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14 Mar 2017Episode #4: Restoring Your Health from Lyme Disease with Dr. Bill Rawls, MD00:58:22

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about restoring your health from Lyme disease with herbal therapies with Dr. Bill Rawls, MD. As an MD himself, Dr. Rawls has a unique perspective on treating chronic illness and shares how he recovered his own health from the clutches of Lyme disease. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Bill Rawls, MD. Dr. Rawls was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in his mid-forties and developed insomnia, fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, and eventually chest pain and heartbeat irregularities. As a doctor, he searched far and wide within the conventional medicine realm, but nothing added up. He then began searching outside of conventional medicine and towards health restoration. He became vigilant about his diet, adopted a moderate exercise program, meditated, and learned yoga. He also began to experiment with herbal supplements known to have restorative properties. This approach worked and he began to get his health back...until he was bitten by a tick and developed Lyme disease. He then learned about herbal protocols for combating Lyme disease and began to feel human again after a few months of using high-dose herbs. He has continued his exploration and is doing very well today. Dr. Rawls will be sharing his journey in detail in his new book Unlocking Lyme.

Key Takeaways:

  • How did Lyme disease first impact Dr. Rawls?
  • How do we get exposed to Lyme?
  • Why is Lyme such a big problem today?
  • What are system disruptors and how do we mitigate them?
  • How did Stephen Buhner's work influence Dr. Rawls?
  • Is Borrelia here to make us deathly ill?
  • Can we get rid of every last microbe? Do we need to?
  • What is the virulence pyramid?
  • What herbs are helpful in Lyme treatment?
  • Are antibiotics needed in treating Lyme?
  • How do you address fatigue, brain fog, low energy, and inflammation?
  • What is the right diet for someone with Lyme?
  • What is the role of mold in those with Lyme disease?

Connect With My Guest:

http://betterhealthguy.link/VitalPlan

http://betterhealthguy.link/RawlsMD

Related Resources:

Vital Plan Physician Formulated Supplements

Interview Date:

January 20, 2017

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.

11 Feb 2021Episode #139: Autoimmune Pandemic with Dr. Steven Phillips, MD and Dana Parish01:38:26

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.

02 Jun 2018Episode #74: Photobiomodulation with Leanne Venier, BSME01:42:02

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.

21 Aug 2021Episode #150: Electro-Pollution Fix with Nick Pineault and Brian Hoyer01:54:31

Why You Should Listen:

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.

10 May 2023Episode #184: Adrenal Transformation Protocol with Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP01:44:22

Why You Should Listen: 

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. 

09 May 2019Episode #97: Beat Autoimmune with Palmer Kippola01:28:11

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.

28 Mar 2023Episode #182: Paraprobiotics with Steven Wright01:25:17

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. 

11 Jun 2019Episode #99: MCAS Revisited with Dr. Raj Patel, MD01:13:28

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.

09 Mar 2025Episode #213: Super Gut: Part 1 with Dr. William Davis, MD01:38:06

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.

Additional Information:

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

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Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Oxiceutics, Ultimate, and Luvele.

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. 

08 Jul 2017Episode #34: Neurology and Autoimmunity with Dr. Elena Frid, MD00:59:02

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:

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.

05 Oct 2022Episode #172: Clinical Observations in Long COVID with Dr. Marie Matheson, ND01:05:11

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. 

24 Nov 2017Episode #51: Biological Dentistry with Dr. Stuart Nunnally, DDS01:18:03

Why You Should Listen:

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.

24 Feb 2021Episode #140: The Devil in the Garlic with Dr. Greg Nigh, ND, LAc01:22:41

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.

07 Jun 2018Episode #75: SIBO with Dr. Allison Siebecker, ND01:14:55

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.

08 Oct 2020Episode #129: BIOTOXIC Rx with Jody Levy01:12:11

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.

23 Jul 2020Episode #124: Inherited Family Trauma with Mark Wolynn01:18:35

Why You Should Listen:

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.

24 Mar 2018Episode #65: Goodbye Lyme with Greg Lee, LAc01:17:26

Why You Should Listen:

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.

12 Dec 2021Episode #158: Chronic UTIs and Interstitial Cystitis with Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN01:55:16

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.

