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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.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about light, color, photons, and the use of photobiomodulation to optimize health and wellness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Leanne Venier. Leanne Venier, BSME, CPAOBTA is an engineer, inventor, international award-winning artist, Eastern Medicine physician, entrepreneur, medical researcher, and former submarine designer. She is known globally as a visionary pioneer in the Science of Light Therapy and a leading authority on the effects of color, photobiomodulation, quantum energy medicine and flow states for self-healing, optimal brain function, and ultimate happiness in life. Leanne has been praised by doctors and neuroscientists as a visionary innovator in healthcare and her teachings have been embraced by the global medical community. She's regularly featured on NBC TV, national radio, global podcasts, consciousness organizations, and international health magazines, and she is often hired to share her research at leading medical, brain, and neuroscience organizations. In 2018, she was honored to be awarded the "Excellence in Healthcare, Alternative Medicine" Award at the SmartHealth Medical Innovations conference for her contributions to Health Care. Leanne's journey from engineer to Eastern Medicine physician to artist, to color, light therapy, and quantum energy healing expert is driven by her lifelong love of science, holistic medicine, spiritual growth, and a true desire to help others. For the past decade, Leanne has been educating millions and raising global awareness about the scientifically-proven physical and psychological benefits of color, sunlight, light therapy (photobiomodulation), and quantum energy medicine. She has connected the dots between medical and scientific research, quantum physics, biophysics, biophotonics, ancient healing modalities, consciousness and evolution. Leanne recently launched her own self-healing and anti-aging invention, the REDjuvenator™ Biophotonic Light & Quantum Energy Medicine device for home and professional use. Within the first few months, her healing devices were already being used by thousands of medical practitioners and lay people around the world … all from word of mouth. Key Takeaways: Why are light and color important for our biology? What is coherent vs. non-coherent light, and which does the body prefer? What is the difference between LED and laser light therapy? What is the difference between red light and near infrared? How are near, mid, and far infrared different? How do color and light impact our emotions? Can light help us to process emotional traumas? Why is it important to support the body which physics-based interventions in addition to those based in chemistry? How might supporting our energetic defenses impact our physical defenses? Why are red and blue often discussed in light therapy but not other colors? What is the REDjuvenator™ and how might it be used to optimize health and wellness? Connect With My Guests: http://catalyticcolor.com Interview Date: June 1, 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 some of the common misconceptions about minerals including magnesium, calcium, copper, and iron. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Morley Robbins. Morley Robbins (aka. "Magnesium Man") is the founder of the Magnesium Advocacy Group, and the creator of The Root Cause Protocol. Morley had been a hospital executive and consultant for 32 years when, several years ago, he developed a condition called "frozen shoulder." His family doctor quickly recommended surgery as the only hope for Morley if he wanted to be able to lift his right hand above his waist ever again. Friends who owned a health food store intervened and encouraged Morley to try chiropractic care. His initial response: "Thanks guys, but I don't do witchcraft." Several months later, the pain was wearing on him, and his friends insisted. It only took a couple weeks of "light touch chiropractic care" (Network Spinal Analysis) before his shoulder had full range of motion once again. The experience was so life-changing for Morley, he questioned everything he knew — or thought he knew — about healing. He then left the world of hospital administration and became a Wellness Coach. Today, Morley views it as his life's work to push back the tides of nutritional insanity in the day-to-day lives of inhabitants of Planet Earth! Key Takeaways: How important is magnesium in the body and how likely are we to be deficient in this key mineral? What lab testing is ideal for exploring mineral status? What form of magnesium is best? Why might taking calcium and vitamin D not be the ideal solution for osteopenia and osteoporosis? Is it more likely that people are copper toxic or copper deficient? What is ceruloplasmin and why is it important? Does iron-associated anemia exist? Is supplementing with iron based on "dipstick" blood testing an ideal approach? Does iron play a role in chronic infections? Do trace minerals matter? What is The Root Cause Protocol? What should we consider stopping and starting to optimize bioavailable copper? Connect With My Guests: http://gotmag.org http://therootcauseprotocol.com Interview Date: May 25, 