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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of gadolinium in chronic conditions and about the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Semelka. Richard Semelka, MD has been in practice as a radiologist for 28 years and is a world authority in body MRI, safety in radiology, and gadolinium toxicity. He is a leading published expert in radiology for body MRI and gadolinium toxicity and has made presentations at major meetings all over the world. Dr. Semelka has written over 370 peer-reviewed papers and 16 text-books. He is the first doctor to publish on the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease. Key Takeaways: What is gadolinium? What are the symptoms of Gadolinium Deposition Disease? Are certain populations at higher risk for GDD than others? Should gadolinium be treated before the immune priming event? How is gadolinium tested for? What is the primary route of gadolinium excretion? Are the symptoms toxigenic or immunogenic? Does gadolinium cross the blood brain barrier? Does gadolinium have an effect on the mast cells? How does gadolinium impact the mitochondria? Is there a correlation between methylation and response to gadolinium? Is supporting drainage pathways important? What are GAD removal and re-equilibration flares? How is gadolinium chelated from the body? Can glutathione be helpful in addressing gadolinium toxicity? Is there a role for sauna therapy? Connect With My Guest: http://RichardSemelka.com Interview Date: July 10, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode203. 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 a toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health from cognitive decline. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather Sandison, ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research "Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline" published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer's and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. She is also the author of the newly released book "Reversing Alzheimer's The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health". Key Takeaways: What are the most common factors impacting cognitive health today? What are some of the top tools for mitigating environmental toxicity? What approaches lead to optimal microbiome diversity? What is the role of herpetic viruses in Alzheimer's? How much more important has vascular health become in the pandemic era? What are the genetic contributors to cognitive decline? Is the presence of amyloid correlation or causation? How can one more consistently remain in ketosis without dependence on exogenous ketones? Should certain people avoid saturated fats? What are some of the tools that may assist in balancing lipid dysregulation? Is there a place for limbic and vagal work in optimizing cognitive health? What are some of the common challenges preventing optimal sleep? Are all seed oils toxic? Can vegetarians and vegans optimize cognitive health without animal protein? What is the role of hypercoagulation and arterial calcification in cognitive decline? How important is reducing EMFs in reversing Alzheimer's? How can mitochondrial health be supported to optimize energy currency production? Can antimicrobial mouthwashes actually make things worse? What is the role of peptides in supporting brain health? Connect With My Guest: http://ReversingAlzheimersBook.com Interview Date: June 18, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode202. 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 a system called Primal Trust that is used to support the limbic system, vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Cathleen King. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal Trust™ Academy & Community. She weaves together brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair techniques in her online, worldwide platform. Her focus is to help people with self-healing from chronic illness and trauma patterns. She personally found freedom from over a decade of debilitating health chronic Lyme disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mold toxicity, PTSD and more and has been presenting as an expert on nervous system healing to both traditional medical providers and mind-body healing communities. Key Takeaways: What is Primal Trust? What factors lead to limbic impairment and nervous system dysregulation? What conditions might Primal Trust be helpful for? Is there a vagal component to Primal Trust? How might Primal Trust impact the Cell Danger Response? How might a dysregulated nervous system impair detoxification and immunity? Can Primal Trust create a smoother transition from illness to wellness? Why does the brain become addicted to worry? What are the three levels of Primal Trust? What is the Primal Trust process? How does our response to the condition further drive the condition to persist? What is the Polyvagal Ladder? Can Primal Trust support those dealing with SIBO? Can Primal Trust allow you to live in your moldy home and be well? How might Primal Trust support these dealing with POTS and dysautonomia? What are some of the tools that make up the Primal Trust process? Why are both top down and bottom up approaches critical? What factors get in the way of feeling safe in our bodies and in the world? Connect With My Guest: http://PrimalTrust.org Get 15% off your first month with discount code BETTERHEALTH Related Resources: eBook: How Healing Happens Interview Date: May 23, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode201. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Primal Trust. 