factors such as infections and environmental toxicants?
• What is Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Brain Inflammation (ITABI)?
• What is Mood Dysregulation Spectrum and the symptoms that may present?
• What are some of the common nutrient deficiencies observed?
• How can immune tolerance be improved?
• Is it the bug or the host response that makes the disease?
• What are the common infections seen in ITABI?
• What tools can be helpful in quenching the fire of inflammation?
• What role do Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg cells play?
• How can intestinal barrier function be improved?
• What role does the vagus nerve play in healing?
• How are the underlying triggers for PANS or ITABI identified?
• Can CBD be helpful for neuroinflammation?
• Is IVIG a helpful tool in children with ITABI?
• Which Lyme-associated microbe is the hardest to treat?
• Does mold exposure in water-damaged building play a role?
• What is the role of evaluating and supporting mitochondrial function in ITABI recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

https://BrainInflamed.com

https://BockIntegrative.com

Related Resources:

https://BockNutritionals.com

Interview Date:

September 29, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode153.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the connection between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and medical implants.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Tania Dempsey. Tania Dempsey, MD is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, and mast cell activation syndrome. She is sought after internationally for her knowledge of chronic immune dysregulation and has attracted patients from Israel, England, Thailand, and France. Dr. Dempsey utilizes integrative medicine to get to the patient's root causes of their illness. Her purpose is to understand why people get sick and to help patients understand their body and why it fails them when it does.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between primary and secondary MCAS
• What are the primary triggers of MCAS?
• What is the connection between MCAS and MCS?
• What are the best lab tests to explore MCAS?
• Do breast implants contribute to MCAS?
• What is capsular contracture?
• Can fungus and mold be found in breast implants?
• Do biofilms grow around breast implants?
• Does explantation lead to improvement in MCAS patients?
• Do metal implants in the body trigger MCAS?
• Are there options for material compatibility testing that can be evaluated before implant placement?
• Can hernias be repaired without the use of mesh?
• Do dental materials play a role in triggering MCAS?
• Do fluoroquinolones trigger MCAS?
• Are gentle approaches to detoxification better tolerated in MCAS patients?
• Is there a potential downside in over-stabilizing mast cells?
• Can Th1/Th2 modulation interventions help to reduce MCAS symptoms?
• Does a focus on the limbic system and vagus nerve lead patients to improvement?

Connect With My Guest:

https://DrTaniaDempsey.com

Interview Date:

September 10, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode152.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the miracle molecule know as melatonin.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. John Lieurance. John Lieurance, ND, DC is a naturopathic and chiropractic neurologist who has been in private practice for over 27 years. He directs Advanced Rejuvenation, a multi-disciplinary clinic, with a focus on alternative and regenerative medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional neurology, functional cranial release, Lumomed, Lyme disease, mold illness, and many other neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, degenerative neurological disease, and inner ear conditions. He travels internationally teaching other doctors about the benefits of melatonin and various protocols using melatonin as well as other modalities. Dr. Lieurance founded UltimateCellularReset.com, a web based educational portal, which sends out weekly videos on health and wellness tools for overcoming disease and fostering longevity and vitality. He has been featured in many podcasts and documentaries.

Key Takeaways:

• What is melatonin?
• Where is it produced in the body?
• What properties does melatonin have that go beyond sleep support?
• How might melatonin help the body to mitigate stress?
• Can melatonin help with autonomic nervous system balance?
• Does melatonin support the mitochondria and production of ATP?
• Does melatonin support the brain's ability to detoxify and minimize neurodegenerative conditions?
• Can melatonin support autophagy and balance mTOR/autophagy?
• Might melatonin have a role in dealing with chronic infections?
• How might melatonin support detoxification of heavy metals?
• Does melatonin help to balance the immune system?
• Is melatonin a reasonable tool to consider in those with autoimmune conditions?
• How important is it to decalcify the pineal gland?
• How might melatonin be helpful in those with SIBO?
• What forms of melatonin work best?
• What is high-dose melatonin?

Connect With My Guest:

https://MelatoninBook.com

Use code BETTERHEALTH to get your free PDF version of the book

Related Resources:

MitoZen

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Interview Date:

August 24, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode151.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MitoZen.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about EMFs and the Electro-Pollution Fix.

About My Guests:

My guests for this episode are Nick Pineault and Brian Hoyer.

Nick “The EMF Guy” Pineault is the #1 bestselling author of "The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs" and an advocate for safe technologies. Through his unconventional approach blending humor, science, and common sense, he’s becoming a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and how it affects our health. For the last few years, Nick has been interviewing some of the best minds on health and technology and facilitating the creation of courses and educational materials to raise awareness on this very important issue.

Brian Hoyer's dive into health started when he became a father wanting to provide the most optimal growing environment for his family. His desire for them to thrive and devotion to discover the truth drove him to find the most insightful and effective cutting-edge methods for addressing what’s really going on in our bodies and environments. This led Brian to become a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, to train with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, and to become a certified Geobiologist trained by a pioneering naturopathic and environmental medicine clinic in Austria that’s been addressing EMF and geopathic stress since 1983. Brian and his wife, Lindsey, built an EMF shielded tiny house in the summer of 2017. Brian travels all over the country doing EMF assessments, speaking at conferences and on podcasts, and helping families install shielding solutions. He doesn't always bring the tiny house with him. It's not really so tiny!

Key Takeaways:

• What are key symptoms of EHS?
• What are coherent vs. incoherent or natural vs. unnatural EMFs?
• How concerned should we be about 5G?
• What self-testing devices are recommended?
• How do EMFs impact detoxification?
• Might EMFs be a trigger for MCAS?
• Does the limbic system play a role in EHS?
• Should sleep canopies be grounded? Do they block 5G?
• Can grounding pads mitigate the impact of EMFs?
• What daytime reduction strategies should be considered?
• Are smart meters still a concern?
• Do electric cars have high levels of EMFs?
• Can EMF harmonizers be helpful?
• What are some nutritional interventions that can help to mitigate the impact of EMFs on the body?

Connect With My Guests:

Nick Pineault - https://TheEMFGuy.com

Brian Hoyer - https://ShieldedHealing.com

Related Resources:

Electro-Pollution Fix - https://betterhealthguy.link/Electro-PollutionFix

Interview Date:

August 19, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode150.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of N&G Media Inc.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about how to create a healthy gut.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Steven Wright. Steven Wright is a medical engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist. He spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans. Steven is the founder of healthygut.com. He lives in Boulder, CO with his fiancé Shay and their two dogs.

Key Takeaways:

• Why are so many people dealing with SIBO today?
• What are the upstream issues and less commonly discussed contributors to SIBO?
• What is the migrating motor complex?
• What is the role of parasites in gut health?
• What contributes to low stomach acid? How can it be tested for?
• Is acid reflux actually a lack of stomach acid?
• Can hydrochloric acid be used in people that have H. Pylori?
• What are the different enzymes that are needed for optimal digestion and assimilation?
• What role do SCFAs like butyrate play in gut health?
• Can addressing stomach acid, enzymes, and SCFAs reduce histamine and improve food options for those on restricted diets?
• What is the role of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in supporting the microbiome?
• How are HCL Guard+™, HoloZyme™, and Tributyrin-X™ unique? What symptoms do people report improve with them? How are they dosed?
• How might Xylanase in HoloZyme™ help with sensitivity to phenolics?
• Do people generally tolerate enzymes created from Aspergillus?
• Are there any contraindications for the Healthy Gut products?

Resources:

HCL Guard+™

HoloZyme™

Tributyrin-X™

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Interview Date:

July 13, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode149.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of HealthyGut.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about how to resolve chronic viruses through immune modulation.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Frank Shallenberger. Frank Shallenberger, MD has been practicing medicine since 1973 and has been a pioneer in alternative and integrative medicine since 1978. He is one of only 16 physicians in Nevada that are licensed both in conventional medicine as well as alternative and homeopathic medicine; allowing him to integrate the best of both approaches for optimal results. Dr. Shallenberger has revolutionized the practice of anti-aging and preventive medicine by developing a method to measure mitochondrial function and oxygen utilization. He has written two popular books describing this method: "The Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough" and "Bursting With Energy" and has authored numerous papers in the international peer reviewed literature on ozone therapy and oxygen utilization. He is also the editor of Second Opinion alternative medical newsletter. He is the developer of Prolozone®, an injection technique that has been shown to regenerate damaged joints, herniated discs, and degenerated joints, tendons, and soft tissues. He published the first paper on Prolozone Therapy in the Journal of Prolotherapy entitled “Prolozone – Regenerating Joints and Eliminating Pain”.

Key Takeaways:

• What is a virus? Do they contribute to disease?
• Should the focus be on killing or on immune modulation?
• Can some viruses be health-promoting?
• Can antivirals be helpful in dealing with chronic viruses?
• What is the role of Th1 and Th2 in response to chronic viruses?
• What are some of the factors that lead to Th2 dominance
• Where do antibodies come into the discussion? Are high IgG levels relevant?
• How do "factories" and "missiles" help to explain the situation with chronic viruses?
• How big of a foe is EBV?
• Does the body itself produce ozone?
• Can ozone help to address both the "factories" and the "missiles"?
• What are some top "missile defense" tools?
• How might NK cells be stimulated in shifting the system towards Th1?
• How might medicinal mushrooms be helpful?
• Can melatonin be immune-modulating?
• How might hydrocortisone be helpful in addressing chronic viruses?
• Is it important to address parasites before downregulating Th2 response?
• How might immune tolerance tools like LDI be helpful in balancing the immune response?
• In chronic illness, would more ozone passes be less often or less passes more often be more effective?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AntiAgingMedicine.com

Interview Date:

June 25, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode148.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the importance of fats that heal in supporting health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Udo Erasmus. The legendary Udo Erasmus is the co-founder of the Udo's Choice line, which can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry. However, Udo walked a difficult path to become the man he is today. Being a child of war, Udo's life began with intense struggle. As an adult, he got pesticide poisoning in 1980, leaving doctors at a loss regarding treatment. Deciding to take his health into his own hands, Udo began researching, and his discoveries led him to a passion for finding the answers to life's big questions which would hopefully one day bring him and the world peace. Today, Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill" which has sold over 250,000 copies. He teaches at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, has keynoted an international brain health conference, and has traveled to over 30 countries to conduct thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff trainings impacting more than 25,000,000 lives with his message on oils, health, peace, nature, and human nature. Udo has an extensive education in biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition, including a master's degree in counseling psychology.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the symptoms of healing fat deficiency?
• What is the best ratio of omegas?
• Can some people have problems converting ALA and LA to EPA and DHA?
• Where does fish oil come from? Would Udo ever use fish oil
• How can one test for their fatty acid deficiencies?
• Does fat make us fat?
• What impact does olive oil have on health?]
• Can sunflower, sesame, and safflower oil be healthy?
• When might one want to consider Evening Primrose, Borage, or Black Currant Seed oil?
• How bad is canola oil?
• How important is it to have a focus on increasing fat assimilation?
• Can antioxidants help minimize the impact of oxidized fats
• Can fats help with detoxification?
• Are fats able to support the body against infections?
• Might fats minimize the potential of future neurodegenerative conditions like MS and Alzheimer's?
• Do fats play a role in hypercoagulation?

Connect With My Guest:

http://UdoErasmus.com

Related Resources:

Your Body Needs an Oil Change eBook

Interview Date:

June 8, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode147.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about fluoroquinolone toxicity or "floxing".

About My Guests:

My guests for this episode are Dr. Mark Ghalili and Jason Sousa.

Mark Ghalili, DO is a Regenerative Medicine Specialist at Regenerative Medicine LA. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California Irvine and then went on to obtain his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences. As a regenerative medicine specialist, Dr. Ghalili’s passion lies in teaching his patients about chronic disease, prevention, and finding the underlying reasons for an illness. Unfortunately, a monumental event in his own personal life changed his path forever. In late 2016, Dr. Ghalili experienced a severe and common adverse reaction to a widely prescribed antibiotic called Cipro. On his second day of antibiotic treatment, he found himself grasping for life in excruciating pain. This was only the beginning of an onslaught of symptoms that changed his life forever. Dr. Ghalili soon suffered from complete muscle wasting, burning neuropathy, seizures, brain fog, vertigo, blurry vision, and tendon tears in his legs. His life became confined to a wheelchair, crippled and unable to walk. Dr. Ghalili’s only hope was implementing alternative and regenerative therapies, as the traditional medical doctors had no answer for him, nor did they even believe him. Dr. Ghalili went from being confined in a wheelchair, unable to treat patients, living in excruciating pain, to gaining the gift of running again, something he will never take for granted. Dr. Ghalili was persistent to gain his normal life back so he could help millions around the world.

Jason Sousa is a patient advocate and editor of FloxieHope.com. His own health took a sharp decline six months after using a fluoroquinolone antibiotic in 2013. Today, Jason works tirelessly to help others that have been "floxed" to improve the quality of their lives and put an end to their suffering by sharing knowledge and stories of hope.

Key Takeaways:

• What medications may lead to "floxing"?
• How common is damage from fluoroquinolone antibiotics
• What are the symptoms associated with fluoroquinolone toxicity?
• How long does it take to be "floxed"?
• How might these medications contribute to CFS/ME?
• Are there conditions or genetic predispositions that increase the potential for a bad outcome?
• What is the mechanism of action?
• Can any labs show that these medications have led to damage?
• What is the role of fluoride in "floxing"?
• Do other medications contain fluoride and have similar potential adverse outcomes?
• Is the damage limited to the tendons?
• What is the role of magnesium and iron in fluoroquinolone toxicity?
• How do these drugs impact collagen and structural integrity
• Is there a connection between fluoroquinolones and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• Can fluoroquinolones trigger Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
• How can side effects be minimized?
• Can supporting the mitochondria lead to improvement?
• Is there a place for detoxification of fluoride?
• What is the role of leaky gut and supporting the microbiome
• Can supplemental collagen be helpful?
• How can macrophages be shifted to the anti-inflammatory M2 type?
• Is there a place for IVIG, ozone, Prolozone, HBOT, PEMF, or red light therapy?
• What is the prognosis for patients?

Connect With My Guests:

http://RegenerativeMedicineLA.com

http://FloxieHope.com

Interview Date:

May 25, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode146.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn strategies for achieving Radical Longevity.

About My Guests:

My guest for this episode is Ann Louise Gittleman. Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS is a trend setting pioneer in the health and healing arena. She holds an MS in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) from the American College of Nutrition, and a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. The award-winning author of more than thirty-five books (including several New York Times bestsellers), Ann Louise has also served as the Chief Nutritionist of the Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, CA. She is highly respected as an international leader in diet, nutrition and the environment. Her latest book is "RADICAL LONGEVITY - The Powerful Plan to Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, and Reverse the Symptoms of Aging".

Key Takeaways:

• What factors are contributing to the health challenges people face today?
• While "Immunity is Everything", how does quercetin play a role?
• Why is melatonin the "Immune Warrior Hormone"?
• What tools can be helpful for heavy metal detoxification and to "Take On Toxic Overload"?
• What are some top glyphosate detoxification strategies?
• Do parasites still play a role nearly 30 years after the release of her book "Guess What Came to Dinner"?
• What strategies can be used to "Stop Advanced Glycation End Products"?
• What tools can be used to "Free Up Fascia for Youthful Movement"?
• What approaches can be used to "Activate Cellular Rejuvenation"?
• In "Minding Your Minerals", what is the role of copper and iron toxicity?
• Given the importance of "Optimizing the Gut-Brain Connection", what tools can be used?
• What is the "5 Day Radical Longevity Reset"?
• What can be done to support cognition and brain health?
• Why is low cholesterol not always a good thing?
• How can bones, muscles, and joints be supported?
• What leads to the best possible skin and hair?
• Are bioidentical hormones a good thing?
• What are the leading tools in regenerative medicine?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AnnLouise.com

Related Resources:

Radical Longevity Book

UNIKEY Health

Interview Date:

May 4, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode145.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of UNIKEY Health.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about PANS and PANDAS and approaches for supporting children impacted by these conditions.

About My Guests:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Anju Usman Singh. Anju Usman Singh, MD is director and owner of True Health Medical Center and Pure Compounding Pharmacy in Naperville, Illinois. She specializes in biomedical interventions for children with ADD, Autism, PANS/PANDAS, Down Syndrome, and related conditions. She has been involved in research regarding copper/zinc imbalances, metallothionein dysfunction, biofilm related infections, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. She serves on the medical advisory boards for TACA (The Autism Community in Action) and Autism Hope Alliance, as well as serving on faculty for MAPS (Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs). Dr. Usman Singh received her medical degree from Indiana University and completed a residency in Family Practice at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She is board certified in Family Practice and Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM).

Key Takeaways:

• Why is immune dysregulation, inflammation, MCAS, and autoimmunity more common than ever?
• Is autoimmunity driven by a persistent infection or toxicant?
• What are the diagnostic criteria for PANS/PANDAS?
• What are some key labs used to explore these conditions
• Can vertical transfer of infection during pregnancy contribute to PANS/PANDAS?
• How might the Cunningham Panel be used?
• What role does genetics play in PANS/PANDAS?
• What are some of the microbial support tools?
• What role do biofilms play in these conditions?
• When should biofilms be addressed?
• How might pre and probiotics help with biofilms?
• How might symptoms such as OCD, anxiety, and sleep issues be supported?
• What can be done for children with food restrictions?
• What tools support modulation of the immune system?
• Are parasites a good thing or a bad thing?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TrueHealthMedical.com

Related Resources:

http://TrueHealingNaturals.com

Interview Date:

April 21, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode144.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about healing from mold and Lyme disease.

About My Guests:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Diane Mueller. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, LAc is a survivor of IBS, Lyme disease, and mold illness. Dr. Diane's journey to heal herself led her to complete two doctorate degrees in holistic health care. She has a Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine as well as a Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is passionate about bringing research, understanding, and compassion to those with these conditions. She has co-authored the book "Use Your Mind to Heal Your Mold and Lyme: A Survivor's Guide". Her practice, the Medicine with Heart Clinic, treats people from around the country. She co-owns an online functional medicine school, the Medicine with Heart Institute, where she trains clinicians around the world in functional medicine. Her recent book “Use Your Mind to Heal Your Mold and Lyme: A Survivor's Guide” shares many of the strategies that she used to recover her own health and the health of many of her patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Should mold be treated before Lyme disease?
• Is killing the bug important for recovering health?
• How can pulsing antimicrobials be part of a protocol?
• What are persisters, and how are they addressed?
• Can mycotoxins lead to leaky gut?
• Does fungal colonization occur after exposure to water-damaged buildings?
• How does Bartonella impact the lymphatics?
• How do Ehrlichia and Anaplasma negatively impact our mitochondria?
• What is the role of viruses and retroviruses in chronic illness
• Can medicine mushrooms be used in those with mold illness or fungal overgrowth?
• What is the role of bile transporters in detoxification?
• How might manganese or hyaluronic acid be used as "feeders"?
• How might pulsing be used to avoid sensitization to therapeutic interventions?
• What properties does cistus have that make it a useful tool
• Why is it important to approach biofilm treatment with caution?
• What is the role of autophagy in cleansing?
• What can negative thoughts do to the physical body?
• Where can patients find support?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MedicineWithHeart.com

Related Resources:

Book - Use Your Mind to Heal Your Mold and Lyme: A Survivor's Guide

Body, Mind, Mold and Lyme Summit

Interview Date:

April 6, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode143.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Amazon.com and HeySummit.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about lipid therapy in optimizing health.

About My Guests:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly McCann. Kelly McCann, MD, MPH & TM is on staff at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California and has been in private practice in Costa Mesa since 2008. She founded Partners in Health at the Spring Center in August 2009. Dr. McCann received a B.A. in Music from Brown University and a Master’s in Library Science from University at Albany. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and simultaneously earned a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Tropical Medicine (TM) at Tulane University in New Orleans. She completed both an Internal Medicine residency at Banner Samaritan Medical Center and a Pediatrics residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. McCann completed a Fellowship in the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona where she worked with Dr. Andrew Weil. She is one of only 35 physicians world-wide to participate in this Residential Fellowship. Dr. McCann became certified in medical acupuncture through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and also Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties. Dr. McCann completed a Masters in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica in 2010. She is a Board Member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness. She lectures internationally on mold, Lyme disease, and environmental toxins.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms or conditions might benefit from lipid therapy?
• When might lipid therapy be appropriate in the overall timeline of a chronic illness protocol
• Which fats are the most health-supporting?
• Are fish oils helpful or harmful?
• Can there be an imbalance with too much Omega-3 and too little Omega-6?
• How can lipid balance be explored?
• What are VLCFAs and "renegades"?
• What are DNA adducts?
• What is PC? How is it different from choline?
• Do lipids impact our ability to create energy or ATP?
• How does PEMT impact the need for PC?
• What is TMAO? Is it a concern when supplementing PC?
• Is soy-derived or sunflower-derived best?
• What is the role of ox bile, TUDCA, and butyrate in a lipid replacement protocol?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TheSpringCenter.com

Related Resources:

BodyBio

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Interview Date:

March 26, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode142.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BodyBio.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about recovering from Lyme disease.

About My Guests:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer. Dan Kinderlehrer, MD is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease, and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. Dr. Kinderlehrer co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury MA and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at the Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases conferences. He is the author of several review articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, CO focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne disease. Dr. Kinderlehrer is the author of "Recovery from Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Tick-Borne Illness".

Key Takeaways:

• How have the Lyme Wars between IDSA and ILADS changed
• What is the role of epigenetics?
• Do Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) play a role in the development of Lyme disease?
• What is Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS)
• How might treatment be approached after a tick bite?
• What are other means of transmission of Lyme disease besides tick bites?
• Which microbes play the biggest role in anxiety, depression, OCD, and neuropsychiatric symptoms?
• Do patients do better at higher altitudes or at sea level?
• What is the latest on Disulfiram for treating Lyme disease
• What labs have been most helpful?
• What are some of the key treatment options for Lyme and co-infections?
• Might Bartonella play a role in SIBO?
• How is dysautonomia addressed?
• What is the role of MCAS in Lyme disease?
• How much does mold impact patients with Lyme disease
• Which oxidative therapies have been helpful for Lyme patients?
• How important is limbic system retraining?

Related Resources:

Recovery from Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Tick-Borne Illness

Interview Date:

March 12, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode141.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about sulfur dysregulation and "The Devil in the Garlic".

About My Guests:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Greg Nigh. Greg Nigh, ND, LAc is a primary care physician, naturopathic oncologist, and acupuncturist. He is a 2001 graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine where he completed both the Naturopathic Doctor (ND) program and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) program. He is an avid researcher and has published several peer-reviewed papers covering sulfur metabolism, glyphosate, cancer, and other topics. He has been a prominent voice within the naturopathic profession. He has spoken at dozens of conferences, both nationally and internationally, on topics as diverse as hypnosis in clinical practice, cancer cell metabolism, naturopathic treatment of strokes, the use of therapeutic diets in the clinical setting, and much else. He has spoken at the Conference on the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Water which takes place annually in Europe, where he has educated researchers from around the world about the unique role of sulfur in the maintenance of water structure in the body. In addition to his work with cancer patients, he also works extensively with Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and related illnesses, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal symptoms including inflammatory bowel disease, and many other challenging conditions. He has received additional training in both environmental medicine and heavy metal testing and IV chelation therapies. He creates comprehensive detoxification and rebalancing programs related to all these conditions, utilizing one of the widest ranges of therapeutic modalities available. He is in practice at Immersion Health in Portland, Oregon.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the cast of characters of sulfur dysregulation?
• What symptoms might be experienced with sulfur dysregulation?
• Can testing be helpful when exploring sulfur imbalance?
• What are common incoming sources of sulfur in the diet that may need to be restricted?
• Is a vegetarian diet a better option for those with sulfur issues?
• What is the connection between sulfur and GI conditions like SIBO, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, and leaky gut?
• What role does sulfation play in detoxification?
• Does sulfur dysregulation lead to chronic infections?
• Is there a connection between sulfate deficiency and connection tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• Is sulfate deficiency contributing to hypercoagulation?
• Do SNPs in CBS and SUOX correlate to those with sulfur issues?
• What is the connection between glyphosate and sulfur pathways?
• Should certain supplements be avoided to minimize incoming sulfur?
• How do we open the drains in the sulfur bucket?
• How might Candida overgrowth lead to sulfur dysregulation
• Are Epsom salt baths generally tolerated in those with sulfur issues?
• Can homeopathic sulfur or desensitization techniques be helpful?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DevilInTheGarlic.com

http://ImmersionHealthPDX.com

Related Resources:

Low Sulfur Diet Guide

Low Sulfur Protocol - Picture Guide

Interview Date:

February 23, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode140.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the autoimmune pandemic and how microbes are often at the core of autoimmune conditions.

About My Guests:

My guests for this episode are Dr. Steven Phillips and Dana Parish. Steven Phillips, MD is a renowned Yale-trained physician, international lecturer, and media go-to expert. Well-published in the medical literature, he has treated over 20,000 patients with complex, chronic illness from nearly 20 countries. Dr. Phillips experienced firsthand the nightmare of an undiagnosed, serious infection after nearly dying from his own “mystery illness,” and having to save his own life when 25 doctors could not. Dana Parish developed Lyme-induced heart failure as a result of being improperly diagnosed by some of the “top” doctors in the country—and had her life saved by Dr. Phillips. A chart-topping Sony/ATV singer/songwriter who has written songs for artists like Celine Dion and Idina Menzel, she has become a major voice in the world of chronic illness. Her popular column on Huffington Post has been read by more than one million people globally.

Key Takeaways:

• Is autoimmunity a symptom of an underlying pathogen or a condition of its own?
• Why does modern medicine attempt to use steroids and biolgoics, and what are the potential consequences?
• Why are infections more likely to lead to autoimmunity today
• Is detoxification important in a healing strategy
• Are vector-borne microbes the core issue or simply one component of autoimmune conditions?
• What is "Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome"? Is it just another way to invalidate patient experiences?
• How often are people infected with these organisms but not picked up with existing labs?
• What role do Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) Borrelias play?
• Do parasites play a role in chronic, complex illness?
• Do infections serve as triggers for demyelination?
• What are the top triggers for PANS?
• Are vector-borne pathogens sexually transmitted? During a pregnancy?
• Can psychiatric conditions be the result of an underlying infection?
• Can mast cell stabilizers have potential downsides?
• What role do viruses play?
• What are the core issues in ALS?
• What is missing from current treatment strategies for neurodegenerative conditions?
• Does autism have an infectious component?
• How might liposomal oregano oil be helpful in the treatment of vector-borne infections?
• What are some potential concerns with the use of Disulfiram and methylene blue?
• What does "maintenance" look like?
• Might a focus on mental and emotional health benefit patients?
• Does limbic system retraining have a place?

Connect With My Guests:

http://TheChronicBook.com

Interview Date:

February 9, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode139.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the integrative treatment of biotoxin illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jodie A. Dashore. Jodie A. Dashore, PhD is an internationally recognized pioneering clinician in autism spectrum disorders, mold/ biotoxin illness, chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), and Lyme disease. As a member of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) and a Lyme Literate Naturopathic clinician since 2010, Dr. Dashore's has an amazing track record using all-natural protocols for helping patients with chronic and treatment-resistant Lyme disease. Dr. Dashore received her Ph.D. in integrative medicine with her thesis focus on medical herbalism for autism spectrum disorders. She holds a Doctorate in OT specializing in neurology with her thesis focus on traumatic brain injury and stroke. She additionally holds a Post Doctoral specialization in advanced neuro-sensory integration. Dr. Dashore is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild.