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 ozone therapy and the various considerations around using oxidation in dealing with chronic, systemic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Julie Matthews. Julie Matthews, CNC, CNE is a globally respected nutrition expert, published researcher, accomplished author, and inspirational educator. Her guidance is backed by sixteen years of clinical experience and scientific research with complex neurological and physiological needs; particularly autism and related disorders. She has lectured in more than 60 cities across three continents, been on television, radio, newspaper, blogs/podcasts and more, and published scientifically referenced articles in journals and websites. Julie's been featured by Price-Pottenger, honored by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, sits on two scientific advisory boards including the Autism Research Center, and is a contributing author on a breakthrough scientific research study into diet and nutrition to improve autism published in 2018. Julie is a dynamic speaker who has educated professionals at trainings for Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Autism Research Institute/DAN!, Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, and the MINDD International Forum in Australia. During her early nutrition studies in 2001, Julie discovered that food and nutrition influenced the disorder of autism. She committed to investigate the connections then explain them to parents and clinicians that can make a difference helping children recover. Her final research paper at Bauman College became the basis for her award-winning book Nourishing Hope for Autism, which won the gold medal for "Most Progressive Health Book." It explains WHY food and nutrition affects the varied systems and biochemical pathways routinely occurring in autism and HOW to strategically apply a specialized diet to help children heal. Key Takeaways: What are the most important diet considerations? How do gluten and casein act like morphine in the body? When are ketogenic diets helpful and how long should they be used? What is the role of leaky gut in nutrition and food reactivity? How do we adapt our diets to be anti-inflammatory? What are some key nutritional considerations for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and histamine intolerance? How might one optimize their diet when dealing with SIBO/SIFO? What are oxalates, where might we encounter them, what problems might they create, and what can be done? Do bone broth and fermented foods have potential downsides? What is the role of probiotics in creating a healthy microbiome? What are phenols and salicylates? How does one obtain adequate sulfate? Connect With My Guests: http://NourishingHope.com Related Resources: Autism Nutrition Study Nourishing Hope Summit Interview Date: May 14, 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 ozone therapy and the various considerations around using oxidation in dealing with chronic, systemic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robert Rowen. Robert Rowen, MD graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University in 1971, followed by medical school at the University of California at San Francisco in 1975. He is board-certified by the American Boards of Family Practice and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Rowen is affectionately known as "The Father of Medical Freedom" for pioneering the nation's first law protecting alternative medicine in 1990 in Alaska. He also served on the Alaska State Medical Board. Dr. Rowen has a practice in Santa Rosa, CA with his wife, Terri Su, MD. Together they have over 66 years of experience in the field of integrative medicine. They have attended medical meetings and traveled worldwide to share their knowledge and experience, especially in the field of oxidative medicine. Key Takeaways: What is ozone and what is the difference between ozone and oxygen? Are there any contraindications for the use of ozone? What is the primary goal of ozone therapy? How does ozone impact the red blood cells, the mitochondria, and modulation of the immune system? What does ozone do to microbes in the body? Which types of organisms can ozone impact? Do people experience a Herxheimer reaction with ozone? Can ozone access microbes in a biofilm community? Does ozone impact beneficial flora? What role does ozone play in detoxification? Can ozone help those dealing with illness from water-damaged building? Might ozonated water be helpful in SIBO? Can ozone be used to support overgrowths or colonization of organisms such as MARCoNS in the sinuses? What is the role of ozone in dealing with dental issues such as cavitations? Connect With My Guests: http://DocRowen.com Interview Date: May 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 "Dirty Genes" and how to approach cleaning our genes to optimize our health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ben Lynch. Benjamin Lynch, ND received his Cell and Molecular Biology, BS from the University of Washington and his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University. His passion for identifying the cause of disease directed him towards nutrigenomics and methylation dysfunction. Currently, he researches, writes and presents worldwide on the topic of MTHFR, methylation