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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold illness, cell danger response, mast cell activation, and much more. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan, MD. Dr. Nathan is a Board-Certified Family Physician and a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. From the time he began medical school at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, it has always been his passion to try to help as many of patients as possible. He was never satisfied with sending patients home with the cliché: “Sorry, we just don’t have any answers for you.” In a career of more than 40 years, he has delivered babies, done surgery, and worked in the emergency room but over the years found other disciplines that held the promise of providing more useful answers for those patients that did not respond adequately to conventional care. Over time, he found himself working mostly with patients who had not received a clear diagnosis from conventional medicine and were suffering with persistent and debilitating illnesses. These included Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Lyme disease with its co-infections, mold illness, Autism, and all varieties of Chronic Pain, amongst others. Dr. Neil Nathan is honored to have been the recipient of the First Annual Rich van Konynenburg Award from the Seeking Health Educational Institute Conference coordinated by Dr. Ben Lynch. Dr. Nathan worked with Dr. Konynenburg in completing research on methylation chemistry in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia which helped to launch the profound increase in interest in this subject on an international level. He is an author with several books available on Amazon.com including "On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks", "Healing Is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses" and his latest "Mold & Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment 2016" which is a personal favorite. Many of his patients simply cannot take even miniscule doses of herbs, or homeopathic remedies without a profound reaction. While their physicians, who may never have seen such sensitivities, diagnose them as having depression and anxiety, these reactions are not psychogenic, but physical. He continues to develop new strategies and treatments to help these patients recover their health. Key Takeaways: What tests are useful for exploring mold in the environment? How is RealTime Labs urine mycotoxin testing helpful? What is his basic approach to treating the mold patient? What do you treat first - Lyme or mold? What is Cell Danger Response and what research is underway in this area? What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, what triggers it, and how is it treated? What is the role of viruses in chronic illness? Should we be looking at SNPs when exploring methylation? Connect With My Guest: http://www.neilnathanmd.com  Related Resources http://betterhealthguy.link/NeilNathanMoldBook http://betterhealthguy.link/MoldPlates http://betterhealthguy.link/DNRS Interview Date: March 28, 2017 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 Colony Collapse Disorder and why bees are dying and how this parallels what is happening with human health. About My Guest: Maryam Henein is an investigative journalist, activist, filmmaker and entrepreneur. She directed the documentary "Vanishing of the Bees" and is founder of www.HoneyColony.com. Following a near-fatal pedestrian versus car crash that dragged her for 49 feet, which broke her leg, vertebrae and several ribs and necessitated a titanium rod for her recovery in 2002, she researched issues of health and nutrition to help her in her recovery and became aware of colony collapse disorder. Henein directed the 2010 documentary, "Vanishing of the Bees" narrated by Ellen Page. Since the release of Vanishing of the Bees, Henein has become an outspoken advocate of bees and bee colonies, non-GMO foods, and the release of pesticides into the environment. She is the founder of HoneyColony Inc., a member supported online magazine that hosts a number of optimized-health and investigative writers called "Hive Advisers" and aims at empowering you to be your own best health advocate. She continues to work on projects involving bees and contamination of the food supply. She recently released her eBook titled "Learn How One Digital Nomad is During Her Autoimmune Disorder" available on Amazon.com. She has written hundreds of hard-hitting articles over the span of her 20 year career. She is also a yogi, dancer, health nut, and voracious bookworm. Key Takeaways: What health challenges did she overcome herself? What do bees do for us and what happens without them? How was she drawn to create "Vanishing of the Bees"? What are the factors involved in colony collapse disorder? What can we do to avoid pesticides in our food? What is metabolomics? What health-supporting products come from bees? What is HoneyColony? Connect With My Guest: http://www.honeycolony.com Related Resources: http://www.vanishingbees.com Interview Date: March 23, 2017 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 Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS, and the impact of mold and water-damaged buildings on health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Sandeep Gupta, MD. Sandeep Gupta is a holistic medical doctor, nutritional and