Key Takeaways:

• What was Dr. Dashore's personal journey with Lyme disease and biotoxin illness?
• What is the role of immune dysregulation in biotoxin illness
• What are the triggers for MCAS?
• What tools may be helpful for regaining autonomic balance
• What is the role of MARCoNS in biotoxin illness?
• What is the connection between PANS/PANDAS and CIRS
• How is GENIE transcriptomic testing different from SNP testing?
• Why is never getting sick or not having a fever not always a good sign?
• Can methylation be supported too early and lead to new problems?
• What advantages might herbs have over pharmaceutical medications in the treatment of Lyme?
• How might herbal formulas go beyond biochemistry and into the realm of biophysics?
• What are the 7 steps of the BioNexus approach?
• How might camel milk support the immune system?
• What considerations should be explored when a young person goes to college?
• What might a maintenance approach look like?
• What are the two universal truths? Can they co-exist?
• What is the role of mother's intuition in healing a child with biotoxin illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://BioNexusHealth.com

Interview Date:

January 22, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode138.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn the latest in the realm of biotoxin illness and mold illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Sandeep Gupta. Sandeep Gupta, MD is a holistic medical doctor, nutritional and environmental medicine specialist, ayurvedic consultant, and wellness coach. Dr. Gupta received his medical degree from the University of Queensland. After graduating medical school, Dr. Gupta worked in a range of public and private hospitals including several years in intensive care. Like many, his own personal journey with chronic illness shifted his focus, and he now works to support those with complex chronic illnesses such as mold illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (or CIRS). Today, he has a private holistic practice on the Sunshine Coast in Australia where he consults with people worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

• What is biotoxin illness, and why is inflammation a central feature?
• What symptoms are seen in CIRS?
• How are the innate and adaptive immune system involved in biotoxin illness?
• What is the difference between mold allergy and mold biotoxin illness?
• Can CIRS be the result of Lyme disease without mold exposure?
• What is the soup of materials encountered when exposed to a water-damaged building?
• Can HLA-DR serve as a predictor for the potential of developing CIRS? As a predictor of treatment outcome?
• What are the benefits of a mold sabbatical?
• What self-testing methods might be employed? When should one consider an IEP?
• How important is removal of the source of the exposure
• What air filtration systems might be helpful?
• Can mold exposure from a water-damaged-building colonize the body?
• How is the treatment of MARCoNS approached?
• What is the clinical value of urine mycotoxin testing?
• Can NeuroQuant be used to explore the potential for limbic system dysfunction or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
• What role does VIP play in recovering from biotoxin illness
• What is the basic treatment strategy for biotoxin illness
• What is the role of illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MoldIllnessMadeSimple.com

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Interview Date:

January 8, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode137.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MoldIllnessMadeSimple.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the vagus nerve and how to support the vagus nerve in regaining health and wellness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eva Detko. Eva Detko, PhD is a natural health specialist, writer, and podcaster including hosting the recent summit "The Mind, Body, and Vagus Nerve Connection". Her training in the field of human physiology and nutritional sciences is extensive and includes a doctorate in Physiology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition as well as a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. She is trained in clinical and medical hypnotherapy and is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology. Dr. Eva specializes in working with psycho-energetic and emotional root causes of chronic illness. As a child, she was weak and vulnerable as the result of her mother's loss of her sister during a pregnancy; leading to physical and emotional struggles which were exacerbated by bullying and abuse. As a protective mechanism, she tried to control everyone and everything around her and found life unenjoyable. The trauma and stress she experienced led to a massively dysregulated autonomic nervous system, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia, and Hashimoto's. Adopting a comprehensive approach to healing the body's biochemistry, the mind, and the biofield (which she calls the Triage of Health), she has fully recovered her health. Today, she is grateful for her health and her life and considers it a privilege to be able to be a part of other people's journey to health.

Key Takeaways:

• How might singing, gargling, humming, cold showers, or playing the didgeridoo support vagal tone?
• What role does a positive emotional state or meditation have on the vagus nerve?
• How might gratitude journaling support vagus health?
• What are EFT and Havening?
• How might breathwork or mouth taping support the vagus nerve?
• Can Stanley Rosenberg's vagal toning exercises be a helpful tool?
• Where might sound healing or biofield tuning fit in?
• What is the role of diet in reducing inflammation?
• How can glial cell activation be mitigated with tools like CBD?
• What supplements may support the vagus nerve?
• Does structure play a role?
• What is the connection between the microbiome and the vagus nerve?
• Can vagal nerve stimulators play a role in healing?
• How might limbic system retraining benefit the vagus nerve?
• What essential oils may help improve vagal tone?

Connect With My Guest:

http://Dr-Eva.com

Interview Date:

January 5, 2021

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode136.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the vagus nerve and how to support the vagus nerve in regaining health and wellness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eva Detko. Eva Detko, PhD is a natural health specialist, writer, and podcaster including hosting the recent summit "The Mind, Body, and Vagus Nerve Connection". Her training in the field of human physiology and nutritional sciences is extensive and includes a doctorate in Physiology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition as well as a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. She is trained in clinical and medical hypnotherapy and is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology. Dr. Eva specializes in working with psycho-energetic and emotional root causes of chronic illness. As a child, she was weak and vulnerable as the result of her mother's loss of her sister during a pregnancy; leading to physical and emotional struggles which were exacerbated by bullying and abuse. As a protective mechanism, she tried to control everyone and everything around her and found life unenjoyable. The trauma and stress she experienced led to a massively dysregulated autonomic nervous system, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia, and Hashimoto's. Adopting a comprehensive approach to healing the body's biochemistry, the mind, and the biofield (which she calls the Triage of Health), she has fully recovered her health. Today, she is grateful for her health and her life and considers it a privilege to be able to be a part of other people's journey to health.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the vagus nerve, and why is it important in health?
• What factors negatively impact the vagus nerve?
• What are the two branches of the parasympathetic nervous system?
• What symptoms and conditions may be associated with vagal nerve issues?
• How might conditions like SIBO and constipation be associated to the vagus nerve?
• What role does the vagus nerve play in the function of the heart, blood pressure, and glucose regulation?
• How does the vagus nerve impact systemic inflammation?
• Is there a connection between the vagus nerve and MCAS? Autoimmunity? POTS?
• What is the Vagus Nerve Infection Hypothesis?
• Do infections and toxins impacting the vagus nerve have the potential to trigger autoimmunity?

Connect With My Guest:

http://Dr-Eva.com

Interview Date:

December 29, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode135.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the application of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy in supporting health and wellness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. William Pawluk. William Pawluk, MD, MSc is a holistic doctor near Baltimore, MD. He has held academic positions at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland. His is trained in acupuncture, nutrition, herbals, energy medicine, homeopathy, hypnosis, bodywork, and multiple other therapies. He is considered the foremost authority on the use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy in North America. His areas of interest include holistic pain management, regenerative health, stem cell stimulation, anti-aging, sleep, and anxiety. His main emphasis is using PEMFs as a new solution for stubborn, chronic, and frustrating health problems. He strives to try to resolve the cause of the problem and not to simply put a Band-Aid on it. Most conventional treatments for pain rely on “numbing and dumbing,” that simply make the perception of pain better but don’t heal the cause. After 25 years of seeing the risks and side effects of traditional health solutions and approaches, and after studying various healing modalities, he discovered that PEMFs provide the most benefit and allow safe, non-toxic, self-directed, self-controlled, at-home pain management. He has authored a comprehensive book on healing with magnetic fields called “Power Tools for Health.”

Key Takeaways:

• If EMF is bad, how can PEMF be good?
• Has the earth's magnetic field changed over time?
• What are the cellular and biological benefits of PEMF?
• How is PEMF different from Rife?
• What is the role of gauss and waveform in working with PEMF?
• How might electrolytes synergize the effects of PEMF?
• What is the role of PEMF in supporting the production of ATP in the mitochondria?
• How might PEMF help support those with hypercoagulation?
• How might PEMF therapy support the immune system and act as an indirect microbial support intervention?
• Can PEMF support structural integrity in those with hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• Does PEMF have the potential to help improve the terrain and support detoxification?
• Can the nervous system be calmed with the incorporation of PEMF therapy?
• How might PEMF be helpful in dysautonomias such as POTS?
• What is the role of PEMF therapy in supporting restorative sleep?
• What are the contraindications for PEMF?
• What devices does Dr. Pawluk recommend?

Resources:

FlexPulse

BioBalance

TeslaFit

Power Tools for Health Book

Interview Date:

December 18, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode134.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of HighTechWellness.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about limbic system retraining with The Gupta Program.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ashok Gupta. Ashok Gupta, MA(Cantab), MSc is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker, and Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness and to achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known recovery program known as the Gupta Program in 2007. He has published several medical papers and is continually researching these conditions. In 2017, Ashok published a popular 4.7 star rated app called the Meaning of Life Experiment, a 30-Day program of videos and meditations to discover more happiness, meaning, and to uncover your life purpose. In 2020, he created and hosted the free, 10-day Coronavirus Challenge which is helping thousands of others taking the pledge to reduce the spread of the virus, through boosting the immune system, reducing anxiety, and saving lives.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the amygdala and insula and their role in limbic system dysfunction?
• What are the triggers for limbic system dysfunction?
• What conditions might respond to the program?
• How do Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) impact the later development of limbic system dysfunction?
• What is the difference between the mind and the brain?
• What is a priming event and a conditioned response?
• Can The Gupta Program help with POTS, SIBO, EHS, EDS, or autism?
• Might the program be a positive epigenetic influencer?
• Is limbic system dysfunction analogous to the Cell Danger Response?
• What is the MEND program?
• What are the 3 Rs of The Gupta Program?
• What is the experience of doing the program?
• What studies have been done?
• How might The Gupta Program help those with long-haul COVID?

Connect With My Guest:

http://GuptaProgram.com

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Interview Date:

December 3, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode133.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of GuptaProgram.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Yolanda's journey with chronic Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Yolanda Hadid. Former top model, television star, author of “Believe Me”, mother of three and fashions “it” girls Gigi and Bella Hadid, Yolanda was diagnosed with chronic neurological Lyme Disease in 2012. The invisible disease ravaged her personal and professional life, leaving little but doubt and despair on the horizon. She traveled the world to receive every treatment available, covering all western and eastern modalities including Ayahuasca and frog venom, all in the hopes of finding a cure to what may be the greatest unknown pandemic of our time. As her struggle continued, supported by the love of her family, Yolanda fought her way back to remission. She felt called to use her platform to bring awareness to a disease that has no cure, especially when she learned that two of her children, Bella and Anwar, also suffer from Lyme Disease. Determination to fight for those whose voices can’t be heard while living in a paralyzed cocoon only grew stronger. Today, Yolanda is the epitome of trailblazer, an honest advocate and leader in the fight to bring education, awareness, and compassion to the study of Lyme Disease. Yolanda is now an internationally recognized force, inspiring hope and determination in all those who struggle with this invisible, yet absolutely debilitating disease. She has been honored for her work in bringing global awareness to Lyme disease by The Lyme Research Alliance and stands as a symbol that together anything can be overcome. Her book “Believe Me: My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease” is beautifully written and has tremendous detail on the path that she took to regain her health.

Key Takeaways:

• How as Yolanda's health as a teenager and young adult?
• What was the moment where Yolanda could no longer will herself to keep going?
• What are Yolanda's thoughts on the diagnostic challenges of Lyme disease?
• How important were antibiotics in Yolanda's recovery?
• How did Yolanda become the Lyme advocate that she is today?
• What did Yolanda feel learning that two of her children were also dealing with chronic Lyme disease?
• What does Yolanda suggest for those that do not have the means to do everything she has done?
• What role did parasites play in Yolanda's journey?
• How infuriated was Yolanda learning that the expense of treatment makes it difficult for many to access the care they need?
• How significant were stem cells in Yolanda's recovery?
• What was the role of breast implant illness in Yolanda's recovery?
• How critical was Yolanda's dental work?
• What attention needs to be given to the mental emotional realm?
• Would Yolanda change her journey if she could?
• Why is Yolanda passionate about light and frequency and her work with the WAVE1?

Connect With My Guest:

Instagram: Yolanda.Hadid

Twitter: YolandaHadid

Related Resources:

Believe Me

FREmedica WAVE1

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Interview Date:

December 2, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode132.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of FREmedica.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the impact of oxalates on health and how oxalates may be a secondary mycotoxin.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Emily Givler. Emily Givler is a Functional Genomic Nutrition Consultant, researcher, and lecturer with a thriving clinical practice at Tree of Life Health in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She holds advanced certifications in Nutrition, Herbalism, and Nutrigenomics from the Holt Institute of Medicine, PanAmerican University of Natural Health, and Functional Genomic Analysis where she now serves as an adviser and supplement formulator. In her practice, she utilizes personalized lifestyle changes, dietary, and nutritional protocols based on genetic predispositions, environmental and epigenetic influences, and functional lab testing to help her clients regain their health. In addition to her clinical work, she lectures on behalf of Functional Genomic Analysis, teaching weekend intensives on advanced interpretation of SNP data to practitioners ranging from Acupuncturists, Chiropractors and Naturopaths to Psychologists, Internists, and Anesthesiologists. She offers practitioner mentoring through the BeyondProtocols.org platform, helping colleagues navigate the complex web of genetic polymorphisms to develop more efficacious protocols for their chronically ill or complex cases. She sits on the advisory board for the Nutrigenomic Research Institute as well as lending her services as an independent researcher.

Key Takeaways:

• What are oxalates?
• What are the symptoms and conditions associated with oxalates?
• What is the role of oxalates in hypermobility or Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
• What is the role of oxalates in autism?
• Do oxalates trigger Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
• How are oxalates tested for?
• What is the role of genetics in hyperoxaluria?
• Why are sulfate levels important in hyperoxaluria?
• How can Oxalobacter be supported in our microbiome?
• How might oxalates be considered a secondary mycotoxin?
• What type of diet may be appropriate in hyperoxaluria?
• How might oxalates be treated?
• Can glycine or Vitamin C be problematic in those with oxalate issues?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TOLHealth.com

http://BeyondProtocols.org

Interview Date:

November 18, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode131.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Paul Anderson. Paul S. Anderson, ND is a nationally recognized educator and clinician who has decades of experience with cancer and complex chronic illness. As head of the interventional arm of a human trial funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Dr. Anderson oversaw research into integrative therapies for cancer patients. Dr. Anderson was the founder of a number of clinics specializing in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness. He is now focusing his efforts on training other physicians and on writing. He is the co-author of "Outside the Box Cancer Therapies" with Dr. Mark Stengler and the anthology "Success Breakthroughs" with Jack Canfield. His latest book is "Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment".

Key Takeaways:

• Where does cancer fit today in terms of leading killers?
• What causes cancer?
• Are tests available to help prevent the development of cancer?
• How do makers like nagalase and TGFb1 fit into a cancer evaluation?
• What is the role of environmental toxicity, mold illness, and exposure to EMFs in cancer?
• What types of microbes may play a role in the development of cancer?
• Do breast implants increase the chances for cancer?
• What options might be considered when one has a positive BRCA gene?
• Why is pancreatic cancer so deadly?
• Does BHRT increase or decrease rates of cancer?
• Does obesity increase risk of cancer?
• Is sun exposure cancer-promoting?
• What role does autophagy play in cancer?
• What supplements are commonly used in integrative cancer therapy?
• Is it more important to boost or modulate the immune system?
• Is there a role for oxidative and oxygen therapies such as ozone, EWOT, and HBOT in cancer treatment?
• How does cancer provide a new beginning?
• Why is it important to not perceive self-care as selfish?

Connect With My Guest:

Instagram: DrAonline

Facebook: Dr.A Online

Interview Date:

November 5, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode130.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the BIOTOXIC Rx including the LabElymental Milk Cleanse, NeuroPraxis, MYCOMEFREE, and more.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Jody Levy. Jody Levy is the founder of The LabElymental Milk Cleanse, NeuroPraxis, and soon-to-be MYCOMEFREE. She is also the co-founder of WTRMLN WTR. Jody has quietly been suffering from symptoms associated with Lyme Disease, Mold Illness (CIRS), and a slew of co-infections and related imbalances for over 20 years. Now she is fully recovered and living her best life. She feels strong, healthy, pain–free, and proud of her discoveries. She always knew she could not expose her struggle until she was able to share the solutions that helped her get better. In her unwavering belief that her journey was bigger than herself, she is now committed to creating simple and easy products that people can use to relieve their suffering and thrive. For years, she was committed to understanding why she was always exhausted, in pain, puffy, blurry, and foggy. No-one could figure out what was wrong with her. But she was relentlessly determined to understand why she did not feel good. She set out on a painful and tedious journey to find solutions to help herself, and others, feel happy and healthy. She always knew that if she stayed the course, she would find the tools that would help her and ultimately many other people. She spun a web of the most exceptional doctors, scientists, researchers, practitioners, and healers who all played their part in her epic recovery. She tried so many treatments. She mapped her genetics and her entire body. She was meticulous about how she recorded her treatments. Protocol by protocol, she tracked and cross-referenced her short-term and long-term results. She tried things that nearly killed her and when they didn’t work, she would get right back up and try again. Because she knew – intuitively – that she was going to discover things that would help her and others like her return to vibrant health. During this process she was optimistic, but she was also skeptical of everything. After years of treatments, she questioned if she would ever arrive at an answer. And she finally succeeded! She healed herself of Lyme Disease and mold exposure. She got rid of co-infections and the agonizing symptoms of viruses and parasites. Her mental commitment, psychological anguish, and massive financial investments paid off. She got herself better. Her test results came back clean. Her brain cleared, her vision got crisp, and her mood balanced. Today, she is working to bring all of these solutions to as many people as she possibly can, so that no one has to suffer the way she did for as long as she did.

Key Takeaways:

• What was her personal experience through Lyme disease and mold illness?
• What is the LabElymental Milk Cleanse?
• What types of milk can be used with the cleanse?
• What are the components of the cleanse?
• What are NeuroPraxis and NeuroSculpting?
• Does NeuroPraxis target the limbic system, vagus nerve, or parasympathetic nervous system?
• What is MYCOMEFREE?
• What are other tools that have been helpful in recovering from Lyme disease and mold illness?
• Is there hope for recovering from complex, biotoxin illnesses?

Connect With My Guest:

http://JodyDLevy.com

Related Resources:

https://betterhealthguy.link/TheMilkCleanse; code BETTERHEALTH for 10% off

https://betterhealthguy.link/NeuroPraxis

Interview Date:

October 8, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode129.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of LabElymental and NeuroPraxis.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the latest in biological medicine in the treatment of complex, chronic illnesses.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD studied medicine and psychology in Freiburg, Germany, completing his PhD on the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in autoimmune disorders. Early in his career he became interested in the sequelae of chronic toxicity (especially lead, mercury, environmental pollutants, and electromagnetic fields) for the course of illness. While working in India, Dr. Klinghardt encountered Eastern concepts of disease etiology and blended them with his Western training. This laid the foundation for his 5-level system of Integrative Medicine. In the US, he spent three years as a full-time emergency physician before becoming Medical Director of the Santa Fe Pain Centre. Increasingly aware of the limitations of conventional medicine when dealing with chronic conditions, he trained in Ericksonian hypnotherapy and began to include body-oriented psychotherapeutic and counseling approaches in his work, along with neural therapy, mesotherapy injection techniques, and Applied PsychoNeurobiology. Dr. Klinghardt has contributed significantly to the understanding of metal toxicity and its connection with chronic infections, illness, and pain. He has been instrumental in advancing various fields within biological medicine: non-invasive pain management, injection techniques for pain and orthopedic dysfunction, anti-aging medicine, toxicology, pediatrics (neuro-developmental disorders), energy psychology, biological dentistry, and others. He developed Autonomic Response Testing, a comprehensive evaluation system that has helped many practitioners to become accomplished holistic physicians. He founded Sophia Health Institute in 2012 and is actively involved in patient care at his clinic.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the primary drivers of autoimmunity?
• What is a rope worm?
• What is the role of MARCoNS in chronic illness?
• How can the microbiome be optimized?
• What is the role of KPU/HPU in a treatment protocol?
• How does the vagus nerve impact healing?
• What is the role of limbic system impairment in health recovery?
• What is the primary driver for oxalates?
• How might salicylate and phenolic intolerances be neutralized?
• How is sulfate deficiency addressed in a patient that cannot tolerate sulphur compounds?
• What is the fate of the human race?

Connect With My Guest:

http://KlinghardtInstitute.com

http://SophiaHI.com

Interview Date:

September 13, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode128.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the latest in biological medicine in the treatment of complex, chronic illnesses.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD studied medicine and psychology in Freiburg, Germany, completing his PhD on the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in autoimmune disorders. Early in his career he became interested in the sequelae of chronic toxicity (especially lead, mercury, environmental pollutants, and electromagnetic fields) for the course of illness. While working in India, Dr. Klinghardt encountered Eastern concepts of disease etiology and blended them with his Western training. This laid the foundation for his 5-level system of Integrative Medicine. In the US, he spent three years as a full-time emergency physician before becoming Medical Director of the Santa Fe Pain Centre. Increasingly aware of the limitations of conventional medicine when dealing with chronic conditions, he trained in Ericksonian hypnotherapy and began to include body-oriented psychotherapeutic and counseling approaches in his work, along with neural therapy, mesotherapy injection techniques, and Applied PsychoNeurobiology. Dr. Klinghardt has contributed significantly to the understanding of metal toxicity and its connection with chronic infections, illness, and pain. He has been instrumental in advancing various fields within biological medicine: non-invasive pain management, injection techniques for pain and orthopedic dysfunction, anti-aging medicine, toxicology, pediatrics (neuro-developmental disorders), energy psychology, biological dentistry, and others. He developed Autonomic Response Testing, a comprehensive evaluation system that has helped many practitioners to become accomplished holistic physicians. He founded Sophia Health Institute in 2012 and is actively involved in patient care at his clinic.

Key Takeaways:

• How should detoxification of the five primary toxicants be approached?
• What is the primary trigger of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
• What is the role of melatonin in detoxification?
• What are the latest thoughts on the potential downsides of 5G?
• What role does mold exposure play in chronic illness?
• What are the common considerations in the treatment of PANS?
• How might hypermobility, EDS, and CCI be approached?
• When is the right time to start supporting the mitochondria?
• How important is considering hypercoagulation in recovering health?
• How has treatment shifted since starting retroviral silencing protocols?

Connect With My Guest:

http://KlinghardtInstitute.com

http://SophiaHI.com

Interview Date:

September 12, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode127.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about "Harmonic Healing" and strategies for regaining optimal health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Linda Lancaster. Linda Lancaster, ND, PhD is an Energy Medicine physician. In 1987, she founded Light Harmonics Institute, an Energy Medicine Clinic and Educational Center based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her training includes Ayurveda, Yoga, medical radiesthesia, radionics, subtle energy healing, counseling, nutrition, herbal medicine, and detoxification methods. After guiding thousands of patients on their journeys back to health, Dr. Linda Lancaster has discovered that it is the interplay of invisible forces such as chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, and opportunistic parasites — the “Five Culprits” — worms, fungus, bacteria, micro-parasites, and viruses, that are the cause of many of the health struggles we experience today. Her life-changing health and cleansing programs have been offered to her patients and their families for nearly 40 years. Her recent book "Harmonic Healing: Restore Your Vital Force for Lifelong Wellness" has been endorsed by Mark Hyman, MD, Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, Robert Redford, Judith Light, Amanda Seyfried, and more.

Key Takeaways:

• What is etheric energy?
• What are some energy medicine tools for evaluating health?
• What are the common blockages to health in patients?
• What are the "5 Principles of Harmonic Healing"?
• What is the role of the terrain in regaining health?
• How can one protect themselves from electrosmog?
• What role does Lyme disease play in chronic illness?
• What are the "5 Parasites"?
• What are rope worms?
• What tools are used to cleanse the liver?
• Why is eating with the seasons and food combining important?
• What is the role of mold exposure in chronic illness?
• What are detox baths?
• How important is proper breathing?

Connect With My Guest:

http://LightHarmonics.com

Related Resources:

https://betterhealthguy.link/TheMilkCleanse

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Interview Date:

September 4, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode126.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of TheMilkCleanse.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about dementia, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's, and "The End of Alzheimer's Program".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dale Bredesen. An internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, Dale Bredesen, MD's career has been guided by a simple idea: that Alzheimer’s as we know it is not just preventable, but reversible. Thanks to a dedicated pursuit of finding the science that makes this a reality, this idea has placed Dr. Bredesen at the vanguard of neurological research. Dr. Bredesen earned his MD from Duke University Medical Center and served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), before joining Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner’s laboratory at UCSF as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. He held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA, and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bredesen directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before joining the Buck Institute in 1998 as founding President and CEO. Dr. Bredesen’s research explores previously uncharted territory in explaining the physical mechanism behind the erosion of memory seen in Alzheimer’s disease, and has opened the door to new approaches to treatment. This work has led to the identification of several new therapeutic processes that are showing remarkable early results. Dr. Bredesen is a prodigious innovator in medicine, with over thirty patents to his name. His book “The End of Alzheimer's Program: The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age” is the follow-up to his earlier work “The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline”.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the recent developments in the ReCode protocol?
• Why is holism a more appropriate way to approach cognitive decline over reductionism?
• What is the "unjection" needed for Alzheimer's disease?
• How can one access a cognoscopy?
• Can the amyloid precursor protein molecular switch be tested?
• What are the key contributors to inflammation?
• How might one approach insulin resistance?
• Which nutrients, hormones, and tropic factors are most commonly deficient?
• What is the impact of nocturnal hypoglycemia and oxygen deprivation on quality sleep?
• How might EWOT be helpful in cognitive decline?
• What are the new types that have been categorized since the first book?
• What is the role of ketosis in reversing cognitive decline?
• How is treatment of microbes and toxins contributing to Alzheimer's approached?
• What is the role of the amygdala and limbic system in the ReCODE protocol?
• How might one support the sinus biome?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ApolloHealthCo.com

Interview Date:

August 13, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode125.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about inherited family trauma and strategies for addressing the impact of trauma on our health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Mark Wolynn. Mark Wolynn is a leading expert on inherited family trauma. As the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco, he trains clinicians and treats people struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive thoughts, self-injury, chronic pain, and persistent symptoms and conditions. As a sought-after lecturer, he teaches at hospitals, clinics, conferences, universities and teaching centers around the world, including the University of Pittsburgh, the Western Psychiatric Institute, Kripalu, The Omega Institute, The New York Open Center, 1440 Multiversity, JFK University, and The California Institute of Integral Studies. His articles have appeared in Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, MariaShriver.com, Elephant Journal, and Psych Central, and his poetry has been published in The New Yorker. His book “IT DIDN’T START WITH YOU: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle” (Viking/Penguin) was the winner of the 2016 Nautilus Book Award in psychology.

Key Takeaways:

• What is inherited family trauma?
• Is inherited family trauma scientifically provable?
• What are the signs that might suggest inherited trauma may be a factor in a chronic illness?
• Do inherited traumas act as epigenetic influencers of gene expression?
• How many generations back can a trauma be inherited?
• What is a Family Constellation?
• Does addressing an inherited trauma involve neuroplasticity?
• Is there overlap between the tools used for addressing trauma and the tools used to address the limbic system?
• What is the Core Language Approach?
• Can events like war or the Holocaust create societal trauma?
• How can the cycle of inherited family trauma be broken?
• What tools can be used to heal the trauma and move past it?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MarkWolynn.com

Interview Date:

July 22, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode124.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the role of hypercoagulation in complex, chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease and mold illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Corson. Ann Corson, MD grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania and obtained her MD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 1982. Dr. Corson has residency training in Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Family Medicine. She has been Board Certified in the practice of Family Medicine since 1993. In 2005, she began studying and practicing Integrative Medicine and was Board Certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine in 2011. Dr. Corson became member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) in 2003. She has studied with Dr. Joe Burrascano and Dr. Charles Ray Jones. Her practice in Chester County, PA is devoted full time to the treatment of patients suffering from chronic vector borne diseases and environmental illnesses. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating these kinds of patients and is passionate about finding solutions for her patients.

Key Takeaways:

• What is hypercoagulation?
• What are the key symptoms of hypercoagulation?
• What are the triggers and exacerbating factors for hypercoagulation?
• Do genetics play a role in hypercoagulation?
• Can detoxification attempts worsen hypercoagulation?
• What are the three systems that control coagulation?
• What factors impact platelet activation and aggregation?
• What factors are involved in the formation of and degradation of fibrin?
• What tests are used to explore the potential for hypercoagulation?
• What is the approach to treatment for hypercoagulation?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AnnFCorsonMD.com

Related Resources:

"What's the Fuss About Fibrin?" presentation Slides from TFIM 2020

"What's the Fuss About Fibrin?" Presentation Notes from TFIM 2020

Role of Hypercoagulation & Biofilms in Chronic Illness Conference – 4 DVD Set

Decoding the Mystery of Chronic Illnesses – 5-DVD Set

Interview Date:

July 10, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode123.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Precision Mycotoxin Detoxification and optimizing mycotoxin detoxification associated with mold illness.

