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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and steps that may lead to its resolution. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Raj Patel. Raj Patel. MD received his Master’s degree in Physiology from Rutgers University and his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Dr. Patel is trained to work with people of all ages with his education in Family Medicine. He has extensive experience with various natural therapies including nutritional medicine, homeopathy, herbs, and mind-body medicine. Integrating these diverse therapies with allopathic or Western medicine has enabled Dr. Patel to offer a highly refined approach to healthcare that produces lasting results. Over the years, Dr. Patel has specialized in treating patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Lyme and tick-borne diseases, and mold illness (or “Sick Building Syndrome”) from exposure to water-damaged buildings. While these conditions seem separate and unrelated, they share many common underlying characteristics and frequently coexist. Dr. Patel’s interest in Lyme disease started in 2004 when he was diagnosed with it after having suffered from numerous seemingly unrelated symptoms for several years. Having successfully gone through his own journey with chronic Lyme disease utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, Dr. Patel has been able to refine his approach to treating chronic Lyme sufferers with incredible success. Dr. Patel is an active member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). He has also completed advanced training in pediatric Lyme disease and is a frequent speaker at Lyme conferences. Dr. Patel deeply explores the impact of exposure to mold from water-damaged buildings and finds this is key to recovering many of his patients dealing with chronic Lyme disease. Today, Dr. Patel, as the founder of Medical Options for Wellness, sees primarily severe chronically ill patients who have not been able to recover in spite of working with numerous other doctors. Key Takeaways: What is MCAS? What are the symptoms of MCAS? How is treatment of MCAS approached? What are the key triggers of MCAS? What are the symptoms of EMF sensitivity? What role does EMF exposure play in MCAS and in chronic illness in general? How important is rewiring the limbic system in MCAS? What role does mold illness play in MCAS? Why is the microbial support focus later in the overall approach? How might the immune response to normal flora be a trigger for MCAS? How can vaccine residues be a contributor to MCAS in some patients? Connect With My Guest: http://MedicalOptionsForWellness.net Related Resources: Treatment of MCAS (including food list) Tips on How to Implement a Low Histamine Diet Generation Zapped BioInitiative.org Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons Interview Date: June 11, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about "Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Kris Newby. Kris Newby is an award-winning science writer at Stanford University and the senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary, Under Our Skin, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was a 2010 Oscar semifinalist. She has two degrees in engineering, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree from Stanford University. Previously, she was a technology writer for Apple and other Silicon Valley companies. She lives in Palo Alto, CA. Key Takeaways: How did it feel to be a senior producer on "Under Our Skin"? What did Willy Burgdorfer share in the early interviews for the film? How did Willy discover the spirochete that other scientists had missed? What were the goals of the biological weapons program? Is Lyme disease the result of the bioweapons program or a natural occurrence? What organisms were part of the cocktail that Willy was experimenting with? What is the "Swiss Agent" and the role it may play in the Lyme disease epidemic? What is the "Anthrax Hotel" and the "Eight Ball"? What happened to those that were part of the experiments at the "Eight Ball"? What role do viruses and parasites play in Lyme disease? Was Willy a good guy or a bad guy? Did Willy's own death from Parkinson's disease potentially result from his own experiments? Connect With My Guest: http://KrisNewby.com Interview Date: May 22, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about autoimmune conditions and how to "Beat Autoimmune". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Palmer Kippola. Palmer Kippola is an author, speaker, and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) who specializes in helping people reverse and prevent autoimmune conditions. She developed a framework called F.I.G.H.T.S. to help people beat autoimmune conditions based on her 26-year battle to overcome Multiple sclerosis. Her new book “Beat Autoimmune: The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health” with a foreword by Mark Hyman, MD was just released. In it she shares empowering science, inspiring stories, and evidence-based strategies you can use right away. Palmer has done coursework with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the HeartMath® Institute, and the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. In addition, she has studied under leading experts in nutrition, holistic health, energy, and Functional Medicine. She founded Transcend Autoimmune, a growing online community of people proactively seeking to reverse or prevent autoimmune conditions naturally. Key Takeaways: Why is the immune system attacking "self" in autoimmunity? What are the drivers of complex autoimmune conditions? What is the body burden bucket and how are symptoms the result of an overflowing bucket? How are epigenetic more important than genetics in health optimization? What foods are supportive of healing? What are the best sources of essential fatty acids? What is the role of infections in autoimmune conditions? Should the focus be in killing the bug or on creating immune tolerance? What tools can be helpful in supporting the microbiome and reducing intestinal hyperpermeability? Should hormones be supported early on in a protocol? What is the role of environmental toxins in autoimmunity? What tools can be used to lower the body burden of toxicity? How can stress be mitigated in support of health improvement? Is there a bigger message to be explored in autoimmune conditions? Connect With My Guest: http://PalmerKippola.com http://BeatAutoimmuneBook.com Related Resources: Optimal Food Guide Interview Date: May 8, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about integrative approaches to recovering from cancer. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is James Templeton. James Templeton tapped into his fighting spirit and became an over 30-year cancer survivor who healed himself from a terminal diagnosis of Stage IV melanoma, which later spread to his lymphatic system, with the use of alternative medicine and healing modalities. As the visionary founder of Uni Key Health Systems and the Templeton Wellness Foundation, James has since utilized his wisdom and experience to help others achieve optimum health and wellness. His latest book, "I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health" is his memoir chronicling his amazing journey back to health. He is endorsed by leaders in the field such as Mark Hyman who says “James Templeton is the real deal. Learn from his miracle mindset and fight for your life.” Now a resident of the Pacific Northwest, James dedicates much of his time to living a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same. He also enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends. Key Takeaways: What is a macrobiotic diet? Why are vitamin C and lysine important in cancer? How is cancer a collagen disease? What role do parasites play in cancer? How should food, hydration, and pH be optimized for health? What role does mold and mycotoxin exposure play in chronic illness? How do dental contributors set the stage for cancer? How are coffee enemas and sauna therapy helpful in supporting detoxification? What tools can be implemented to manage stress for optimal health? What lessons emerged from his cancer recovery? Connect With My Guest: http://IUsedToHaveCancer.com http://TempletonWellness.com  Interview Date: April 23, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and the vagus nerve; as well as potential triggers and solutions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Diana Driscoll. Diana Driscoll, OD is an optometrist who became passionate about helping those with complex health conditions as a result of her own health challenges with POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and ME/CFS. Today, she is recovered, as are her two children, and is the Clinical Director of POTS Care in Colleyville, TX. She is president of Genetic Disease Investigators, LLC. Her husband Richard is also a doctor and together they have worked to find answers to POTS using unique ocular testing. They are intimately familiar with POTS, chronic fatigue, brain fog, immune system decline, gastroparesis, temperature dysregulation, interstitial cystitis, and more. She offers hope for those dealing with POTS, Dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, MCAS, Chronic Fatigue, chronic Lyme, vascular abnormalities, Fibromyalgia, and Multiple Sclerosis. She is the author of the book "The Driscoll Theory - The Cause of POTS in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and How to Reverse the Process". From her personal and family journey and her work with patients, she has created a line of supplements, including the patented ParaSym Plus, to meet the specific needs of those dealing with these complex, chronic illnesses. Key Takeaways: What is POTS? What are its symptoms? What is idiopathic POTS and some of its potential triggers? How are POTS, CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme related? What is the connection between MCAS and POTS? Do antihistamines help those with POTS? What is the role of the vague nerve? What can damage the vagus nerve? What is the connection between the vagus nerve, gastroparesis, and SIBO? What role does acetylcholine play in vagus nerve dysfunction? What is the role of the ileocecal valve in gastroparesis? How might Mestinon help in POTS? Why is tonification of the parasympathetic nervous system important? What is ParaSym Plus? How might it be helpful in POTS and related conditions? Can POTS be cured or does it need to be managed indefinitely? Connect With My Guest: http://prettyill.com http://potscare.com http://vagusnervesupport.com Related Resources: Parasym Plus Interview Date: April 11, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of VagusNerveSupport.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about environmental toxicity including glyphosate, heavy metals, and mold exposure including solutions for improving health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Shippy. Ann Shippy, MD is a physician, scientist, engineer, and mom who works with science, clinical data, and research to provide the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal health. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and certified in Functional Medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Texas, a Master of Science in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She uses cutting-edge science, innovative testing, research and genetic information to determine and address the root causes of health issues – not to simply treat the symptoms of illness. She approaches each patient as a whole person and forms a therapeutic partnership to achieve the highest standard of health. Her approach to medicine is a unique blend of measured, precise data with a heart-felt and sympathetic attitude towards all of her patients. This method stems from her engineering background and her own failed experience as a patient of traditional medicine. She treats patients suffering from any combination of physical, environmental, or genetic issues. Her hope is to contribute to and inspire a positive movement towards solving some of the more complex health challenges we face today – and to help create a world where everyone has the opportunity for wellness. Key Takeaways: How important are genes in recovering from chronic health challenges? How can toxin introduction into the body be limited? How is glyphosate toxicity approached and what role might