14 Feb 2025Episode #212: Peptide Bioregulators with Nathalie Niddam, CNP, BPC01:34:17

Why You Should Listen: 

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:

Find Peptide Bioregulators at Profound Health
Use code BETTERHEALTH for 15% off

Interview Date:

February 6, 2025

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

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BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Profound 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. 

28 Jul 2017Episode #37: CIRS Update with Dr. Keith Berndtson, MD01:25:59

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.

14 Mar 2017Episode #15: Klinghardt Conversations with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD01:15:55

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn some of the latest from Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD on the topics of Lyme disease, detoxification, diet, and much more.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. Dr. Klinghardt studied medicine & 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 & electromagnetic fields) and its impact on chronic illness. While working in India he encountered Eastern concepts of disease etiology & blended them with his Western training. This laid the foundation for his 5-level system of Integrative Medicine – the 5 Levels of Healing. Increasingly aware of the limitations of conventional medicine when dealing with chronic conditions, Dr. Klinghardt expanded the focus of his work to include body-oriented psychotherapeutic approaches such as applied psychoneurobiology, Family Constellation work, and other tools. Dr. Klinghardt has contributed significantly to the understanding of metal toxicity & its connection with chronic infections, illness & pain. He has been instrumental in advancing various fields within biological medicine such as non-invasive pain management, injection techniques for pain & orthopedic dysfunction, anti-aging medicine, toxicology, neuro-developmental disorders, energy psychology, biological dentistry, and more. He has also developed Autonomic Response Testing, a comprehensive evaluation system that has helped many to become accomplished holistic practitioners. He founded Sophia Health Institute in 2012, and is actively involved in patient care at his clinic outside of Seattle.

Key Takeaways:

  • What can we do to step up our EMF mitigation efforts?
  • What works better for parasites; natural options or pharmaceutical ones?
  • How can we detoxify aluminum and glyphosate?
  • What role do viruses play in chronic illness?
  • What is Dr. Klinghardt's approach to treating Lyme?
  • What are SIBO and MCAS and how to approach treatment?
  • What probiotic may help with SIBO?
  • How do we get more energy and a better functioning brain?
  • Is copper toxicity a common concern?
  • What diet is best for people wit Lyme?
  • Is alkaline water a useful tool?
  • What type of bee venom is best?
  • Are stem cells moving people significantly forward?
  • What Dr. Klinghardt does for his own health?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.sophiahi.com

Related Resources:

The Ruggiero-Klinghardt (RK) Protocol for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Conditions with Particular Focus on Lyme Disease

Interview Date:

March 9, 2017

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.

19 Jul 2024Episode #203: Gadolinium Deposition Disease with Dr. Richard Semelka, MD02:11:37

Why You Should Listen: 

In this episode, you will learn about 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:

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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. 

26 Jul 2018Episode #80: BrainTap with Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD01:18:10

Why You Should Listen:

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.

11 Dec 2018Episode #87: Wahls Protocol with Dr. Terry Wahls, MD01:19:20

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.

14 Mar 2017Episode #13: Navigating Chronic Illness with Dr. Christine Schaffner, ND01:17:20

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about treating Lyme disease, detoxification, microbiome, methylation, the relevance of SNP testing, dental issues, parasites, and much more. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Christine Schaffner, ND. Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board certified Naturopathic physician who graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. She completed her undergraduate studies in Pre-medicine and Psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schaffner’s style of practice is strongly rooted in traditional Naturopathic principles. She believes in the importance of establishing a strong health foundation in order to achieve optimal health. Dr. Schaffner combines both Naturopathic and Conventional therapies to develop individualized treatment plans that focus on addressing the underlying causes of complex chronic illness. Dr. Schaffner listens to her patient’s story and actively involves them in their health plan. She enjoys educating her patients so that they feel empowered in making decisions in their health journey. Dr. Schaffner has trained extensively with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. She has also completed Dr. Robert Rowen’s Oxidation Therapy Course, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker’s Biotoxin Illness Course, Advanced Classes in Biotherapeutic Drainage, Methylation seminars with Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Ben Lynch, and attended Medicine Week several times in Baden-Baden, Germany. She thoroughly enjoys staying current with the latest developments in chronic illness so she can better serve her patients.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is the DNA Connexions test and how is it used at Sophia Health Institute?
  • How does she approach treatment of parasites and how common are they in her patient population?
  • What is the impact of dental and tonsil issues on overall health?
  • What can support lymphatic drainage?
  • How important is SNP and gene testing?
  • When is the right time to support methylation?
  • How does she approach heavy metal and environmental toxin detoxification?
  • What are the best options for repopulating the microbiome?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.sophiahi.com 

Interview Date:

March 4, 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.

