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Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about ImmunoLytics and gravity plate testing. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is JW Biava.  JW Biava is the Owner and CEO of ImmunoLytics, an environmental laboratory that specializes in assessing indoor environments for mold contamination and provides consultations with clients over how best to reduce any contamination found.  JW's interest in environmental mold exposure grew tremendously after determining that high levels of mold in his own home were a major contributor to his various illnesses, as well as those of his family members.  JW was introduced to Dr. Walter Hayhurst R.Ph. in the early 2000s, at which time he began working on the development of natural botanical products aimed at improving mold contaminated environments. These products were taken to market though CitriSafe, BioBalance, and Micro Balance Health Products.  JW created ImmunoLytics Laboratory to address indoor air quality issues related to mold. ImmunoLytics began by assisting a few doctors who wanted to determine if mold exposure in their patients’ homes could be contributing to their health issues.  ImmunoLytics has since grown to service hundreds of doctors and tens of thousands of patients around the world on a yearly basis.  JW holds several certifications including Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediation Contractor, AHERA Inspector, Lead Inspector, Radiation Safety Officer, Shipper of Hazardous Materials including Radioactive Materials, Thermography, and more.  JW currently spends his days running a suite of businesses aimed at providing solutions for those with environmentally acquired illnesses.  JW has been a featured speaker to hundreds of thousands through events such as The Toxic Mold Summit, The Candida Summit, The Toxic Mold Masterclass, as well as numerous podcast appearances. Key Takeaways: What are the various types of testing available? How does one break the tie when multiple methods paint different pictures? How is sampling with gravity plates performed? Do gravity plates have the ability to identify all relevant molds in biotoxin illness? What are the colony counts and how are they interpreted? What does bacteria showing up on a plate tell us? What does it mean if Candida appears on a gravity plate? What are some of the unexpected environments where mold might be found? Can swab testing identify molds that gravity plates may not? How important is source removal? What is the role of fogging or misting? How can the health of a car be improved? Connect With My Guest: http://ImmunoLytics.com Related Resources: ISEAI Mold Testing Guide (PDF) Interview Date: August 31, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode189. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of ImmunoLytics 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. Kelly McCann and Beth O'Hara discuss triggers for MCAS, connection between methylation and MCAS, role of chronic infections, exposure to gas stoves, immune modulation, and more. They explore salicylates, histamine intolerance, oxalates, benzodiazepines, and complex interventions for MCAS. The podcast also explores IV therapy, nutrient support, EMF exposure, daily health practices, and ends with personal appreciation and support.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the various microbiomes in the human body and the impact of the sinubiome and oral biome on the broader microbiome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Haroldo Magarinos.  Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS is a Chilean dentist with expertise in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Surgical Implantology.  After a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he followed his passion and became a board-certified naturopathic doctor.  Additionally, he has expertise in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Live blood analysis, Peptide therapy, and Advanced Clinical Ozone therapy.  Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate of the study of the human microbiome, with the conviction that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even correct many prevalent forms of chronic disease.  Using his knowledge and experience in this field, he has been able to improve the lives of hundreds of people who wanted a deeper understanding and management of the underlying causes of their health problems.  He is the co-founder and clinical director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that provides counseling services to anyone interested in learning about and improving microbiome-related health conditions. Key Takeaways: What is the microbiome? How similar or different are the various microbiomes in the human body? Is there a brain biome? What is the bi-directional connection between the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome? How important is brushing and flossing? What role does mouth breathing play in impacting the oral microbiome? What are the best type of dental implants? Can tooth enamel be repaired? What role do the sinubiome and the oral microbiome play on the gut microbiome and in SIBO/SIFO? Do microbes such as H. Pylori and Clostridia warrant aggressive treatment? What common themes have emerged from years of microbiome testing? What role do viruses, fungi, and parasites play in our biome? How might prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and paraprobiotics be ordered in a protocol? What role do lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and endotoxins play in chronic illness? Connect With My Guest: http://RevolutionGutHealth.com Interview Date: July 17, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode187. 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 plasmalogens in cognition and overall health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dayan Goodenowe.  Dayan Goodenowe, PhD is a neuroscientist and founder and CEO of Prodrome Sciences.  His research into the biochemical mechanisms of disease started in 1990.  His curiosity about the biochemistry of life is as insatiable today as it was over 30 years ago.  In those more than 30 years, Dr. Goodenowe invented and developed advanced bioinformatic technologies, designed and manufactured novel supplements, and identified biochemical prodromes of numerous diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and numerous cancers.  Key Takeaways: What are prodromes of disease and of health? What are plasmalogens? Where are plasmalogens high in the body? What conditions do low plasmalogens contribute to? What factors lead to lower than optimal plasmalogen levels?  How can endogenous production be optimized? Are plasmalogens addressing root causes of cognitive decline or are they essentially shielding the body from their damaging effects? How do plasmalogens impact amyloid precursor protein? Can plasmalogens mitigate the potential contribution of ApoE4 to cognitive decline? Do plasmalogens have a similar effect in SCI, MCI, dementia, and Alzheimer's? How do plasmalogens impact cholinergic neuron function? How do other phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine fit into the plasmalogen conversation? What is a healthy cholesterol level? From a lipid optiminization perspective, what is an optimal diet? Do plasmalogens play a role in traumatic brain injuries? What is the ProdromeScan test?  