About My Guest:

My guests for this episode are Beth O'Hara, Emily Givler, and Dr. Neil Nathan. Beth O’Hara, FN is a Functional Naturopath and Functional Genetic Analyst working with clients with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and other complex conditions. Emily Givler, DSC is a Functional Genetic Nutrition Consultant, researcher, and lecturer with a thriving clinical practice at Tree of Life Health in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Neil Nathan, MD is the author of several books including "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chronic Environmental Illness" and works with patients with complex, chronic health challenges.

Key Takeaways:

• Which mycotoxins are most common?
• What molds produce health-impacting mycotoxins?
• What is the process through which the body detoxifies itself?
• How are bowel movements supported?
• What are the best tools for hydrating the body at the cellular level?
• How is MCAS supported as part of a detoxification protocol?
• Which binders are most appropriate for specific mycotoxins?
• What phase II detoxification pathways are most important for mycotoxin detoxification?
• What nutrients, herbs, and foods can optimize specific phase II pathways?
• How is fungal colonization approached in a treatment protocol?
• What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system and limbic system in detoxification?

Connect With My Guest:

Beth O'Hara, FN: http://MastCell360.com

Emily Givler, DSC: http://TOLHealth.com

Neil Nathan, MD:http://NeilNathanMD.com

Interview Date:

June 30, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode122.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the Cell Danger Response and explore a different perspective on recovering health from chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan MD has been board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Pain Management. He is a Founding Diplomate of both the American Board of Integrative & Holistic Medicine and the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness or ISEAI. He is the author of several books including "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chronic Environmental Illness" and "Molds and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment: 2016". He is internationally recognized as a lecturer and teacher in the field of integrative medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• Is the Cell Danger Response (CDR) similar in concept to the need for "rebooting"?
• What are the triggers of CDR?
• What are purinergic signaling and purinergic receptors?
• What are the key changes that occur when we enter a CDR?
• What are the various CDR states?
• What treatment options are appropriate in each state?
• What needs to occur to move from one CDR state to the next?
• Is lab testing and exogenous supplementation at times going against the wisdom of the body?
• How can the current CDR state be determined?
• What metabolomic changes have been observed?
• What is Suramin?
• Are there natural treatment options that can help move through the CDR?

Connect With My Guest:

http://NeilNathanMD.com

Interview Date:

June 12, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode121.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the use of peptide therapies in support of those with chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. William Seeds. William Seeds MD is a board-certified surgeon practicing medicine for over 25 years. He is the Founder and Chairman of the International Peptide Society, Faculty Developer and Lecturer of the A4M Peptide Certification Program, and leading peptide therapy researcher. He is Chief of Surgery and Orthopedic Residency Site Director for University Hospital, Conneaut. He has been honored at the NFL Hall of Fame for his medical expertise in helping professional athletes recover from their severe injuries and has served as Professional Medical Consultant for the NHL, MBL, NBA, and NBC’s Dancing With The Stars. Today, he’s dedicated to bringing his mission to everyone: athletes, mom, entrepreneurs, and everything in between. His mission is simple: help people feel better, operate at the highest functionality in their physical bodies, their brains, their bones, and everything in between without toxic pharmaceuticals or temporary fixes that are inefficient to improve healthspan.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the potential side effects with peptide therapies?
• How might peptides support the body to mitigate the impact of environmental toxins?
• Do peptides have a role in mold illness?
• What peptides may be helpful for sleep support?
• Can peptides help to balance the nervous system or limbic system?
• What is the role of peptides in immune modulation?
• How might peptides upregulate GI function which has far-reaching, systemic effects?
• Can peptides create more lasting energy throughout the day?
• Might peptides play a role in cellular hydration?
• What peptides may serve to support the body against microbial burdens?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrSeeds.com

Related Resources:

http://Seeds.md

http://PeptideSociety.org

Interview Date:

May 27, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode120.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about integrative approaches to healing Traumatic Brain Injury.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. David Musnick. David Musnick MD is a Sports Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Internal Medicine physician in Bellevue, WA practicing at Peak Medicine. He has developed a Functional Medicine approach to healing the brain after concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury originally presented at an Institute for Functional Medicine annual meeting in 2017. He has written the chapter on Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury in the book Integrative Neurology. In his practice he integrates supplements, exercise, diet, and treatment for metals, toxins, mold, and infections. He has expanded his approach to also treating Mild Cognitive Impairment. Dr. Musnick is also a specialist in Prolotherapy and all aspects of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the pathophysiology of brain injury?
• What are the common symptoms of head injury?
• Can a TBI be a trigger for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or activation of the limbic system or Cell Danger Response?
• How long after initial injury can treatment protocols realistically expect to lead to improvement?
• What are the stages of brain injury?
• How is the brain protected from further damage after injury?
• What is the role of the blood-brain barrier in brain injury?
• What role does excitotoxicity play in brain injury?
• How is reducing neuroinflammation approached?
• How are microglia shifted to the health-promoting M2 type?
• What is the role of Nrf2, and how is it activated?
• What is the role of oxidative stress after brain injury?
• How are mitochondria supported in a brain healing program?
• How is the migration and survival of nerve stem cells supported?
• What is the role of the vagus nerve in brain injury?
• How can nutrition be used to support optimal brain healing?
• How is optimizing brain oxygenation approached?

Connect With My Guest:

http://PeakMedicine.com

Interview Date:

May 13, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode119.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn strategies for Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Alexis Chesney. Alexis Chesney MS, ND, LAc is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist specializing in Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Originally from New York, Dr. Chesney received a BA from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts. She earned a Masters in Science in acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute and a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut. She is one of the first naturopathic students to complete a hospital-based medical rotation. With five of her colleagues from across the nation, she founded the Naturopathic Medical Student Association, which is a recipient of the AANP President's Award. Naturopathic residency brought her to Vermont, where she has continued to work with a team of integrative practitioners at Sojourns Community Health Clinic in Westminster. She also has a private practice in Northampton, Massachusetts. She has dedicated her practices to the treatment of Lyme and tick-borne diseases. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP), the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and a founding full member of International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI). Dr. Chesney serves on the Board of Directors and as the Naturopathic Medicine Committee Chair for ILADS. She has been featured as an expert on tick-borne illness at an ILADS conference, at other professional and patient-focused conferences, on local talk radio, and in various news publications.

Key Takeaways:

• Why does the incidence of Lyme disease continue to rise?
• Are co-infections the rule or the exception?
• What is the difference between hard and soft ticks?
• What times of year have the highest risk for tick exposures?
• How common is a bulls-eye rash?
• What is the role of Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in Lyme-like illnesses?
• What is alpha-gal?
• How can tick populations be reduced?
• What should be considered when spending time in nature to reduce the possibility of a tick bite?
• What treatment options might be considered for prophylaxis?
• When should one contact a doctor to discuss acute treatment strategies?
• What testing options may be helpful early on?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrAlexisChesney.com

Interview Date:

April 27, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode118.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about deuterium and its impact on our health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. T. Que Collins. T. Que Collins, PhD, MA, MS is a leading scientist when it comes to developing and applying nutrition and metabolic therapies to treat cancer in people and pets. He holds a PhD in Clinical Immunology, an MS in Oncotherapeutics, an MA in Experimental Pathology, and a BS in Poverty Health Care and Cancer Epidemiology. He is the Co-Founder and Principal Investigator at Cignature Health Metabolic Clinic now known as the Center for Deuterium Depletion. This is the first clinic in the world to use deuterium and tracer technologies to describe and follow the health status of patients with metabolic disorders such as cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. He is the Principal Investigator at Epigenix Foundation. This not-for-profit organization created by the founders of Quest Nutrition promotes research to prevent and ameliorate disease, maximize quality of life, and improve personal performance. He is also the Co-Founder and Principal Investigator at Ketopet Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a 53-acre ranch outside Austin, Texas that uses the ketogenic diet and other metabolic therapies with and without standard of care to treat dogs with naturally occurring cancers.

Key Takeaways:

• What are hydrogen and deuterium?
• What symptoms and conditions are associated with elevated deuterium?
• Does deuterium create an environment that is hospitable to pathogens?
• What is deuterium depletion the basis of all functional medicine?
• What is the D-TERMINATOR testing, and what does it reveal?
• What functions in the body improve as deuterium is depleted?
• Does drinking water increase deuterium levels?
• What is the best type of water to drink?
• Can deuterium depleted water be made at home?
• What is the role of hydrogen water in a deuterium depletion discussion?
• What foods increase and decrease deuterium levels?
• Why is a higher fat diet helpful in depleting deuterium?
• Do supplements have high levels of deuterium?
• How might photobiomodulation support depletion of deuterium?
• Do specific breathing exercises have a role in a deuterium depletion protocol?
• Once deuterium levels are depleted, is a maintenance protocol needed?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DDCenters.com

Related Resources:

Receive 25% off Preventa DDW and $50 off Deuterium testing with code BETTERHEALTH at https://betterhealthguy.link/DDCenters

Interview Date:

April 14, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode117.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DDCenters.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about Gu Syndrome and how treatment is approach in these chronic conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Heiner Fruehauf. Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc has researched Chinese culture and medicine for 40 years and holds a PhD from the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. He is the Founding Professor of the College of Classical Chinese Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where he has taught and practiced since 1992. He lectures in North America, Europe, and China and has authored a wide variety of articles and textbooks on Chinese medicine. His interest in preserving some of the traditional features of Oriental medicine led him to develop a database dedicated to the archiving of classical knowledge where a selection of his publications can be accessed at ClassicalChineseMedicine.org. His strong belief in the clinical efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine lead him to found the Hai Shan Center, a clinic in the Columbia River Gorge specializing in the treatment of difficult and recalcitrant diseases. Out of concern over the rapidly declining quality of medicinals from mainland China, he has founded the company Classical Pearls that specializes in the import of wild-crafted and sustainably grown Chinese herbs.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Gu Syndrome?
• How is Gu Syndrome like "oil seeping into flour"?
• Is CIRS such as in mold illness and chronic Lyme disease a Gu Syndrome?
• How is Gu Syndrome treated?
• What are the subtypes of Gu Syndrome?
• Is SIBO a digestive Gu Syndrome?
• Is the hyperactive, auto-immune leaning immune response seen in Gu Syndrome similar to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
• What are the phases of Gu Syndrome treatment?
• What is the role of detoxification in treating Gu Syndrome patients?
• How is EMR/EMF sensitivity approached?
• Why are conditions such as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Craniocervical Instability becoming more common?
• What role does Chinese Medicine play in supporting those with COVID-19?

Connect With My Guest:

http://ClassicalChineseMedicine.org

Related Resources:

http://ClassicalPearls.org

Interview Date:

April 10, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode116.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Michael McEvoy. Michael McEvoy is the founder of Metabolic Healing and co-founder of TrueReport, a NutriGenomics assessment. Michael is recognized as a thought leader, systems creator, educator, and integrator of diverse clinical modalities. Michael has created the Metabolic Healing Institute out of the need for deeper clinical applications and clarity of vision in the field of functional medicine and integrative healthcare. Through unique educational and teaching endeavors, Michael’s objective is to assemble a network of the world’s top clinicians to meet the demands and challenges of 21st century functional medicine and to implement the analytical tools and frameworks required.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the symptoms of joint hypermobility syndrome?
• What is the role of the extracellular matrix in joint hypermobility?
• What is the interplay between the ECM and the immune system?
• How is the ECM involved in Cell Danger Response?
• Could mast cell stabilizers potentially impede healing?
• What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• What are the triggers for joint hypermobility and EDS?
• What is the Cusack Protocol for EDS?
• What tools have proven helpful in hypermobility and EDS?
• What is the role of RCCX in complex, chronic illness?
• Is there a connection between EDS and Craniocervical Instability?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MetabolicHealing.com

Interview Date:

March 20, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode115.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the impact of mycotoxins on health, including antibody testing for mycotoxins.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Andrew Campbell. Thirty years ago, Andrew Campbell, MD started seeing many women who were sick from their silicone breast implants. Most of them eventually had their implants removed thinking it would solve their health problems, but it didn’t. Dr. Campbell then connected with Dr. Pierre Blais in Canada, a PhD expert in breast implants. His research had shown that many implants had molds in them. He then started treating these patients with an antifungal medication, and they improved tremendously. As his reputation grew, many people started to come see him because of molds growing in their home or workplace due to water damage. Many had gone from doctor to doctor without getting any better. These patients had all kinds of tests done, taken all kinds of pills and supplements, and countless were told “it’s all in your head”. Dr. Campbell has helped well over 10,000 patients with health problems due to molds and mycotoxins. Everyone’s immune system is unique and different, like a fingerprint. That is why there is no one treatment, no one size fits all. The key to the diagnosis and treatment is to see if a person has antibodies to mycotoxins from exposure to molds. These are toxins and have an exceedingly bad and toxic effect on health. He has published his findings with people affected by molds and mycotoxins in medical journals and as chapters in medical books. He has lectured on this subject at medical conferences all over the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. In all, he has published over 90 studies; 19 of them on the effects of molds and mycotoxins in people.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of mold and mycotoxins in breast implant illness?
• What is the role of mycotoxins in "chronic Lyme disease"?
• Where in the body do mycotoxins have the most health-negating effects?
• What are the symptoms of mycotoxicosis?
• Do mycotoxins impact a fetus during pregnancy? Can they be passed to a child through breastfeeding?
• What is MyMycoLab? What mycotoxin antibodies does it test for?
• How long after an exposure should one wait to perform a MyMycoLab?
• Do the result differentiate between current or past exposure?
• Do mycotoxin antibody levels correlate to the severity of illness?
• How long should one wait before repeating the MyMycoLab after addressing their exposure?
• Can immune suppression or low immunoglobulins lead to false negative MyMycoLab results?
• Is there a connection between IgE mycotoxin antibodies and MCAS?
• How does antibody testing for mycotoxins different from looking for mycotoxins in urine?
• Is removal from the exposure enough, or does fungal colonization in the body need to be considered as part of a treatment strategy?
• How is autoimmunity potentially associated with mycotoxins explored?
• How is mycotoxin-associated illness treated?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MyMycoLab.com

Interview Date:

February 24, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode114.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the importance of mitochondria in recovering from a complex, chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Bryan Rade. Bryan Rade, ND is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is the current President of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors. His practice focuses on complex chronic illness, persistent Borreliosis and coinfections, mold illness, integrative oncology, the biomedical treatment of autism (“DAN” Doctor), PANS/PANDAS, neurological disorders, SIBO, and chronic pain. He utilizes a wide range of tools including prolotherapy, prolozone, neural therapy, perineural injection therapy, platelet-rich plasma, ozonated clot matrix therapy, Low Dose Immunotherapy, Low Dose Allergen Therapy, ozone therapy, CranioBiotic Technique, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, intravenous laser therapy, chelation therapy, and many others. Dr. Rade owns and operates the East Coast Naturopathic Clinic in Bedford, Nova Scotia, where he is joined by a team of innovative naturopathic doctors, as well as naturopathic residents. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rade regularly speaks at medical conferences. He lectures at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine on persistent borreliosis and coinfections, as well as on injection therapies for pain management.

Key Takeaways:

• How many ATP are in a given cell in various tissue types in the body?
• What are key symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction?
• What is the connection between mitochondria and adrenal or thyroid dysfunction?
• Is there a connection between our nervous system, sympathetic dominance, and mitochondria?
• Do microbes and toxins impact mitochondrial function?
• How does ATP as the danger signal in the Cell Danger Response model fit in with an attempt to support the mitochondria?
• Does mitochondrial dysfunction play a role in dysautonomia, POTS, or EDS?
• Do antibiotics or other medications such as Disulfiram or Cholestyramine negatively impact mitochondria?
• Can mitochondrial support improve those with damage from fluoroquinolones?
• What options are available for testing mitochondrial function?
• How is mitochondrial dysfunction treated?
• How can mitochondrial biogenesis be stimulated?
• What is the role of NAD in supporting the mitochondria?
• Does reduction of blue light at night benefit the mitochondria?
• What non-supplement tools may help support our energy production?
• How can autophagy and mitophagy be upregulated?

Connect With My Guest:

http://EastCoastNaturopathic.com

Interview Date:

February 12, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode113.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about diagnosing and treating Morgellons.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD graduated from Brown University undergraduate and Brown University Medical School. She completed her family medicine residency at Georgetown University. During her training there, she volunteered her time by serving as a medical consultant on a DC Human Rights Committee for Individuals with Disabilities. In 2003, as a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, Dr. Cornish conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute of NIH. She was an apprentice in the laboratory of Francis Collins, MD, PhD., the current Director of NIH and leader of the Human Genome Project. Under his leadership, she analyzed genetic associations of chronic illnesses. She is currently a member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), and A4M . She is on the physician advisory board of the Charles E. Holman Foundation for Morgellons Disease. She is a board member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Educational Foundation. One of her roles is the ILADS physician training program which trains hundreds of doctors in the management of chronic tick-borne illness. She is an expert in the treatment of Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue, PANDAS/PANS, Biotoxin Illness, Fibromyalgia, among other chronic conditions. In 2019, Dr. Cornish merged her private Lyme practice with the national Amen Clinics. There, she serves as functional medicine provider and treats neuropsychiatric manifestations of disease from a holistic perspective. Dr. Cornish’s approach to the treatment of chronic disease is to find the root cause of a person’s health problems by performing a comprehensive evaluation of the body’s various biological systems. She understands that all of these symptoms are interconnected and contribute to the emergence of disease as well as its resolution. Not only is she an amazing doctor, but she's also a mom of triplets.

Key Takeaways:

• How long has Morgellons been identified, and where did the name come from?
• What are the main symptoms and common themes in Morgellons?
• Is Morgellons contagious?
• What is the connection between chronic Lyme disease and Morgellons?
• Which organisms play a role in Morgellons?
• What are the diagnostic criteria for Morgellons?
• What are Morgellons fibers or filaments made of?
• What role does environmental toxicity play in Morgellons?
• Does mold illness from water-damaged buildings play a role in Morgellons?
• What role does Mast Cell Activation Syndrome play in Morgellons?
• Does dental health issues contribute to Morgellons?
• How is Morgellons treated?
• Why are sleeping, pooping, and GI health so key to recovery?
• Is there a place for Disulfiram in the treatment of Morgellons?
• What order should vector-borne infections be treated in?
• Why are anti-parasitics helpful?
• Do biofilms need to be treated to optimize Morgellons treatment outcome?
• What needs to be done to further legitimize Morgellons?

Connect With My Guest:

https://AmenClinic.com

https://ILADEF.org

Related Resources:

https://TheCEHF.org

https://MorgellonsMovie.org

Interview Date:

January 24, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode112.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about an exciting new therapeutic agent in Lyme disease called Disulfiram.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer. Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, MD is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. Dr. Kinderlehrer co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury, MA and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at the Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases conferences. He is the author of several review articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, CO focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne disease. Dr. Kinderlehrer is the author of Recovery From Lyme: The Integrative Medicine Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness which will be released in 2020.

Key Takeaways:

• Is Disulfiram a game changer in the treatment of Lyme disease?
• Where did Disulfiram originate, and what has it historically been used for?
• Does Disulfiram potentially eradicate Borrelia and Babesia?
• What is the role of Disulfiram in the treatment of Bartonella?
• How is Disulfiram dosing managed to minimize side effects?
• What foods, personal care products, supplements, and medications need to be avoided while on Disulfiram?
• Can Disulfiram be used in those with sulfa drug sensitivities?
• Do some patients need Disulfiram long-term?
• Can Disulfiram be used in pregnancy and in children?
• What is the role of copper in terms of side effects with the use of Disulfiram?
• What are some of the mental health side effects observed with Disulfiram?
• Does Disulfiram negatively impact our healthy microbiome?

Interview Date:

January 13, 2020

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode111.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the benefits of earthing.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Clint Ober. Clinton Ober is CEO of Earth FX Inc., a research and development company located in Palm Springs, California. He first learned of grounding when installing Cable TV systems in Billings, Montana in the early 1960’s. A decade later, he formed Telecrafter Corporation and built it into the largest provider of cable installation services in the United States. This company specialized in proper grounding of cable installations for safety and TV signal stability. In the 1980’s, he turned his attention to the developing computer industry and partnered with McGraw-Hill to distribute live digital news services, via cable, to PCs. This led to the development of the first cable modem and an increased awareness of need for proper system grounding. Following a health challenge in 1995, he retired and embarked on a personal journey looking for a higher purpose in life. During his travels, he noticed people wearing plastic and rubber soled shoes that insulate the body from earth. He wondered if no longer being naturally grounded could affect us. The question led to an experiment that suggested grounding alone reduced chronic pain and improved sleep. Thereafter he developed a working hypothesis: Earth grounding the human body normalizes functioning of all body systems (Corollary: The body utilizes the earth’s electrical potential and free electrons to maintain its internal electrical stability for the normal functioning of all self-regulating and self-healing systems). Over the past twenty years, he has supported a host of research studies (Earthing Institute) that collectively demonstrate that grounding alone reduces inflammation and promotes normal functioning of all body systems.

Key Takeaways:

• What is earthing (or grounding), and why is it important for health?
• Is there a difference in disease prevalence between wild and domestic animals?
• What is the earth charge, and what role does it play in grounding?
• How might grounding lead to reduction in inflammation and pain?
• Are the potential inflammation-reducing effects of grounding observable with thermography?
• How does grounding affect sleep and cortisol regulation?
• Can grounding be used as a tool to mitigate exposure to EMFs?
• How might grounding normalize blood coagulation and increase oxygenation?
• Can grounding lead to increased ATP production and improved mitochondrial function?
• How long should one be grounded each day?
• Why might some with conditions such as Lyme disease initially feel worse with grounding technologies?
• Is there a difference between grounding with an electrical socket as compared to a grounding rod in the earth?

Connect With My Guest:

http://GroundTherapy.com

Related Resources:

https://EarthingMovie.com

Interview Date:

December 12, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode110.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of GroundTherapy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the importance of glucuronidation in supporting detoxification and regaining optimal health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Beth O'Hara. Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath and Functional Genetic Analyst specializing in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, porphyria, glucuronidation, and genetics. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy specializing in Functional Naturopathic Approaches and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Beth found her own root causes contributing to her chronic health challenges and has been able to heal. After decades of seeing traditional health care practitioners, she felt like she was at the end of her rope. The medications often made her worse. Being given the wrong supplements didn’t help either. Finally, she discovered a three-part approach that helped her get well: Genetic Analysis, Functional Naturopathy, and Emotional Wellness. Combining the three approaches allowed her to explore genetic root causes underlying her own MCAS. She analyzed her lab testing to better understand imbalances in her body and chose supplements personalized for her individual needs. Stress reduction techniques form a big part of her self-care as well. These things all allowed her body to heal. Since then, her passion is working with others with MCAS to find their root causes and support their healing. Beth has been in practice for over 10 years and has helped hundreds of clients. Together, she works with you to identify your unique root causes, analyze your lab results, and develop a customized healing plan based on your needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Key Takeaways:

• What is glucuronidation?
• What are xenobiotics?
• What is the connection between bilirubin and glucuronidation?
• How does glucuronidation impact bile acids, hormones, prostaglandins, coritcoids, fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins?
• Where in the body does glucuronidation take place?
• What are the genetic factors involved in glucuronidation impairment?
• What is the connection between glucuronidation and chondroitin sulfate, heparan sulfate, the extracellular matrix, and TGFb1?
• What are some of the substances to be avoided to take pressure off of the glucuronidation pathway?
• What role does glucuronidation play in phenolic or salicylate sensitivity?
• How might intolerance to CBD be a clue for glucuronidation impairment?
• What is beta-glucuronidase? How does it impact glucuronidation?
• What is the connection between glucuronidation and the blood brain barrier and neurotoxicity?
• How does glucuronidation impact the clearance of mycotoxins from the body?
• What are some tools for optimizing glucuronidation?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MastCell360.com

Interview Date:

November 25, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode109.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the use of light and frequency to support those with chronic Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Stephen Davis. Stephen Davis is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, seasoned inventor, and healthcare pioneer with over 35 years in the global business economy. Stephen has a deep passion for mission-driven companies and organizations that seek to promote social good and greater access for all. As an inventor, Davis’ contributions span a diverse range of sectors including media, oil and gas, consumer, and health and wellness. As a celebrated educator and mentor, he offers sound guidance, vision, and direction – including patent processing, product development, venture funding, workforce acquisition, distribution, and scaling strategy – for a variety of budding creators and upstarts. As a global agriculture innovator with ties in Canada, the United States, and Israel, Davis is an investor and manufacturer of an advanced closed-loop system, the Nomad 2.0 and 5.0, that aid in the optimal extraction of cannabis oil. His efforts also extend to the health and maintenance of the plant, as he is continually researching and developing new technologies to increase overall vitality. As an entrepreneur, Davis has co-founded and captained numerous private and publicly-traded companies, charitable organizations, and global distribution outfits, maintaining board membership for several, including Waveforce Electronics Inc., FREmedica Technologies Inc., Venture Development Canucks Inc., and Funding for Life Society. As a health & wellness pioneer, Davis co-developed WAVE1, a wearable frequency emitter designed to manage chronic Lyme and its associated symptoms. Having witnessed its debilitating effects on his daughter and grandsons, Davis sought a solution. Introduced to the technology by Stuart Gross, WAVE1 has now staved off the symptoms of Lyme for both his family and hundreds of patients around the globe.

Key Takeaways:

• What was his family's experience with chronic Lyme disease?
• How did the technology that has evolved to the WAVE1 come into being?
• How might light and frequency support the body in dealing with the symptoms of Lyme disease?
• How are frequencies delivered through the device into the body?
• What types of microbial issues might the WAVE1 help the body support?
• Can the WAVE1 lead to Herxheimer reactions?
• How might the WAVE1 help the body from a detoxification and drainage perspective?
• What is the new Lyme protocol used with the device?
• Does the WAVE1 solve all of the problems associated with Lyme disease?
• What are some of the reasons that the WAVE1 may not have led to observable results in some users?
• How might the WAVE1 support the body being Lyme disease in the future?

Connect With My Guest:

http://FREmedica.com

Save 10% off your FREmedica WAVE 1 device with code BETTERHEALTH

Interview Date:

November 11, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode108.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of FREmedica.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about chronic Lyme disease and tools for supporting recovery from Lyme and related conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Bill Rawls. Bill Rawls, MD is an OB-GYN and leading expert in Lyme disease, integrative health, and herbal medicine. In the middle of his successful medical career, Dr. Rawls’ life was interrupted by Lyme disease. As he struggled to overcome it, he explored nearly every treatment possible – from conventional medicine to a range of alternative therapies. In the process, Dr. Rawls discovered a dearth of knowledge about Lyme disease in the medical community, and a shocking amount of controversy and confusion around causes, diagnosis, and treatment that left thousands of patients confused, unsupported, and chronically ill. An avid reader and lifelong student, Dr. Rawls studied all of the research available on Lyme disease, and put everything he learned into practice in his own life. Ultimately, it was a combination of diet, lifestyle, and herbal therapy that resulted in his recovery. In the more than 10 years since, Dr. Rawls has helped thousands of patients find their path to healing from Lyme disease and chronic illness. He is the author of the best-selling book Unlocking Lyme, and the Medical Director of RawlsMD.com and Vital Plan, an online holistic health company.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the average duration of treatment? Is ongoing treatment necessary?
• How are co-infections treated differently from Lyme itself?
• What lab tests are helpful in evaluation a patient for Lyme disease?
• What role does MARCoNS play in Lyme disease or mold illness, and how is it treated?
• How is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome approached?
• How is ME/CFS different from or similar to Lyme disease and/or mold illness?
• What role do parasites play in chronic health challenges?
• Are viruses a significant contributor to chronic Lyme disease?
• How important is detoxification and improving the terrain to recover health?
• What is the connection between Interstitial cystitis and Lyme disease?
• How can we repair structural integrity and regenerate the body?
• What tools may be helpful with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• What tools can be used to reverse the damage caused by fluoroquinolone drugs?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RawlsMD.com

http://VitalPlan.com

Interview Date:

November 6, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode107.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of VitalPlan.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Bartonella and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, the role they play in chronic illness, and options for addressing them.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Tania Dempsey. Tania Dempsey, MD received her MD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her BS degree from Cornell University. She completed her Residency at NYU Medical Center / Bellevue Hospital and then served as an attending physician at a large multi-specialty medical practice in White Plains, NY, before opening Armonk Integrative Medicine. Dr. Dempsey combines primary care treatment and integrative medicine with particular focus on thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, food sensitivities, and weight management. She is an active staff member of Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the American College of Physicians and holds a certificate in Vanguard Endocrinology. Dr. Dempsey has been featured on Fox News, Harpers Bazaar, Readers Digest, Clean Plates, Prevention, SHAPE Magazine and countless other media outlets.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the vectors for Bartonella transmission?
• What are the hallmark symptoms of Bartonella infection?
• Is Bartonella more common and more devastating than Lyme itself?
• How does Bartonella impact the neurological system and result in symptoms that may appear to be mental and emotional?
• What testing approach has been most helpful for identifying Bartonella?
• What is the role of Bartonella in autoimmunity and in conditions such as PANS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, POTS, dysautonomia, insulin resistance, and Type 1 diabetes?
• What is the connection between Bartonella and MCAS?
• What is MCAS, and how does it impact the body?
• How common is MCAS in the general population and in the chronically ill population?
• What are the best tools to test for the presence of MCAS?
• What is the QEESI, and how do MCAS and MCS overlap?
• What is the role of the vagus nerve in MCAS?
• How does one detoxify the body if toxins themselves lead to mast cell activation?
• Is CIRS a mast cell activation syndrome induced by mold?
• How is MCAS treated?
• What is the role of genetic and epigenetics in MCAS?
• What is the role of neuroplasticity or limbic system retraining in MCAS?