14 Aug 2019Episode #103: AcciDental Blow Up in Medicine with Dr. Simon Yu, MD01:07:12

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.

04 Nov 2017Episode #49: Brain on Fire with Dr. Mary Ackerley, MD01:29:58

Why You Should Listen:

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.

03 Dec 2020Episode #132: Yolanda's Journey with Yolanda Hadid01:16:07

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.

10 Jan 2021Episode #137: Mold Illness Made Simple with Dr. Sandeep Gupta, MD02:01:13

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

Use code BETTERHEALTH for 10% off the course price

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.

14 Sep 2020Episode #127: Klinghardt Conversations 3 with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD01:31:25

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.

14 Mar 2017Episode #12: Change Your Environment - Change Your Life with Terry Wright01:14:46

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about air and water testing and filtration from an expert in the field. Air Oasis, IQAir, Breathe Wright, and other options are discussed in detail. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Terry Wright, founder of Wright Way Environmental Technologies. Wright Way Environmental Technolgies has been in business since 1983. They work with residential, commercial, medical, and government clients. Terry firmly believes that their success has always been dependent upon a solid relationship with the customer. One of the things I like about their approach is that you can call and talk with a live person about your environment, square footage, layout, and other factors and get a recommendation for what might be an ideal filtration device for your unique needs. Wright Way systems have been extensively tested and certified to assure you that each product meets or exceeds the highest industry standards and will always perform as claimed. Wright Way Environmental Technologies also provides State Certified and Nationally Accredited Testing for both Air and Water.

Key Takeaways:

  • How has the environment changed in the past three decades?
  • What types of air and water filtration options do they provide?
  • How does the Air Oasis work?
  • How is the IQAir different from the Air Oasis?
  • How many square feet do these devices cover?
  • What can you do to help minimize mold exposure in your hotel room or car?
  • What types of testing do you do on air and water?
  • What options can be installed for filtering shower water?

Connect With My Guest:

http://pureairdoctor.com

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Interview Date:

February 24, 2017

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of PureAirDoctor.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.

06 Feb 2018Episode #60: Borrelia Research with Dr. Eva Sapi, PhD00:49:19

Why You Should Listen:

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.

11 Apr 2020Episode #116: Gu Syndrome with Dr. Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc01:55:26

Why You Should Listen:

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.

09 Oct 2017Episode #46: Pregnancy in Lyme with Dr. Ann Corson, MD01:22:18

Why You Should Listen:

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.

28 Apr 2020Episode #118: Preventing Lyme with Dr. Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc01:21:45

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.

18 Apr 2017Episode #22: Healing Lyme with Stephen Harrod Buhner01:08:45

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about herbal approaches for treating Lyme diease, how the environment impacts Lyme disease, and how plant medicines can be used to modulate and balance health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Stephen Buhner. Stephen Harrod Buhner is an Earth poet and the award-winning author of twenty books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment, and herbal medicine. He comes from a long line of healers including Leroy Burney, Surgeon General of the United States under Eisenhower and Kennedy, and Elizabeth Lusterheide, a midwife and herbalist who worked in rural Indiana in the early nineteenth century. The greatest influence on his work, however, has been his great-grandfather C.G. Harrod who primarily used botanical medicines, also in rural Indiana, when he began his work as a physician in 1911. Stephen's work has appeared or been profiled in publications throughout North America and Europe including The New York Times, CNN, and Good Morning America. Stephen lectures throughout the United States on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, the intelligence of Nature, and the states of mind necessary for successful habitation of Earth. He is a tireless advocate for the reincorporation of the exploratory artist, independent scholar, amateur naturalist, and citizen scientist in American society - especially as a counterweight to the influence of corporate science and technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • What drew him to the field of Lyme?
  • How has the environment and ecosystem impacted Lyme disease?
  • What has changed with the core protocol?
  • What herbs may be helpful for Bartonella, Babesia, and Mycoplasma?
  • Do we need to eliminate every microbe to be well?
  • Is astragalus a problem in Lyme disease?
  • What toxin binders may be helpful?
  • How do we modulate the immune system?
  • What herbs help with mast cell activation?
  • Do microbes develop resistance to plants?
  • Do antimicrobial herbs impact beneficial flora?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.gaianstudies.org

Related Resources:

http://betterhealthguy.link/BuhnerLymeBooks

Interview Date:

April 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.

