Tick Boot Camp Episode 460: Overcoming Lyme Disease: Dr. Andi Campitelli's 4-Phase Treatment
Mar 15, 2025
01:46:22
In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we delve deep into the world of Lyme disease with Dr. Andi Campitelli, a highly experienced naturopathic doctor from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Campitelli shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, her unique 4-phase treatment approach, and invaluable insights for anyone struggling with chronic Lyme disease.
Episode Highlights:
- Dr. Campitelli's Personal Lyme Story: Discover how a passion for preventative medicine, sparked by personal loss, led Dr. Campitelli to specialize in complex chronic illnesses like Lyme.
- The 4-Phase Lyme Treatment Framework: Learn about Dr. Campitelli's comprehensive approach, focusing on:
- Foundation: Addressing getting the body ready for treatment with things like gut health, detoxification, hormones, genetics, and inflammation.
- Natural Antimicrobials: Utilizing herbal/botanical tinctures, binders, etc. to address mold, SIBO, parasites, and infections (Lyme, Babesia, Bartonella, etc.).
- Judicious Use of Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals: When and how a variety of antibiotics/pharmaceuticals can play a role in Lyme recovery, including Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine, Disulfiram, Dapsone, etc.
- Long-Term Maintenance: Strategies for sustained wellness and preventing relapse.
- Mental Health & Neuroplasticity: Explore the crucial role of mental health support and neuroplasticity in the Lyme recovery process.
- Detoxification Strategies: Understand the importance of supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways.
- Expert Insights from a Lyme-Literate Doctor: Benefit from Dr. Campitelli's experience treating over 1,000 Lyme patients and her own personal journey overcoming the disease.
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