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrTaniaDempsey.com

Interview Date:

October 15, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode106.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the use of essential oils in supporting health recovery and health optimization.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Jodi Cohen. Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, busy mom, loyal friend, and unshakable cheerleader dedicated to helping you and your family regain vibrant health. She is the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils where she combines her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. Her journey to essential oils began with her own health struggles when anxiety, depression, and exhaustion led her to being barely able to function. Simple tasks like answering the phone or doing laundry were completely overwhelming. Jodi has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain-related challenges including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity. She had tried intense restrictive diets, expensive supplements, and all sorts of therapies. These helped a little, but very little. She was constantly treading water and barely stating afloat, but not improving. Her protocols kept her from drowning, but never pulled her out of the deep water. Everything shifted when a friend gifted her a box of essential oils with an assurance that they would help. She began formulating essential oil blends based on her knowledge of physiology. Her first was to support her own exhausted adrenal glands and within minutes she felt like herself for the first time in months. She finally had a life vest. Eventually, friends and clients tested the formulations with similar success. As the author of the #1 Bestselling book, Healing with Essential Oils, Jodi was inspired to educate clinicians and individuals after personally experiencing the profound physical and mental benefits that essential oils could deliver. For the past ten years, Jodi has worked closely with healthcare practitioners - including MDs, NDs, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, acupuncturists, health coaches, nutritionists and yoga instructors - to discover the best essential oil protocols in clinical practice to support underlying imbalances that often lead to disease, including supporting sleep, stress, digestion, inflammation, detoxification, and blood-sugar imbalances.

Key Takeaways:

• What are essential oils?
• How are essential oils administered?
• Are there vibrational properties to essential oils?
• How might oils be used to support mental and emotional health, including anxiety and depression?
• Can essential oils help support the adrenal glands?
• How might essential oils be used to optimize our external environment in terms of mold or EMF exposure?
• Do essential oils support improving sleep?
• Can essential oils be used to assist the body in detoxifying?
• How might essential oils be used in addressing MCAS and reducing systemic inflammation?
• Can essential oils be used to modulate the immune system?
• Is there a role for essential oils in supporting dysbiosis and SIBO?
• Can the health of the vagus nerve be optimized through the use of the oils?
• How might essential oils be helpful in those dealing with Lyme disease, co-infections, and biofilms?
• What role might oils play in supporting fatigue, hypercoagulation, endocrine function, blood sugar, and dental health?

Connect With My Guest:

http://VibrantBlueOils.com

Related Resources:

Parasympathetic Checklist

Interview Date:

September 19, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode105.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of VibrantBlueOils.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the importance of Indoor Environmental Quality in recovering from chronic illness and optimizing health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Michael Schrantz. Michael Schrantz, CIEC, CMI, ABI, BPI-BA/EP is the Founder and operator of Environmental Analytics, LCC, a comprehensive indoor environmental quality consulting company that covers a wide range of environmental assessments for the residential, commercial, and medical sectors. Mike has over 22 years of active indoor environmental quality & building science experience. He has been involved in over 4300 related projects expanding across the globe. His work includes identification of harmful indoor environmental contaminants, publication of spore trap analysis and MSQ-PCR methods, the co-authoring of remediation and prevention protocols, and countless hours in consulting efforts for thousands of clients around the world. He is a Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), a Council-certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), an Asbestos Building Inspector (ABI), and a Building Professional Institute-Building Analyst/Envelope Professional (BPI-BA/EP). He is on the board of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI). He is on the Indoor Environmental Professionals Panel of SurvivingMold.com. He works with clients dealing with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). He is the host of IEP Radio where he "connects the dots between your health and home".

Key Takeaways:

• What is an IEP and the scope of their work?
• What screening tests can be done before contacting an IEP?
• What are the ERMI and HERTSMI-2?
• Do the ERMI and HERTSMI-2 paint an accurate picture?
• What is the best way to collect samples for the ERMI/HERTSMI-2?
• Is there value in testing the environment for mycotoxins?
• What does a "boots on the ground" inspection consist of?
• What is the impact of outside mold levels on indoor mold testing interpretation?
• Can personal belongings be salvaged?
• Do remediations work or is moving a better option?
• What is the contribution of an HVAC system or related ducting to poor indoor air quality?
• Can fogging solutions or essential oils be appropriate tools?
• What is the role of limbic system retraining in creating a better host-environment relationship?

Connect With My Guest:

http://EnvironmentalAnalytics.net

http://IEPRadio.com

Related Resources:

ISEAI

Interview Date:

September 3, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode104.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the "AcciDental Blow Up In Medicine" and the importance of exploring parasites, fungi, and dental issues in regaining optimal health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Simon Yu. Simon Yu, MD is a board-certified internist who founded Prevention and Healing, Inc., to offer integrative medicine to patients from St. Louis, across the nation, and around the world. His two books, AcciDental Blow Up in Medicine: Battle Plan for Your Life (2019), and Accidental Cure: Extraordinary Medicine for Extraordinary Patients (2010), give unique insights from his work at Prevention and Healing; learning Eastern, Western and innovative medical technologies; and 25 years in the US Army Reserve Medical Corps, from which he retired as a full colonel. Dr. Yu received his medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed residency training at St. Mary's Health Center in St. Louis. He has a B.S. from Washington University and an M.S. through a Washington University Medical Center-University of Missouri-St. Louis joint program, where he conducted research on Immunology. He is a leader in detecting and treating dental, fungal, and parasite problems overlooked by conventional medicine. Dr. Yu lectures around the world and has studied Biological Medicine extensively in Europe. He organized ten International Integrative Medicine Conferences in St. Louis. Dr. Yu trains physicians, dentists and prescribing health professionals in Acupuncture Meridian Assessment (AMA), an updated, digitized method that provides forensic insights into problems underlying many chronic illnesses. AMA can be used to detect and monitor treatment of parasite and fungal problems, hidden dental infections, immune and toxicity reactions to dental and medical device metals and chemicals, and the growing epidemic of allergy-immunology problems.

Key Takeaways:

• How is recovering health similar to approaches used in the military?
• What are top strategies for addressing root causes of disease?
• What is Acupuncture Meridian Assessment?
• What is the role of environmental toxins and the terrain in health challenges?
• Are most parasites an issue of the GI tract?
• Can parasites be treated with natural medicine or are prescription medications required?
• What are the latest thoughts on rope worms?
• Why are fungi so difficult to get rid of and often require a multi-faceted treatment approach?
• Are binders and antifungals helpful?
• Do parasites and fungi play a role in cancer?
• What role do root canals and cavitations play in illness?
• What role does Lyme disease play in those with chronic conditions?
• How are autism, ALS, SIBO/SIFO, Morgellons and other conditions approached?

Connect With My Guest:

http://PreventionAndHealing.com

Related Resources:

AcciDental Blow Up in Medicine: Battle Plan for Your Life

Accidental Cure: Extraordinary Medicine for Extraordinary Patients

Interview Date:

August 14, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode103.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Frequency Specific Microcurrent and how FSM is used in optimizing health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr Carolyn McMakin. Carolyn McMakin MA, DC is the clinical director of the Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Clinic of Portland, Oregon. She developed Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) in 1995 and began teaching FSM courses in 1997. In addition to maintaining a part time clinical practice, she teaches seminars on the use of FSM in the United States, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. She has lectured at the National Institutes of Health and at medical conferences in the US, England, Ireland, and Australia on the subjects of Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia associated with cervical spine trauma, and on the differential diagnosis and treatment of pain and pain syndromes and sports injuries. Her peer-reviewed publications include papers on the FSM-induced changes in inflammatory cytokines and substance P seen with FSM treatment of Fibromyalgia associated with spine trauma, treatment of pain in the head, neck and face, and low back caused by myofascial trigger points, delayed onset muscle soreness, shingles, and neuropathic pain. She consults with various NFL and MLB teams and players on the use of Frequency Specific Microcurrent in the treatment of sports injuries. Her textbook Frequency Specific Microcurrent in Pain Management was published in 2010. Her book The Resonance Effect was released in March 2017 and describes how FSM was developed and provides case reports and frequency protocols for the visceral uses of FSM.

Key Takeaways:

• What are frequency and resonance?
• What are some of the conditions that FSM can help a person with?
• What role might FSM play in SIBO, Ehlers-Danlos, and MCAS?
• How does FSM impact ATP production?
• Can FSM influence gene expression?
• How might FSM benefit those dealing with traumatic brain injuries or concussion?
• How might FSM play a role in supporting detoxification?
• Can FSM be used to support those dealing with interstitial cystitis?
• Is Shingles responsive to FSM therapy?
• How does FSM affect the limbic system and the vagus nerve?
• How might FSM be used as a "rebooting" strategy?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TheResonanceEffect.com

Interview Date:

July 17, 2019

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode102.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about heme dysregulation and secondary porphyria.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Beth O'Hara. Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation and Subclinical Porphyria, including Mold Toxicity, Detoxification, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Histamine Intolerance, and Chemical Sensitivities. She is the founder of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, biochemical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental. She is a doctoral candidate in Functional Naturopathy through the New Eden School of Natural Health. She also holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and has training through Functional Medicine University. She is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences and presented at the 2018 Functional Genomics Conference on How Genetic Weaknesses and Functional Dysregulation of the Heme Pathway Can Affect Health. Beth has had to overcome her own difficult health challenges and was once bedridden with severe chronic illness. Her road to health was rocky, with few people able to understand her health issues. She was told frequently by health care providers that there was nothing that could be done for her, but she never accepted this. She eventually discovered how to regain her health through discovering Functional Naturopathic approaches, Functional Genetic Analysis, and Parasympathetic Nervous System balancing. As she healed, she became a passionate advocate for those who fall through the cracks in traditional healthcare, developing the Mast Cell 360 Functional Naturopathic Process. She developed her practice to be the kind of practice those with chronic illness need; one where they are seen and heard and get results in regaining their own health. She focuses on discovering the unique root factors underlying each client’s illness, utilizing comprehensive genetic interpretation, symptom and health history, and lab analysis as well as providing emotional support for the journey.

Key Takeaways:

• What are heme and heme dysregulation?
• What is secondary porphyria?
• What is the process of creating heme and why is it important?
• How are KPU and porphyria related?
• What are common symptoms of secondary porphyria?
• How does glycine impact heme production?
• What are the key items that stress heme production and lead to secondary porphyria?
• What testing is available for exploring the existence of porphyria?
• How is secondary porphyria treated?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MastCell360.com

Interview Date:

July 2, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the health implications of EMF exposure and solutions for mitigating them.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Nick Pineault. Nick “The EMF Guy” Pineault is an Investigative Health Journalist and #1 bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs. He is a down-to-earth and passionate health journalist who has published more than 1,500 online articles through a daily newsletter called Nick & Gen’s Healthy Life. Through his unconventional approach blending humor and common sense, he’s becoming a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and a personal advisor to the top functional medicine doctors in the world. His work is based on more than 500 scientific references, and the latest work of dozens of PhDs, MDs and EMF experts including Dr. Martin Pall, Dr. Martin Blank, Dr. Magda Havas, Dr. Olle Johansson, Dr. Devra Davis, and many, many more. He’s also launched the Electrosmog Rx online course in collaboration with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, with the goal of educating 100,000 health professionals worldwide on how to help patients address EMF-related symptoms and minimize their EMF exposure. His mission is to sift through the research to help find legitimate health solutions and teach us something new every day.

Key Takeaways:

• What are EMFs and the different types that need consideration?
• What are the symptoms of EMF hypersensitivity?
• How common is sensitivity to EMFs?
• Do EMFs impact children and animals?
• Why are smart meters not the number one concern?
• How do EMFs impact our mitochondria and our microbiome?
• What is the connection between EMFs and heavy metals? Mold illness?
• How does one convince non-believers that EMFs are a health threat?
• How are EMFs best measured?
• What are some solutions for reducing EMF exposure?
• How can the negative health impact of cell phones, computers, and other technologies be mitigated?

Connect With My Guest:

http://TheEMFGuy.com

Related Resources:

Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs

Electrosmog RX Course

Interview Date:

June 20, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of N&G Média.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and steps that may lead to its resolution.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Raj Patel. Raj Patel. MD received his Master’s degree in Physiology from Rutgers University and his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Dr. Patel is trained to work with people of all ages with his education in Family Medicine. He has extensive experience with various natural therapies including nutritional medicine, homeopathy, herbs, and mind-body medicine. Integrating these diverse therapies with allopathic or Western medicine has enabled Dr. Patel to offer a highly refined approach to healthcare that produces lasting results. Over the years, Dr. Patel has specialized in treating patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Lyme and tick-borne diseases, and mold illness (or “Sick Building Syndrome”) from exposure to water-damaged buildings. While these conditions seem separate and unrelated, they share many common underlying characteristics and frequently coexist. Dr. Patel’s interest in Lyme disease started in 2004 when he was diagnosed with it after having suffered from numerous seemingly unrelated symptoms for several years. Having successfully gone through his own journey with chronic Lyme disease utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, Dr. Patel has been able to refine his approach to treating chronic Lyme sufferers with incredible success. Dr. Patel is an active member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). He has also completed advanced training in pediatric Lyme disease and is a frequent speaker at Lyme conferences. Dr. Patel deeply explores the impact of exposure to mold from water-damaged buildings and finds this is key to recovering many of his patients dealing with chronic Lyme disease. Today, Dr. Patel, as the founder of Medical Options for Wellness, sees primarily severe chronically ill patients who have not been able to recover in spite of working with numerous other doctors.

Key Takeaways:

• What is MCAS?
• What are the symptoms of MCAS?
• How is treatment of MCAS approached?
• What are the key triggers of MCAS?
• What are the symptoms of EMF sensitivity?
• What role does EMF exposure play in MCAS and in chronic illness in general?
• How important is rewiring the limbic system in MCAS?
• What role does mold illness play in MCAS?
• Why is the microbial support focus later in the overall approach?
• How might the immune response to normal flora be a trigger for MCAS?
• How can vaccine residues be a contributor to MCAS in some patients?

Connect With My Guest:

http://MedicalOptionsForWellness.net

Related Resources:

Treatment of MCAS (including food list)

Tips on How to Implement a Low Histamine Diet

Generation Zapped

BioInitiative.org

Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons

Interview Date:

June 11, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about "Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Kris Newby. Kris Newby is an award-winning science writer at Stanford University and the senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary, Under Our Skin, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was a 2010 Oscar semifinalist. She has two degrees in engineering, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree from Stanford University. Previously, she was a technology writer for Apple and other Silicon Valley companies. She lives in Palo Alto, CA.

Key Takeaways:

• How did it feel to be a senior producer on "Under Our Skin"?
• What did Willy Burgdorfer share in the early interviews for the film?
• How did Willy discover the spirochete that other scientists had missed?
• What were the goals of the biological weapons program?
• Is Lyme disease the result of the bioweapons program or a natural occurrence?
• What organisms were part of the cocktail that Willy was experimenting with?
• What is the "Swiss Agent" and the role it may play in the Lyme disease epidemic?
• What is the "Anthrax Hotel" and the "Eight Ball"? What happened to those that were part of the experiments at the "Eight Ball"?
• What role do viruses and parasites play in Lyme disease?
• Was Willy a good guy or a bad guy?
• Did Willy's own death from Parkinson's disease potentially result from his own experiments?

Connect With My Guest:

http://KrisNewby.com

Interview Date:

May 22, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about autoimmune conditions and how to "Beat Autoimmune".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Palmer Kippola. Palmer Kippola is an author, speaker, and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) who specializes in helping people reverse and prevent autoimmune conditions. She developed a framework called F.I.G.H.T.S. to help people beat autoimmune conditions based on her 26-year battle to overcome Multiple sclerosis. Her new book “Beat Autoimmune: The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health” with a foreword by Mark Hyman, MD was just released. In it she shares empowering science, inspiring stories, and evidence-based strategies you can use right away. Palmer has done coursework with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the HeartMath® Institute, and the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. In addition, she has studied under leading experts in nutrition, holistic health, energy, and Functional Medicine. She founded Transcend Autoimmune, a growing online community of people proactively seeking to reverse or prevent autoimmune conditions naturally.

Key Takeaways:

• Why is the immune system attacking "self" in autoimmunity?
• What are the drivers of complex autoimmune conditions?
• What is the body burden bucket and how are symptoms the result of an overflowing bucket?
• How are epigenetic more important than genetics in health optimization?
• What foods are supportive of healing?
• What are the best sources of essential fatty acids?
• What is the role of infections in autoimmune conditions?
• Should the focus be in killing the bug or on creating immune tolerance?
• What tools can be helpful in supporting the microbiome and reducing intestinal hyperpermeability?
• Should hormones be supported early on in a protocol?
• What is the role of environmental toxins in autoimmunity?
• What tools can be used to lower the body burden of toxicity?
• How can stress be mitigated in support of health improvement?
• Is there a bigger message to be explored in autoimmune conditions?

Connect With My Guest:

http://PalmerKippola.com

http://BeatAutoimmuneBook.com

Related Resources:

Optimal Food Guide

Interview Date:

May 8, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about integrative approaches to recovering from cancer.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is James Templeton. James Templeton tapped into his fighting spirit and became an over 30-year cancer survivor who healed himself from a terminal diagnosis of Stage IV melanoma, which later spread to his lymphatic system, with the use of alternative medicine and healing modalities. As the visionary founder of Uni Key Health Systems and the Templeton Wellness Foundation, James has since utilized his wisdom and experience to help others achieve optimum health and wellness. His latest book, "I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health" is his memoir chronicling his amazing journey back to health. He is endorsed by leaders in the field such as Mark Hyman who says “James Templeton is the real deal. Learn from his miracle mindset and fight for your life.” Now a resident of the Pacific Northwest, James dedicates much of his time to living a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same. He also enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Key Takeaways:

• What is a macrobiotic diet?
• Why are vitamin C and lysine important in cancer?
• How is cancer a collagen disease?
• What role do parasites play in cancer?
• How should food, hydration, and pH be optimized for health?
• What role does mold and mycotoxin exposure play in chronic illness?
• How do dental contributors set the stage for cancer?
• How are coffee enemas and sauna therapy helpful in supporting detoxification?
• What tools can be implemented to manage stress for optimal health?
• What lessons emerged from his cancer recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

http://IUsedToHaveCancer.com

http://TempletonWellness.com

Interview Date:

April 23, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and the vagus nerve; as well as potential triggers and solutions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Diana Driscoll. Diana Driscoll, OD is an optometrist who became passionate about helping those with complex health conditions as a result of her own health challenges with POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and ME/CFS. Today, she is recovered, as are her two children, and is the Clinical Director of POTS Care in Colleyville, TX. She is president of Genetic Disease Investigators, LLC. Her husband Richard is also a doctor and together they have worked to find answers to POTS using unique ocular testing. They are intimately familiar with POTS, chronic fatigue, brain fog, immune system decline, gastroparesis, temperature dysregulation, interstitial cystitis, and more. She offers hope for those dealing with POTS, Dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, MCAS, Chronic Fatigue, chronic Lyme, vascular abnormalities, Fibromyalgia, and Multiple Sclerosis. She is the author of the book "The Driscoll Theory - The Cause of POTS in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and How to Reverse the Process". From her personal and family journey and her work with patients, she has created a line of supplements, including the patented ParaSym Plus, to meet the specific needs of those dealing with these complex, chronic illnesses.

Key Takeaways:

• What is POTS? What are its symptoms?
• What is idiopathic POTS and some of its potential triggers?
• How are POTS, CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme related?
• What is the connection between MCAS and POTS?
• Do antihistamines help those with POTS?
• What is the role of the vague nerve?
• What can damage the vagus nerve?
• What is the connection between the vagus nerve, gastroparesis, and SIBO?
• What role does acetylcholine play in vagus nerve dysfunction?
• What is the role of the ileocecal valve in gastroparesis?
• How might Mestinon help in POTS?
• Why is tonification of the parasympathetic nervous system important?
• What is ParaSym Plus? How might it be helpful in POTS and related conditions?
• Can POTS be cured or does it need to be managed indefinitely?

Connect With My Guest:

http://prettyill.com

http://potscare.com

http://vagusnervesupport.com

Related Resources:

Parasym Plus

Interview Date:

April 11, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of VagusNerveSupport.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about environmental toxicity including glyphosate, heavy metals, and mold exposure including solutions for improving health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Shippy. Ann Shippy, MD is a physician, scientist, engineer, and mom who works with science, clinical data, and research to provide the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal health. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and certified in Functional Medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Texas, a Master of Science in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She uses cutting-edge science, innovative testing, research and genetic information to determine and address the root causes of health issues – not to simply treat the symptoms of illness. She approaches each patient as a whole person and forms a therapeutic partnership to achieve the highest standard of health. Her approach to medicine is a unique blend of measured, precise data with a heart-felt and sympathetic attitude towards all of her patients. This method stems from her engineering background and her own failed experience as a patient of traditional medicine. She treats patients suffering from any combination of physical, environmental, or genetic issues. Her hope is to contribute to and inspire a positive movement towards solving some of the more complex health challenges we face today – and to help create a world where everyone has the opportunity for wellness.

Key Takeaways:

• How important are genes in recovering from chronic health challenges?
• How can toxin introduction into the body be limited?
• How is glyphosate toxicity approached and what role might glycine play?
• How important are heavy metals in those with chronic health challenges?
• Should metal detoxification be aggressively approached or are gentle methods often better?
• What are some of the questions that might be asked when considering the potential for mold in the environment?
• How often does remediation work for her patients?
• What is the difference between mold allergy and mold biotoxin illness?
• What tests might be used to explore for the potential of exposure to water-damaged buildings?
• What is the connection between yeast overgrowth and mold exposure?
• Can mold exposure from water-damaged buildings lead to colonization in the body?
• What are the key steps in recovering someone from environmental illness?
• What role might sauna therapy, coffee enemas, and HBOT play in patient protocols?
• What are the triggers for hair loss in environmental illness?
• What are some tools that can help with supporting the parasympathetic nervous system?

Connect With My Guest:

http://annshippymd.com

Interview Date:

March 29, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about EliSpot testing and the various testing options available through ArminLabs in Germany.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Armin Schwarzbach. Armin Schwarzbach, MD, PhD is a medical doctor and a specialist in laboratory medicine from the laboratory ArminLabs in Augsburg, Germany. Dr. Schwarzbach began by studying biochemistry at Hoechst AG in Frankfurt, Germany and pharmacy at the University of Mainz in Germany in 1984. In 1985 he studied medicine for 6 years at the University of Mainz and finished his MD in 1991. Dr. Schwarzbach developed the worldwide first Radioimmunoassay (RIA) for human Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide from 1986 – 1991, getting his PhD in 1992. He is member of the Swiss Association for tick-borne diseases, the German Association of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, and the German Society for Medical Laboratory Specialists. He is an Advisory Board member of AONM London, England, and Board member of German Borreliosis Society, and Member and former Board Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and has served as an expert on advisory committees on Lyme Disease in England, Australia, Canada, Ireland, France, and Germany. Dr. Schwarzbach is the founder and CEO of ArminLabs in Augsburg, Germany and has specialized in diagnostic tests and treatment options for patients with tick-borne diseases for over 20 years.

Key Takeaways:

• What is an EliSpot?
• What organisms can be tested for using EliSpot technology?
• How specific is the EliSpot in testing for Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, and other organisms?
• Does the state of the immune system matter when considering EliSpot results?
• Which infections are the most persistent?
• Can the EliSpot be used to track progress or success of treatment?
• What is Yersinia and where might it be encountered?
• Can EliSpot testing be used in newborns and infants?
• What role do viruses such as EBV, CMV, Coxsackie, and others play in chronic illness?
• Can Mast Cell Activation Syndrome be triggered by viruses?
• Why are Mycoplasma and Chlamydia so important to explore?
• Why is IgA testing a promising new direction in laboratory medicine?
• Is CD57 helpful clinically?
• What microbes are more commonly associated with specific medical conditions?
• How common are Rickettsial organisms?
• What is "Post Lyme Syndrome"? Is it real?

Connect With My Guest:

http://arminlabs.com

Interview Date:

February 27, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about breast implant illness and the potential role of breast implants in many chronic health challenges.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Lu-Jean Feng. Lu-Jean Feng, MD is an internationally renowned Microvascular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She is the Founder and Medical Director of The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic. Dr. Feng graduated from Yale College and Yale Medical School and has been involved in medicine for more than 28 years. She is unique within her field, as female plastic surgeons comprise a very small percentage of the total industry due to the intensity and length of training required. Dr. Feng is widely recognized as an artist, surgeon, and visionary for her many endeavors in the medical field and for her ability to help patients improve and maximize their overall health and well-being when all other avenues have failed. To date, Dr. Feng has patients from every state in the U.S. and from 34 countries around the world. Over the years, Dr. Feng’s own personal beliefs and ideals regarding fitness, nutrition, and healthy living have evolved into every aspect of her practice. The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic opened in 2000, as a premier state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. Today, the 15,000 square foot, 3-story building has been transformed into a total health and wellness center, incorporating many beneficial services under one roof; preventive medicine, medical-grade skin care services, laser treatments, infrared sauna, cryotherapy, ionic foot bath detoxification, therapeutic massage therapy, FengFit™ Cafe, and a unique fitness center complete with personal trainers and group fitness classes. In 2011 Dr. Feng developed a line of healthy plant-based foods under the name, FengFit™ Plant-Based Cuisine. All surgery patients receive one quart of Dr. Feng’s highly nutritious fresh soups of the day along with Dr. Feng’s Signature Salad upon discharge from the facility following their procedure. Dr. Feng has very high ethical standards and is a masterful technical surgeon who pays close attention to the most minute details and takes great pride in her work. Her latest pursuit involves helping her patients reach total health and wellness through her highly specialized Lifestyle and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy programs. Dr. Feng’s ultimate goal is to guide each and every patient to a more optimal state of health through proper nutrition, rigorous exercise, vitamins and supplements, and replacement of essential bio-identical hormones. In other words, total and optimal wellness from the inside out to ensure vitality, slow down the aging process, and provide protection from disease.

Key Takeaways:

• What are some health conditions where breast implants may play a role?
• What are the symptoms that might be observed in someone with breast implant illness?
• How are saline vs. silicone breast implants different?
• How common are implant ruptures?
• What criteria might lead someone to explore the possibility of breast implant illness?
• What toxins are present in breast implants?
• How does the immune system respond to a breast implant?
• What is capsular contracture?
• How does one prepare for an explant?
• What is the process of explanting an implant?
• What is the role of immune modulators in breast implant illness?
• How important is detoxification in optimizing health outcomes?

