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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold illness, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and "Life After Mold". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Lauren Tessier. Lauren Tessier, ND is a Naturopathic Physician licensed in the state of Vermont. She received her Bachelors in Premedical Sciences and Health Psychology from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston and later became a Naturopathic Physician at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Her practice, Life After Mold, uses a patient-centered approach to help recover those that are suffering from mold-related illness. She combines naturopathic, functional, and integrative medicine to address the entire person. She is a Shoemaker Certified Physician specializing in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) which results from exposure to water-damaged buildings. In 2011, Hurricane Irene created an unimaginable flood in Waterbury, Vermont, and she was unprepared for what she would see next in her practice. Patients were ill with unexplained rashes, allergies that did not respond to treatment, fatigue, breathing difficulties, neurological complaints, headaches, nausea, and immune system dysfunction. When her normal approaches no longer worked for these patients, she dove deep into mold-related illness. Her practice is dedicated to helping those suffering with mold, biotoxin, and mycotoxin associated illness resulting from water-damaged buildings. As time passed, she came to the belief that the environment plays a role in all chronic illness. Environmental illness includes mold, heavy metals, glyphosate exposure, chronic infections such as Lyme disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Dr. Tessier is an Executive Board Member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI) which aims to advance medical knowledge surrounding environmentally acquired illness. Key Takeaways: What are some of the environmental factors that may predispose an environment to water-damage and the potential for mold illness? What are some of the illness-creating substances that are found in a water-damaged building? What are common symptoms of CIRS? Are there basic screening tests that can be performed of an environment before investing in an IEP? How important are the HLA haplotypes in CIRS? Is there clinical value in urinary mycotoxin testing? Can molds encountered in a water-damaged building lead to colonization within the body? When considering binders, what is absorption vs. adsorbtion? Why is bile flow important and how might it be supported? What options might help reducing inflammation in those with CIRS? Are there downsides of exogenous glutathione supplementation? How important is eradicating MARCoNS in CIRS? How might VIP and Synapsin be helpful in those with CIRS? What triggers Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and how might it be addressed? When someone feels significantly worse, what rescue items might help to move through a detox or Herxheimer reaction? Is there a role for limbic system retraining in CIRS? Connect With My Guest: http://lifeaftermold.com Interview Date: September 28, 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 Parent Essential Oils, why unadulterated omega 6 is critical for health, and how PEOs are key to cell membrane health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Professor Brian Peskin. Brian Peskin, BSEE-MIT is a world-leading scientist specializing in parent essential fatty acids or EFAs — termed Parent Essential Oils or PEOs — and their direct relationship to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and wound care. While advancing the scientific understanding of the role of essential fatty acids in the body's metabolic pathways, he has also advanced the discoveries of Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, MD, PhD. — to increase cellular oxygenation. These concepts are described in his book "The Hidden Story of Cancer". Amazingly, there is a fundamental cancer-heart disease connection, whereby the same physiologic solution solves both conditions. This information will lead to a new understanding of how to treat and prevent both cancer and heart disease. The basis for Peskin's current work, grounded strictly in state-of-the-art science — in particular, physiology — can be found in his seminal work and peer-reviewed medical journal articles. Clinical physicians throughout the world have validated his EFA recommendations. In the most exciting development to date, Brian's theoretical conclusions were recently and completely validated in a physiological experiment by precise instrumentation capable of measuring arterial compliance. This experiment provided the first conclusive clinical proof and validation of his theory. Key Takeaways: What are parent essential oils (PEOs)? Why is fish oil not "essential" and potentially harmful? What are derivatives? Which oils provide parent essential oils? What is an adulterated oil and where are these encountered? What are the downsides of fish oil? How might fish oil be a poor choice in those with chronic infections? What role do PEOs play in cell membrane health? How might PEOs help those dealing with insulin resistance and diabetes? What is the role of oxygen saturation in cancer? How do PEOs improve oxygen saturation in the body? How might PEOs help those with low energy or fatigue? What is the role of PEOs in reducing inflammation? What are some of the key improvements people may note with PEO incorporation? Connect With My Guest: http://brianpeskin.com Purchase PEOs: Oxygen4Life - (free US shipping code "betterhealthguy") Interview Date: September 11, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Oxygen4Life. 