glycine play? How important are heavy metals in those with chronic health challenges? Should metal detoxification be aggressively approached or are gentle methods often better? What are some of the questions that might be asked when considering the potential for mold in the environment? How often does remediation work for her patients? What is the difference between mold allergy and mold biotoxin illness? What tests might be used to explore for the potential of exposure to water-damaged buildings? What is the connection between yeast overgrowth and mold exposure? Can mold exposure from water-damaged buildings lead to colonization in the body? What are the key steps in recovering someone from environmental illness? What role might sauna therapy, coffee enemas, and HBOT play in patient protocols? What are the triggers for hair loss in environmental illness? What are some tools that can help with supporting the parasympathetic nervous system? Connect With My Guest: http://annshippymd.com Interview Date: March 29, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about EliSpot testing and the various testing options available through ArminLabs in Germany. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Armin Schwarzbach. Armin Schwarzbach, MD, PhD is a medical doctor and a specialist in laboratory medicine from the laboratory ArminLabs in Augsburg, Germany. Dr. Schwarzbach began by studying biochemistry at Hoechst AG in Frankfurt, Germany and pharmacy at the University of Mainz in Germany in 1984. In 1985 he studied medicine for 6 years at the University of Mainz and finished his MD in 1991. Dr. Schwarzbach developed the worldwide first Radioimmunoassay (RIA) for human Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide from 1986 – 1991, getting his PhD in 1992. He is member of the Swiss Association for tick-borne diseases, the German Association of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, and the German Society for Medical Laboratory Specialists. He is an Advisory Board member of AONM London, England, and Board member of German Borreliosis Society, and Member and former Board Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and has served as an expert on advisory committees on Lyme Disease in England, Australia, Canada, Ireland, France, and Germany. Dr. Schwarzbach is the founder and CEO of ArminLabs in Augsburg, Germany and has specialized in diagnostic tests and treatment options for patients with tick-borne diseases for over 20 years. Key Takeaways: What is an EliSpot? What organisms can be tested for using EliSpot technology? How specific is the EliSpot in testing for Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, and other organisms? Does the state of the immune system matter when considering EliSpot results? Which infections are the most persistent? Can the EliSpot be used to track progress or success of treatment? What is Yersinia and where might it be encountered? Can EliSpot testing be used in newborns and infants? What role do viruses such as EBV, CMV, Coxsackie, and others play in chronic illness? Can Mast Cell Activation Syndrome be triggered by viruses? Why are Mycoplasma and Chlamydia so important to explore? Why is IgA testing a promising new direction in laboratory medicine? Is CD57 helpful clinically? What microbes are more commonly associated with specific medical conditions? How common are Rickettsial organisms? What is "Post Lyme Syndrome"? Is it real? Connect With My Guest: http://arminlabs.com Interview Date: February 27, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about breast implant illness and the potential role of breast implants in many chronic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Lu-Jean Feng. Lu-Jean Feng, MD is an internationally renowned Microvascular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She is the Founder and Medical Director of The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic. Dr. Feng graduated from Yale College and Yale Medical School and has been involved in medicine for more than 28 years. She is unique within her field, as female plastic surgeons comprise a very small percentage of the total industry due to the intensity and length of training required. Dr. Feng is widely recognized as an artist, surgeon, and visionary for her many endeavors in the medical field and for her ability to help patients improve and maximize their overall health and well-being when all other avenues have failed. To date, Dr. Feng has patients from every state in the U.S. and from 34 countries around the world. Over the years, Dr. Feng’s own personal beliefs and ideals regarding fitness, nutrition, and healthy living have evolved into every aspect of her practice. The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic opened in 2000, as a premier state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. Today, the 15,000 square foot, 3-story building has been transformed into a total health and wellness center, incorporating many beneficial services under one roof; preventive medicine, medical-grade skin care services, laser treatments, infrared sauna, cryotherapy, ionic foot bath detoxification, therapeutic massage therapy, FengFit™ Cafe, and a unique fitness center complete with personal trainers and group fitness classes. In 2011 Dr. Feng developed a line of healthy plant-based foods under the name, FengFit™ Plant-Based Cuisine. All surgery patients receive one quart of Dr. Feng’s highly nutritious fresh soups of the day along with Dr. Feng’s Signature Salad upon discharge from the facility following their procedure. Dr. Feng has very high ethical standards and is a masterful technical surgeon who pays close attention to the most minute details and takes great pride in her work. Her latest pursuit involves helping her patients reach total health and wellness through her highly specialized Lifestyle and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy programs. Dr. Feng’s ultimate goal is to guide each and every patient to a more optimal state of health through proper nutrition, rigorous exercise, vitamins and supplements, and replacement of essential bio-identical hormones. In other words, total and optimal wellness from the inside out to ensure vitality, slow down the aging