Why are specific markers included? What are ProdromeNeuro and ProdromeGlia plasmalogen precursors? Connect With My Guest: http://DrGoodenowe.com Related Resources: Prodrome Sciences 25% off discount code BETTERHEALTH25 Interview Date: June 23, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode186. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Prodrome 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 unraveling Bartonella. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni.  B. Robert Mozayeni, MD is an expert in Translational Medicine, the science and art of advancing medical science safely and efficiently.  He is the Chief Medical Officer of Galaxy Diagnostics, LLC.  He is a co-founder of the Foundation for the Study of Inflammatory Diseases.  He serves as an advisor to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies and serves on an Institutional Review Board specializing in nutraceutical products for pain management.  He is the immediate past President of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society where his goal was to advance the science of translational medicine.  In late 2019, Dr. Mozayeni launched T Lab Inc., a research and clinical laboratory engaged in research using advanced microscopy to understand better the pathogenesis of disease in inflammatory conditions associated with persistent infections.  He has research and clinical expertise with regard to autoimmune diseases and the effects of chronic infection and inflammation on vascular physiology and neurovascular conditions seen commonly with autoimmune and neurovascular diseases.  With a strong foundation in the basic sciences and evidence-based medicine, he analyzes complex medical cases using a combination of basic scientific principles and clinical experience along with the balance of the evidence base.  Dr. Mozayeni has published numerous papers on immunology and cerebrovascular blood flow hemodynamics.  He has been actively researching and publishing his work on chronic rheumatic diseases and their relationship to persistent human Bartonella spp. infection.  Of note, chronic persistent Bartonella spp. infections are strongly associated with neurovascular diseases.  Thus, Dr. Mozayeni is uniquely qualified in the combined areas of chronic persistent endovascular infections and related rheumatological and neurovascular diseases.  He has also published papers providing new insights as to a potential infectious  (Bartonella spp.) cause of osteoarthritis and also, a case of arthritis associated with hypermobility that was likely caused by Bartonella spp. Key Takeaways: What advances have been observed in recent years in the realm of Bartonella? What are common symptoms of Bartonella? How is Bartonella transmitted? Might Bartonella lead to autoimmunity? Can Bartonella be a trigger for PANS? Might Bartonella be a contributor to osteoarthritis? Is there a connection between Bartonella and hypermobility or EDS? Does Bartonella contribute to MS? What is the connection between Bartonella and SIBO? Can Bartonella act as a trigger for MCAS? Is Bartonella activation observed in those with COVID? What is the state of the art in Bartonella testing? What is Babesia odocoilei? What agents are most helpful in the treatment of Bartonella? Is there a place for herbs and other natural interventions in Bartonella treatment? Should pets be considered as a potential source of exposure to Bartonella? Connect With My Guest: http://TMGMD.com Related Resources: Article: Unraveling the Mystery of Bartonellosis Interview Date: May 24, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode185. 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 Adrenal Transformation Protocol.  About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Izabella Wentz.  Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions.  Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.  As an accomplished author, she has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal best seller "Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health."  Her latest book, "Adrenal Transformation Protocol," focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals.  The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.    Key Takeaways: Is adrenal fatigue a real condition? Is the larger problem the adrenals or the mitochondria? What are key symptom clues for adrenal dysregulation? How important is testing to assess adrenal issues? How do we decrease danger signals and increase safety signals? Should the adrenals be addressed before the thyroid? How often are DHEA, hydrocortisone, or adrenal glandulars needed? Is the need for caffeine a trigger for or the result of adrenal issues? Can high chlolesterol be a clue for adrenal issues? How important is working on the vagus nerve, the limbic system, the autonomic nervous system, and feeling safe in the world? How often do Lyme disease and mold illness impact the adrenals? What is an inverted cortisol pattern? Can a CGM provide clues as to factors impacting the adrenals? What are some of the top interventions in the Adrenal Transformation Protocol? Is adrenal dysregulation a factor in POTS? What are the ABCs of adrenal support? Which adaptogens might be supportive? Might nasal oxytocin have a role in an adrenal support protocol? What are some approaches for reducing ammonia? Connect With My Guest: http://ThyroidPharmacist.com Interview Date: May 4, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode184. 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 iron dysregulation and hemochromatosis.   About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Christy Sutton.  Christy Sutton, DC's interests in asking why health problems occur, what the root causes are, and what are the safest and most effective solutions to health problems are the foundation of her writing, teaching, and clinical practice.  Her personal health struggles, and her desperation to find answers to her own serious health problems surrounding Crohn’s and Celiac disease have led her down the alternative healthcare path and to look for ways to find and avoid genetic landmines.  Her first book "Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan" and its corresponding "Genetic Detoxification" report were the precursors to creating the Labrogenomics educational webinars and to writing her upcoming book "The Iron Curse".  Her book "The Iron Curse", inspired by diagnosing her husband and many patients with hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-related health problems, takes a deep dive into hemochromatosis and other iron-related disorders.  Her husband's hemochromatosis led to liver problems and likely led to the development of a pituitary tumor that caused Cushing's syndrome.  