Connect With My Guest:

http://fengclinic.com

Interview Date:

February 19, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about mold illness and how to effectively "Break The Mold" and regain health and wellness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Crista. Jill Crista, ND is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and nationally recognized health educator. Her hope is to improve health through education, by bridging gaps in understanding between medical research and practice. She writes books and offers online courses for anyone wanting to gain concrete steps to conquer health challenges. She focuses on conditions that cause injury and inflammation to the brain and nervous system, including concussion, mold, Lyme disease, and autoimmune encephalopathies. Dr. Jill graduated with Honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine (NUNM) in 2003, and in 2012, she completed the Physician Training Program with the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). She is passionate about herbal medicine and has completed the Advanced Botanicals course with Dr. Jillian Stansbury. For over a decade, she was director and practicing member of two integrative medical clinics in Southern Wisconsin. She had the opportunity to practice with colleagues from naturopathic medicine, integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage therapy. Here she experienced the synergy and efficacy of a team approach to patient care. She’s now focusing on research, teaching, and writing, incorporating what she learned.

Key Takeaways:

• How is mold a survivor and how common is mold in buildings in society?
• How do mold-associated "bad gasses" impact our health?
• Do molds potentially colonize the body resulting in the need for antifungal therapies?
• Can immune dysregulation from mold exposure lead to an activation of Lyme, co-infections, or opportunistic microbes in the body?
• How is mold allergy different from mold biotoxin illness?
• How does mold and mycotoxins lead to food sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, and EMF sensitivity?
• What is the "Crista Mold Questionnaire" and what do the categories mean?
• If someone has to leave their home, what can they taken with them?
• What testing is a good initial step in exploring the potential of mold in an environment?
• Is urinary mycotoxin testing helpful clinically?
• Why is reducing dust important in optimizing an environment for health?
• Are some supplements potentially a concern for those with mold issues?
• What binders may be helpful, and what needs to be considered before adding binders?
• Why is a focus on bile movers important, and what tools may be helpful?
• How might lymphatic massage, sauna, or coffee enemas be supportive?

Connect With My Guest:

http://drcrista.com

Interview Date:

February 12, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the use of peptide therapy in Lyme disease and related complex, chronic illnesses.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Kent Holtorf. Kent Holtorf, MD is the medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group. He is founder and director of the non-profit National Academy of Hypothyroidism (NAH), which is dedicated to dissemination of new information to doctors and patients on the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. He has personally trained numerous physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction, and innovative treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. He is a fellowship lecturer for the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine, the Endocrinology Expert for AOL Health, and is a guest editor and peer-reviewer for a number of medical journals. Dr. Holtorf has published a number of peer-reviewed endocrine reviews, including on the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones, inaccuracies of standard thyroid testing, testosterone replacement for men and women, the diagnosis and treatment of growth hormone deficiency, and on the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. He has helped to demonstrate that much of the long-held dogma in endocrinology is inaccurate. He is a contributing author to Denis Wilson’s Evidenced-Based Approach to Restoring Thyroid Health. He has been a featured guest on CNBC, ABC News, CNN, EXTRA TV, Discovery Health, The Learning Channel, The Today Show, Dr. Dean Edell, Glenn Beck, Nancy Grace, Sean Hannity, and more and quoted in numerous print media including the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, US New and World Report, San Francisco Chronicle, WebMD, Elle, Better Homes and Garden, US Weekly, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and Self magazine among many others.

Key Takeaways:

• What are peptides?
• How are peptides created?
• What conditions might peptides be helpful for?
• What are the key contributors to aging?
• How are thymosins used to modulate the immune system?
• How is Th1/Th2 dominance measured?
• What is the role of LL37 in treating chronic infections?
• What is the connection between hypercoagulation and mast cell activation?
• How might BPC-157 be helpful in chronic illness?
• What is the role of Epithalon in anti-aging and regenerative strategies?
• How might peptides be helpful in conditions such as autism, Parkinson's, and ALS?
• How well-tolerated are peptides by sensitive patient populations?

Connect With My Guest:

http://holtorfmed.com

Interview Date:

January 22, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn the factors involved in dementia and Alzheimer's and potential solutions discussed in "The End of Alzheimer's".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dale Bredesen. Dale Bredesen, MD is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. He graduated from Caltech, then earned his MD from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) before joining Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner’s laboratory at UCSF as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. He held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bredesen directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before coming to the Buck Institute in 1998 as its founding President and CEO. The uniform failure of recent drug trials in Alzheimer’s disease has highlighted the critical need for a more accurate understanding of the fundamental nature of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Bredesen’s research has led to new insights that explain the erosion of memory seen in Alzheimer’s disease, and these insights have opened the door to a new therapeutic approach. His book "The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline" was released just over a year ago and is a hopeful exploration into not only the condition, but to solutions that are helping people with Alzheimer's improve their quality of life today.

Key Takeaways:

• How big of a problem is Alzheimer's?
• What is the role of apoE in the potential for Alzheimer's development?
• What are the primary risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's?
• Why is amyloid a potentially a good thing and not something to focus on removing without first addressing underlying causes?
• What are the subtypes of Alzheimer's?
• How does insulin sensitivity play a role om Alzheimer's?
• What factors play a role in the the "Toxic" subtype 3?
• What is the role of Lyme disease and mold illness in the development of Alzheimer's?
• What is a "Cognoscopy" and how is it performed?
• What is the "ReCode" protocol and how is treatment approached?
• How are VIP and Synapsin potentially helpful in reversing cognitive decline?
• Does Mast Cell Activation Syndrome play a role in the inflammation associated with Alzheimer's?
• Is detoxification important in recovering cognitive function?
• Which binders are helpful in supporting detoxification?
• Does EMF exposure play a role in the development of Alzheimer's?

Connect With My Guest:

https://ApolloHealthCo.com

Interview Date:

January 16, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about PANS, PANDAS, and related developmental disorders.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Maria Rickert Hong. Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP is a former Wall Street sell-side equity research analyst who is now a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. She is the author of the bestselling book, “Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder, A Reference for Parents and Practitioners” and the co-author of “Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis”. As a health coach, she helps parents make diet and lifestyle changes to recover their children from symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, PDD-NOS and ADHD. She has recovered her two boys from SPD, asthma, and acid reflux. Maria is a board member, Media Director, and blogger for Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)3 non-profit that lets parents know that recovery is possible and is the sponsoring non-profit of "The Documenting Hope Project". Maria is also a board member of Parents as Partners.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between PANDAS and PANS?
• When does PANS generally present?
• What are the symptoms of PANS?
• What is the role of inflammation in PANS?
• Do PANS and autism overlap?
• What leads to a blood-brain barrier breach in PANS?
• What is the role of EMFs in PANS?
• What role do glutamate, phenolics, and salicylates play in PANS?
• What are some of the triggers for PANS?
• Does mold exposure play a role in PANS?
• What tests are done to explore the potential for PANS?
• What is the Epidemic Answers Four Step Healing plan?
• Why is detoxification and drainage key in PANS recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

http://mariarickerthong.com

Related Resources:

Epidemic Answers

Brain Under Attack

My Kid Is Not Crazy

Interview Date:

January 4, 2019

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the Wahls Protocol and the impact of diet and nutrition in MS and other neurological diseases.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Terry Wahls. Terry Wahls, MD is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of "The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine", "The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles", and the cookbook "The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions". She conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. She teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality. She hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar every August where anyone can learn how to implement the Protocol with ease and success.

Key Takeaways:

• How did Dr. Wahls go from four years in a wheelchair to riding her bike to work?
• What is the 3/3/3 nutrition program?
• Why are greens, colored vegetables and fruits, and sulfur-containing foods so critical?
• How is the mitochondria and myelin supported through diet?
• Why are mushrooms and seaweed key components of the protocol?
• What protein sources are utilized?
• What is the role if intestinal hyperpermeability in autoimmune diseases?
• Are lectins a problem for those with neurological disease?
• What is the role of the microbiome in supporting health?
• Do infections play a role in MS?
• Does environmental toxicity need to be considered to maximize health potential?

Connect With My Guest:

http://terrywahls.com

Related Resources:

Diet

Papers

Interview Date:

December 11, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn the latest on genomics research in the area of chronic Lyme disease and related conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Bob Miller. Bob Miller, CTN was on the show on episode #44. If you'd like to review his full bio, you can find it there. Today, I’m excited to have Bob back on the show to talk about his work with Lyme beyond phases 1-3 which we covered in episode 44. Today we will focus on phases 4, 5, and 6 and preview phase 7 of his work around genetic patterns in those with chronic health challenges such as Lyme disease and related conditions. Bob’s research has been enlightening all of us to new ways to support those of us that have been impacted by Lyme disease.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of iron over-absorption in chronic illness?
• What role do glutamate and GABA play? What about glutamine?
• What are mTOR and autophagy?
• How big of an issue is mast cell activation syndrome?
• What triggers mast cells to release histamine and other mediators?
• What is acetylation? What is its purpose? What is Acetyl-CoA?
• How might pantethine support acetylation and thus detoxification and hormone synthesis?
• What is the role of heme in the body?
• What issues arise when inadequate conversion of sulfite to sulfate is present?
• How can sulfate be introduced into the body?
• What is the role of NADPH?

Connect With My Guest:

http://nutrigeneticresearch.org

http://tolhealth.com

Related Resources:

Posters

Interview Date: November 21, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about healing your body from toxic illnesses such as Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD was introduced with a more formal summary of his bio in podcast episode #19. For this podcast, I want to be more informal and just say how much I value and respect Dr. Nathan and the work that he does to help his patients. Dr. Nathan has been a mentor to me over the years, and I am always grateful when there are more opportunities to learn from him. I appreciate that Dr. Nathan has never accepted the toolbox that he has available and that he has continued to look for new and better options to help his population of chronically ill patients. While his toolbox is quite large, he’s still looking, still searching, still open to new and different approaches. Until we have all the answers, this is the type of doctor I think most of us would want. In his new book “Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness”, Dr. Nathan shares his wisdom, experience, and toolbox with all of us. It is profoundly enlightening.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between toxicity and sensitivity?
• What is a binder? How are absorption and adsorption different?
• How does one determine which binders to use?
• Can binder effectiveness be maximized with a focus on the liver and gallbladder?
• How are intracellular toxins detoxified?
• How important are HLA-DR genetics in terms of being a predictor of illness and a predictor of treatment outcome?
• What screening tests might be used to evaluate an environment for the possibility of mold?
• How are urine mycotoxin tests helpful?
• How can mold from a water-damaged building vs. mold from food consumption be differentiated in urine mycotoxin tests?
• How often is colonization a consideration in recovering from mold illness?
• Does treating MARCoNS make a positive shift for patients clinically?
• How do Bartonella and Babesia differ in their symptom presentation?
• What is provocation testing?
• Can Bartonella be treated without antibiotics?
• What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and how is it treated?
• How might various body systems be rebooted?
• What is Polyvagal Theory, and what role does it play in recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

http://neilnathanmd.com

Related Resources:
Book:

"Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness"

International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness

Interview Date:

October 22, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about mold illness, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and "Life After Mold".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Lauren Tessier. Lauren Tessier, ND is a Naturopathic Physician licensed in the state of Vermont. She received her Bachelors in Premedical Sciences and Health Psychology from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston and later became a Naturopathic Physician at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Her practice, Life After Mold, uses a patient-centered approach to help recover those that are suffering from mold-related illness. She combines naturopathic, functional, and integrative medicine to address the entire person. She is a Shoemaker Certified Physician specializing in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) which results from exposure to water-damaged buildings. In 2011, Hurricane Irene created an unimaginable flood in Waterbury, Vermont, and she was unprepared for what she would see next in her practice. Patients were ill with unexplained rashes, allergies that did not respond to treatment, fatigue, breathing difficulties, neurological complaints, headaches, nausea, and immune system dysfunction. When her normal approaches no longer worked for these patients, she dove deep into mold-related illness. Her practice is dedicated to helping those suffering with mold, biotoxin, and mycotoxin associated illness resulting from water-damaged buildings. As time passed, she came to the belief that the environment plays a role in all chronic illness. Environmental illness includes mold, heavy metals, glyphosate exposure, chronic infections such as Lyme disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Dr. Tessier is an Executive Board Member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI) which aims to advance medical knowledge surrounding environmentally acquired illness.

Key Takeaways:

• What are some of the environmental factors that may predispose an environment to water-damage and the potential for mold illness?
• What are some of the illness-creating substances that are found in a water-damaged building?
• What are common symptoms of CIRS?
• Are there basic screening tests that can be performed of an environment before investing in an IEP?
• How important are the HLA haplotypes in CIRS?
• Is there clinical value in urinary mycotoxin testing?
• Can molds encountered in a water-damaged building lead to colonization within the body?
• When considering binders, what is absorption vs. adsorbtion?
• Why is bile flow important and how might it be supported?
• What options might help reducing inflammation in those with CIRS?
• Are there downsides of exogenous glutathione supplementation?
• How important is eradicating MARCoNS in CIRS?
• How might VIP and Synapsin be helpful in those with CIRS?
• What triggers Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and how might it be addressed?
• When someone feels significantly worse, what rescue items might help to move through a detox or Herxheimer reaction?
• Is there a role for limbic system retraining in CIRS?

Connect With My Guest:

http://lifeaftermold.com

Interview Date:

September 28, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Parent Essential Oils, why unadulterated omega 6 is critical for health, and how PEOs are key to cell membrane health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Professor Brian Peskin. Brian Peskin, BSEE-MIT is a world-leading scientist specializing in parent essential fatty acids or EFAs — termed Parent Essential Oils or PEOs — and their direct relationship to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and wound care. While advancing the scientific understanding of the role of essential fatty acids in the body’s metabolic pathways, he has also advanced the discoveries of Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, MD, PhD. — to increase cellular oxygenation. These concepts are described in his book "The Hidden Story of Cancer". Amazingly, there is a fundamental cancer-heart disease connection, whereby the same physiologic solution solves both conditions. This information will lead to a new understanding of how to treat and prevent both cancer and heart disease. The basis for Peskin’s current work, grounded strictly in state-of-the-art science — in particular, physiology — can be found in his seminal work and peer-reviewed medical journal articles. Clinical physicians throughout the world have validated his EFA recommendations. In the most exciting development to date, Brian’s theoretical conclusions were recently and completely validated in a physiological experiment by precise instrumentation capable of measuring arterial compliance. This experiment provided the first conclusive clinical proof and validation of his theory.

Key Takeaways:

• What are parent essential oils (PEOs)?
• Why is fish oil not "essential" and potentially harmful?
• What are derivatives?
• Which oils provide parent essential oils?
• What is an adulterated oil and where are these encountered?
• What are the downsides of fish oil? How might fish oil be a poor choice in those with chronic infections?
• What role do PEOs play in cell membrane health?
• How might PEOs help those dealing with insulin resistance and diabetes?
• What is the role of oxygen saturation in cancer?
• How do PEOs improve oxygen saturation in the body?
• How might PEOs help those with low energy or fatigue?
• What is the role of PEOs in reducing inflammation?
• What are some of the key improvements people may note with PEO incorporation?

Connect With My Guest:

http://brianpeskin.com

Purchase PEOs:

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Interview Date:

September 11, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Oxygen4Life.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about how to create a Radical Metabolism as you "Revamp Your Fats", "Restore Your Gallbladder", "Rebuild Your Muscles", "Repair Your Gut", and "Reduce Your Toxicity".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ann Louise Gittleman. Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS is a New York Times Bestselling author of over 30 books on diet, detox, the environment, and women’s health. Beloved by many (myself included), she is regarded as a nutritional visionary and health pioneer who has fearlessly stood on the front lines of holistic and integrative medicine. A Columbia University graduate, Ann Louise has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Nutritionists in the country by Self Magazine, and she has received the American Medical Writers Association award for excellence and the Humanitarian Award from the Cancer Control Society. I’ve been a fan of hers since the time my own health journey first started over 20 years ago when I read her book “Guess What Came to Dinner: Parasites and Your Health”. At that time, the topic of parasites was one rarely discussed in the United States. We did our first podcast together over a year ago, and with the release of her new book “Radical Metabolism: A Powerful New Plan to Blast Fat and Reignite Your Energy in Just 21 Days”, I wanted to have her back on the show to share more of her immense knowledge.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the tell-tale signs of a toxic metabolism?
• What can be done to support those with insulin resistance or diabetes?
• What role do epigenetics play in terms of gene expression?
• In "Revamp Your Fats", what is the role of omega-6 oils in health?
• What should be done to support cell membrane health?
• In "Restore Your Gallbladder", what is the role of bile and how is it optimized?
• What is the role of coffee enemas in bile health and detoxification?
• In "Rebuild Your Muscles", what is the role of protein?
• What is the difference between A1-dervived and A2-dervied whey protein?
• In "Repair Your Gut", what is the role of the microbiome, inflammation, and leaky gut?
• What is the role of lectins?
• In "Reduce Your Toxicity", what are the top toxins that impact health?
• What is the connection between toxicity and weight loss?
• What is the role of binders in reducing our body burden of toxicity?
• What is the Radical Metabolism plan?

Connect With My Guest:

http://radicalmetabolism.com

Interview Date:

August 28, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of RadicalMetabolism.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about Bau Biologie, or Building Biology, and how to evaluate and improve the health of the external environment in order to improve overall health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is May Dooley. May Dooley, MS, MA, CMC (Council-certified Microbial Consultant) is a former middle school science teacher who loves to educate and empower people with information to improve their environment - and thus, their lives. She has been an environmental consultant for more than 24 years helping people make their home environment healthier. She leads her clients through the basic steps to assess and create a healthy home which includes air quality, water quality, and reduced exposure to other stressors that may impact health such as electromagnetic fields. Her inspections are interactive, and her clients learn how to measure EMFs, reduce body voltage in their bed, use a laser particle counter to evaluate their vacuum cleaner, and to take samples to explore for mold. She even brings along her microscope and looks at the samples in your home. Once she has evaluated an environment using the principles of Bau Biologie, she provides an easy-to-understand series of steps to improve the environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Why might culture plate air sampling be a better option than spore trap testing?
• What are the pros and cons of the ERMI?
• What is the CAP ERMI?
• What role do microbial VOCs play in the health of an environment?
• How often can mold issues be remediated?
• How is a microscope helpful in exploring the potential for mold?
• When moving to a new environment, what testing should be done to validate the environment is safe?
• What belongings can be brought from a moldy environment to a new environment?
• What can be used to address small amounts of visible mold?
• What vacuum cleaners are ideal?
• What are the 5 different types of EMFs and their sources?
• What is body voltage and how is it measured?
• What is grounding and how should it be done?
• Why should the bed have no metal materials?
• What light bulbs might be best?

Connect With My Guest:

http://createyourhealthyhome.com

http://moldcontrolonabudget.com

Interview Date:

August 23, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about activating your brain's peak potential with brainwave entrainment using the BrainTap system.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Patrick Porter. Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D. has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology for over 25 years. He was a co-developer of the MC2, the first personal light and sound brainwave training machine, voted “Best New Gadget of the Year” at the 1989 Consumer Electronics Show. His newest device, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to take the BrainTap Technology sessions to the highest possible level with the addition of light and sound frequencies. Dr. Porter is known for developing Positive Changes, the largest self-improvement franchise using mind-based technology, making him a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry. Dr. Porter’s successes were featured in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, People, Entrepreneur and INC magazines, as well as ABC, NBC, CBS and the Discovery Channel. He is a licensed trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and is the head of mind-based studies at the International Quantum University of Integrative Medicine (IQUIM). He is the author of seven books including "Thrive In Overdrive, How to Navigate Your Overloaded Lifestyle" and the bestseller "Awaken the Genius, Mind Technology for the 21st Century". Most recently, he co-authored with Dr. Bob Hoffman "Your Flourishing Brain; How to Reboot Your Brain and Live Your Best Life Now", a book that teaches chiropractors why they must focus on neurological health and brain balance to stay on the leading edge of the profession. His upcoming book, "BrainTap, The Ultimate Guide to Relaxing, Rebooting and Strengthening Your Busy Brain" is highly anticipated. Dr. Porter has produced an arsenal of more than 650 audio-recorded motivational programs and creative visualization processes and has sold more than 3 million books and recordings worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of stress in chronic illness?
• Why do we need to be in a parasympathetic state in order to heal?
• Is illness a bad habit of the brain?
• What are the different brainwaves, and what characteristics are associated with each?
• What technologies were intersected to create the BrainTap system?
• Can the system itself be an epigenetic influencer of gene expression?
• How might BrainTap support an improved sleep cycle?
• Does the system play a role in detoxification?
• How might BrainTap support those with Lyme, POTS, MCAS, and related conditions?
• Can BrainTap help in those with anxiety and depression?
• What is the role of BrainTap in energy production and mitochondrial function?

Connect With My Guest:

https://BrainTap.com

Related Resources:

Learn more about BrainTap

Interview Date:

July 26, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BrainTap.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about optimizing Phase 2.5 detoxification, addressing mast cell activation, and balancing mTOR and autophagy.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly Halderman. Dr. Kelly Halderman, MD completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota and has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is the lead researcher for the NutriGenetic Research Institute and also sits on the board. She is currently working on completing her Ph.D in clinical nutrition and has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Her interests include cancer and Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beaten. She does consultations for those interested in optimizing their health.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Phase 2.5 detox and how is it impacted and optimized?
• What are bile salts and bile and how might they be increased?
• What is the connection between bile and SIBO?
• What is the role of inflammation in detoxification and the importance of reducing inflammation in order to optimize detoxification?
• What is the role of the mast cell in inflammation and in detoxification impairment?
• How does Acetyl-CoA steal lead to reduced ATP and low energy and fatigue?
• What is the role of iron in inflammation?
• What are mTOR and autophagy? What stimulates mTOR and shuts down autophagy?
• What is Phase 3 detoxification and the role binders in minimizing enterohepatic recirculation?

Connect With My Guests:

http://drkellybeatlyme.com

Interview Date:

July 11, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the impact of retroviruses in chronic illness and several recent clinical pearls from Sophia Health Institute.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. I shared Dietrich Klinghardt MD's professional bio in episode #15, and for this introduction, I am going to be less formal and speak from personal experience. I met Dr. Klinghardt in January 2006 shortly after my own Lyme diagnosis in July 2005. I was in the front row of his conference probably asking more questions than he would have liked, but it was the start of my journey with his work, and I was beyond excited and hopeful. I then became a patient and worked with him for several years and was able to regain my health through the implementation of not only his treatment protocols, but his healing framework. To this day, no other person has impacted my understanding of health and wellness as much as Dr. Klinghardt, and I will be forever grateful.

Key Takeaways:

• What conditions may have a retroviral component?
• Are retroviruses the deeper core issue?
• How are retroviruses encountered?
• What tests can be done to eplore retroviruses?
• What is the connection between retroviruses and the cell-danger response?
• What role do EMRs, glyphosate, and aluminum play in the activation of retroviruses?
• What are some of the key retrovirus treatment options?
• What is the connection between EMF and mold illness from water-damaged buildings?
• What role might breast implants play in impacting recovery?
• What are the latest perspectives on rope worms?
• How commonly do stem cells result in sigificant improvement?
• Do DMPS, DMSA, and EDTA still play a role in patient recovery?

Connect With My Guests:

http://sophiahi.com

Related Resources:

The Role of Retroviruses in Chronic Illness – A Clinician’s Perspective

Safe Uses of Suramin and Other Anti-Retroviral Approaches

Interview Date:

July 2, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BioPure.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the use of Advanced Cell Training to educate the body on how to properly respond to microbes, environmental toxins, and allergies.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Gary Blier. Gary Blier struggled for years with his own chronic illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis. His search for answers took him from the realm of conventional medicine to exploring things he would never have previously imagined. Ultimately, Gary created Advanced Cell Training or ACT which trains the body to heal itself on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. ACT teaches its users how to tap into our body’s innate healing ability by identifying misbehaviors that bring about ill health. It works to reset the body’s biological response to pathogens, mold, allergens, toxins, stress, and trauma. Gary freed himself from his own crippling illness which had him nearly confined to a wheelchair. He has continued to develop ACT since its inception almost 20 years ago. During that time, Gary has worked with thousands of people to free themselves from pain, anxiety, and chronic illness and find peace within their own body.

Key Takeaways:

• How did ACT emerge from Gary's own health challenges with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
• What is the fundamental premise of ACT?
• Can the body both underreact and overreact to a microbial invader?
• Are particular Lyme-related organisms more difficult to address than others?
• What is the experience of going through ACT?
• How is ACT like creating an internal rife machine?
• Is there a role for ACT in mold illness?
• What is the connection between pathogens and EMF-sensitivity?
• How are biofilms addressed through the use of ACT?
• Does Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and histamine intolerance improve with training?
• Can ACT be helpful in those dealing with SIBO or Morgellons?
• What is the role of emotional traumas and conflicts in chronic illness?

Connect With My Guests:

http://advancedcelltraining.com

Interview Date:

June 27, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about intestinal hyperpermeability, applications of RESTORE, hydration, and detoxification.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Zach Bush. Zach Bush, MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into human health and longevity. In 2012 he discovered a family of carbon-based redox molecules made by bacteria. He and his team subsequently demonstrated that this cellular communication network functions to compensate for glyphosate, and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. This science has resulted in a revolutionary class of dietary supplements, including the product, RESTORE. Dr. Bush points to his kids as the driving force behind his passion for change. He is fiercely motivated by a desire to have them experience a much brighter and healthier future. His education efforts provide a grassroots foundation from which we can launch change in our legislative decisions, ultimately up-shifting consumer behavior to bring about radical change in the mega industries of big farming, big pharma, and Western Medicine at large.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of intestinal hyperpermeability or leaky gut in chronic health conditions?
• What is RESTORE?
• How does RESTORE create a communication network within the body?
• Does RESTORE have benefits beyond the GI tract?
• What are some of the ways RESTORE can be used?
• What is the intent of the nasal version of RESTORE?
• Why is hydration so important, and how does hydration support detoxification?
• How is hydration connected to electrical charge?
• Can RESTORE help to optimzie our mitochondria?
• In Lyme disease, do we need to kill the microbes to improve our health?
• Are there any pathogens we really need to eliminate from the body?

Connect With My Guests:

http://zachbushmd.com

http://ionbiome.com

Interview Date:

June 18, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Biomic Sciences.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), its causes, and treatment options.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Allison Siebecker. Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc, has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic and has specialized in the treatment of SIBO since 2010. Dr. Siebecker is passionate about education- she is Instructor of Advanced Gastroenterology at NUNM, IBS Board of Advisor & Faculty for the GI Health Foundation, Co-Founder & Curriculum Coordinator of the SIBO Symposiums, teaches continuing education classes for physicians, and is the author of the free educational website siboinfo.com. In 2005, 2013 and 2015 she received the Best in Naturopathy award from the Townsend Letter, for her articles: “Traditional Bone Broth in Modern Health and Disease”, "Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Often Overlooked Cause of IBS" and “SIBO: Dysbiosis Has A New Name”. Dr. Siebecker is currently writing a book synthesizing the SIBO data into one source.

Key Takeaways:

• What is SIBO and what symptoms are commonly experienced?
• What is the difference between dysbiosis and SIBO?
• What triggers SIBO?
• What is SIFO?
• What is the migrating motor complex and what role does the neurological system play in SIBO?
• Do structural or physical issues play a role in SIBO?
• How is a patient tested for SIBO?
• What is the difference between hydrogen and methane dominant SIBO?
• What is the role of leaky gut in SIBO?
• Is there an autoimmune component to SIBO?
• Is there a connection between SIBO and MCAS?
• How is SIBO treated with both pharmaceuticals and natural compounds?
• What prokinetics may be used to support the migrating motor complex?
• How is relapse after treatment prevented?