process, and provide protection from disease. Key Takeaways: What are some health conditions where breast implants may play a role? What are the symptoms that might be observed in someone with breast implant illness? How are saline vs. silicone breast implants different? How common are implant ruptures? What criteria might lead someone to explore the possibility of breast implant illness? What toxins are present in breast implants? How does the immune system respond to a breast implant? What is capsular contracture? How does one prepare for an explant? What is the process of explanting an implant? What is the role of immune modulators in breast implant illness? How important is detoxification in optimizing health outcomes? Connect With My Guest: http://fengclinic.com Interview Date: February 19, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold illness and how to effectively "Break The Mold" and regain health and wellness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Crista. Jill Crista, ND is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and nationally recognized health educator. Her hope is to improve health through education, by bridging gaps in understanding between medical research and practice. She writes books and offers online courses for anyone wanting to gain concrete steps to conquer health challenges. She focuses on conditions that cause injury and inflammation to the brain and nervous system, including concussion, mold, Lyme disease, and autoimmune encephalopathies. Dr. Jill graduated with Honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine (NUNM) in 2003, and in 2012, she completed the Physician Training Program with the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). She is passionate about herbal medicine and has completed the Advanced Botanicals course with Dr. Jillian Stansbury. For over a decade, she was director and practicing member of two integrative medical clinics in Southern Wisconsin. She had the opportunity to practice with colleagues from naturopathic medicine, integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage therapy. Here she experienced the synergy and efficacy of a team approach to patient care. She’s now focusing on research, teaching, and writing, incorporating what she learned. Key Takeaways: How is mold a survivor and how common is mold in buildings in society? How do mold-associated "bad gasses" impact our health? Do molds potentially colonize the body resulting in the need for antifungal therapies? Can immune dysregulation from mold exposure lead to an activation of Lyme, co-infections, or opportunistic microbes in the body? How is mold allergy different from mold biotoxin illness? How does mold and mycotoxins lead to food sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, and EMF sensitivity? What is the "Crista Mold Questionnaire" and what do the categories mean? If someone has to leave their home, what can they taken with them? What testing is a good initial step in exploring the potential of mold in an environment? Is urinary mycotoxin testing helpful clinically? Why is reducing dust important in optimizing an environment for health? Are some supplements potentially a concern for those with mold issues? What binders may be helpful, and what needs to be considered before adding binders? Why is a focus on bile movers important, and what tools may be helpful? How might lymphatic massage, sauna, or coffee enemas be supportive? Connect With My Guest: http://drcrista.com Interview Date: February 12, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the use of peptide therapy in Lyme disease and related complex, chronic illnesses. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kent Holtorf. Kent Holtorf, MD is the medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group. He is founder and director of the non-profit National Academy of Hypothyroidism (NAH), which is dedicated to dissemination of new information to doctors and patients on the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.  He has personally trained numerous physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction, and innovative treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease.  He is a fellowship lecturer for the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine, the Endocrinology Expert for AOL Health, and is a guest editor and peer-reviewer for a number of medical journals.  Dr. Holtorf has published a number of peer-reviewed endocrine reviews, including on the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones, inaccuracies of standard thyroid testing, testosterone replacement for men and women, the diagnosis and treatment of growth hormone deficiency, and on the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal dysfunction in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.  He has helped to demonstrate that much of the long-held dogma in endocrinology is inaccurate. He is a contributing author to Denis Wilson’s Evidenced-Based Approach to Restoring Thyroid Health.  He has been a featured guest on CNBC, ABC News, CNN, EXTRA TV, Discovery Health, The Learning Channel, The Today Show, Dr. Dean Edell, Glenn Beck, Nancy Grace, Sean Hannity, and more and quoted in numerous print media including the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, US New and World Report, San Francisco Chronicle, WebMD, Elle, Better Homes and Garden, US Weekly, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and Self magazine among many others. Key Takeaways: What are peptides? How are peptides created? What conditions might peptides be helpful for? What are the key contributors to aging? How are thymosins used to modulate the immune system? How is Th1/Th2 dominance measured? What is the role of LL37 in treating chronic infections? What is the connection between hypercoagulation and mast cell activation? How might BPC-157 be helpful in chronic illness? What is the role of Epithalon in anti-aging and regenerative strategies? How might peptides be helpful in conditions such as autism, Parkinson's, and ALS? How well-tolerated are peptides by sensitive patient populations? Connect With My Guest: http://holtorfmed.com Interview Date: January 22, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.