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 a healing guide to support sensitive patients in restoring health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for 50 years. He has written several books including: "Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses" and "On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks". He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject which led to the publication of his eBook "Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment", and then to his best-selling book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness". His 2021 book "Energetic Diagnosis" is a discussion of the value of intuition and energetic devices as an aid to both diagnosis and treatment of medical illness. His new book "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide" was released in early 2024. He is currently providing mentorship in the treatment of chronic inflammatory illness to approximately 150 physicians, with Jill Crista, ND. Key Takeaways: What is the difference between sensitivity and toxicity? What is the limbic, vagal, mast cell triad? What tools can be used to support the limbic system and vagus nerve? How might structure be supported without exogenous collagen supplementation? What are the many roles of Epsom Salt baths in working with sensitive patients? What are some potential triggers of Spiky-Leaky Syndrome? What is a Homeostasis Associated Molecular Pattern (HAMP)? Is urine mycotoxin testing a clinically helpful tool? Are there any tests for exploring fungal colonization? What tools have emerged in the treatment of Lyme disease? Is 5G really a problem when it comes to EMF sensitivity? Does working in the mental/emotional, limbic, and vagal realm support detoxification? Is the concern about oxalates more about dietary exposure or fungal colonization? How might salicylate intolerance be approached? What role do structural issues play in sensitive patients? Can benzodiazepine withdrawal be another contributor in sensitization? What are some of the factors that may impact thiamine? What is the role of RANTES as a marker of inflammation? Can people be allergic to their own hormones? Is carbon monoxide a sensitizing agent? Does treating Bartonella potentially serve as a trigger for secondary porphyria? What interventions may support those dealing with spikeopathies? What are some of the many beneficial properties of ketamine in working with sensitive patients? Connect With My Guest: http://NeilNathanMD.com Related Resources: Book: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide Interview Date: April 25, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode200. 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 role of mold dogs as a tool used in mold inspection of an indoor environment. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Bill Whitstine. Bill Whitstine, CMT owns and operates the Florida Canine Academy, which trains bomb, drug, money, weapons, termite, mold, and accelerant detection canine teams. Several years ago, Bill identified the growing problem of mold in homes and businesses and worked with researchers to further investigate the possibility that dogs could be trained to detect molds. Bill founded Mold Dog, a subsidiary of the Florida Canine Academy, to train and certify mold-detecting dogs. Bill has been a leader in the field of canine training since 1989 when he was the first person to attend the Maine State Police Canine Academy in Accelerant Detection. Bill is the author of the only published book on accelerant detection canines and was the founding president of the Canine Accelerant Detection Association as well as the International Termite Detector Dog Association, which are both international organizations. Bill has been featured on numerous shows, including several segments on the Animal Planet and The Discovery Channel. Key Takeaways: How are the dogs protected from any potential harm? What safeguards are put in place to keep the dogs healthy? How are dogs identified to become part of the training program? What is the training program for a mold dog? How many different types of mold can the dogs detect? Are the dogs able to identify Actinobacteria or endotoxins? What is the experience of a mold dog inspection? Can the dogs sense mold in an attic or crawlspace? Do appliances need to be moved to optimize the inspection? How often are dehumidifiers a source of mold exposure? Could there be false negatives or false positives? What should be done in the home in advance of the dog's visit to prepare for the inspection? How many issues does a mold dog alert on in an average inspection? Connect With My Guest: http://Mold-Dog.com Interview Date: March 18, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode199. 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.

Dr. Werner Vosloo discusses DNA adducts and their impact on chronic illness. Topics include environmental toxicant exposure, DNA adduct testing, gene expression, treatment strategies, and mental factors. He also explores cellular health, sources of DNA adducts, vagus nerve stimulation, IV therapies for removal, ecological balance in Lyme disease, recovery protocols, and herbal products for chronic illness.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology and various other chronic conditions. Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Cornish identifies the root causes of health issues within the body's biological systems, offering comprehensive treatment to adults and children. Her treatment philosophy is integrative and evidence-based. Within Amen Clinics, Dr. Cornish has been instrumental in developing the Neuroinflammatory Intensive program—a two-week inpatient initiative addressing neurological complications arising from chronic infectious diseases, Lyme disease, mold illness, and other chronic inflammatory conditions including SPECT imaging. Dr. Cornish's educational journey includes earning honors at Brown University for her undergraduate studies and obtaining her medical degree from Brown University Medical School. She further refined her skills through a family medicine residency at Georgetown University. As a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, Dr. Cornish conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute NIH, working under Francis Collins, MD, PhD. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and a fellow of the Institute of Functional Medicine. Key Takeaways: What symptoms present in those with Toxoplasmosis? What conditions might Toxoplasma contribute to? How prevalent is Toxoplasma? How do people acquire Toxoplasma? What role do cats play in the transmission of Toxoplasma? Can Toxoplasma be transmitted by ticks? What are the best methods for testing for Toxoplasma? What is observed in these patients using SPECT scans? Does mold exposure potentially make Toxoplasma worse? Can Toxoplasma be a trigger for mast cells? How important is immune modulation as part of a treatment protocol? What pharmaceutical and natural options have been most helpful for treating those with Toxoplasma? Is there a place for homeopathy or frequency medicine? What is the connection between Toxoplasma and calcification? How important is limbic system retraining in these patients? Connect With My Guest: http://AmenClinics.com Interview Date: February 23, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode197. 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.