26 May 2017Episode #28: Homeopathy and Lyme with Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom01:07:15

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.

13 Jun 2020Episode #121: Cell Danger Response with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD01:44:15

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.

30 Jun 2021Episode #148: Resolving Chronic Viruses Through Immune Modulation with Dr. Frank Shallenberger, MD01:44:49

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.

02 May 2018Episode #69: AmpCoil with Aaron and Geneva Bigelow01:25:34

Why You Should Listen:

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.

26 Feb 2023Episode #181: Oxalates with Sally K. Norton, MPH01:25:25

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. 

19 Aug 2022Episode #171: Actinomycetes with Larry Schwartz, BSME, MBA, CIEC01:26:37

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

Related Resources:

Actinomycetes Environmental White Paper

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. 

28 Sep 2018Episode #84: Life After Mold with Dr. Lauren Tessier, ND01:15:46

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.

16 Apr 2017Episode #21: How Can I Get Better? with Dr. Richard Horowitz, MD01:36:57

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Lyme Disease, co-infections, persister cell regimens, and the MSIDS model of chronic illness.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Horowitz, MD. Dr Richard Horowitz is a board certified internist in private practice in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both classical and complementary approaches in the treatment of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne disorders. He has treated over 12,000 Chronic Lyme disease patients in the last 26 years, with patients coming from all over the US, Canada, and Europe to his clinic. He is one of the founding members and past president elect of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He is also past president of the ILADEF, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of health care professionals on tick-borne diseases. Dr Horowitz has presented at numerous local, national, and international scientific conferences on Lyme Disease, and has published on the role of co-infections and toxins in Lyme Borreliosis. He was awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award by the Turn the Corner Foundation for his treatment of Lyme Disease, and has dedicated his life to helping those stricken with this devastating illness. He has written two bestselling books on Lyme disease. The first “Why Can't I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease” in 2013 and his most recent “How Can I Get Better?: An Action Plan for Treating Resistant Lyme & Chronic Disease” which just came out in February of 2017. Both of these are top resources for those that want to understand Lyme disease and all the things that come with it.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is MSIDS and why do we need to look beyond Lyme?
  • How is Lyme disease transmitted?
  • How is treatment of coinfections approached?
  • What is Dapsone and what is a persister cell?
  • Is mold a common issue in chronic Lyme patients?
  • How common are parasites and is treating them important?
  • How does one approach detoxification?
  • What is the role of chronic viruses?
  • Do EMFs matter?
  • What is the impact of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?
  • Does the mental/emotional backdrop contribute to chronic illness?
  • What is Lyme here to teach us?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.cangetbetter.com

Related Resources:

Why Can't I Get Better

How Can I Get Better

Interview Date:

April 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.

04 Dec 2020Episode #133: The Gupta Program with Ashok Gupta, MA (CanTab), MSc01:18:47

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.

15 Jul 2021Episode #149: Healthy Gut with Steven Wright01:38:51

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.

28 Jun 2017Episode #33: Whole Life Health with Dr. Dawn DeSylvia, MD01:11:48

Why You Should Listen:

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

Related Resources:

The butyrate product discussed in the show is available at: https://www.tessmed.com/product/probutyrate

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.

06 Mar 2024Episode #197: Toxoplasmosis with Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD01:45:40

Why You Should Listen: 

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. 

23 Jan 2021Episode #138: Biotoxin Illness with Dr. Jodie A. Dashore, PhD01:36:51

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.

17 Mar 2018Episode #64: LymeStop with Dr. Tony Smith, DC01:26:06

Why You Should Listen:

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.

23 Apr 2021Episode #144: PANS and PANDAS with Dr. Anju Usman Singh, MD01:32:08

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.

20 Sep 2019Episode #105: Essential Oils with Jodi Cohen01:12:19

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.

20 Feb 2019Episode #92: Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Lu-Jean Feng, MD01:16:39

Why You Should Listen:

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.

20 Feb 2018Episode #62: Toxicity Testing with Dr. William Shaw, PhD01:18:09

Why You Should Listen:

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.

