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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.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the factors involved in dementia and Alzheimer's and potential solutions discussed in "The End of Alzheimer's". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dale Bredesen. Dale Bredesen, MD is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. He graduated from Caltech, then earned his MD from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) before joining Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner's laboratory at UCSF as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. He held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bredesen directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before coming to the Buck Institute in 1998 as its founding President and CEO. The uniform failure of recent drug trials in Alzheimer's disease has highlighted the critical need for a more accurate understanding of the fundamental nature of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Bredesen's research has led to new insights that explain the erosion of memory seen in Alzheimer's disease, and these insights have opened the door to a new therapeutic approach. His book "The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline" was released just over a year ago and is a hopeful exploration into not only the condition, but to solutions that are helping people with Alzheimer's improve their quality of life today. Key Takeaways: How big of a problem is Alzheimer's? What is the role of apoE in the potential for Alzheimer's development? What are the primary risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's? Why is amyloid a potentially a good thing and not something to focus on removing without first addressing underlying causes? What are the subtypes of Alzheimer's? How does insulin sensitivity play a role om Alzheimer's? What factors play a role in the the "Toxic" subtype 3? What is the role of Lyme disease and mold illness in the development of Alzheimer's? What is a "Cognoscopy" and how is it performed? What is the "ReCode" protocol and how is treatment approached? How are VIP and Synapsin potentially helpful in reversing cognitive decline? Does Mast Cell Activation Syndrome play a role in the inflammation associated with Alzheimer's? Is detoxification important in recovering cognitive function? Which binders are helpful in supporting detoxification? Does EMF exposure play a role in the development of Alzheimer's? Connect With My Guest: https://ApolloHealthCo.com Interview Date: January 16, 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 PANS, PANDAS, and related developmental disorders. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Maria Rickert Hong. Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP is a former Wall Street sell-side equity research analyst who is now a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. She is the author of the bestselling book, "Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder, A Reference for Parents and Practitioners" and the co-author of "Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis". As a health coach, she helps parents make diet and lifestyle changes to recover their children from symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, PDD-NOS and ADHD. She has recovered her two boys from SPD, asthma, and acid reflux. Maria is a board member, Media Director, and blogger for Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)3 non-profit that lets parents know that recovery is possible and is the sponsoring non-profit of "The Documenting Hope Project". Maria is also a board member of Parents as Partners. Key Takeaways: What is the difference between PANDAS and PANS? When does PANS generally present? What are the symptoms of PANS? What is the role of inflammation in PANS? Do PANS and autism overlap? What leads to a blood-brain barrier breach in PANS? What is the role of EMFs in PANS? What role do glutamate, phenolics, and salicylates play in PANS? What are some of the triggers for PANS? Does mold exposure play a role in PANS? What tests are done to explore the potential for PANS? What is the Epidemic Answers Four Step Healing plan? Why is detoxification and drainage key in PANS recovery? Connect With My Guest: http://mariarickerthong.com Related Resources: Epidemic Answers Brain Under Attack My Kid Is Not Crazy Interview Date: January 4, 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 Wahls Protocol and the impact of diet and nutrition in MS and other neurological diseases. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Terry Wahls. Terry Wahls, MD is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine's Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of "The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine", "The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles", and the cookbook "The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions". She conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. She teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality. She hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar every August where anyone can learn how to implement the Protocol with ease and success. Key Takeaways: How did Dr. Wahls go from four years in a wheelchair to riding her bike to work? What is the 3/3/3 nutrition program? Why are greens, colored vegetables and fruits, and sulfur-containing foods so critical? How is the mitochondria and myelin supported through diet? Why are mushrooms and seaweed key components of the protocol? What protein sources are utilized? What is the role if intestinal hyperpermeability in autoimmune diseases? Are lectins a problem for those with neurological disease? What is the role of the microbiome in supporting health? Do infections play a role in MS? Does environmental toxicity need to be considered to maximize health potential? Connect With My Guest: http://terrywahls.com Related Resources: Diet Papers Interview Date: December 11, 2018 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 the latest on genomics research in the area of chronic Lyme disease and related conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Bob Miller. Bob Miller, CTN was on the show on episode #44. If you'd like to review his full bio, you can find it there. Today, I'm excited to have Bob back on the show to talk about his work with Lyme beyond phases 1-3 which we covered in episode 44. Today we will focus on phases 4, 5, and 6 and preview phase 7 of his work around genetic patterns in those with chronic health challenges such as Lyme disease and related conditions. Bob's research has been enlightening all of us to new ways to support those of us that have been impacted by Lyme disease. Key Takeaways: What is the role of iron over-absorption in chronic illness? What role do glutamate and GABA play? What about glutamine? What are mTOR and autophagy? How big of an issue is mast cell activation syndrome? What triggers mast cells to release histamine and other mediators? What is acetylation? What is its purpose? What is Acetyl-CoA? How might pantethine support acetylation and thus detoxification and hormone synthesis? What is the role of heme in the body? What issues arise when inadequate conversion of sulfite to sulfate is present? How can sulfate be introduced into the body? What is the role of NADPH? Connect With My Guest: http://nutrigeneticresearch.org http://tolhealth.com Related Resources: Posters Interview Date: November 21, 2018 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 healing your body from toxic illnesses such as Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD was introduced with a more formal summary of his bio in podcast episode #19. For this podcast, I want to be more informal and just say how much I value and respect Dr. Nathan and the work that he does to help his patients. Dr. Nathan has been a mentor to me over the years, and I am always grateful when there are more opportunities to learn from him. I appreciate that Dr. Nathan has never accepted the toolbox that he has available and that he has continued to look for new and better options to help his population of chronically ill patients. While his toolbox is quite large, he's still looking, still searching, still open to new and different approaches. Until we have all the answers, this is the type of doctor I think most of us would want. In his new book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness", Dr. Nathan shares his wisdom, experience, and toolbox with all of us. It is profoundly enlightening. Key Takeaways: What is the difference between toxicity and sensitivity? What is a binder? How are absorption and adsorption different? How does one determine which binders to use? Can binder effectiveness be maximized with a focus on the liver and gallbladder? How are intracellular toxins detoxified? How important are HLA-DR genetics in terms of being a predictor of illness and a predictor of treatment outcome? What screening tests might be used to evaluate an environment for the possibility of mold? How are urine mycotoxin tests helpful? How can mold from a water-damaged building vs. mold from food consumption be differentiated in urine mycotoxin tests? How often is colonization a consideration in recovering from mold illness? Does treating MARCoNS make a positive shift for patients clinically? How do Bartonella and Babesia differ in their symptom presentation? What is provocation testing? Can Bartonella be treated without antibiotics? What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and how is it treated? How might various body systems be rebooted? What is Polyvagal Theory, and what role does it play in recovery? Connect With My Guest: http://neilnathanmd.com Related Resources: Book: "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness" International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness Interview Date: October 22, 2018 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.