From her experience as a clinician, she has discovered that there is an epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and this epidemic is being driven by myths, misperceptions, and a failure on the part of the medical community that should be diagnosing people with hemochromatosis; a disease that is easy to screen for, prevent, diagnose, and treat.  "The Iron Curse" course and upcoming book are powerful tools for ending the epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and they give people the information they need to diagnose, prevent, and correct iron-induced damage.   Key Takeaways: What is hemochromatosis? What factors affect iron regulation? What genes are involved in iron overload? What is hepcidin? What tests should be done to explore iron regulation? What is ferroptosis? Can iron play a role in neurodegenerative conditions? What is the connection between high iron and diabetes? Can iron play a role in autoimmune conditions? Does iron impact the endocrine system? How might high iron be involved in elevated uric acid levels or gout? When might nitric oxide supplementation be considered in relation to iron levels? How does iron act as fertilizer for infections? Does iron play a role in hypercoagulation? How does iron impact mitochondria? What are the key components of the Iron Curse Protocol? What are the different types of anemia? Connect With My Guest: http://DrChristySutton.com Resources: The Iron Curse Workshop Interview Date: April 13, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode183. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DrChristySutton.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 paraprobiotics in immune modulation. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Steven Wright.  Steven Wright is a Medical Engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist.  He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans.  Steven is the founder of HealthyGut.com.  He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife Shay and their two dogs.  Key Takeaways: What is a paraprobiotic? What are the benefits of paraprobiotics? How do paraprobiotics support modulation of the immune system? What are the five common malfunctions of the immune system? How do each of the paraprobiotics in HoloImmune support the immune system? What is the role of beta glucan in supporting the immune system? How well-tolerated are paraprobiotics in the MCAS community? Can paraprobiotics improve tolerance to foods and to the outside world? Is there an interplay between paraprobiotics and the vagus nerve? Where might paraprobiotics fit in a protocol with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics? Do paraprobiotics play a role in SIBO? Resources: HoloImmune™ HCL Guard+™ HoloZyme™  Tributyrin-X™ Interview Date: March 21, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode182. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of HealthyGut.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 oxalates in many chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Sally K. Norton.  Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Public Health.   Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research.  Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her forthcoming book, Toxic Superfoods, which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold.  As a leading expert on oxalates in food, Sally’s work has been featured by podcasters, radio shows, and several online and print journals. Key Takeaways: What are oxalates? What symptoms and conditions are associated with oxalates? What is the connection between oxalates and gut health? Might an Oxalobacter probiotic help with the excretion of oxalates in the future? Can oxalates act as a trigger for MCAS? Do oxalates play a role in EDS or other hypermobility syndromes? What is the best way to test for the potential of hyperoxaluria? Do genes play a role in the production of oxalates in the body or in the excretion of oxalates from the body? What are the top foods to consider as contributors to elevated oxalates? Can oxalate content be reduced with specific cooking practices? What is oxalate clearing or dumping? Does one need to remain on a low-oxalate diet for life? Might supplemental collagen lead to more issues with oxalates? Can oxalates be produced by fungal organisms? How might calcium, magnesium, and potassium support oxalate excretion or oxalate binding? What nutrient deficiencies may lead to more significant oxalate issues? Connect With My Guest: http://SallyKNorton.com Related Resources: Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better Interview Date: February 22, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode181. 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 finding resilience through functional medicine, science, and faith. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Carnahan.  Known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®’ Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, IFMCP has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Letter, and The Huffington Post; as well as seen on NBC News and health segments with Joan Lunden.  She is a prominent global keynote speaker and a prolific writer sharing her knowledge on stage and in podcasts.  With over a decade of producing popular content, her articles can be found in journals, newsletters, books, and on social media.  She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medicine protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy.  A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, she routinely treats patients who come to her for solutions to their medical mysteries that haven’t been solved.  Her YouTube channel and podcast features interviews with the world’s most respected names in medicine, science, and functional medicine.  She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and just released her prescriptive memoir "Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith" through Forefront Publishing.  People relate to Dr. Jill’s science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties. Key Takeaways: How did Dr. Jill's first experience with rock climbing become a metaphor for the challenges of life? What role does intuition play in patient care? What is functional medicine? How did the ecosystem, microbiome, and terrain of growing up on a farm influence her work with her patients today? How do we create "margin" on our buckets? How significant are pesticides and chemicals relative to heavy metals? Are EMFs a contributor to chronic illness? What are LPS and endotoxins? What is an HSP or highly sensitive person? Is the consumption of animal protein health-supporting? How might elevated ApoB be approached? What is the true driver of TMAO production? Are most people iron deficient and copper toxic? What is the role of neuroplasticity in healing? When do stress and trauma move from supportive or hormetic to pathogenic? Connect With My Guest: http://ReadUnexpected.com Interview Date: February 3, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode180. 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.