12 Dec 2023Episode #193: Actinos as a Root Cause of CIRS with Dr. Eric Dorninger, ND, LAc01:55:59

Why You Should Listen: 

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. 

22 Apr 2017Episode #23: Microbiome Medicine with Kiran Krishnan01:23:47

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about probiotics and the microbiome and how we can support it to optimize health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Kiran Krishnan. Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 16 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology at the University of Iowa; his undergraduate education was followed up with post graduate research in Molecular Biology and Virology. He left University research to take a position as the U.S. Business Development and Product Development lead for Amano Enzyme, USA. Amano is one of the world’s largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes used in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries in North America. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted over a dozen human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development, research and marketing company in the U.S. Dietary Supplement and Medical Food markets. Most recently, Kiran is acting as the Chief Scientific Officer at Physician’s Exclusive, LLC. and Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He conducts the popular monthly Microbiome Series Webinars through the Rebel Health Tribe Group practitioner training program. Kiran has been invited as an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio and has been a guest speaker in several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in three novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran offers his extensive knowledge and practical application of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness. He is the creator of Thrive Probiotic, PeakBiotics, and MegaSpore Biotic.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is the microbiome and why is it important?
  • Are there really more of "them" than "us"?
  • What happens to our flora when we take antibiotics?
  • Where do probiotics come from?
  • Can probitoics help or harm in those with SIBO?
  • Are spore-based probiotics an option for those with PANDAS/PANS?
  • Do antimicrobial herbs negatively impact beneficial flora?
  • Can prebiotics help? Which ones?
  • How does diet impact microbiome diversity?
  • What about the brain, sinus, skin, and vaginal microbiomes?
  • What can sprores do in support of our health?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.gomegaspore.com

http://www.thriveprobiotic.com

Related Resources:

http://betterhealthguy.link/MegaSpore

Interview Date:

April 20, 2017

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Microbiome Labs.

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.

04 Apr 2024Episode #199: Mold Dogs with Bill Whitstine, CMT01:24:26

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. 

15 Mar 2017Episode #16: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition with Reed Davis01:06:11

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) from its founder, Reed Davis.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Reed Davis. Reed Davis is a Clinical Nutritionist and Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world today, having provided functional lab assessments to over 11,000 people. His is a clinical adviser for BioHealth Laboratory and provides practitioners with guidance on the results of their patient's functional lab testing in areas such as hormones, adrenals, digestion, detoxification, mucosal barrier function, pathogens, bone density, and more. He has certified hundreds of FDN practitioners around the world and specializes in teaching functional health coaching.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition?
  • What is the difference between the FDN approach and the allopathic medical model?
  • What is Metabolic Chaos?
  • What is DRESS for Health Success?
  • What are the foundational functional labs used in FDN?
  • How does stress impact the body?
  • How much of a factor is intestinal hyperpermeability?
  • Can health be improved when eating reactive foods on a regular basis?
  • Why is blood sugar such a common issue?
  • How do we support detoxification?

Connect With My Guest:

http://betterhealthguy.link/FDN 

Interview Date:

March 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.

19 Mar 2024Episode #198: DNA Adducts with Dr. Werner Vosloo, ND02:00:27

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:

Return Healthy
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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: 

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of ReturnHealthy.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. 

17 Oct 2021Episode #154: Cutting Edge Integrative Medicine Tools with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD01:36:28

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.

03 Sep 2019Episode #104: Indoor Environmental Quality with Michael Schrantz, CIEC, CMI, ABI, BPI-BA/EP01:35:15

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.

23 Jan 2019Episode #90: Peptide Therapy with Dr. Kent Holtorf, MD01:17:11

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. 

18 Jul 2017Episode #36: First Lady of Nutrition with Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS01:08:31

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.

20 Jun 2017Episode #31: PANDAS and PANS with Amy Joy Smith, NP01:10:40

Why You Should Listen:

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.

28 May 2022Episode #166: Methylene Blue with Dr. John Lieurance, ND, DC01:24:51

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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Functional Cranial Release: https://www.functionalcranialrelease.com

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. 

13 Mar 2021Episode #141: Recovery from Lyme Disease with Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer, MD01:51:44

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.

21 Oct 2017Episode #47: Lyme-Ed with Dr. Nicola McFadzean Ducharme, ND01:12:20

Why You Should Listen:

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.

