In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls to explore how stealth microbes reactivate under stress and quietly drive autoimmune issues, Lyme, and even long COVID. You’ll learn why addressing inflammation alone won’t lead to lasting healing.
Discover how your lifestyle, diet, and sleep patterns may be silently weakening your immune defenses, allowing dormant infections to take over. Dr. Rawls breaks down the real root causes of chronic conditions and what needs to happen at the cellular level to reverse them.
You’ll also hear how herbs—often dismissed as “weak” remedies—actually provide powerful antimicrobial and immune-modulating support. Learn which specific herbal compounds can strengthen your cells, reduce microbial load, and help your body restore balance naturally.
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Herbal Medicine
00:33 Interview with Dr. Bill Rawls
05:00 Understanding Inflammation and Chronic Illness
11:02 The Role of Reactivated Microbes
21:09 Dr. Rawls' Personal Health Journey
22:43 The Struggle with Chronic Illness
22:57 Discovering Herbal Therapy
24:06 The Benefits of Herbal Protocols
25:50 Understanding Stomach Acid and Digestion
27:44 Herbs vs. Medications
28:57 The Power of Adaptogens
32:32 Effective Herbs for Lyme Disease
36:39 The Restore 180 Program
42:56 Final Thoughts and Inspirations
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"Most of us carry dormant microbes our entire lives. They don’t make us sick—until stress, poor sleep, or toxins weaken our cellular defenses and allow them to reactivate."
~ Dr. Jockers
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