Connect With My Guests:

http://siboinfo.com

Related Resources:

SIBO SOS™ Virtual Conference

Interview Date:

June 7, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about light, color, photons, and the use of photobiomodulation to optimize health and wellness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Leanne Venier. Leanne Venier, BSME, CPAOBTA is an engineer, inventor, international award-winning artist, Eastern Medicine physician, entrepreneur, medical researcher, and former submarine designer. She is known globally as a visionary pioneer in the Science of Light Therapy and a leading authority on the effects of color, photobiomodulation, quantum energy medicine and flow states for self-healing, optimal brain function, and ultimate happiness in life. Leanne has been praised by doctors and neuroscientists as a visionary innovator in healthcare and her teachings have been embraced by the global medical community. She’s regularly featured on NBC TV, national radio, global podcasts, consciousness organizations, and international health magazines, and she is often hired to share her research at leading medical, brain, and neuroscience organizations. In 2018, she was honored to be awarded the "Excellence in Healthcare, Alternative Medicine" Award at the SmartHealth Medical Innovations conference for her contributions to Health Care. Leanne’s journey from engineer to Eastern Medicine physician to artist, to color, light therapy, and quantum energy healing expert is driven by her lifelong love of science, holistic medicine, spiritual growth, and a true desire to help others. For the past decade, Leanne has been educating millions and raising global awareness about the scientifically-proven physical and psychological benefits of color, sunlight, light therapy (photobiomodulation), and quantum energy medicine. She has connected the dots between medical and scientific research, quantum physics, biophysics, biophotonics, ancient healing modalities, consciousness and evolution. Leanne recently launched her own self-healing and anti-aging invention, the REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light & Quantum Energy Medicine device for home and professional use. Within the first few months, her healing devices were already being used by thousands of medical practitioners and lay people around the world … all from word of mouth.

Key Takeaways:

• Why are light and color important for our biology?
• What is coherent vs. non-coherent light, and which does the body prefer?
• What is the difference between LED and laser light therapy?
• What is the difference between red light and near infrared?
• How are near, mid, and far infrared different?
• How do color and light impact our emotions? Can light help us to process emotional traumas?
• Why is it important to support the body which physics-based interventions in addition to those based in chemistry?
• How might supporting our energetic defenses impact our physical defenses?
• Why are red and blue often discussed in light therapy but not other colors?
• What is the REDjuvenator™ and how might it be used to optimize health and wellness?

Connect With My Guests:

http://catalyticcolor.com

Interview Date:

June 1, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about some of the common misconceptions about minerals including magnesium, calcium, copper, and iron.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Morley Robbins. Morley Robbins (aka. “Magnesium Man”) is the founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group, and the creator of The Root Cause Protocol. Morley had been a hospital executive and consultant for 32 years when, several years ago, he developed a condition called “frozen shoulder.” His family doctor quickly recommended surgery as the only hope for Morley if he wanted to be able to lift his right hand above his waist ever again. Friends who owned a health food store intervened and encouraged Morley to try chiropractic care. His initial response: “Thanks guys, but I don’t do witchcraft.” Several months later, the pain was wearing on him, and his friends insisted. It only took a couple weeks of “light touch chiropractic care” (Network Spinal Analysis) before his shoulder had full range of motion once again. The experience was so life-changing for Morley, he questioned everything he knew — or thought he knew — about healing. He then left the world of hospital administration and became a Wellness Coach. Today, Morley views it as his life’s work to push back the tides of nutritional insanity in the day-to-day lives of inhabitants of Planet Earth!

Key Takeaways:

• How important is magnesium in the body and how likely are we to be deficient in this key mineral?
• What lab testing is ideal for exploring mineral status?
• What form of magnesium is best?
• Why might taking calcium and vitamin D not be the ideal solution for osteopenia and osteoporosis?
• Is it more likely that people are copper toxic or copper deficient?
• What is ceruloplasmin and why is it important?
• Does iron-associated anemia exist?
• Is supplementing with iron based on "dipstick" blood testing an ideal approach?
• Does iron play a role in chronic infections?
• Do trace minerals matter?
• What is The Root Cause Protocol?
• What should we consider stopping and starting to optimize bioavailable copper?

Connect With My Guests:

http://gotmag.org

http://therootcauseprotocol.com

Interview Date:

May 25, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about ozone therapy and the various considerations around using oxidation in dealing with chronic, systemic health challenges.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Julie Matthews. Julie Matthews, CNC, CNE is a globally respected nutrition expert, published researcher, accomplished author, and inspirational educator. Her guidance is backed by sixteen years of clinical experience and scientific research with complex neurological and physiological needs; particularly autism and related disorders. She has lectured in more than 60 cities across three continents, been on television, radio, newspaper, blogs/podcasts and more, and published scientifically referenced articles in journals and websites. Julie's been featured by Price-Pottenger, honored by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, sits on two scientific advisory boards including the Autism Research Center, and is a contributing author on a breakthrough scientific research study into diet and nutrition to improve autism published in 2018. Julie is a dynamic speaker who has educated professionals at trainings for Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Autism Research Institute/DAN!, Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, and the MINDD International Forum in Australia. During her early nutrition studies in 2001, Julie discovered that food and nutrition influenced the disorder of autism. She committed to investigate the connections then explain them to parents and clinicians that can make a difference helping children recover. Her final research paper at Bauman College became the basis for her award-winning book Nourishing Hope for Autism, which won the gold medal for "Most Progressive Health Book." It explains WHY food and nutrition affects the varied systems and biochemical pathways routinely occurring in autism and HOW to strategically apply a specialized diet to help children heal.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the most important diet considerations?
• How do gluten and casein act like morphine in the body?
• When are ketogenic diets helpful and how long should they be used?
• What is the role of leaky gut in nutrition and food reactivity?
• How do we adapt our diets to be anti-inflammatory?
• What are some key nutritional considerations for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and histamine intolerance?
• How might one optimize their diet when dealing with SIBO/SIFO?
• What are oxalates, where might we encounter them, what problems might they create, and what can be done?
• Do bone broth and fermented foods have potential downsides?
• What is the role of probiotics in creating a healthy microbiome?
• What are phenols and salicylates?
• How does one obtain adequate sulfate?

Connect With My Guests:

http://NourishingHope.com

Related Resources:

Autism Nutrition Study

Nourishing Hope Summit

Interview Date:

May 14, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about ozone therapy and the various considerations around using oxidation in dealing with chronic, systemic health challenges.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Robert Rowen. Robert Rowen, MD graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University in 1971, followed by medical school at the University of California at San Francisco in 1975. He is board-certified by the American Boards of Family Practice and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Rowen is affectionately known as "The Father of Medical Freedom" for pioneering the nation's first law protecting alternative medicine in 1990 in Alaska. He also served on the Alaska State Medical Board. Dr. Rowen has a practice in Santa Rosa, CA with his wife, Terri Su, MD. Together they have over 66 years of experience in the field of integrative medicine. They have attended medical meetings and traveled worldwide to share their knowledge and experience, especially in the field of oxidative medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• What is ozone and what is the difference between ozone and oxygen?
• Are there any contraindications for the use of ozone?
• What is the primary goal of ozone therapy?
• How does ozone impact the red blood cells, the mitochondria, and modulation of the immune system?
• What does ozone do to microbes in the body? Which types of organisms can ozone impact?
• Do people experience a Herxheimer reaction with ozone?
• Can ozone access microbes in a biofilm community?
• Does ozone impact beneficial flora?
• What role does ozone play in detoxification?
• Can ozone help those dealing with illness from water-damaged building?
• Might ozonated water be helpful in SIBO?
• Can ozone be used to support overgrowths or colonization of organisms such as MARCoNS in the sinuses?
• What is the role of ozone in dealing with dental issues such as cavitations?

Connect With My Guests:

http://DocRowen.com

Interview Date:

May 11, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about "Dirty Genes" and how to approach cleaning our genes to optimize our health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ben Lynch. Benjamin Lynch, ND received his Cell and Molecular Biology, BS from the University of Washington and his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University. His passion for identifying the cause of disease directed him towards nutrigenomics and methylation dysfunction. Currently, he researches, writes and presents worldwide on the topic of MTHFR, methylation defects, and genetic control. Dr Lynch is the President of SeekingHealth.com, a supplement company oriented towards disease prevention and health promotion. More information about Dr. Lynch and his work can be found at DrBenLynch.com. He lives in Seattle, WA with his wife, Nadia, and three boys, Tasman, Mathew and Theodor.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between genetics and epigenetics?
• What is meant by "Dirty Genes" and what can we do to optimize our genetic expression?
• Can clean genes express as dirty genes if negatively influenced by epigenetic factors?
• What factors epigenetically influence our gene expression?
• What are common symptoms that may lead one to explore cleaning their genes?
• What are the Super 7 and how difficult are these to clean up?
• Does an overfocus on one's SNPs epigenetically affect gene expression?
• How do environmental toxins, mold exposure, and infections impact our gene expression?
• Can methylation be supported too aggressively and lead to other potential challenges?
• Why should we entirely avoid folic acid?
• What food is best for supporting optimal methylation?
• What is the Soak and Scrub and Spot Clean in the Clean Genes protocol?

Connect With My Guests:

http://www.DrBenLynch.com

http://www.DirtyGenes.com

Related Resources:

Seeking Health

Interview Date:

May 4, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of SeekingHealth.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the delivery of frequency and vibration in support of optimizing health with the use of the AmpCoil.

About My Guests:

My guests for this episode are Aaron and Geneva Bigelow. When Aaron and Geneva Bigelow started their healing journey 12 years ago, they believed Lyme disease was going to be part of their lives forever. Having both worked for many years in the biotech industry, they’d tried biofeedback, PEMF and bioresonance technology, but weren’t getting sustainable results. They eventually found a solution that eliminated forever the devastating effects of Lyme disease. That is when the AmpCoil was born. They used an early prototype to help their family get their lives back, but knew deeply that the mission was much greater than their own family’s wellness because so many people were suffering. They tried everything to get their lives back. There were moments when Aaron couldn't get out of bed. Then he’d hear of the next great thing - feel better for a short time, but soon relapse again. One of those things was high-grade ozone therapy. Traveling to Tijuana, Mexico every day for months, he witnessed people in the waiting room close to death and hundreds of people crossing the border seeking hope on their journey to wellness. In that moment, Aaron began to feel gratitude for his journey, knowing it must lead to a greater story. He kept his hope alive this way. During Aaron’s health crisis, Geneva developed left-sided paralysis and migraines, also due to Lyme and co-infections, and was pregnant with their second daughter. Neither of them could work. The turning point came when they hit bottom. Geneva was nine months pregnant and standing in the welfare line waiting for food stamps, then they were to spend the night at a homeless shelter. At this point, they’d spent over $200,000 on treatments and accrued $100,000 in unpaid medical bills. They were also watching their eldest daughter have regular seizures as she too battled with Lyme. Aaron remembers thinking, “you may be able to take one of us, but you won’t take our daughter.” They needed a miracle. Today they’re symptom free. As founders of AmpCoil, life is eventful. The Bigelows, along with the entire AmpCoil team, credit their success so far to their own journey to wellness using the technology. Many members of the team used the AmpCoil device to get on the other side of Lyme, severe autoimmune conditions, and other illnesses, and today they are passionate about sharing their stories. Aaron says, “It’s always the deep transformations that we needed to go through that propel us forward in life and often something profound is born out of those experiences.” In this case, it was the AmpCoil.

Key Takeaways:

• How does frequency impact our biology and support shifting of the terrain to a more balanced state?
• When might frequency have an edge over taking things orally?
• How is the AmpCoil different from Rife therapy?
• How is health like a fish tank?
• What are the technologies that were combined to create the AmpCoil?
• What is "cleanse, shift, and transform"?
• What is an AmpCoil journey?
• What is the experience of having a session in the AmpCoil?
• How frequently and for what duration is the device used?
• What is the Herx Help journey?
• How long does it generally take for people to start to feel a shift?
• What is the role of parasites in chronic Lyme disease?
• What were some of the recent statistics in terms of symptom improvement with the use of the AmpCoil?
• What are the contraindications? Can the system be used by those that are EMF-sensitive?
• Do we need to become ready for a new story in order to optimize our health?

Connect With My Guests:

http://www.AmpCoil.com

Related Resources:

Wellness for Humanity Foundation

Interview Date:

May 1, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of AmpCoil.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the various testing options offered by IGeneX in the realm of vector-borne diseases.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jyotsna Shah. Dr. Jyotsna Shah PhD is the President and Laboratory Director of IGeneX Clinical Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Shah has over 40 years of research experience in immunology, molecular biology and microbiology, has been published, and holds more than 20 patents. After receiving her B.Sc. and M.Sc in Biological Sciences in the UK and her PhD. in diagnostic immunology from Nairobi University in Kenya, Dr. Shah joined the International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD) as a post-doctoral scientist and started the first DNA sequencing laboratory in East Africa. On completion of her fellowship, she went on to join Harvard University's Department of Tropical Medicine as a research fellow and continued work on development of molecular tools for diagnosis of parasitic diseases. Since then, Dr. Shah has worked at several Biotechnology companies focusing on the development of novel molecular technologies for diagnosis of infectious diseases and has become a world expert on use of Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) technique for direct detection of pathogens in clinical samples. Dr. Shah joined IGeneX as the Director of Research and Development in 1997 and in 2003 became Laboratory Director. During her time with IGeneX, she introduced the first Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) test for Babesia and also set up the PCR department for tick-borne diseases. Under Dr. Shah's direction, the laboratory has developed an excellent QA program and with her scientific guidance, IGeneX has become the world's leading reference laboratory for diagnosis of tick-borne diseases. Dr. Shah is now the owner of IGeneX and continues her mission to help those struggling with vector-borne illnesses.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the history of IGeneX?
• What is the difference between antibody and antigen testing?
• Why is IgM and IgG in Borrelia not the same as other infectious conditions?
• Why are bands 31 and 34 included in IGeneX Western Blots but not other commercial blots?
• What is the difference between the Western Blot and the ImmunoBlot?
• What is the importance of the Relapsing Fever Borrelia test options?
• What testing does IGeneX offer in the realm of coinfections?
• What is the IGXSpot and when might it be useful to consider?
• What microbes where found in her research on Morgellons?
• How can tick testing be performed with IGeneX?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.IGeneX.com

Interview Date:

April 23, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about environmental illness and how to approach recovering health after having been impacted by environmental toxicity.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Lisa Nagy. Lisa Nagy, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Pennsylvania and then from Cornell Medical College in 1986. After Emergency Medicine residency in NYC, she practiced in Los Angeles until becoming severely ill as a result of a complex medical condition known as Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness. Her story of survival and journey of discovery led her to learn about the field of Environmental Medicine and focus on finding the causes of disease including genetic, hormonal, nutritional, allergic, and environmental factors. She is now president of Preventive and Environmental Health Alliance which is a group focused on educating medical students, doctors, the AMA, congress and the public and assists patients to find help nationwide. Listening to physicians and other people who have developed severe Environmental Illness is the first step towards helping the 75 million people in the country with various health issues, including autoimmunity, autism, even ‘Chronic Lyme’ related to their environments. She is medical director of Environmental Health Center of Martha’s Vineyard and effectively treats the countries sickest patients. She has delivered talks at the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences in 2016, Congressional Subcommittee on Veterans Health 2015, The University of Pennsylvania Medical School, the EPA in Boston, and was the keynote speaker on the health effects of mold after Super Storm Sandy in NYC in 2013. She is the Communications Liaison for The American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Vice Chair of the Integrative Medicine Consortium and on a roundtable on Building and Health. She has been featured on TV shows such as “Nightline” and “The Doctor’s” on EMF intolerance, “White House Chronicles” on mold and CFS, and a pending Netflix series on afflicted patients.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the key conditions associated with environmental toxicity?
• How does one test for environmental toxins?
• What is "unmasking"?
• What testing may be appropriate for exploring mold in the environment?
• How might treatment for environmental illness be approached?
• What is the role of allergy in environmental illness?
• Can personal belongings from a moldy environment be taken to a new environment?
• What is the role of fasting in identifying food triggers?
• What is the connection between POTS, dysautonomia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.lisanagy.com

Interview Date:

April 9, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about Mackay Rippey's personal journey through Lyme disease, what he has learned from almost 200 Lyme Ninja Radio podcasts, and how he approaches working with his own clients in his acupuncture practice.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Mackay Rippey. Mackay Rippey LAc is an acupuncturist practicing in New York for over 25 years. He graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a BA in English Literature in 1986. He later studied acupuncture at the Maryland Institute of Integrative Health. His interest in acupuncture was inspired by his father, and he was the youngest person in his class. He was one of the first people in the United States to earn a Masters degree in acupuncture. He studied Five-Element Acupuncture; a traditional form of acupuncture based on the oral tradition founded by JR Worsley. He specializes in chronic Lyme disease and works with clients with chronic pain, anxiety, panic attacks, and other complex chronic conditions. He is the host of the popular podcast Lyme Ninja Radio which is quickly approaching its 200th episode with some of the thought leaders in the realm of Lyme disease and brings free content to thousands of listeners. Lyme Ninja Radio is the creator of the free Lyme Symptom tracker tool which provides an easy way to track your Lyme symptoms.

Key Takeaways:

• What was Mackay's personal journey with Lyme disease?
• What are some of his favorite herbal approaches for treating Lyme disease?
• How might light therapy be helpful in improving health?
• What role does diet and nutrition play in recovering from Lyme?
• How might healthy fats and a ketogenic diet be beneficial?
• What are some of the key things that people with Lyme are trying to figure out?
• What are the top priorities to consider in recovering from Lyme?
• What is the difference between how a doctor or researcher looks at Lyme as compared to a patient?
• What is the role of genetics and epigenetics in health challenges?
• What takeaways came from the top 10 Lyme Ninja Radio shows?
• What is the Lyme Symptom Tracker?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.lymeninjaradio.com

Interview Date:

March 27, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the GoodbyeLyme™ treatment approach to chronic Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Greg Lee. Greg Lee, LAc is the driving force behind the Two Frogs Healing Center and GoodbyeLyme.com. He is a world expert on using Chinese herbs, alternative medicines, and treatments for healing persistent Lyme disease and multiple chronic infections. As a software engineer / manager, he worked on many NASA projects including: Hubble Space Telescope, Goddard Robotics Lab, and the Antarctic Ozone Hole. After struggling with irritable bowel syndrome and burnout, Greg switched careers to pursue a Master’s degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He has successfully treated several hundred people with chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease in his private clinic. In order to develop precise targeted remedies and treatments, Greg uses analytical engineering skills and electrical frequency scans. The scan results are used to program unique treatments including Frequency Specific Microcurrent and to develop customized liposomal remedies for killing infections, detoxification, and promoting healing for each patient. His clinic is in a biotechnology facility where he collaborates with other medical researchers on identifying natural remedies for killing drug-resistant and biofilm infections. He teaches online and live training courses for medical providers on the GoodbyeLyme System for Stopping Persistent Lyme Disease and Co-infections.

Key Takeaways:

• What were the top 5 challenges people with Lyme disease face in a recent 1,000 person survey?
• What is Gu Syndrome and how does it parallel what today is known as "chronic Lyme disease"?
• What strategies are used to treat Gu Syndrome?
• What tools are used to augment conventional diagnostics?
• How might wet cupping benefit those dealing with Lyme disease?
• What role does laser and light therapy play in his clinical work?
• How might frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) be used to improve the health of those with chronic illness?
• What are liposomal remedies and how might they be used?
• What are the benefits of essential oils?
• How might bee venom be helpful?
• How common are parasites, viruses, and mold in those with chronic Lyme disease?

Connect With My Guest:

http://GoodByeLyme.com

Related Resources:

http://GoodByeLyme.com/BetterHealthGuy (slides and information for podcast listeners)

Interview Date:

March 23, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about a unique approach to treating Lyme disease called LymeStop.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Tony Smith. Dr. Tony Smith, DC, is a chiropractor and founder of Dynamic Health, a holistic healthcare facility in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He became fascinated with alternative medicine while attending the University of Kansas after he was dramatically healed from a chronic disabling condition. He realized then that he wanted to pursue a career in natural healing. Immediately after graduating from KU, Dr. Smith enrolled at Cleveland Chiropractic College, where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1980. During his 38 years of practice, Dr. Smith passionately studied and practiced a wide range of progressive natural-healing methods. This enabled him to become successful at treating chronic, difficult health problems. His accumulated knowledge and wealth of clinical experience eventually inspired him to develop and teach several profound healing techniques. They include AllerTouch, CranioBiotic Technique (CBT) and, most importantly, LymeStop. LymeStop is the product of Dr. Smith’s research with hundreds of chronic Lyme disease patients. Thus far, this all-natural technique has helped more than 4,000 Lyme sufferers worldwide. Due to the tremendous amount of physician interest and patient need, Dr. Smith will be teaching LymeStop in the near future. Dr. Smith lives in Post Falls, Idaho, with his wife, Lisa. He has two adult daughters of whom he is very proud. Dr. Smith is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians, and the Christian Chiropractors Association. Dr. Smith was one of the ten top doctors highlighted in Connie Strasheim’s recent book “New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment: 10 Top Doctors Reveal Healing Strategies That Work”.

Key Takeaways:

• What is CranioBiotic Technique and why is dealing with allergies important?
• Why is LymeStop and what is the experience of being treated with this technique?
• What are BioMagnetic Lyme Points and how are they used in LymeStop?
• What microbial stressors is LymeStop able to support the body against?
• What is the role of viruses in chronic Lyme disease?
• Which microbe leads to the most neurological issues?
• What are the common threads in his sickest patients?
• Does LymeStop play a role in recovering from mold illness?
• Is LymeStop able to help the body against organisms protected in biofilms?
• What reactions might one expect as part of the detoxification phase after LymeStop treatment?
• How many treatments might one need to complete their LymeStop work and what is the cost?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.lymestop.com

Interview Date:

March 16, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about Mycoplasma and its role in chronic health challenges.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Garth Nicolson. Garth L. Nicolson, PhD, MD(H) is the founder of The Institute for Molecular Medicine at California, and he serves as the President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Emeritus Professor of Molecular Pathology. He is Conjoint Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Newcastle, Australia. During the outbreak of the Gulf War syndrome, he was the leading authority on the study of the cause, treatment and prevention of the disease. He was appointed Chairman of the Medical-Scientific Panel for the Persian Gulf War Veterans Conference. On suspicion of the bacterium that caused the disease as a product of biological warfare, he made extensive scientific investigations and served as authority to the United States House of Representatives. For his service he was conferred honorary Colonel of the US Army Special Forces and honorary US Navy SEAL. With S.J. Singer, Nicolson published a paper titled "The fluid mosaic model of the structure of cell membranes" in 1972, which is now regarded as a classic paper in cell biology. With over 600 scientific papers, the majority of Nicolson's research is in cancer biology and cellular properties related to aging. He had invented a number of techniques in the study of cancer, and has five US patents. He was a Nobel Prize nominee in Cell Microbiology. In 2003 he introduced the practice of lipid replacement therapy into a scientific concept. He observed that the therapy had anti-aging effects, restorative potential for chronic muscle weakness (fatigue), and was beneficial to patients undergoing cancer treatments. Nicolson found that at the cellular and molecular levels the actual replacement of damaged cellular lipids with undamaged lipids helped to maintain proper structure and function of cellular structures, mainly cell membrane and organelle membranes (especially those of mitochondria), and this is important for maintaining stable cellular functions.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Mycoplasma?
• What are some key symptoms and conditions associated with Mycoplasma?
• What is the role of Mycoplasma in Gulf-War Syndrome?
• What are the different types of Mycoplasma?
• How is Mycoplasma transmitted?
• What is the best way to test for Mycoplasma?
• Is it best treated with antibiotics or with natural options?
• Is Mycoplasma the kingpin in Lyme disease?
• How might lipid replacement therapy be helpful in recovering from chronic illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.immed.org

Interview Date:

March 5, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about testing for environmental toxins and mycotoxins.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. William Shaw. William Shaw, PhD is board certified in the fields of clinical chemistry and toxicology by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. Before he founded The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc., Dr. Shaw worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine, and Smith Kline Laboratories. He is the author of "Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD", originally published in 1998 and "Autism: Beyond the Basics", published in 2009. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide. Dr. Shaw is the stepfather of a child with autism and has helped thousands of patients and medical practitioners to successfully improve the lives of people with autism, AD(H)D, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue, depression, Fibromyalgia, immune deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, OCD, Parkinson's disease, seizure disorders, tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, and other serious conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• What role does environmental toxicity play in autism and many chronic conditions experienced by adults as well?
• What does the GPL-TOX show in terms of environmental toxins such as chemicals and pesticides?
• How commonly is glyphosate found in the GPL Glyphosate test?
• What is tiglylglycine and what is the connection to mitochondrial issues?
• What is the role of mycotoxins in various health conditions and what symptoms might mycotoxins create?
• What is the role of colonization of the sinuses, lungs, and gut with fungal/mold organisms in terms of ongoing mycotoxin exposure?
• Does the MYCOTOX urine collection need to be provoked to get a sensitive result?
• Is there a way to differentiate a positive mycotoxin test in terms of the source of the exposure being environmental as opposed to being from consumed food products?
• What are some of the treatment approaches that appear promising both for environmental chemicals and mycotoxins?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com

Related Resources:

GPL-TOX

GPL-MYCOTOX

Interview Date:

Februray 19, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about genetically-modified foods, glyphosate, and "What's Making Our Children Sick?".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Michelle Perro. Dr. Michelle Perro, MD is a veteran pediatrician with over thirty-five years of experience in acute and integrative medicine. She is a practitioner, researcher, educator, lecturer, and most recently author. Her career began in Pediatric Emergency Medicine winding its way into homeopathic and functional medicine over the years. More than ten years ago, Dr. Perro transformed her clinical practice to include pesticide and health advocacy. She has both directed and worked as attending physician from New York’s Metropolitan Hospital to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Dr. Perro has managed her own business, Down to Earth Pediatrics. She is currently lecturing and consulting as well as working with Gordon Medical Associates, an integrative health center in Northern California. Her most recent project was the release of her new book "What's Making Our Children Sick? How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It" which was released in late 2017.

Key Takeaways:

• Are the chronic, complex health conditions in children the result in better diagnostics or a true epidemic?
• What factors have led to the chronic health challenges children experience today?
• What role do genetically-modified (GM) foods and pesticides play in chronic illness?
• What role does pesticide exposure play in neuro-developmental conditions and autism?
• How does glyphosate impact human health?
• How can we detoxify the body from the effects of glyphosate?
• What are some of the bigger food insults on health?
• What would a "Dr. Perro-approved" diet consist of?
• What role do food sensitivities play and how can these be tested?
• What can be done to improve the health of the microbiome?

Connect With My Guest:

http://betterhealthguy.link/MichellePerroMD

Related Resources:

Amazon: What's Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It

Publisher: What's Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It
https://www.gmoscience.org

Interview Date:

Februray 12, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about ongoing Borrelia research underway at University of New Haven.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eva Sapi. Dr. Eva Sapi, PhD is a Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science at University of New Haven where she teaches undergraduate and graduate biology courses and carries out Lyme disease research with her graduate students. She is the Director of their Lyme Disease Program. Dr. Sapi graduated with a M.S. in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary in 1987. She received her PhD in 1995. Her research interest is to investigate the different forms of Borrelia burgdorferi to better understand how Borrelia can hide from the immune system as well as from antimicrobial therapies. Her recent research shows that Borrelia burgdorferi is capable of forming a protective layer around itself called biofilm which could render it to be very resistant to antibiotics and provide a logical explanation as to why extensive antibiotic treatment for patients with a tick-bite history could fail. The goal of her research group is to fully characterize this novel form and to identify novel antibacterial agents that are effective in killing all forms of Borrelia burgdorferi. Dr. Sapi organized and chaired six Lyme Disease Symposiums at the University of New Haven during the last several years. Her research interests include Lyme disease, pathogenic biofilm, antibiotic resistance, and the different morphological forms of Borrelia burgdorferi.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between in vitro and in vivo studies?
• What role does Borrelia play in neurological diseases?
• Are biofilms an explanation for persistence of Lyme disease despite treatment?
• What are Borrelia persisters?
• What was observed with Samento and Banderol when tested against Borrelia?
• Can stevia be a helpful tool in dealing with biofilms?
• Is persistence of symptoms after treatment an autoimmune condition or a persistence of infection?
• How is the Borrelia culture different from immune-based testing?
• What did research show in terms of potential use of CBD in Lyme?
• Does bee venom therapy appear to be a viable treatment option for Lyme disease?
• What work is being done to better understand Morgellons?