environmental medicine specialist, ayurvedic consultant and wellness coach. Dr Gupta graduated from medical school at the University of Queensland in 1999. Since then he served in a range of public and private hospitals in the South-East Queensland region, serving as a cardiology, medical and anaesthetic registrar. He also has approximately five years experience in working in Intensive Care, particularly in the area of post-cardiac surgery care. Dr Gupta has received specialized training in integrative medicine, and was awarded a Fellowship of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine in 2008 and a Fellowship of the Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010. Dr Gupta strives to walk his talk in his own life, keeps up to date with current developments in the field, and genuinely aims to approach clients with respect, service and empathy. Some of Sandeep Gupta’s areas of interest are in integrative depression and anxiety treatment, adrenal gland and thyroid dysfunction, and treatment of parasite and other gastrointestinal infections and food intolerances and allergies. His real interest is in helping people to be educated about staying well, learning to keep track of their health goals and monitoring when their health is moving out of balance. Dr Gupta feels his role is to provide information, support and guidance, but the results an individual gets will depend primarily on their actions, and the way they live. This learning process is something we all have to go through. A doctor in the purest sense is a teacher, an educator and an inspiration for others. Dr. Gupta doesn’t aim treat “diseases”, but rather to help clients to learn to treat their own underlying physical, emotional and spiritual factors to address the causes of disease. Of course, specific treatment protocols can help us to “turn the corner” on our health situation, but an underlying foundation of healthy living is vital for long-term results. He is the creator of the 8 week online course Mold Illness Made Simple where he breaks down CIRS in such a way that it feels less overwhelming and the listener is empowered with information to move forward. Key Takeaways: What is CIRS? What labs are used to explore the possibility of CIRS? Is mold common in Australia? How do you treat CIRS? What is MARCoNS and how is it treated? What is used to test for mold? Does remediation work? What is the difference between mold allergy and CIRS? What is VIP and how helpful is it for patients? What does NeuroQuant testing show? What is the Air Oasis? Connect With My Guest: http://www.lotusholisticmedicine.com.au Related Resources: http://betterhealthguy.link/MoldIllnessMadeSimple Interview Date: March 18, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MoldIllnessMadeSimple.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 Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) from its founder, Reed Davis. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Reed Davis. Reed Davis is a Clinical Nutritionist and Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world today, having provided functional lab assessments to over 11,000 people. His is a clinical adviser for BioHealth Laboratory and provides practitioners with guidance on the results of their patient's functional lab testing in areas such as hormones, adrenals, digestion, detoxification, mucosal barrier function, pathogens, bone density, and more. He has certified hundreds of FDN practitioners around the world and specializes in teaching functional health coaching. Key Takeaways: What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition? What is the difference between the FDN approach and the allopathic medical model? What is Metabolic Chaos? What is DRESS for Health Success? What are the foundational functional labs used in FDN? How does stress impact the body? How much of a factor is intestinal hyperpermeability? Can health be improved when eating reactive foods on a regular basis? Why is blood sugar such a common issue? How do we support detoxification? Connect With My Guest: http://betterhealthguy.link/FDN  Interview Date: March 15, 2017 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 some of the latest from Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD on the topics of Lyme disease, detoxification, diet, and much more. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. Dr. Klinghardt studied medicine & psychology in Freiburg, Germany, completing his PhD on the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in autoimmune disorders. Early in his career he became interested in the sequelae of chronic toxicity (especially lead, mercury, environmental pollutants & electromagnetic fields) and its impact on chronic illness. While working in India he encountered Eastern concepts of disease etiology & blended them with his Western training. This laid the foundation for his 5-level system of Integrative Medicine – the 5 Levels of Healing. Increasingly aware of the limitations of conventional medicine when dealing with chronic conditions, Dr. Klinghardt expanded the focus of his work to include body-oriented psychotherapeutic approaches such as applied psychoneurobiology, Family Constellation work, and other tools. Dr. Klinghardt has contributed significantly to the understanding of metal toxicity & its connection with chronic infections, illness & pain. He has been instrumental in advancing various fields