24 Jul 2023Episode #187: Microbiome and Beyond with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS01:45:17

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:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Haroldo Magarinos.  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. 

12 Aug 2024Episode #204: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids with Dr. Elisa Song, MD01:48:27

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. 

24 Apr 2018Episode #68: IGeneX with Dr. Jyotsna Shah, PhD01:11:43

Why You Should Listen:

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.

12 Jul 2017Episode #35: Neuroplasticity with Dr. Martin Hart, DC00:46:43

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.

11 May 2022Episode #165: Bartonella with Dr. Brian Plante, ND01:39:57

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. 

07 Sep 2023Episode #189: ImmunoLytics with JW Biava01:11:37

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:

ISEAI Mold Testing Guide (PDF)

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. 

01 Jul 2022Episode #168: The Energy Blueprint with Ari Whitten01:36:29

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. 

18 Jun 2018Episode #76: RESTORE and Hydration with Dr. Zach Bush, MD01:18:21

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.

19 Mar 2017Episode #17: CIRS Down Under with Dr. Sandeep Gupta, MD01:15:42

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS, and the impact of mold and water-damaged buildings on health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Sandeep Gupta, MD. Sandeep Gupta is a holistic medical doctor, nutritional and environmental medicine specialist, ayurvedic consultant and wellness coach. Dr Gupta graduated from medical school at the University of Queensland in 1999. Since then he served in a range of public and private hospitals in the South-East Queensland region, serving as a cardiology, medical and anaesthetic registrar. He also has approximately five years experience in working in Intensive Care, particularly in the area of post-cardiac surgery care. Dr Gupta has received specialized training in integrative medicine, and was awarded a Fellowship of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine in 2008 and a Fellowship of the Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010. Dr Gupta strives to walk his talk in his own life, keeps up to date with current developments in the field, and genuinely aims to approach clients with respect, service and empathy. Some of Sandeep Gupta’s areas of interest are in integrative depression and anxiety treatment, adrenal gland and thyroid dysfunction, and treatment of parasite and other gastrointestinal infections and food intolerances and allergies. His real interest is in helping people to be educated about staying well, learning to keep track of their health goals and monitoring when their health is moving out of balance. Dr Gupta feels his role is to provide information, support and guidance, but the results an individual gets will depend primarily on their actions, and the way they live. This learning process is something we all have to go through. A doctor in the purest sense is a teacher, an educator and an inspiration for others. Dr. Gupta doesn’t aim treat “diseases”, but rather to help clients to learn to treat their own underlying physical, emotional and spiritual factors to address the causes of disease. Of course, specific treatment protocols can help us to “turn the corner” on our health situation, but an underlying foundation of healthy living is vital for long-term results. He is the creator of the 8 week online course Mold Illness Made Simple where he breaks down CIRS in such a way that it feels less overwhelming and the listener is empowered with information to move forward.

Key Takeaways:

  • What is CIRS?
  • What labs are used to explore the possibility of CIRS?
  • Is mold common in Australia?
  • How do you treat CIRS?
  • What is MARCoNS and how is it treated?
  • What is used to test for mold?
  • Does remediation work?
  • What is the difference between mold allergy and CIRS?
  • What is VIP and how helpful is it for patients?
  • What does NeuroQuant testing show?
  • What is the Air Oasis?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au

Related Resources:

http://betterhealthguy.link/MoldIllnessMadeSimple

Interview Date:

March 18, 2017

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.

01 Jun 2023Episode #185: Unraveling Bartonella with Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni, MD01:48:41

Why You Should Listen: 

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. 

14 Mar 2017Episode #5: Barlow Herbal in Health and Healing with Jane Barlow00:54:50

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about herbs in health and healing from master herbalist Jane Barlow. We talk about one of her favorite products LDM-100 from the herb Lomatium as well as what she does to keep herself healthy. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Jane Barlow. She is the co-founder of Barlow Herbal and the second of her father Max's nine daughters. She has grown up around herbs her entire life. She learned her father’s trade working side by side with him in the field. From learning the precise harvest seasons for each herb types to the distinct ways to dry, process and create powerful concentrated extracts, Jane truly understands how to capture the strength from the Earth. Jane’s passion in the health and beauty industry coupled with her master herbal knowledge gives her a unique edge in creating very specialized products. Jane is one of the most vibrant, positive people I know. When you enter a room with her, you can feel it. She says “It’s a beautiful world we live in and you create vibrant, amazing health with your attitude, your behavior and your actions. It’s all up to you!”