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 how to create a Radical Metabolism as you "Revamp Your Fats", "Restore Your Gallbladder", "Rebuild Your Muscles", "Repair Your Gut", and "Reduce Your Toxicity". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Ann Louise Gittleman. Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS is a New York Times Bestselling author of over 30 books on diet, detox, the environment, and women's health. Beloved by many (myself included), she is regarded as a nutritional visionary and health pioneer who has fearlessly stood on the front lines of holistic and integrative medicine. A Columbia University graduate, Ann Louise has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Nutritionists in the country by Self Magazine, and she has received the American Medical Writers Association award for excellence and the Humanitarian Award from the Cancer Control Society. I've been a fan of hers since the time my own health journey first started over 20 years ago when I read her book "Guess What Came to Dinner: Parasites and Your Health". At that time, the topic of parasites was one rarely discussed in the United States. We did our first podcast together over a year ago, and with the release of her new book "Radical Metabolism: A Powerful New Plan to Blast Fat and Reignite Your Energy in Just 21 Days", I wanted to have her back on the show to share more of her immense knowledge. Key Takeaways: What are the tell-tale signs of a toxic metabolism? What can be done to support those with insulin resistance or diabetes? What role do epigenetics play in terms of gene expression? In "Revamp Your Fats", what is the role of omega-6 oils in health? What should be done to support cell membrane health? In "Restore Your Gallbladder", what is the role of bile and how is it optimized? What is the role of coffee enemas in bile health and detoxification? In "Rebuild Your Muscles", what is the role of protein? What is the difference between A1-dervived and A2-dervied whey protein? In "Repair Your Gut", what is the role of the microbiome, inflammation, and leaky gut? What is the role of lectins? In "Reduce Your Toxicity", what are the top toxins that impact health? What is the connection between toxicity and weight loss? What is the role of binders in reducing our body burden of toxicity? What is the Radical Metabolism plan? Connect With My Guest: http://radicalmetabolism.com Interview Date: August 28, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of RadicalMetabolism.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 Bau Biologie, or Building Biology, and how to evaluate and improve the health of the external environment in order to improve overall health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is May Dooley. May Dooley, MS, MA, CMC (Council-certified Microbial Consultant) is a former middle school science teacher who loves to educate and empower people with information to improve their environment - and thus, their lives. She has been an environmental consultant for more than 24 years helping people make their home environment healthier. She leads her clients through the basic steps to assess and create a healthy home which includes air quality, water quality, and reduced exposure to other stressors that may impact health such as electromagnetic fields. Her inspections are interactive, and her clients learn how to measure EMFs, reduce body voltage in their bed, use a laser particle counter to evaluate their vacuum cleaner, and to take samples to explore for mold. She even brings along her microscope and looks at the samples in your home. Once she has evaluated an environment using the principles of Bau Biologie, she provides an easy-to-understand series of steps to improve the environment. Key Takeaways: Why might culture plate air sampling be a better option than spore trap testing? What are the pros and cons of the ERMI? What is the CAP ERMI? What role do microbial VOCs play in the health of an environment? How often can mold issues be remediated? How is a microscope helpful in exploring the potential for mold? When moving to a new environment, what testing should be done to validate the environment is safe? What belongings can be brought from a moldy environment to a new environment? What can be used to address small amounts of visible mold? What vacuum cleaners are ideal? What are the 5 different types of EMFs and their sources? What is body voltage and how is it measured? What is grounding and how should it be done? Why should the bed have no metal materials? What light bulbs might be best? Connect With My Guest: http://createyourhealthyhome.com http://moldcontrolonabudget.com Interview Date: August 23, 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 activating your brain's peak potential with brainwave entrainment using the BrainTap system. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Patrick Porter. Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D. has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology for over 25 years. He was a co-developer of the MC2, the first personal light and sound brainwave training machine, voted "Best New Gadget of the Year" at the 1989 Consumer Electronics Show. His newest device, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to take the BrainTap Technology sessions to the highest possible level with the addition of light and sound frequencies. Dr. Porter is known for developing Positive Changes, the largest self-improvement franchise using mind-based technology, making him a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry. Dr. Porter's successes were featured in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, People, Entrepreneur and INC magazines, as well as ABC, NBC, CBS and the Discovery Channel. He is a licensed trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and is the head of mind-based studies at the International Quantum University of Integrative Medicine (IQUIM). He is the author of seven books including "Thrive In Overdrive, How to Navigate Your Overloaded Lifestyle" and the bestseller "Awaken the Genius, Mind Technology for the 21st Century". Most recently, he co-authored with Dr. Bob Hoffman "Your Flourishing Brain; How to Reboot Your Brain and Live Your Best Life Now", a book that teaches chiropractors why they must focus on neurological health and brain balance to stay on the leading edge of the profession. His upcoming book, "BrainTap, The Ultimate Guide to Relaxing, Rebooting and Strengthening Your Busy Brain" is highly anticipated. Dr. Porter has produced an arsenal of more than 650 audio-recorded motivational programs and creative visualization processes and has sold more than 3 million books and recordings worldwide. Key Takeaways: What is the role of stress in chronic illness? Why do we need to be in a parasympathetic state in order to heal? Is illness a bad habit of the brain? What are the different brainwaves, and what characteristics are associated with each? What technologies were intersected to create the BrainTap system? Can the system itself be an epigenetic influencer of gene expression? How might BrainTap support an improved sleep cycle? Does the system play a role in detoxification? How might BrainTap support those with Lyme, POTS, MCAS, and related conditions? Can BrainTap help in those with anxiety and depression? What is the role of BrainTap in energy production and mitochondrial function? Connect With My Guest: https://BrainTap.com Related Resources: Learn more about BrainTap Interview Date: July 26, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BrainTap. 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 optimizing Phase 2.5 detoxification, addressing mast cell activation, and balancing mTOR and autophagy. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly Halderman. Dr. Kelly Halderman, MD completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota and has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is the lead researcher for the NutriGenetic Research Institute and also sits on the board. She is currently working on completing her Ph.D in clinical nutrition and has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Her interests include cancer and Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beaten. She does consultations for those interested in optimizing their health. Key Takeaways: What is Phase 2.5 detox and how is it impacted and optimized? What are bile salts and bile and how might they be increased? What is the connection between bile and SIBO? What is the role of inflammation in detoxification and the importance of reducing inflammation in order to optimize detoxification? What is the role of the mast cell in inflammation and in detoxification impairment? How does Acetyl-CoA steal lead to reduced ATP and low energy and fatigue? What is the role of iron in inflammation? What are mTOR and autophagy? What stimulates mTOR and shuts down autophagy? What is Phase 3 detoxification and the role binders in minimizing enterohepatic recirculation? Connect With My Guests: http://drkellybeatlyme.com Interview Date: July 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 about the impact of retroviruses in chronic illness and several recent clinical pearls from Sophia Health Institute. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. I shared Dietrich Klinghardt MD's professional bio in episode #15, and for this introduction, I am going to be less formal and speak from personal experience. I met Dr. Klinghardt in January 2006 shortly after my own Lyme diagnosis in July 2005. I was in the front row of his conference probably asking more questions than he would have liked, but it was the start of my journey with his work, and I was beyond excited and hopeful. I then became a patient and worked with him for several years and was able to regain my health through the implementation of not only his treatment protocols, but his healing framework. To this day, no other person has impacted my understanding of health and wellness as much as Dr. Klinghardt, and I will be forever grateful. Key Takeaways: What conditions may have a retroviral component? Are retroviruses the deeper core issue? How are retroviruses encountered? What tests can be done to eplore retroviruses? What is the connection between retroviruses and the cell-danger response? What role do EMRs, glyphosate, and aluminum play in the activation of retroviruses? What are some of the key retrovirus treatment options? What is the connection between EMF and mold illness from water-damaged buildings? What role might breast implants play in impacting recovery? What are the latest perspectives on rope worms? How commonly do stem cells result in sigificant improvement? Do DMPS, DMSA, and EDTA still play a role in patient recovery? Connect With My Guests: http://sophiahi.com Related Resources: The Role of Retroviruses in Chronic Illness – A Clinician's Perspective Safe Uses of Suramin and Other Anti-Retroviral Approaches Interview Date: July 2, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BioPure. 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 Advanced Cell Training to educate the body on how to properly respond to microbes, environmental toxins, and allergies. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Gary Blier. Gary Blier struggled for years with his own chronic illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis. His search for answers took him from the realm of conventional medicine to exploring things he would never have previously imagined. Ultimately, Gary created Advanced Cell Training or ACT which trains the body to heal itself on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. ACT teaches its users how to tap into our body's innate healing ability by identifying misbehaviors that bring about ill health. It works to reset the body's biological response to pathogens, mold, allergens, toxins, stress, and trauma. Gary freed himself from his own crippling illness which had him nearly confined to a wheelchair. He has continued to develop ACT since its inception almost 20 years ago. During that time, Gary has worked with thousands of people to free themselves from pain, anxiety, and chronic illness and find peace within their own body. Key Takeaways: How did ACT emerge from Gary's own health challenges with Ankylosing Spondylitis? What is the fundamental premise of ACT? Can the body both underreact and overreact to a microbial invader? Are particular Lyme-related organisms more difficult to address than others? What is the experience of going through ACT? How is ACT like creating an internal rife machine? Is there a role for ACT in mold illness? What is the connection between pathogens and EMF-sensitivity? How are biofilms addressed through the use of ACT? Does Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and histamine intolerance improve with training? Can ACT be helpful in those dealing with SIBO or Morgellons? What is the role of emotional traumas and conflicts in chronic illness? Connect With My Guests: http://advancedcelltraining.com Interview Date: June 27, 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 intestinal hyperpermeability, applications of RESTORE, hydration, and detoxification. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Zach Bush. Zach Bush, MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into human health and longevity. In 2012 he discovered a family of carbon-based redox molecules made by bacteria. He and his team subsequently demonstrated that this cellular communication network functions to compensate for glyphosate, and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. This science has resulted in a revolutionary class of dietary supplements, including the product, RESTORE. Dr. Bush points to his kids as the driving force behind his passion for change. He is fiercely motivated by a desire to have them experience a much brighter and healthier future. His education efforts provide a grassroots foundation from which we can launch change in our legislative decisions, ultimately up-shifting consumer behavior to bring about radical change in the mega industries of big farming, big pharma, and Western Medicine at large. Key Takeaways: What is the role of intestinal hyperpermeability or leaky gut in chronic health conditions? What is RESTORE? How does RESTORE create a communication network within the body? Does RESTORE have benefits beyond the GI tract? What are some of the ways RESTORE can be used? What is the intent of the nasal version of RESTORE? Why is hydration so important, and how does hydration support detoxification? How is hydration connected to electrical charge? Can RESTORE help to optimzie our mitochondria? In Lyme disease, do we need to kill the microbes to improve our health? Are there any pathogens we really need to eliminate from the body? Connect With My Guests: http://zachbushmd.com http://ionbiome.com Interview Date: June 18, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Biomic Sciences. 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 SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), its causes, and treatment options. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Allison Siebecker. Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc, has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic and has specialized in the treatment of SIBO since 2010. Dr. Siebecker is passionate about education- she is Instructor of Advanced Gastroenterology at NUNM, IBS Board of Advisor & Faculty for the GI Health Foundation, Co-Founder & Curriculum Coordinator of the SIBO Symposiums, teaches continuing education classes for physicians, and is the author of the free educational website siboinfo.com. In 2005, 2013 and 2015 she received the Best in Naturopathy award from the Townsend Letter, for her articles: "Traditional Bone Broth in Modern Health and Disease", "Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Often Overlooked Cause of IBS" and "SIBO: Dysbiosis Has A New Name". Dr. Siebecker is currently writing a book synthesizing the SIBO data into one source. Key Takeaways: What is SIBO and what symptoms are commonly experienced? What is the difference between dysbiosis and SIBO? What triggers SIBO? What is SIFO? What is the migrating motor complex and what role does the neurological system play in SIBO? Do structural or physical issues play a role in SIBO? How is a patient tested for SIBO? What is the difference between hydrogen and methane dominant SIBO? What is the role of leaky gut in SIBO? Is there an autoimmune component to SIBO? Is there a connection between SIBO and MCAS? How is SIBO treated with both pharmaceuticals and natural compounds? What prokinetics may be used to support the migrating motor complex? How is relapse after treatment prevented? Connect With My Guests: http://siboinfo.com Related Resources: SIBO SOS™ Virtual Conference Interview Date: June 7, 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.