within biological medicine such as non-invasive pain management, injection techniques for pain & orthopedic dysfunction, anti-aging medicine, toxicology, neuro-developmental disorders, energy psychology, biological dentistry, and more. He has also developed Autonomic Response Testing, a comprehensive evaluation system that has helped many to become accomplished holistic practitioners. He founded Sophia Health Institute in 2012, and is actively involved in patient care at his clinic outside of Seattle. Key Takeaways: What can we do to step up our EMF mitigation efforts? What works better for parasites; natural options or pharmaceutical ones? How can we detoxify aluminum and glyphosate? What role do viruses play in chronic illness? What is Dr. Klinghardt's approach to treating Lyme? What are SIBO and MCAS and how to approach treatment? What probiotic may help with SIBO? How do we get more energy and a better functioning brain? Is copper toxicity a common concern? What diet is best for people wit Lyme? Is alkaline water a useful tool? What type of bee venom is best? Are stem cells moving people significantly forward? What Dr. Klinghardt does for his own health? Connect With My Guest: http://www.sophiahi.com Related Resources: The Ruggiero-Klinghardt (RK) Protocol for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Conditions with Particular Focus on Lyme Disease Interview Date: March 9, 2017 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 types of problems that lead to mold and water-damaged buildings, how experts test for mold, and much more. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is John Banta. John Banta is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a Certified Industrial Hygienist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Science and over 30 years of experience in Indoor Environmental Quality. He is a specialist in microbiological problems resulting from water damage in buildings. He has conducted investigations, trained technicians, established worker safety and health programs and supervised crews in sewage, flood, and fungal remediation throughout the United States. He is the co-author of the book titled Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders, and Homeowners. He also authored Extreme Weather Hits Home, Protecting Your Buildings from Climate Change. His current project is a book tentatively titled “Prescriptions for a Mold Controlled House”. Key Takeaways: Why did John become interested in environmental contributors to illness? What does he look for when he walks through the front door of a home? What are the most common issues that lead to water-damaged buildings? Is humidity worth monitoring? How are outdoor molds different from indoor molds? What are the pros and cons of air sample testing and ERMI testing? Besides mold spores, what about mycotoxins, VOCs, and mVOCs? Can most homes be remediated successfully? Are essential oils helpful? Connect With My Guest: http://www.johncbanta.com Related Resources: https://igg.me/at/MoldControlledMattress (Mattress Contamination Research Project) Interview Date: March 6, 2017 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 treating Lyme disease, detoxification, microbiome, methylation, the relevance of SNP testing, dental issues, parasites, and much more. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Christine Schaffner, ND. Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board certified Naturopathic physician who graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. She completed her undergraduate studies in Pre-medicine and Psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schaffner’s style of practice is strongly rooted in traditional Naturopathic principles. She believes in the importance of establishing a strong health foundation in order to achieve optimal health. Dr. Schaffner combines both Naturopathic and Conventional therapies to develop individualized treatment plans that focus on addressing the underlying causes of complex chronic illness. Dr. Schaffner listens to her patient’s story and actively involves them in their health plan. She enjoys educating her patients so that they feel empowered in making decisions in their health journey. Dr. Schaffner has trained extensively with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. She has also completed Dr. Robert Rowen’s Oxidation Therapy Course, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker’s Biotoxin Illness Course, Advanced Classes in Biotherapeutic Drainage, Methylation seminars with Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Ben Lynch, and attended Medicine Week several times in Baden-Baden, Germany. She thoroughly enjoys staying current with the latest developments in chronic illness so she can better serve her patients. Key Takeaways: What is the DNA Connexions test and how is it used at Sophia Health Institute? How does she approach treatment of parasites and how common are they in her patient population? What is the impact of dental and tonsil issues on overall health? What can support lymphatic drainage? How important is SNP and gene testing? When is the right time to support methylation? How does she approach heavy metal and environmental toxin detoxification? What are the best options for repopulating the microbiome? Connect With My Guest: http://www.sophiahi.com  Interview Date: March 4, 2017 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 air and water testing and filtration from an expert in the field. Air Oasis, IQAir, Breathe Wright, and other options are discussed in detail. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Terry Wright, founder of Wright Way Environmental Technologies. Wright Way Environmental Technolgies has been in business since 1983. They work with residential, commercial, medical, and government clients. Terry firmly believes that their success has always been dependent upon a solid relationship with the customer. One of the things I like about their approach is that you can call and talk with a live person about your environment, square footage, layout, and other factors and get a recommendation for what might be an ideal filtration device for your unique needs. Wright Way systems have been extensively tested and certified to assure you that each product meets or exceeds the highest industry standards and will always perform as claimed. Wright Way Environmental Technologies also provides State Certified and Nationally Accredited Testing for both Air and Water. Key Takeaways: How has the environment changed in the past three decades? What types of air and water filtration options do they provide? How does the Air Oasis work? How is the IQAir different from the Air Oasis? How many square feet do these devices cover? What can you do to help minimize mold exposure in your hotel room or car? What types of testing do you do on air and water? What options can be installed for filtering shower water? Connect With My Guest: http://pureairdoctor.com Register with HP Code 21 to see discounted pricing Interview Date: February 24, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of PureAirDoctor.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 Amy's personal journey through Lyme, her work as an energy therapy practitioner, the impacts of mental and emotional issues on health, and much more! Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Amy B Scher. Amy B. Scher is an L.A-based author, energy therapist, and expert in mind-body healing. Her recent book, HOW TO HEAL YOURSELF WHEN NO ONE ELSE CAN has been endorsed by #1 NY Times bestselling author and healing guru Bernie Siegel, MD, and Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Amy uses energy therapy techniques to help those experiencing emotional or physical challenges to heal permanently and completely. After years of struggling from a life-threatening illness herself, she discovered answers to the important question: "Why do some people heal from emotional and physical issues, while others don’t?" After healing herself when doctors had given up all hope, Amy is now an internationally sought-after practitioner helping others achieve true healing. Amy has been featured in major publications including CNN, Curve magazine, Psych Central, the San Francisco Book Review, and was named one of Advocate's "40 Under 40" for 2013. Amy’s inspirational story, down-to-earth approach to self-healing, and accessible teaching style has been well received by a variety of audiences including the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She speaks at conferences and healing retreats nationwide. Most importantly, Amy lives by her self-created motto: “When life kicks your ass, kick back.” Key Takeaways: What was Amy's personal journey through Lyme? How did she benefit from stem cell therapy in India? What tools does she use in her energy therapy work with clients? What are the common mental/emotional patterns in Lyme? What is the best way to meditate? How to practice some energy therapy techniques on your own. How Amy is doing with her health today. Connect With My Guest: http://www.amybscher.com  Interview Date: February 24, 2017 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 how to empower your transformation to health. The mental and emotional aspects and common threads in those with Lyme disease are discussed along with many tools that may help people on their journey to wellness. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Leila Sun (also known as the Lyme Whisperer). She is a medium and survivor of Lyme disease. Leila's belief is that healing an unhappy heart or a sad soul is as paramount to healing from Lyme and rebuilding and restoring your physical body. She empowers people to transform their emotional, spiritual, and physical wounds such that light can come in and transform our lives. She is passionate about guiding those with Lyme to help overcome fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, and emotional and spiritual challenges that come with Lyme disease. Her goal is to empower her clients to show up fully in their careers, their creativity, and the physical adventures of life. Leila herself has had Lyme since she was 15 years old. At that time, doctors had little to offer. In her three decade struggle with Lyme, she was schooled by her own experience to heal from Lyme disease. Key Takeaways: What was her personal experience with Lyme? What are the most common things that hold people back? Is it bad to identify with Lyme disease? What does her program consist of? What are some of the vibrational therapy devices she uses with her clients? What does Lyme teach us? Are Type A personalities born that way? A grounding meditation led by Leila Connect With My Guest: http://leilasun.com  Interview Date: February 21, 2017 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.