Key Takeaways:

  • How did your father influence your work today?
  • Why are plants often the best medicine?
  • What is Lomatium (LDM-100) and how is it used?
  • What about the Lomatium rash?
  • What do you find helpful for parasites and Candida?
  • Do microbes develop resistance to herbs?
  • What do you do to remain happy and healthy?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.barlowherbal.com

http://betterhealthguy.link/BarlowHerbalVideos

http://betterhealthguy.link/JaneBarlow

Interview Date:

February 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.

17 Jan 2018Episode #55: Bee Venom Therapy with Ellie Lobel00:57:09

Why You Should Listen:

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.

27 Mar 2021Episode #142: Lipid Therapy with Dr. Kelly McCann, MD, MPH & TM01:19:28

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

Get 15% off with code BETTERHEALTH15

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.

23 Apr 2019Episode #96: Cancer with James Templeton01:25:43

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.

21 Jun 2019Episode #100: The EMF Guy with Nick Pineault01:31:21

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.

12 Sep 2018Episode #83: Parent Essential Oils with Brian Peskin, BSEE-MIT01:32:45

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:

Oxygen4Life - (free US shipping code "betterhealthguy")

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. 

20 Jan 2025Episode #210: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Dr. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN01:47:57

Why You Should Listen: 

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?

Connect With My Guest: 

http://MuscleJointClinic.com

Interview Date:

January 8, 2025

Transcript:

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

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. 

15 Nov 2019Episode #108: FREmedica WAVE1 with Stephen Davis01:06:56

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.

14 Jan 2020Episode #111: Disulfiram with Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer, MD01:31:58

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.

30 May 2024Episode #201: Primal Trust with Dr. Cathleen King, DPT01:34:27

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. 

30 Jan 2023Episode #179: Genomics with Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, MD01:47:50

Why You Should Listen: 

In this episode, you will learn about 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.

03 Aug 2022Episode #170: Root Cause Medicine with Dr. Joe Mather, MD, MPH & TM01:41:07

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. 

27 Jan 2018Episode #57: Liposomes and Detoxification with Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD01:28:51

Why You Should Listen: 

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. 

02 Mar 2022Episode #162: Toxic Mold Recovery with Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDN-P01:19:49

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. 

03 Jul 2018Episode #78: Klinghardt Conversations 2 with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD01:04:33

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.

14 Mar 2017Episode #6: Debugging Your Health with Susan Luschas, PhD00:58:15

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn how a PhD from MIT in science and engineering used her engineering mind, energetic medicine, and muscle testing to recover her family's health from Lyme disease and autism. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Susan Luschas. Susan is an MIT trained PhD, scientist, and engineer. Why would a PhD from MIT start debugging her own family’s health, and why in the world would she create DebugYourHealth.com? Susan's family was a normal family of four - or as she says as normal as can be with two engineering PhD parents can get. Her oldest daughter started showing concerning behaviors around age 2. She was skipping meals, had a distended belly, was vomiting, had nausea, and weight loss. They did the doctor parade and had diagnoses from dysbiosis to allergies to failure to thrive. Her health continued to spiral downward and at age 4, she had such pain that she could not walk and had full-blown autism. She was rocking back and forth in a dark corner and lost her ability to speak. As if that wasn't enough for a family to contend with, Susan, her younger daughter, and her husband all later became ill. We'll let her tell us how that happened. What drew me to Susan's story was how she applied her engineering mind and problem solving skills to essentially become her family's doctor and to debug their health. As I personally am a big fan of various forms of energetic testing, I loved the part of the story where Susan, an MIT PhD, used muscle testing and other forms of energetic testing to help guide her family out of the darkness. And even cooler, she did it.

Key Takeaways:

  • How did Susan's daughter become ill and then how did this lead to her entire family becoming ill?
  • How did she use muscle testing and other forms of energetic medicine to guide her family's path?
  • How did she explore and address parasites?
  • What was her own journey with dental cavitations?
  • What did she find helpful for detoxification and drainage?
  • What is important to explore when autism is a factor?
  • How did PANDAS/PANS impact her family?
  • How is her family doing today?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.debugyourhealth.com 

Interview Date:

February 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.