defects, and genetic control. Dr Lynch is the President of SeekingHealth.com, a supplement company oriented towards disease prevention and health promotion. More information about Dr. Lynch and his work can be found at DrBenLynch.com. He lives in Seattle, WA with his wife, Nadia, and three boys, Tasman, Mathew and Theodor. Key Takeaways: What is the difference between genetics and epigenetics? What is meant by "Dirty Genes" and what can we do to optimize our genetic expression? Can clean genes express as dirty genes if negatively influenced by epigenetic factors? What factors epigenetically influence our gene expression? What are common symptoms that may lead one to explore cleaning their genes? What are the Super 7 and how difficult are these to clean up? Does an overfocus on one's SNPs epigenetically affect gene expression? How do environmental toxins, mold exposure, and infections impact our gene expression? Can methylation be supported too aggressively and lead to other potential challenges? Why should we entirely avoid folic acid? What food is best for supporting optimal methylation? What is the Soak and Scrub and Spot Clean in the Clean Genes protocol? Connect With My Guests: http://www.DrBenLynch.com http://www.DirtyGenes.com Related Resources: Seeking Health Interview Date: May 4, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of SeekingHealth.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 delivery of frequency and vibration in support of optimizing health with the use of the AmpCoil. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Aaron and Geneva Bigelow. When Aaron and Geneva Bigelow started their healing journey 12 years ago, they believed Lyme disease was going to be part of their lives forever. Having both worked for many years in the biotech industry, they'd tried biofeedback, PEMF and bioresonance technology, but weren't getting sustainable results. They eventually found a solution that eliminated forever the devastating effects of Lyme disease. That is when the AmpCoil was born. They used an early prototype to help their family get their lives back, but knew deeply that the mission was much greater than their own family's wellness because so many people were suffering. They tried everything to get their lives back. There were moments when Aaron couldn't get out of bed. Then he'd hear of the next great thing - feel better for a short time, but soon relapse again. One of those things was high-grade ozone therapy. Traveling to Tijuana, Mexico every day for months, he witnessed people in the waiting room close to death and hundreds of people crossing the border seeking hope on their journey to wellness. In that moment, Aaron began to feel gratitude for his journey, knowing it must lead to a greater story. He kept his hope alive this way. During Aaron's health crisis, Geneva developed left-sided paralysis and migraines, also due to Lyme and co-infections, and was pregnant with their second daughter. Neither of them could work. The turning point came when they hit bottom. Geneva was nine months pregnant and standing in the welfare line waiting for food stamps, then they were to spend the night at a homeless shelter. At this point, they'd spent over $200,000 on treatments and accrued $100,000 in unpaid medical bills. They were also watching their eldest daughter have regular seizures as she too battled with Lyme. Aaron remembers thinking, "you may be able to take one of us, but you won't take our daughter." They needed a miracle. Today they're symptom free. As founders of AmpCoil, life is eventful. The Bigelows, along with the entire AmpCoil team, credit their success so far to their own journey to wellness using the technology. Many members of the team used the AmpCoil device to get on the other side of Lyme, severe autoimmune conditions, and other illnesses, and today they are passionate about sharing their stories. Aaron says, "It's always the deep transformations that we needed to go through that propel us forward in life and often something profound is born out of those experiences." In this case, it was the AmpCoil. Key Takeaways: How does frequency impact our biology and support shifting of the terrain to a more balanced state? When might frequency have an edge over taking things orally? How is the AmpCoil different from Rife therapy? How is health like a fish tank? What are the technologies that were combined to create the AmpCoil? What is "cleanse, shift, and transform"? What is an AmpCoil journey? What is the experience of having a session in the AmpCoil? How frequently and for what duration is the device used? What is the Herx Help journey? How long does it generally take for people to start to feel a shift? What is the role of parasites in chronic Lyme disease? What were some of the recent statistics in terms of symptom improvement with the use of the AmpCoil? What are the contraindications? Can the system be used by those that are EMF-sensitive? Do we need to become ready for a new story in order to optimize our health? Connect With My Guests: http://www.AmpCoil.com Related Resources: Wellness for Humanity Foundation Interview Date: May 1, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of AmpCoil. 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 various testing options offered by IGeneX in the realm of vector-borne diseases. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jyotsna Shah. Dr. Jyotsna Shah PhD is the President and Laboratory Director of IGeneX Clinical Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Shah has over 40 years of research experience in immunology, molecular biology and microbiology, has been published, and holds more than 20 patents. After receiving her B.Sc. and M.Sc in Biological Sciences in the UK and her PhD. in diagnostic immunology from Nairobi University in Kenya, Dr. Shah joined the International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD) as a post-doctoral scientist and started the first DNA sequencing laboratory in East Africa. On completion of her fellowship, she went on to join Harvard University's Department of Tropical Medicine as a research fellow and continued work on development of molecular tools for diagnosis of parasitic diseases. Since then, Dr. Shah has worked at several Biotechnology companies focusing on the development of novel molecular technologies for diagnosis of infectious diseases and has become a world expert on use of Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) technique for direct detection of pathogens in clinical samples. Dr. Shah joined IGeneX as the Director of Research and Development in 1997 and in 2003 became Laboratory Director. During her time with IGeneX, she introduced the first Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) test for Babesia and also set up the PCR department for tick-borne diseases. Under Dr. Shah's direction, the laboratory has developed an excellent QA program and with her scientific guidance, IGeneX has become the world's leading reference laboratory for diagnosis of tick-borne diseases. Dr. Shah is now the owner of IGeneX and continues her mission to help those struggling with vector-borne illnesses. Key Takeaways: What is the history of IGeneX? What is the difference between antibody and antigen testing? Why is IgM and IgG in Borrelia not the same as other infectious conditions? Why are bands 31 and 34 included in IGeneX Western Blots but not other commercial blots? What is the difference between the Western Blot and the ImmunoBlot? What is the importance of the Relapsing Fever Borrelia test options? What testing does IGeneX offer in the realm of coinfections? What is the IGXSpot and when might it be useful to consider? What microbes where found in her research on Morgellons? How can tick testing be performed with IGeneX? Connect With My Guest: http://www.IGeneX.com Interview Date: April 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 environmental illness and how to approach recovering health after having been impacted by environmental toxicity. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Lisa Nagy. Lisa Nagy, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Pennsylvania and then from Cornell Medical College in 1986. After Emergency Medicine residency in NYC, she practiced in Los Angeles until becoming severely ill as a result of a complex medical condition known as Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness. Her story of survival and journey of discovery led her to learn about the field of Environmental Medicine and focus on finding the causes of disease including genetic, hormonal, nutritional, allergic, and environmental factors. She is now president of Preventive and Environmental Health Alliance which is a group focused on educating medical students, doctors, the AMA, congress and the public and assists patients to find help nationwide. Listening to physicians and other people who have developed severe Environmental Illness is the first step towards helping the 75 million people in the country with various health issues, including autoimmunity, autism, even 'Chronic Lyme' related to their environments. She is medical director of Environmental Health Center of Martha's Vineyard and effectively treats the countries sickest patients. She has delivered talks at the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences in 2016, Congressional Subcommittee on Veterans Health 2015, The University of Pennsylvania Medical School, the EPA in Boston, and was the keynote speaker on the health effects of mold after Super Storm Sandy in NYC in 2013. She is the Communications Liaison for The American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Vice Chair of the Integrative Medicine Consortium and on a roundtable on Building and Health. She has been featured on TV shows such as "Nightline" and "The Doctor's" on EMF intolerance, "White House Chronicles" on mold and CFS, and a pending Netflix series on afflicted patients. Key Takeaways: What are the key conditions associated with environmental toxicity? How does one test for environmental toxins? What is "unmasking"? What testing may be appropriate for exploring mold in the environment? How might treatment for environmental illness be approached? What is the role of allergy in environmental illness? Can personal belongings from a moldy environment be taken to a new environment? What is the role of fasting in identifying food triggers? What is the connection between POTS, dysautonomia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Connect With My Guest: http://www.lisanagy.com Interview Date: April 9, 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.