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. 

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:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest: 

http://JudyTsafrirMD.com

Related Resources: 

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

Interview Date:

December 13, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guests:

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

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

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guests: 

Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP

Alex Zaharakis, MA, MS, DABR

Related Resources:

Researched Elements

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Interview Date:

November 15, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Researched Elements.

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrEllenCutler.com

Interview Date:

November 2, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://JohnCBanta.com

Related Resources:

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

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

Effective Cleaning Practices 

Pathways™ Presentation

Interview Date:

October 3, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guests:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guests:

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

Related Resources:

Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit (Registration opens September 18th) 

Interview Date:

August 18, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrGoodenowe.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

June 23, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Prodrome Sciences.

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest: 

http://ReversingAlzheimersBook.com

Interview Date:

June 18, 2024

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrChristySutton.com

Resources:

The Iron Curse Workshop

Interview Date:

April 13, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DrChristySutton.com.

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://ReadUnexpected.com

Interview Date:

February 3, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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.

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://BoulderHolistic.com

Related Resources: 

JRS® Eco Wireless on Asus® Router

Interview Date:

January 4, 2023

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

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

Interview Date:

December 20, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://AlzheimerBorreliosis.net

Related Resources:

Support Dr. MacDonald's Work

Interview Date:

November 30, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrCrista.com

Related Resources:

Book: A Light in the Dark for PANDAS and PANS

Interview Date:

November 14, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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. 

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
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Related Resources: 

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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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://DrOHara.com

Related Resources:

Book: Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis

Interview Date:

October 10, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

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

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guests:

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

Interview Date:

October 7, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://CellularWellness.com

Related Resources:

RawlsMD.com

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Interview Date:

July 14, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Vital Plan.

Disclaimer: 

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

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

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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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

In this episode, you will learn about Gerson Therapy.

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://GersonClinic.com

Interview Date:

June 7, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://UltimateCellularReset.com

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Interview Date:

May 23, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MitoZen.

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

Why You Should Listen: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest: 

http://NeilNathanMD.com

Related Resources: 

Book: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide

Interview Date:

April 25, 2024

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen: 

In this episode, you will learn about mold inspection and remediation.

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://TheMoldMedic.com

Related Resources:

All American Restoration

Interview Date:

April 21, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://HormonesMatter.com

Related Resources:

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

Article - Hiding in Plain Sight: Modern Thiamine Deficiency

Interview Date:

March 29, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

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. 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://BiologixCenter.com

http://PhagenCorp.com

Related Resources:

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

Interview Date:

February 10, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

http://NeilNathanMD.com

Related Resources:

Book: Energetic Diagnosis

Book: Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment 2022

Interview Date:

January 21, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer: 

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

Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about Integrative Cardiology.

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://NaturalHeartDoctor.com

Related Resources:

Book: Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health

https://WolfsonIntegrativeCardiology.com

ttps://TheDrsWolfson.com

Interview Date:

January 5, 2022

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer:

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

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.

Why You Should Listen:

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://SurvivalParadox.com

Interview Date:

November 23, 2021

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer:

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

Why You Should Listen:

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://MastCell360.com

Related Resources:

MC360 Precision Mold Master Class Course

10% off code mentioned in the podcast at 01:30:50

Mast Cell Nervous System Reboot Course

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Interview Date:

November 12, 2021

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MastCell360.com.

Disclaimer:

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

Why You Should Listen:

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://Doc-Koz.com

Related Resources:

Unfunc Your Gut

Interview Date:

October 26, 2021

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer:

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

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. 

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.

Why You Should Listen:

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://BrainInflamed.com

https://BockIntegrative.com

Related Resources:

https://BockNutritionals.com

Interview Date:

September 29, 2021

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer:

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

Why You Should Listen:

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://DrTaniaDempsey.com

Interview Date:

September 10, 2021

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

Disclaimer:

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

Why You Should Listen:

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

About My Guest:

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

Key Takeaways:

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

Connect With My Guest:

https://MelatoninBook.com

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Related Resources:

MitoZen

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Interview Date:

August 24, 2021

Transcript:

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

Additional Information:

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

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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.