13 Dec 2024Episode #208: The Perrin Technique™ with Dr. Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD02:03:11

Why You Should Listen: 

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. 

23 Dec 2020Episode #134: PEMF with Dr. William Pawluk, MD, MSc01:34:13

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.

07 Apr 2021Episode #143: Healing from Mold and Lyme with Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, LAc01:39:23

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.

14 Mar 2017Episode #8: A Naturopathic Approach to Recovering from Chronic “Dis-Ease” with Katie Dahlgren, ND01:06:16

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about approaching recovery from chronic "dis-ease" with naturopathic approaches. We talk about detoxification, parasites, Lyme disease, mold illness, diet, EMFs, preconception and pregnancy considerations, and much more. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Katie Dahlgren, ND. Dr. Katie Dahgren, ND is a naturopathic physician outside of Seattle, Washington. She studied with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD for 7 years. She focuses on working with those with complex chronic illnesses. Dr. Katie Dahlgren is a board certified naturopathic physician. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-med with a minor in psychology in 2003. She then completed the vigorous 4 year doctorate program in naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, graduating in 2007. Her practice specializes in the treatment of chronic infections and neurological disorders. Many of her patients seek out her specialized skills using alternative approaches to diagnosing and treating complex chronic illnesses. She looks beyond the labels often associated with long term illness to identify the physiological, structural and neurological factors that allowed illness to manifest. She works cooperatively with her patients and colleagues to create custom treatment plans that largely focus on integrative treatment modalities including neural therapy techniques, intravenous therapies, botanical medicine and functional nutrition. As a mother of three young boys, she is particularly passionate about caring for children and families. I’ve known her now for almost a decade and am blessed to have had the opportunity. She is an amazing doctor and talented healer.

Key Takeaways:

  • What holds people back from their optimal health?
  • What tools do you like for supporting detoxification?
  • How do you evaluate a patient when they walk in your office door?
  • How common are parasites and how do you approach them?
  • What is the role of viruses in chronic illness?
  • How important is exploring GI health and leaky gut?
  • What are your favorite tools for supporting the microbiome?
  • How important is avoiding EMFs?
  • What is the impact of dental issues on health?
  • Can stem cells help? When is the right time?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.holistichealingarts.org

Interview Date:

February 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.

11 Apr 2019Episode #95: Driscoll Theory with Dr. Diana Driscoll, OD01:21:06

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.

14 Mar 2017Episode #7: Recovering from Lyme Disease and Mold Illness with Dr. Dave Ou, MD01:01:55

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about treating complex illnesses such as Lyme disease and mold illness. We talk about Lyme disease, mold illness, parasites, dental issues, LDI, Field Control Therapy, EMR/EMFs, Frequency-Specific Microcurrent and much more. Enjoy!

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Dave Ou, MD. Dr. Dave Ou, MD is a practicing physician in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ou graduated Cum Laude in Physics with Distinction in All Subjects from Cornell University, received his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in 1999. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. From a holistic standpoint, Dr. Ou is one of only 3 medical doctors in North America certified in Autonomic Response Testing (ART) by the Klinghardt Academy. Dr. Ou has trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine, and Simon Yu, MD, author of the Accidental Cure, and is a trained acupuncturist. His other mentors include Ty Vincent, MD, developer of LDI, Savely Yurkovsky, MD, creator of Field Control Therapy, and Carolyn McMakin, D.C., who developed Frequency Specific Microcurrent. He is certified in the management of biotoxin illness by Ritchie Shoemaker, MD, author of Surviving Mold. His other training includes coursework from ILADS, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), American College For Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM), and Dr. Walter Crinnion. He is trained in several cutting edge systems of energy medicine. He never stops searching for better tools and better answers for his patients.

Key Takeaways:

  • How was Dr. Ou drawn to work with chronic illnesses such as Lyme and mold?
  • How does he approach treatment?
  • What contributes to Lyme disease beyond the Lyme organism itself?
  • What antimicrobial approaches doe he use?
  • How does he approach detoxification and environmental toxicity?
  • How often is mold a factor in chronic illness?
  • What does he recommend for reducing EMF exposures?
  • What is Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM)?

Connect With My Guest:

http://www.bridgestohealthatl.com 

Interview Date:

February 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.

02 May 2024Episode #200: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD02:14:10

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:

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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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