Connect With My Guest:

http://betterhealthguy.link/EvaSapiPhD

https://www.facebook.com/UNH.LymeGroup

Interview Date:

Februray 5, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about testing options for Lyme and co-infections from DNA Connexions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Leslie Douglas. Dr. Leslie J. Douglas, PhD completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo before attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology. Her graduate studies focused on the phylogenetic relationships within and between tephritid species, with a sub-study involving the phylogeny of native Hawaiian avian species. Currently she is the Principal Investigator and Laboratory Manager of DNA Connexions, a Colorado based company focusing on bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic molecular based detection assays. Her main focus is the research and development of a PCR-based Lyme test inclusive of Borrelia burgdorferi and a number of prevalent tick-borne disease co-infections, as well as the ongoing development of various molecular based assays. Dr. Douglas’s research and patient demographics is yielding invaluable data to better understand the relationships between Lyme and other chronic conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• How did the DNA Connexions panel emerge?
• What is PCR testing and how is DNA Connexions different?
• Why is a direct test better than an indirect test in Lyme?
• What is sensitivity and specificity?
• How often is the DNA Connexions Lyme panel positive?
• How should the test be provoked and the sample collected?
• What is the process that the sample goes through once received at the lab?
• How long do the results take to receive?
• How were the organisms on the current panel chosen?
• What organisms are planned to be added to the panel in the future?
• Are the organisms identified living or dead?
• What is the prevalence observed of the various microbes on the panel?
• What is the cost and how is the test ordered?
• Can the test be done on a tick?
• What testing do they offer in the dental arena?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.dnaconnexions.com

Interview Date:

Februray 1, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and some key considerations when treating this common issue seen in those with Lyme disease, mold illness, autism, and other complex conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Theo Theoharides. Dr. Theo Theoharides, PhD, MD has studied the regulation of mast cell activation and its role in neuroinflammatory disease for over 30 years. He holds a Masters in Neuroimmunology, a PhD in Pharmacology, and an MD from Yale University. He was the first to report that mast cells can secrete specific mediators selectively without degranulation, regulate blood-brain-barrier permeability, stimulate microglia, be activated by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) secreted under stress to release VEGF selectively, be activated by synergistic action of CRH and neurotensin, be activated by IL-33 and substance P synergistically to secrete the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF, secrete mitochondrial DNA extracellularly that is mistaken by the body as a pathogen resulting in inflammatory reactions, and communicate with microglia and are involved in inflammation of the brain. He discovered that mast cells are inhibited by certain natural flavonoids, especially luteolin and tetramethoxyluteolin. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed papers and is in the top 5% of authors cited in pharmacological and immunological journals. He is the developer of the well-known liposomal mast cell blocking nutritional supplement known as NeuroProtek and several other products.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)?
• What are some conditions where MCAS may play a role?
• What are some of the common symptoms of mast cell activation?
• How do temperature or season changes impact symptoms?
• What are the common triggers of MCAS?- What role does stress play in triggering mast cells?
• What are the best ways to approach testing for MCAS?
• Can Lyme disease itself be a trigger for mast cells?
• What is the link between MCAS and brain fog?
• What role does leaky gut play in MCAS?
• How do EMFs impact mast cells?
• What treatment options might be appropriate in MCAS?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.mastcellmaster.com

Related Resources:

Algonot (NeuroProtek)

My Mystery Symptoms and Mast Cells Video

Lecture with Dr. Theo

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Interview Date:

January 29, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about liposomes, detoxification, and the role of detoxification in regaining health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Chris Shade. Dr. Chris Shade, PhD is a globally recognized expert on mercury and liposomal delivery systems. He has lectured and trained doctors in the U.S. and internationally on the subject of mercury, heavy metals, and the human detoxification system. Dr. Shade developed the patented liquid chromatographic mercury speciation technology used at Quicksilver Scientific while conducting his PhD dissertation work with advisor Robert Hudson at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This technology was used to create the Mercury Tri-Test used today. Dr. Shade's current focus is on the development of cutting-edge, lipid-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals, such as liposomes and micro-emulsion systems to address the growing need of high quality, affordable detoxification solutions. Dr. Shade has a diverse spectrum of interests and experiences, ranging from traditional Scottish stone masonry and geology to open-ocean sailing and marine chemistry.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of liposomal and nano-emulsion technologies in nutritional products?
• What testing is offered for heavy metals through QuickSilver Scientific?
• Why does the Tri-Test look at urine, hair, and blood in evaluating mercury toxicity?
• What is Phase 3 or the transport phase of detoxification?
• What is the connection between detoxification and inflammation?
• Does allergy or sensitivity to a substance make it more difficult to detoxify?
• How does toxicity lead to a Th2 shift and this more allergy and inflammation and less microbial response?
• What is the role of leaky gut in inflammation and reduced detoxification capacity?
• How do toxins lead to anxiety?
• Why are trace minerals a key aspect of detoxification?
• What is the push/catch method of detoxification?
• How does one detoxify aluminum, glyphosate, and gadolinium?
• What other tools may be helpful in the realm of detoxification?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.quicksilverscientific.com

Interview Date:

January 26, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about detoxification of heavy metals and other toxins and what approaches are used in the Myers Detox Protocol in support of detoxification.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Wendy Myers. Wendy Myers FDN-P, NC, CHHC is founder of MyersDetox.com. She is a detox expert, functional diagnostic nutritionist, and NES Bioenergetic Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA. She is the #1 bestselling author of "Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue". She was the host of the recent Heavy Metals Summit. Passionate about the importance of detox to live a long disease-free life, she is a sought after speaker, appearing on countless summits and podcasts.

Key Takeaways:

• What role does toxicity play in our modern illnesses?
• What are some of the signs that one may need to focus on detoxification?
• What tools can help to reduce fatigue and increase energy?
• What did Wendy takeaway from the Heavy Metals Summit?
• What is the Myers Detox Protocol?
• Why are minerals important in supporting detoxification?
• Are coffee enemas and liver flushes helpful?
• What devices does Wendy like in support of detoxification?
• What role do bioenergetics play in a detox program?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.myersdetox.com

Related Resources:

Heavy Metals Summit

Interview Date:

January 23, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about bee venom therapy and melittin in the treatment of Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ellie Lobel. Ellie Lobel graduated from a gifted children’s program at University College Kensington, London with a PhD in Nuclear Physics and a Bachelor’s in Engineering at the tender age of 18. She has contracted for some of the top Fortune 500 corporations. Ellie is a 15-year Lyme disease and Babesia sufferer. She moved to California to live out her last few months of life. In June 2011, Ellie was attacked by a swarm of killer bees which changed everything. Ellie healed herself with bee venom and went on to create the protocol for Bee Venom Therapy for Lyme disease after hundreds of hours of research and much trial and error. She is a true pioneer of BVT for Lyme and got the research at University of New Haven in Connecticut off the ground with Dr. Eva Sapi. Ellie now travels the country teaching and educating about Lyme disease and its many co-infections and Bee venom Therapy. Her Bee Bus Mission has been traveling since March of 2015. She has done this all by donations and has helped hundreds of Lyme sufferers to date.

Key Takeaways:

• How is bee benom therapy beneficial in Lyme disease?
• What is melittin and what does it do in the body?
• Does bee venom help with other microbial issues beyond Borrelia?
• What did Dr. Eva Sapi's research recently show about BVT?
• What is the BVT protocol for Lyme?
• What should and should not be used in conjunction with BVT?
• Do people have Herxheimer reactions with BVT and how are they mitigated?
• Can BVT be used in conjunction with antibiotics?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.bvtforlyme.com

Facebook Group "Bee Venom Therapy for Lyme Disease"

Interview Date:

January 16, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about Galectin-3, biofilms, and the use of modified citrus pectin in chronic health conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Isaac Eliaz. Dr. Isaac Eliaz, MD, LAc, MS is an integrative medical doctor, licensed acupuncturist, researcher, product formulator, and frequent guest lecturer. He has been a pioneer in holistic medicine since the early 1980s, and has published numerous peer-reviewed research papers on several of his key integrative health formulas. He is the founder and medical director of Amitabha Medical Clinic in Santa Rosa, California, an integrative health center specializing in cancer and chronic conditions. An expert in using highly strategic, synergistic protocols to address numerous areas of health including metastatic cancer, immunity, digestion, detoxification, diabetes, cardiovascular health and more, Dr Eliaz is also widely regarded as the leading expert in the field of Modified Citrus Pectin research. Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Eliaz is an author and frequent lecturer who presents on his unique approaches to health and healing to practitioners worldwide. Dr. Eliaz is committed to empowering patients, practitioners and those seeking guidance for lasting wellness through education, ongoing research and community building.

Key Takeaways:

• What is galectin-3 and what problems does it cause?
• What is the role of galectin-3 and biofilms?
• How might reducing galectin-3 help other treatments to work better?
• Can galectin-3 be measured?
• How does modified citrus pectin work to bind metals, reduce galectin-3, reduce inflammation, and support immunity?
• Is modified citrus pectin a good binder of heavy metals?
• What role does modified citrus pectin play in reducing TGFb1, C4a, and MMP9?
• Can those with citrus allergies generally use modified citrus pectin?
• What is Honokiol and how might it be helpful in supporting health?
• How important is stress reduction and meditation in shifting away from a sympathetic-dominant state?
• What role do the mental, emotional, and spiritual realms play in chronic illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.dreliaz.org

http://www.econugenics.com

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Related Resources:

https://www.amitabhaclinic.com

Interview Date:

January 12, 2018

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Econugenics.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the various types of water and how they may help to optimize health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Patrick Durkin. A calling to make plastic water bottles obsolete has turned into a life dedicated to creating a world of Love and Oneness. Fueled by unrelenting passion, Patrick Durkin is on a mission to uplift humanity. He will support you to awaken your super powers through immersion in living water, quantum physics, and loving all that is. He is the founder of The Wellness Enterprise, Inc., the Structured Water Superstore, Water Magic 101, GodSelf University and Jivara Structured Water Devices.

Key Takeaways:

• Why is water important for health?
• What problems do plastic bottles create for our health and for the environment?
• What are the pros and cons of reverse osmosis and distilled water?
• Does alkaline water work?
• Why are trace minerals important?
• What is the difference between chemistry and physics when optimizing water?
• What is structured water?
• How does Dr. Emoto's work fit into a discussion on structured water?
• Does structured water contain negative ions?
• Do Gas Discharge Visualization (GDV), darkfield microscopy, or BIA show improvements with the consumption of structured water?
• What is EZ Water and how can it be created?
• What are the VitaJuwel and Natural Action Water systems?

Connect With My Guest:

The Wellness Enterprise

Interview Date:

December 19, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of The Wellness Enterprise.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the key stressors to consider in recovering from Lyme disease and optimizing health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jay Davidson. Dr. Jay Davidson DC, PSc.D. completed his undergraduate studies at University Wisconsin La Crosse Majoring in Biology with biomedical concentration and chemistry minor. He received his doctorate of chiropractic degree at Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minnesota. Dr. Jay focuses on functional, natural medicine. He is a husband and a father. He is also a popular speaker and a two-time #1 international best-selling author. Dr. Jay was the host of the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit #1 and Chronic Lyme Disease Summit #2. He was also the host of the Parasite Summit and a co-host of The Detox Project, which had over 50,000 participants. Dr. Jay Davidson is admired for his ability to bridge the gap between the scientific health community and the layperson. His holistic approach encompasses the mind, body and spirit. He works with his clients to formulate a simple, straightforward plan toward restoring health. This has gained him tremendous respect among the Lyme community and his colleagues. Dr. Jay Davidson is an ambitious researcher and clinician in the health world. He and his team of well-trained doctors work with clients virtually around the world!

Key Takeaways:

• Based on his own family's experience, what are the key treatment approaches that yielded tangible progress?
• What are the common denominators in Lyme disease?
• What were some of the key takeaways from the recent Parasite Summit?
• How often are parasites an issue in someone with Lyme?
• How important is detoxification?
• How might one approach a coffee enema and what are some of the common challenges people may encounter when doing one?
• How might TUDCA be helpful in detoxification?
• What are the key tools that might be considered in approaching heavy metal detox?
• What is the impact of mold on Lyme recovery?
• Do EMFs matter and are they another toxin that burdens the body?
• What is the role of structure in recovering from Lyme?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.drjaydavidson.com

Related Resources:

Microbe Formulas

Interview Date:

December 5, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Microbe Formulas.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about biological dentistry and the impact of mercury amalgams, root canals, and dental cavitations in those with chronic health challenges.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Stuart Nunnally. Dr. Stuart Nunnally, DDS is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio (1980). He maintains an integrative biological dental practice in Marble Falls, Texas where he and his partners have treated patients from all fifty states and twenty-four countries. Dr. Nunnally is chairman of the jawbone osteonecrosis committee of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He holds fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry and in the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Dr. Nunnally is board certified in naturopathic medicine and is board certified in integrative biologic dental medicine. He is licensed in intravenous conscious sedation and is a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiologists. He serves on the teaching faculty of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine and The American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry, and he frequently teaches on all aspects of biological dentistry. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Rebecca, and they have three grown children.

Key Takeaways:

• How should one approach the microbiome of the mouth? Should the goal be to eliminate oral microbes?
• What is an optimal daily routine for oral maintenance?
• Can oil pulling be helpful for oral and systemic health?
• How do the teeth relate to the merdians and organs in the body?
• What is the role of amalgams in chronic illness?
• Can microbes exist in root canal teeth?
• What role do dental cavitations play in chronic health challenges?
• How are cavitations addressed?
• What is the recurrence rate for a surgically-addressed cavitation?
• How are cavitations evaluated?
• Is zirconium a better option than titanium for an implant?
• What is the cause of grinding teeth and what problems might this create?
• What role do dental issues play in sleep apnea?
• How is gum recession treated?

Connect With My Guest:

https://www.healthysmilesforlife.com

Interview Date:

November 24, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the use of botanical options for supporting the body against Lyme disease, GI issues, and environmental toxicity.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Rachel Fresco. Rachel Fresco, LAc, PhD is an acupuncturist, PhD, and founder and CEO of Bio-Botanical Research. Since 1989, Dr. Fresco has utilized her background in naturopathy, Chinese medicine, and clinical nutrition to create products that have a significant impact on challenging clinical conditions. Addressing the challenges of microbial overgrowth, as well as supporting the digestive and immune systems, her formulations have helped thousands of people around the world. Her most well-known product is Biocidin. Biocidin is recommended by many clinicians and laboratories in support of those dealing with conditions such as Candida, SIBO, and other GI dysbiosis and biofilm-associated disorders. Her formulations have been helpful in those with systemic chronic infections, including Lyme disease. Dr. Fresco lectures internationally at medical conferences and shares her research on chronic infections, biofilms, GI dysbiosis, systemic inflammation, and the use of plant-based medicines in clinical practice.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the history of Biocidin?
• What types of issues might Biocidin support the body against?
• With herbal options, does one need to consider the various forms of Borrelia as one may with antibiotic approaches?
• What has research shown with regards to Biocidin and biofilms?
• Might Biocidin be helpful for dealing with GI issues such as parasites and SIBO?
• When might the liposomal formulation be used?
• How might Olivirex support those dealing with chronic viral burdens?
• How do binders support both detoxification and reducing the intensity of a Herxheimer reaction?
• What are bacterial spores and how might these be used to support the microbiome?
• Might Biocidin support those dealing with MARCoNS?
• What has research shown on the use of the DentalCidin product and Biocidin LSF in dealing with dental microbial burden?

Connect With My Guest:

http://biocidin.com

Interview Date:

November 16, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BioBotanical Research.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about inflammation, its effects on the brain, and its role in chronic health challenges such as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Mary Ackerley, MD. Mary Beth Ackerley MD, MD(H), ABIHM is a classically trained board-certified psychiatrist. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University, studied at NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) and finished her residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. Currently she is an integrative holistic physician who specializes in natural treatments. Patients commonly come to her with conditions of anxiety, depression and chronic fatigue. Her treatment protocol for biotoxin illness combines a variety of methods including conventional and integrative medicine. Her expertise includes differential diagnosis from brain MRI analysis in conjunction with Neuro Quant software. She has also uncovered a statistically significant relationship between methyl resistant nasal pathogens in relation to hidden dental infections known as cavitations. This discovery is linked to neuro-inflammation with psychiatric implications and has led to greater improvement in diagnosis and treatment. Currently she is researching the affects from biotoxin illness on oxygen absorption and metabolism. The malabsorption of oxygen leads to severe physical debilitation and exhaustion with an inability to accomplish simple daily tasks. Her internet article entitled “Brain on Fire” is widely acknowledged as a pre-eminent summation encapsulating the psychiatric implications from acquiring biotoxin illness. Her private practice, called My Passion 4 Health, is located in Tucson Arizona. Often she is contacted from around the world consulting through Skype about complex cases.

Key Takeaways:

• How was Andrea's family impacted by illness resulting from water-damaged buildings?
• What factors lead to the growth of mold in an indoor environment?
• What options may be helpful for testing for the potential of mold in the environment?
• When mold is visible, how should it be cleaned?
• What should one look for to find a good inspector and/or remediator?
• When should one consider moving as opposed to remediation?
• Might ozone or fogging solutions be helpful?
• What should not be taken with you from a moldy environment to a new environment to minimize cross-contamination?
• What treatment options were helpful?
• Is it possible that the exposure to environmental mold leads to a colonization within the body?
• Why is it important to reduce our exposure to EMFs to optimize wellness?
• What are the top ten things Andrea learned the hard way?

Connect With My Guest:

http://mypassion4health.com

Related Resources:

Brain on Fire

ISEAI

Interview Date:

November 3, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about illness resulting from water-damaged buildings and the importance of the environment on our health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Andrea Fabry. Andrea Fabry is a former journalist, a radio host, and the mother of nine children. Her road to awareness began in 2008 when a serious toxic mold exposure compromised her entire family's health. She is the Founder and President of momsaware.org. momsAWARE's mission is to provide practical assistance to families and individuals displaced by toxic mold, and to raise public awareness of the negative impact of toxic mold, chemicals, pesticides, and other environmental hazards on human health. Andrea is certified in the field of Building Biology and is passionate about the overuse of chemicals, the disregard for indoor environmental issues, and the proliferation of electromagnetic radiation. Her story is available on her blog "It Takes Time" at it-takes-time.com. She currently resides in Vail, AZ, with her husband, Chris, and four of their children. She authored the book “Is Your House Making You Sick: A Beginner’s Guide to Toxic Mold” which is available on Amazon.com.

Key Takeaways:

• How was Andrea's family impacted by illness resulting from water-damaged buildings?
• What factors lead to the growth of mold in an indoor environment?
• What options may be helpful for testing for the potential of mold in the environment?
• When mold is visible, how should it be cleaned?
• What should one look for to find a good inspector and/or remediator?
• When should one consider moving as opposed to remediation?
• Might ozone or fogging solutions be helpful?
• What should not be taken with you from a moldy environment to a new environment to minimize cross-contamination?
• What treatment options were helpful?
• Is it possible that the exposure to environmental mold leads to a colonization within the body?
• Why is it important to reduce our exposure to EMFs to optimize wellness?
• What are the top ten things Andrea learned the hard way?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.momsaware.org

http://it-takes-time.com

http://www.justso.co

Related Resources:

Is Your House Making You Sick? A Beginner's Guide to Toxic Mold

Interview Date:

October 27, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about some of the considerations in preparing for pregnancy and optimizing outcomes for healthy pregnancies in those with Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Nicola McFadzean Ducharme, ND. Nicola McFadzean Ducharme, ND is the founder and Medical Director of RestorMedicine. She practices holistic medicine specializing in Lyme disease, hormone balancing, autistic-spectrum disorders, pre-conception health care and digestive disorders. Dr. Nicola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, trained in both the United States and her native country of Australia. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) from the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia. Her training included a two-year internship at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, an internship in medical research at Columbia University as a Mountbatten Scholar, and four years at the Bastyr University Research Institute. Dr. Nicola is the Medical Advisor to the Lyme Disease Association of Australia. She is a referral doctor for Defeat Autism Now! and is an outreach physician for Great Plains Laboratory. She is a consultant for New Beginnings Nutritionals, and is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Hyperbaric Oxygen Centers, Inc. and the medical advisory board of the Institute for Integrative Medicine. She is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Dr. Nicola is a published author, with her own books – Beginners Guide to Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease in Australia, The Lyme Diet: Nutritional Strategies For Healing From Lyme Disease, Lyme Brain, as well as a chapter in Connie Strasheim’s books Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies and New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment: 10 Top Doctors Reveal Healing Strategies That Work.

Key Takeaways:

• What three things have the most negative impact on a patient's health?
• What three treatment options are current favorites?
• What makes Lyme disease so complicated to treat?
• What labs tests are helpful for Lyme and coinfections?
• Are antibiotics needed to recover from Lyme disease?
• How is antimicrobial therapy approached?
• What tools can be helpful for supporting detoxification?
• What is the role of biofilms?
• How are pain, inflammation, fatigue, cognitive issues, and sleep approached?
• Can HBOT, ozone, of frequency therapy be helpful?
• What is the role of hormone balancing in the treatment of Lyme disease?
• How is gut health optimized?
• What is the role of diet and nutrition?
• Does environmental exposure to mold impact Lyme treatment outcomes?
• What is the role of mental/emotional health in Lyme recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

http://restormedicine.com

Related Resources:

Lyme-Ed Course

Interview Date:

October 21, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Lyme-Ed.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about some of the considerations in preparing for pregnancy and optimizing outcomes for healthy pregnancies in those with Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Corson, MD. Dr. Ann Corson grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania and obtained her MD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 1982. Dr. Corson has residency training in Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Family Medicine. She has been Board Certified in the practice of Family Medicine since 1993. In 2005, she began studying and practicing Integrative Medicine and was Board Certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine in 2011. Dr. Corson has been a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) since 2003. She has studied with Dr. Joe Burrascano and Dr. Charles Ray Jones. Her practice in Chester County, PA is devoted full time to the treatment of patients suffering from Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases. Dr. Corson is not an obstetrician, but works closely with her patient’s obstetrician as a board-certified family medicine and board certified integrative holistic medicine doctor to support her patients. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating tick-borne illness and is passionate about finding solutions for her patients.

Key Takeaways:

• What drew Dr. Corson into working with Lyme disease?
• What steps should one take to maximize the chances of a healthy pregnancy when dealing with Lyme?
• How important is detoxification prior to conception? Is detoxification appropriate during a pregnancy?
• What factors are involved in miscarriage and are miscarriages more common in those with Lyme than the general population?
• Should one be treated for Lyme and related infections while pregnant?
• Is breast-feeding beneficial even if the mom has Lyme disease?
• What is the role of Hashimoto's or thyroid disease on a pregnancy?
• What is the role of hypercoagulation in pregnancy?
• Does mold impact a pregnancy?
• What infections may be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and how can the potential for transmission be minimized?
• What lab testing is done on the newborn to look for Lyme-related microbes?
• Is there an association between Lyme and autism spectrum disorders?

Connect With My Guest:

http://betterhealthguy.com/corson

Interview Date:

October 9, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn some of the highlights from each of the ten doctors that Connie interviewed for her latest book "New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment: 10 Top Doctors Reveal Healing Strategies That Work".

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Connie Strasheim. Connie Strasheim is a writer, healer, teacher, and speaker well-known in the Lyme disease community. Over a ten-year period, while working to recover her own health, she authored or co-authored ten books on Lyme disease, cancer, nutrition, and other illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome and environmental illness. She maintains a nationwide prayer conference call group and conducts one-on-one healing prayer sessions. Through her books, her webinars, her blogs, and her interviews, she shares what she has learned on her own health-recovery journey. She is the Lyme Disease Editor for ProHealth.com and editor of the Alternative Cancer Research Institute. Her most recent book "New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment" highlights ten of the top Lyme disease doctors and their approaches to recovering their patient’s health.

Key Takeaways:

• What was Connie's own recovery journey?
• What is the concept of a dominant microbe? (Dr. Wayne Anderson)
• Why is immune tolerance more important than killing the bugs? (Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt)
• How does one approach dealing with mold illness? (Dr. Neil Nathan)
• What options are often needed nutritionally in those with Lyme? (Dr. David Minkoff)
• What is LymeStop? (Dr. Tony Smith)
• Why is a comprehensive approach that looks at both Lyme and mold important? (Dr. Raj Patel)
• How might essential oils and home tools for detoxification be helpful? (Dr. Nicola McFadzean-Ducharme)
• What is hyperthermia? (Dr. Freidrich Douwes)
• What diet may be ideal for someone with Lyme? (Dr. Marie Matheson)
• How can we use at home baths to support detoxification and building up the body? (Dr. David Jernigan)

Connect With My Guest:

http://conniestrasheim.org

Related Resources:

New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment

Interview Date:

September 25, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BioMed Publishing Group.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn genetic variants that are prevalent in those with chronic Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Bob Miller, CTN. Bob Miller, CTN is a Certified Traditional Naturopath specializing in the field of natural health, including genetic-specific nutrition, homeopathy, stress reduction, detoxification and education. He earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health and is board certified. In 1993, Bob Miller opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 20+ years. For the past several years, he has been engaged with genetic variants and related research. Working with many clients, he is astounded at how many peoples’ health concerns are related to the genetic issues. For Bob, following a natural approach to health is personal. It was during a personal health crisis in 1993 that Bob experienced first-hand the profound effects of natural remedies as a solution to regain his health. His passion to help others and to learn more catapulted his desire to obtain knowledge in the natural health and wellness field. He is committed to educating others, empowering them to have more control over their health care and their lives. He feels the naturopathic philosophies of working with the mind, body and spirit in a natural approach to be the best way to help others. Recognizing that there was not a nutritional supplement line on the market comprehensive enough to address all of the possible genetic variants, he began working with a national company, Professional Health Products, to formulate an Epigenetics line of products for use by health care providers. Bob lectures at nationwide seminars to educate physicians and health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health, and has created an online certification course in genetic nutrition for health professionals. He has created a propriety software program, MethylGenetic Nutritional AnalysisTM , which he uses in his practice to assess, analyze and design support for his clients based upon their personal genetics, lab work and presenting symptoms. To support his growing genetic research efforts, Bob founded the NutriGenetic Research Institute in 2015 to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants and labs and presenting symptoms. His first research project on genetic variants and Lyme disease won an award for research at the International Lyme Conference held in Helsinki, Finland in June 2016.

Key Takeaways:

• What genetic patterns are more common in those with Lyme disease as compared to the 1000 Genomes Project.
• Are today's health challenges more of a genetic issue or an epigenetic issue?
• Why is supporting methylation not always a good idea?
• Which genes impact iron absorption at higher levels in Lyme patients and lead to hydroxyl radical production?
• What are KEAP1 and Nrf2 and how do variants in these genes lead to some of the sickest patients?
• What is MTOR and autophagy and how do we shift these to be more supportive of improved health?
• When are things like vitamin C, ozone, glutathione, NAC, glutamine, GABA, and arginine potentially not a good idea?
• What tools can we use to mitigate these issues?

Connect With My Guest:

http://nutrigeneticresearch.org

http://www.tolhealth.com

Related Resources:

https://www.methylgeneticnutritionclasses.com (Practitioners)

https://dnasupplementation.com (Practitioners)

Interview Date:

September 15, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about several approaches to overcoming Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Darin Ingels, ND. Dr. Ingels is a respected leader in natural medicine with numerous publications, international lectures and more than 25 years experience in the healthcare field. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from Purdue University and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ingels completed a residency program at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Ingels worked as a clinical microbiologist/immunologist at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Ingels is a licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Connecticut and a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in the State of California, where he maintains practices in both states. He is Board certified in Integrated Pediatrics by the American Association of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Ingels is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American Association of Integrative Medicine, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and many State associations. Dr. Ingels is currently a Board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has written a chapter on allergy desensitization for autistic children in “Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism” (Skyhorse, 2014). He is the author of the upcoming book on Lyme disease, "The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease" (Avery, March 2018), which will cover an integrative, natural approach to the treatment and management of Lyme disease. Dr. Ingels’ practice focuses on environmental medicine with special emphasis on chronic immune dysfunction, including Lyme disease, autism, allergies, asthma, PANDAS, recurrent or persistent infections and other genetic or acquired immune problems. His practice is comprised of both children and adults. He uses diet, nutrients, herbs, homeopathy and immunotherapy to help his patients achieve better health.

