Episode 531: Lyme Disease, Mental Health, Hormones, Low Dose Immunotherapy, & Mold – an Interview with Dr. Jaquel Patterson

In this powerful episode of the TIck Boot Camp Podcast, Dr. Jaquel Patterson, nationally recognized naturopathic physician and medical director of Fairfield Family Health, joins Matt Sabatello to explore the many layers of Lyme disease recovery – from hidden mold exposure to hormone balance and mental health support.

• Mold & Lyme Disease – Why mold toxicity can block Lyme recovery and how Dr. Patterson stages treatment so patients don’t get overwhelmed.
• Hormone Health – The vital role hormones play in energy, mood, joint health, and the ability to fight chronic infections.
• Mental Health & Lyme – How inflammation impacts the brain, leading to panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and brain fog — and how those symptoms can reverse with healing.
• Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI) – What it is, how it retrains the immune system to stop overreacting, and why it’s helping Lyme patients stabilize.
• Inflammation & Flares – Practical tools like turmeric, hydration, and electrolytes to calm Herxheimer reactions and ease painful flare days.
• Environmental Toxins – How pesticides, polluted air, and contaminated water add to the burden — and realistic steps to reduce exposure.

💡 Episode Highlights:

• The patient case where mold, not Lyme, was the biggest roadblock to recovery.
• Why Dr. Patterson tests every patient’s hormones and what imbalances mean for recovery.
• How turmeric is one of her go-to remedies for both inflammation and mental clarity.
• Why hydration and detox aren’t “basic” — they can make or break a treatment plan.
• What makes LDI unique: a few drops every 6–8 weeks that can dramatically shift symptoms.

🎯 Who should listen?

• Anyone with Lyme disease who feels “stuck” or plateaued in their healing
• Parents of children with PANS/PANDAS or chronic infections
• Listeners curious about LDI, mold recovery, hormone balance, or functional medicine

📍 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Project Lab Coat – NYC Fashion Week Lyme Awareness Event
• Turmeric Forte by Mediherb
• CurcuPlex 95 by Xymogen
• Dr. Jaquel Pattesen, ND

🌟 About Dr. Jaquel Patterson: Dr. Patterson is a naturopathic physician and ILADS member known for her integrative work in Lyme disease, mold illness, mental health, hormone health, and immune system support.