Justine Stenger, a nutrition and physical education graduate, discusses lipid therapies and the significance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health. The podcast covers topics such as tests for exploring cellular health, the optimal balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3, the role of phospholipids in supporting cell membranes, the connection between PC, bile flow, and SIBO, and the benefits of TUDC in mitochondrial health and protein folding.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about heavy metals, metal allergy, and Type IV delayed hypersensitivity responses. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Shari Guess. Shari Guess almost died from severe allergies due to metal hypersensitivity after a litany of orthopedic surgeries, all performed within a few short years, which implanted a large amount of metal and dental hardware in her body. At the time she got sick, she was working as a full-time realtor and attending college, studying pre-med, hoping to eventually become a Physician's Assistant. After being bedridden for nearly 3 years and feverishly researching everything she could to help find out the cause of her severe systemic symptoms, she had a lucky break in the case and was able to connect the dots with all of her symptoms. Suddenly everything made sense! Shari has undergone numerous surgeries to date to remove and revise hardware. These surgeries have restored her to near-full health as the symptoms related to her metal allergies began to subside by leaps and bounds immediately following the procedures. While in the thick of her illness, due to a compromised immune system, she also acquired Lyme Disease, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and several other autoimmune diseases. Shari is blessed to have been able to put almost all of that behind her, experiencing near complete relief from the symptoms of Lyme and co-infections after LymeStop treatment in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, along with the restoration of her immune system through the removal of the metals and implementing limbic system retraining. Key Takeaways: - What is a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction? - What is the difference between a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to heavy metals and a mast cell reaction? - Is there an overlap between metal hypersensitivity and autoimmunity? - What role do medical implants play in triggering metal hypersensitivity? - Can IUDs or hernia mesh trigger type IV hypersensitivity reactions? - Might metal allergy play a role in Stiff Person Syndrome? - Should titanium dioxide in supplements be avoided? - Might heavy metals lead to EMF hypersensitivity or EHS? - Is gadolinium toxigenic or immunogenic or both? - What is MELISA testing? - What is patch testing? - Can detoxification of heavy metals be done too aggressively? - Is there a place for immune modulation in dealing with metal allergy? - How might tools like LDN, LDA, or LDI be helpful? - What is the role of the low nickel diet in metal allergy? Connect With My Guest: http://HeavilyMetalled.com Interview Date: January 10, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode195. 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 "Sacred Psychiatry" and healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic healer, activist, artist, and gardener with a private practice of holistic psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychoanalysis located in Newton, Massachusetts. She is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and teaches and supervises at the Cambridge Health Alliance. She has particular interest in combining spiritual and developmental approaches to healing, helping patients wean from psychiatric medications, and treating complex chronic medical conditions that present psychiatrically, including mold toxicity, mast cell activation, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. She is a practitioner of a variety of energy healing and esoteric modalities including astrology, Tarot, Shamanism, Body Intuitive, and Reiki. Spiritually, she is drawn to Animism, Kabbalah, Buddhism, Taoism, Wicca, and Quakerism. Her practice is dedicated to healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos. Key Takeaways: Why does allopathic medicine fail with chronic health conditions? What is the connection between autoimmunity, inflammation, and psychiatric conditions? Might attempting to improve our health be working against our "heavenly mandate"? What are some practical things that can be done to foster connectedness? Can acupuncture act as a connector to the spiritual realm? How might rose and geranium essential oils support the limbic system? Is there a place for psychedelics such as Ketamine in supporting mental health? What foods contribute to neuroinflammation? How do energy vampires promote sympathetic dominance? How much of a focus on regaining health should be in the mental / emotional realm vs. the physical realm? How important is working on the limbic system? What is the connection between MCAS and mental, emotional, or limbic health? Has COVID been another contributor to psychiatric conditions? Does EMF play a role in chronic illness? How often does mold exposure contribute to psychiatric conditions? Do patients with EDS improve their symptoms with treatment? How is autonomic dysfunction assessed and addressed? What is the role of LDN in the clinical toolbox? Connect With My Guest: http://JudyTsafrirMD.com Related Resources: Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness Interview Date: December 13, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode194. 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.