Key Takeaways:

• What labs are useful in exploring Lyme disease?
• What Lyme-related microbe is the most difficult to treat?
• What protocols are used to treat Lyme?
• How important is detoxification?
• What is the role of sublinqual immunotherapy and why is it important in dealing with chronic infections?
• What LDI resolved Dr. Ingels' own brain fog?
• How can the Th1/Th2 balance within the immune system be modulated?
• What tools are helpful for pain and inflammation?
• How often does LDN lead to benefits?
• How big of a factor is mold in recovering from Lyme disease?
• Are patients impacted by EMFs?
• What is the most important lifestyle consideration to maximize recovery?
• Which diet may be the most useful in Lyme disease?
• What is the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in Lyme recovery?

Connect With My Guest:

http://dariningelsnd.com

Related Resources:

The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease

Interview Date:

September 11, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the limbic system and how DNRS may support recovering from a wide array of chronic health challenges.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Annie Hopper. Annie Hopper is a journalist and health, wellness, and environmental toxin expert whose life was turned upside down by a chronic, debilitating condition. She knows the challenges and hardships involved with limbic system dysfunction and she personally suffered from severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, and Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome. She went on to creatively rewire the neural circuits in her brain that had been altered due to toxic trauma, and the symptoms of illness eventually dissipated. In 2008, Annie Hopper founded The Dynamic Neural Retraining System – a drug free, neuroplasticity-based approach to rewire chronic illness disease patterns in the brain. The program can be an effective treatment for chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and many other chronic illnesses. Annie has lectured throughout North America and abroad, educating both patients and doctors alike about the connection between environmental toxins, brain trauma, and physical health. She has spoken at events hosted by the Canadian Brain Injury Association, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association, and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She is the author of Wired for Healing - Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses. She is on a mission to take the "mystery" out of mysterious illnesses.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the limbic system, what is it intended to do, and what does it do in chronic illness?
• What is DNRS?
• What conditions respond to DNRS?
• What body systems can be impacted by a hypersensitive limbic system?
• How might DNRS help those with Lyme, electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome, POTS, mold, MCAS, chronic pain, inflammation, tinnitus, and more?
• Why is telling someone that their illness is all in their head a serious mistake?
• How does the DVD course differ from the in-person course?
• What medical studies are underway?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.retrainingthebrain.com

Course Options:

DNRS DVDs

DNRS Online/Streaming

5 Day Bootcamp

Related Resources:

Wired for Healing - Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses

POTS: What It Really Is & Why It Happens

Interview Date:

August 28, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DNRS.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Morgellons, what it is, and how to approach treatment.

About My Guest:

Dr. Savely graduated in 1972 from the University of Maryland with Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Music. In 1978 she earned a Master’s degree in educational philosophy from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. In 1985, she enrolled in the nursing program at the University of Texas at Austin and in 1988 completed her Bachelor’s of nursing degree. Dr. Savely worked as an RN for the next 10 years in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, urgent care, and family practice. She received her Master’s degree in Nursing and certification as a family nurse practitioner in 1998. During this time, she became interested in and progressively more knowledgeable about Lyme disease. By 2003, 80% of her practice was devoted to Lyme patients. At about this same time, she became aware of a strange new disease called Morgellons disease. When word got out through a local news story that she was helping these patients, people with the symptoms of Morgellons disease started coming to her by the dozens. In 2004, she was honored with the title of Texas Nurse Practitioner of the Year for her work with Lyme and Morgellons disease. Dr. Savely began to publish articles, do presentations at conferences and appear in the media about her work with Lyme and Morgellons disease. She was accepted into the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and sat on the advisory Boards of the Texas Lyme Disease Association and the Morgellons Research Foundation. Doctors in Austin had a very narrow view of Lyme disease. They were convinced that it did not exist in Texas and thought that even if it were contracted elsewhere, a simple week of antibiotics would totally cure it. Many of them resented the fact that a nurse practitioner had the nerve to use diagnosis and treatment methods that went against the prevailing medical paradigm. From 2003 to 2006, at the instigation of the Texas Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Savely endured a drawn-out investigation by her regulatory board, the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. The Board investigation finally ended with no more than trivial findings and what amounted to a “slap on the wrist”. In 2005, having seen the “writing on the wall” and realizing that her days of practicing in Texas might soon be over, Dr. Savely had opened an auxiliary office in San Francisco. Although many doctors in Austin believed in what Dr. Savely was doing and even referred patients to her, none would agree to collaborate with her for fear of raising a red flag with the medical Board. Because Dr. Savely could find no other physician in Austin willing to assume the risk of practicing with her she moved her practice full-time to San Francisco in 2006. In 2009, Dr. Savely earned a doctorate degree in nursing practice from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio where she was honored with the Dean’s Legacy Award. In March, 2011 she moved her practice from San Francisco to Washington, DC. In 2016, she published her book "Morgellons: The legitimization of a disease: A Factual Guide by the World's Leading Clinical Expert" which is available on Amazon.com.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Morgellons and what are the common symptoms?
• Why is Morgellons not "delusional parasitosis"?
• What is the connection between Lyme disease and Morgellons?
• What microbes are commonly observed in Morgellons?
• What are some of the myths about Morgellons that should be dispelled?
• Is Morgellons contagious?
• What are the fibers, or more correctly, filaments made of?
• How is Morgellons treated?
• What are some things people should explore to lighten the load on the immune system?
• What is the prognosis for someone struggling with Morgellons?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.gingersavely.com

Related Resources:

Morgellons: The Legitimization of a Disease: A Factual Guide by the World's Leading Clinical Expert

The Charles E. Holman Morgellons Disease Foundation

Skin Deep: The Battle Over Morgellons

Interview Date:

August 22, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about EMFs, their health consequences, and how to mitigate EMF exposure.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Peter Sullivan. Peter Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Clear Light Ventures, Inc., as well as an environmental health funder who focuses on toxins and wireless safety. He has spent the last 15 years successfully recovering his two sons from autism and sensory issues. In the same time period, he recovered from mercury poisoning and the effects of high levels of wireless and EMF exposure. Peter's work on detoxification and EMF have been featured in the book “Toxin Toxout: Getting Harmful Chemicals Out of Our Bodies and Our World”, the book “The Out of Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescent and Adult Years”, and CNN's “Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man”. He serves on the advisory board for the International Institute for Building-Biology & Ecology and on the board of Pure Earth. Over the last 10 years, Peter has funded efforts to reduce mercury and other toxic metals from the environment. He funded roughly half of the National Resources Defense Council’s mercury program, and in 2008, they successfully sued the EPA to close the cement industry’s exemption from the Clean Air Act. This victory resulted in an annual healthcare savings of approximately 6.7 billion dollars. Additionally, he funded the work of several non-profits working toward the UN’s international mercury treaty which was signed in 2013. His efforts are now focused on raising awareness about the known health effects of wireless radiation and EMF (electromagnetic fields), both of which are listed as group 2B carcinogens by the World Health Organization. Today, Peter is one of the leading funders in the country in this area of research, funding work at Harvard, Stanford, University of California, Berkeley and several leading environmental health non-profits. He speaks about autism and environmental health at conferences throughout the United States and abroad. Previously, he was a software designer for Netflix, Inc., Interwoven, Inc., Excite@Home, and Silicon Graphics. Prior to working in high-tech, he was an Executive Officer and pilot in the United States Navy. He has a B.A. in psychology from University of Detroit and an M.S. in computer science from Stanford University.

Key Takeaways:

• What are EMFs?
• What symptoms might EMFs create in the body?
• What conditions are EMFs associated with?
• Are children more likely to be impacted than adults?
• Does 5G pose a bigger threat to our health?
• What can be done about smart meters?
• What recommendations can help us mitigate exposures?
• How do EMFs impact a child with autism?
• What is the connection between EMFs and heavy metals?
• Is there a connection between EMFs and mold?
• How can EMFs be measured?
• Do any of the EMF protection wearables seem to work?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.clearlightventures.com

Interview Date:

August 18, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the pesticide glyphosate, its impacts on health, and what can be done to help the body detoxify it.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Stephanie Seneff, PhD. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. She received the B.S. degree in Biophysics in 1968, the M.S. and E.E. degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1980, and the Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 1985, all from MIT. For over three decades, her research interests have always been at the intersection of biology and computation: developing a computational model for the human auditory system, understanding human language so as to develop algorithms and systems for human computer interactions, as well as applying natural language processing (NLP) techniques to gene predictions. She has published over 170 articles on these subjects, and has been invited to give keynote speeches at several international conferences. She has supervised numerous Master's and PhD theses at MIT. In 2012, Dr. Seneff was elected Fellow of the International Speech and Communication Association (ISCA). In recent years, Dr. Seneff has focused her research interests back towards biology. She is concentrating mainly on the relationship between nutrition and health. Since 2011, she has published over two dozen papers in various medical and health-related journals on topics such as modern-day diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's, autism, cardiovascular diseases), analysis and search of databases of drug side effects using NLP techniques, and the impact of nutritional deficiencies and environmental toxins on human health.

Key Takeaways:

• Why is glyphosate a concern for our health?
• How do we get exposed to glyphosate?
• How does glyphosate disrupt our health?
• Are there ways to test for glyphosate in the body?
• Is there an association between glyphosate and conditions such as autism, Lyme, CFS, Fibromyalgia, and others?
• What is the connection between glyphosate and aluminum?
• How does glyphosate impact the environment and wildlife?
• What tools can be used to detoxify glyphosate from the body?
• What is sulfate deficiency and what can we do about it?

Connect With My Guest:

http://betterhealthguy.link/Seneff

Related Resources:

http://www.victorsrecipes.com

Interview Date:

August 8, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn the latest on the treatment of Bartonella, a common co-infection of Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD. Doctor Evan, as he is affectionately known, is one of the nation’s leaders and authorities on Chronic Fatigue. He suffered from chronic fatigue for 5 years until he achieved resolution using the protocols he pioneered in his medical practice. He has helped over a thousand people resolve their Chronic Fatigue and is now on a mission to help 100,000 more people through training of providers and creating online content including web articles, videos, and online courses. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. When he’s not at the office, you can find him singing barbershop, listening to musical theater, playing basketball, traveling, dancing hip-hop, and spending time with his family. His mentors include: Jonathan V. Wright, MD, Alan Gaby, MD, Andrew Weil, MD, Mark Hyman, MD, Datis Kharrazian, DC, Richard Horowitz MD, Jacob Teitelbaum MD and Nikolas Hedberg DC. Dr. Evan’s focus is on Fatigue and Autoimmune Disorders.

Key Takeaways:

• What role does Bartonella play in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
• How prevalent is this microbe?
• How do people get exposed?
• What testing is most helpful?
• What do some get sick and others may not?
• What symptoms does Bartonella create?
• What about striae, nodules, and cherry angiomas?
• How does Bartonella affect the thyroid and impact those with Hashimotos?
• How does one support symptoms like anxiety, rage, and depression while treating Bartonella?
• What treatment options have been most helpful?
• What is the role of detoxification?
• Does a moldy home impact recovery from Bartonella?
• What is the role of mental and emotional health in recovering overall health?
• What is the overlap between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lyme disease?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.thehirschcenter.com

Related Resources:

Fix Your Fatigue Book

Interview Date:

August 2, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn the latest in the treatment of CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) resulting from water-damaged buildings.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Keith Berndtson, MD. Dr. Berndtson is a graduate of Rush Medical College. He practiced in Chicago for over 28 years and has clinical and administrative experience in both conventional and alternative medical settings. He has served as a clinical instructor for students at local medical and health professional schools. He is the author of Seek Wisdom: The Modern Quest for Health and Sustainability, a collection of essays on health care and what’s needed for us to become wiser stewards of nature. He co-authored The Immune Advantage and has been a consulting editor for several health publications including The Reader’s Digest Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs. He is certified by the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and specializes in the evaluation and management of symptoms that persist despite usual medical care. He has undergone additional training to help patients address Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. He is the author of a widely read peer-reviewed article, Review of evidence for immune evasion and persistent infection in Lyme disease. He is certified by Ritchie Shoemaker, MD to help genetically susceptible patients address the chronic inflammatory response syndrome caused by mold toxins found in water-damaged buildings.

Key Takeaways:

• What air purifier can shift a person from a failed to passed VCS test?
• How are transcriptomics used in evaluation of CIRS patients?
• Does VIP change gene expression?
• What is the role of leaky gut and the microbiome in CIRS?
• What is the connection between MARCoNS and dental cavitations?
• What is the latest in the treatment of MARCoNS?
• Is there a connection between CIRS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or POTS?
• How do mast cells fit into the CIRS discussion?
• Do natural binders work?
• What can we do to raise awareness around CIRS?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.thehirschcenter.com

Interview Date:

July 28, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about nutrition, addressing parasites, the importance of healthy fats, mitigating EMF exposure, and much more.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS. Continually breaking new ground in traditional and holistic health, Ann Louise Gittleman is a top nutritionist, internationally recognized as a pioneer in dietary, environmental, and women’s health issues. She is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of over 30 books on health and nutrition including diet, detox, women’s health, men’s health, perimenopause, menopause, beauty and the environment. As one of the world’s foremost experts in functional and integrative medicine she holds an M.S. in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, has the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) from the American College of Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition. Ann Louise has also served as the Chief Nutritionist of Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, CA. She has won numerous awards, including The American Medical Writers Association Award for Excellence and the Cancer Control Society’s Humanitarian Award in 2016.

Key Takeaways:

• How important are parasites in regaining health and how can they be treated?
• How can recovering from Lyme disease be approached?
• What is rope worm and what solutions may be explored?
• What is a "fat flush"? Why are good fats good for us?
• How does one support detoxification in a toxic world?
• What is the impact of fluoride on human health?
• How much of an impact is mold exposure on health?
• Why is the gallbladder and particularly bile so important?
• How do we support the microbiome?
• What can be done to mitigate the harmful effects of EMFs?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.annlouise.com

Related Resources:

http://www.unikeyhealth.com

Interview Date:

July 18, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about neuroplasticity, creating a more adaptive brain, and implementing Self-Directed Neuroplasticity.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Martin Hart, DC. Dr. Hart is a Chiropractic Physician at the Hansa Center in Wichita, KS, led by Dr. David Jernigan. He works with patients with complex, chronic conditions. Dr. Hart respects the human body and the human being. He recognizes that each health crisis extends to include the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level of each patient. Dr. Hart earned a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, and a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science. He has trained and studied in a vast array of disciplines including acupuncture, kinesiology, natural medicine, positive psychology, and many other fields. He is a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and holds advanced certification in BioResonance Scanning. His passion is to use his background and continued learning to help patients weave a story of healing and transformation. From his time in strength training and rehab, to chronic illness and holistic health, Dr. Hart understands this journey is a partnership between doctor and patient. He takes a personal approach with each patient, using American Biological Medicine and BioResonance Scanning to help release dysfunctional patterns and restore optimal functioning of the human body. Dr. Hart has a thirst for expanding his knowledge and a passion for working with his patients.

Key Takeaways:

• What is neuroplasticity?
• How does a lack of adaptive capacity lead to symptoms?
• What are the stages of neuroplasticity?
• Is there a specific diet that is best for supporting neuroplasticity?
• What are some of the tools that are used to create a more adaptive brain?
• What is the glymphatic system and its connection to neurological illnesses?
• What is Self-Directed Neuroplasticity?
• What is an optimism bias and how do we create one?
• How do we create an ongoing state of neuroplasticity?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.hansacenter.com

Related Resources:

http://www.youtube.com/HansaCenter

Interview Date:

July 12, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about autoimmunity and neurology in the context of Lyme disease and co-infections.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Elena Frid, MD. Dr. Elena Frid is a Board Certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist, widely regarded as a investigating diagnostician, adviser and treatment strategist specializing in Infection-Induced Autoimmune Disorders. Pioneering the field of Autoimmune Neurology, she often sees patients with complex cases of Lyme disease and co-infections resulting in multiple neurological complaints. Using cutting edge diagnostic tools and clinical expertise she is able to differentiate between idiopathic vs organic causes of various neurological disorders. Dr. Frid attended a coveted BA/MD program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and went on to North Shore-LIJ Health Care Systems where she completed residency in Neurology and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG / EEG). Her many areas of expertise are: General Neurology, Headaches & Migraines, Autoimmune Neurology, Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders. Her knowledge has been sought by patients from all over the United States, as well as England, Germany, Spain, Australia, and Canada. She is one of the most experienced and unique Lyme doctors in the field, due to her background in Autoimmune Neurology, with heavy focus on diagnostic methodology, clinical expertise in neurology and psychiatry, and treatment therapy encompassing western and eastern medicine. Dr. Frid is a member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). She is a voting member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), Medical Adviser to the Project Lyme organization, and member of the Independent Physicians of New York (IDNY). Upon request from families, Dr. Frid frequently collaborates on complex pediatric cases of Neuro Lyme disease with Dr. Charles Ray Jones, a world leading pediatric Lyme disease specialist with over 40 years’ experience in dealing with children with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Key Takeaways:

• How often is chronic Lyme neuro-Lyme?
• What triggers autoimmunity?
• Can autoimmune lab indicators be reversed?
• What drives Hashimoto's?
• How do you calm an over-active immune system?
• What are the underlying issues in Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, and Alzheimer's?
• What is PANDAS and PANS and does it resolve with treatment?
• How do we keep our brains working well?
• How can we heal the nerves after years of assault from chronic infections?
• How can we reduce inflammation?
• What causes seizures? Tinnitus?
• What can we do about fear and anxiety involved in dealing with Lyme?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.elenafridmd.com

Interview Date:

July 7, 2017

Additional Information:

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Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about the impact of mental emotional health on healing and how our belief systems impact our recovery path.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dawn DeSylvia, MD. Dr. Dawn DeSylvia is a nationally recognized board-certified doctor in Family Medicine, with over 15 years experience in Functional and Integrative Medicine. In 2000, Dr. DeSylvia’s honest approach and ability to speak to all areas of Functional and Integrative medicine lead her to help co-create and manage an Integrative Medical Program for the Los Angeles Free Clinic. Dr. DeSylvia soon learned she had an innate ability to create programs and connect people and organizations in a meaningful and lasting fashion leading her right into medical school. In 2003, Dr. DeSylvia entered into UCLA Medical School, where she continued her passion and commitment for integrating and evolving healthcare. After completing her UCLA residency in 2007, she accepted a faculty position as an associate clinical physician at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital and the UCLA Malibu Family Practice Office. While on staff with UCLA, she studied extensively with The Institute of Functional Medicine, The Academy for the Advancement of Medicine, The American Academy of Ozone Therapy, as well as with many of the leaders in Biologic, Environmental, and Mind Body Medicine. Through this self-directed secondary medical residency she was able to cultivate an understanding of the two underlying questions about health, healing and longevity. Specifically, they are, “What is really making us sick, and causing inflammation which we know fosters disease to grow and develop?” and “What does science, confirmed by direct and reproducible experience, tell us, and show us, can be done on a root (not merely symptomatic) level to facilitate and foster health, healing and longevity?” In 2013, Dr. DeSylvia left her position at UCLA as an Associate Clinical Faculty member to form an Integrative Medical Center of her own on the Westside of Los Angeles, Ca. Whole Life Health MD. It is her firm belief that by improving the quality of the questions we ask as doctors that we will obtain more informed and effective interventions, thus decreasing disease risks, improving outcomes, and decreasing health care costs for all parties involved.

Key Takeaways:

• How do we align our field for healing?
• How do we shift our perception about our illness?
• What happens when we lose our story and remember who we really are?
• How does the state of the world contribute to our disease states?
• What tools can be used to turn off the cell-danger response?
• How does DNRS help move us towards healing?
• How do we calm the nervous system and move towards a more parasympathetic state?
• How might ketone powder support detoxification of mold toxins?
• How is the BioModulator used in optimizing health?
• Why are our genes not our destiny?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.wholelifehealthmd.com

Interview Date:

June 28, 2017

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Additional Information:

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Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about unique approaches to Lyme treatment such as ozone, therapies for Bartonella and Babesia, EMF reduction, mold issues, and more.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Shawn Naylor, DO. Shawn Naylor, DO completed his undergraduate training in human physiology in 2001 at McGill University in Montreal. He earned his medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine California in 2005. This was followed by a traditional rotating internship and residency training in Family Medicine at St Anthony Hospital in Denver, CO. He has completed more than seven hundred hours of continuing education training, mainly in Osteopathic Manipulation, Functional Medicine, Prolotherapy, Neuraltherapy, Ozonotherapy and Autonomic Response Testing. Additionally, Dr. Naylor has been an instructor in prolotherapy, and is a member of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Naylor believes in the science of conventional medicine. However, he has also been influenced by the teachings of A.T Still, MD and Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. He has come to believe, as did Dr. Still, in the body’s ability to heal itself given the right conditions. Dr. Naylor feels that many who fall through the cracks of the conventional paradigm can still be helped.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of ART in the practice?
• What microbial stressors are often the most challenging?
• How do you treat Bartonella and Babesia?
• What is the role of EMFs?
• How important is the living environment and what is the impact of mold?
• What is the end goal of treatment?
• Can Lyme be cured?
• What is the role of mental and emotional health in recovery?

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Interview Date:

June 21, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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In this episode, you will learn about PANDAS and PANS and the impact it has on children and families.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Amy Joy Smith, NP. Amy Joy Smith is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Functional Medicine in Northern California. Amy is a renowned pioneer on the PANDAS front and also the mother of an amazing child with PANDAS. She is a dedicated PANDAS awareness advocate. Amy serves on the PANDASNetwork.org Board of Directors. Amy has practiced functional and nutritional medicine since the early 1980s and has studied with a number of pioneers in the field. She attended Syracuse University School of Nursing where she received her BSN in Maternal-Child Nursing, and all of her acute care and hospital experience is in pediatrics. She was a Fellow in the World Health Organization's renowned Adolescent Health Training Program in the University of Minnesota Medical School, and in addition to being a Nurse Practitioner, has a Master's Degree in Adolescent Health with a focus on Youth Development and Community Health, from the University of Minnesota. She was featured in the recent documentary “My Kid Is Not Crazy” which is a powerful film exploring the impact PANDAS and PANS has on the lives of those it affects.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the primary symptoms of PANDAS? How is PANS different?
• At what age does it often present and what is the split between boys and girls?
• What triggers PANDAS and PANS?
• What are the criteria for diagnosing the condition?
• What is the Cunningham Panel?
• How do you control inflammation and modulate the immune response?
• Can homeopathy be helpful?
• Is PANDAS associated with autism?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.amyjoysmithnp.com

Related Resources:

http://www.mykidisnotcrazy.com

Interview Date:

June 20, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the many factors involved in treating a child on the autism spectrum.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Amy Derksen, ND. Dr. Amy Derksen is a Naturopathic and DAN! Physician, Fellow Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs and Board Certified in Integrative Pediatrics with a full scope of practice in Washington State since 2003. She did her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry, which she applies to understanding the newest research on detoxification and genetic susceptibilities. She was fortunate to do her medical post-graduate training with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. Dr. Klinghardt has developed an amazing system of advanced kinesiology called ART (Autonomic Response Testing) which helps determine stressors to the autonomic nervous system. She is an instructor in ART for the Klinghardt Academy. She specializes in working both with Autism and chronically ill patients, including Lyme disease. She feels that the more we can understand about our kids, the more we will understand everyone's health. The autistic child is very similar to a toxic adult, they have just accumulated those toxins in a shorter amount of time.

Key Takeaways:

• How does a child with autism help us to better understand how to improve the health of everyone?
• What is the connection between autism and Lyme disease?
• What are the common denominators in autism?
• What is the role of toxicity and how do you support detoxification?
• What are the primary microbial issues that may be found in autism?
• What is the role of Clostridia in autism?
• What can be done about oxalates?
• Does LDI have a role in autism treatment?
• What is the role of inflammation?
• How do you approach PANDAS/PANS?
• Does KPU play a role in autism?
• How important is the home environment?
• What role do mitochondria play in chronic illness?
• How can I get pooping?
• What is the role of genetics in autism?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.holistichealingarts.org

Interview Date:

June 15, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the numerous factors that should be considered when effectively treating Lyme disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Lee Cowden, MD. Dr. Lee Cowden is a US board-certified cardiologist and internist who is internationally known for his knowledge and skill in practicing and teaching integrative medicine. He is a clinical nutritionist and a respected expert in kinesiology and various forms of energetic testing. He has co-authored many books and articles on integrative medicine and has pioneered successful treatments of cancer, autism, Lyme disease and many other illnesses. He serves as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board and Academy Professor for The Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine. He is the creator of the well-known Cowden Protocol.

Key Takeaways:

• How do people get exposed to Lyme disease?
• What role does Lyme play in neurological illnesses?
• What are some of the most effective treatment approaches?
• Does Stevia help with treating Lyme?
• How do you approach resolving Herxheimer reactions?
• What is the latest on CCSVI diagnosis and treatment?
• Can dental cavitations be addressed without surgery?
• How do you approach treatment of parasites?
• How often does mold play a role in holding one back from full recovery?
• How do you minimize EMF exposures?
• Is detoxification a one-time event or a life-long process?
• What diet do you recommend?
• What tools can be helpful for dealing with the mental and emotional aspects of chronic illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.acimconnect.com

Interview Date:

May 30, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about the use of homeopathy to address chronic conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom. Joette Calabrese is an international homeopathic consultant, author, educator and sought after speaker. She is an honorary board member of The Weston A. Price Foundation, authors a 9-year-running column in their international quarterly journal, and is a blogger who treats readers to her homeopathy secrets. She began her formal studies in Homeopathy in 1986. Joette spends much of her time in Calcutta, India, in an ongoing fellowship with The Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation where she has developed many of her techniques for teaching families how to use homeopathy instead of traditional allopathic medicines. Joette turned her back on conventional medicine over 35 years ago, became a highly respected homeopath, has met with and taught tens of thousands of people in her practice and teaching career, and most importantly, raised her now adult children without a single visit to a doctor, relying on homeopathy and sound nutrition instead. She empowers people with the ability to cure themselves and their families using her Practical Homeopathy® methods and some guts, spunk and moxie.

Key Takeaways:

• What can you do when you get a tick bite?
• What aspects of Lyme disease and other chronic conditions can homeopathy address?
• Does homeopathy rid the body of pathogens?
• Can homeopathy be used with antibiotic therapy?
• How soon do people notice the benefits of a properly selected remedy?
• How long might a person need to continue with the remedy?
• Can homeopathy help with environmental and food reactions?
• Can homeopathy be used to support the mental and emotional aspects of chronic illness?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.joettecalabrese.com

Interview Date:

May 25, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

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Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about creating immune tolerance using LDI, or low-dose immunotherapy.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Ty Vincent, MD. Dr. Ty Vincent attended medical school at the University of Washington and finished near the top of his class. He achieved “Honors” designation in 22 out of 27 pre-clinical courses during the first 2 years, and won a special award for excellence in the study of anatomy during the first year WWAMI site in Alaska. He completed residency at Alaska Family Medicine where he was selected as chief resident. Dr. Vincent served on the boards of the American College for Advancement in Medicine and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Dr. Vincent has had an intense interest in complementary and alternative medicine since before attending medical school. He has continued to ask difficult questions about health and wellness and pursues the answers in many directions. Dr. Vincent has devoted years to studying nutrition and many other methods of natural healing, always with a firm grounding in science and scrutiny of the available scientific literature. Dr. Vincent has completed further training in bio-identical hormone therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, allergy treatment, environmental medicine, Chelation Therapy and Reiki. He now practices full-time from Hawaii, and tries to effectively balance work with enjoying his wife and seven children. He is the author of the book "Thinking Outside the Pill Box" which is available on Amazon.com.

Key Takeaways:

• What is LDI and what is immune tolerance?
• How are LDA and LDI different?
• What are dilutions?
• How frequently is LDI administered?
• What are LDI flares?
• What is a booster dose?
• What restrictions need to be followed?
• How has LDI helped children with PANDAS? What are its applications with autism?
• Can LDI help with GI issues such as SIBO, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, IBD, and similar issues?
• Can LDI help with those dealing with mold illness?
• Does LDI help in those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?
• Does LDI help in dealing with parasites?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.globalimmunotherapy.com

Interview Date:

May 18, 2017

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclaimer:

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.