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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about herbal approaches for treating Lyme diease, how the environment impacts Lyme disease, and how plant medicines can be used to modulate and balance health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Stephen Buhner. Stephen Harrod Buhner is an Earth poet and the award-winning author of twenty books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment, and herbal medicine. He comes from a long line of healers including Leroy Burney, Surgeon General of the United States under Eisenhower and Kennedy, and Elizabeth Lusterheide, a midwife and herbalist who worked in rural Indiana in the early nineteenth century. The greatest influence on his work, however, has been his great-grandfather C.G. Harrod who primarily used botanical medicines, also in rural Indiana, when he began his work as a physician in 1911. Stephen's work has appeared or been profiled in publications throughout North America and Europe including The New York Times, CNN, and Good Morning America

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Lyme Disease, co-infections, persister cell regimens, and the MSIDS model of chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Horowitz, MD. Dr Richard Horowitz is a board certified internist in private practice in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both classical and complementary approaches in the treatment of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne disorders. He has treated over 12,000 Chronic Lyme disease patients in the last 26 years, with patients coming from all over the US, Canada, and Europe to his clinic. He is one of the founding members and past president elect of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He is also past president of the ILADEF, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of health care professionals on tick-borne

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), what triggers it, and how it may be treated. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD. Dr. Carnahan is board certified in both Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois Program in Family Medicine at Methodist Medical Center and received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Engineering at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Dr. Carnahan moved to Boulder Colorado in 2010 joining medical partner, Dr. Robert Rountree. She opened her own practice, Flatiron Functional Medicine in Louisville CO to expand the services that she offers to her patients. Dr. Jill Carnahan uses functional medicine to help you find answers to the cause of your illness and the nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be making you feel ill.

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 suf

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 numbe

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 wa

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 Succe

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 psychotherape

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 “Prescr

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 e

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 Enviro

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 practi

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

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about parasites. How to test for them, how to treat them, how to avoid them, and much more. we talk about parasites, the challenges of testing, the symptoms they produce, how to treat them, and whether or not parasites are ever good for us. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Raphael d'Angelo, MD. Dr. Raphael d'Angelo, MD is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of parasites. Raphael d’Angelo, M.D., a holistic medical doctor providing consultative services in the area of natural health. Dr. d’Angelo has over 45 years in medical microbiology and parasitology and conducts research on various aspects of infectious diseases. He is certified in family medicine, integrative holistic medicine, medical microcurrent, clinical aromatherapy, and medical technology. Dr. d’Angelo has conducted research on the natural treatment of infections with current investigations in parasite eradication. Key Takeaways: How do people get

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about approaching recovery from chronic "dis-ease" with naturopathic approaches. We talk about detoxification, parasites, Lyme disease, mold illness, diet, EMFs, preconception and pregnancy considerations, and much more. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Katie Dahlgren, ND. Dr. Katie Dahgren, ND is a naturopathic physician outside of Seattle, Washington. She studied with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD for 7 years. She focuses on working with those with complex chronic illnesses. Dr. Katie Dahlgren is a board certified naturopathic physician. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-med with a minor in psychology in 2003. She then completed the vigorous 4 year doctorate program in naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, graduating in 2007. Her practice specializes in the treatment of chronic infections and neurological disorders. Many of her patients seek out her specialized skills using alternative approaches to diag

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about treating complex illnesses such as Lyme disease and mold illness. We talk about Lyme disease, mold illness, parasites, dental issues, LDI, Field Control Therapy, EMR/EMFs, Frequency-Specific Microcurrent and much more. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dave Ou, MD. Dr. Dave Ou, MD is a practicing physician in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ou graduated Cum Laude in Physics with Distinction in All Subjects from Cornell University, received his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in 1999. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. From a holistic standpoint, Dr. Ou is one of only 3 medical doctors in North America certified in Autonomic Response Testing (ART) by the Klinghardt Academy. Dr. Ou has trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine, and Simon Yu, MD, author of the Accidental Cure, and is a trained acupun

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn how a PhD from MIT in science and engineering used her engineering mind, energetic medicine, and muscle testing to recover her family's health from Lyme disease and autism. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Susan Luschas. Susan is an MIT trained PhD, scientist, and engineer. Why would a PhD from MIT start debugging her own family’s health, and why in the world would she create DebugYourHealth.com? Susan's family was a normal family of four - or as she says as normal as can be with two engineering PhD parents can get. Her oldest daughter started showing concerning behaviors around age 2. She was skipping meals, had a distended belly, was vomiting, had nausea, and weight loss. They did the doctor parade and had diagnoses from dysbiosis to allergies to failure to thrive. Her health continued to spiral downward and at age 4, she had such pain that she could not walk and had full-blown autism. She was rocking back and forth in a dark corner a

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about herbs in health and healing from master herbalist Jane Barlow. We talk about one of her favorite products LDM-100 from the herb Lomatium as well as what she does to keep herself healthy. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Jane Barlow. She is the co-founder of Barlow Herbal and the second of her father Max's nine daughters. She has grown up around herbs her entire life. She learned her father’s trade working side by side with him in the field. From learning the precise harvest seasons for each herb types to the distinct ways to dry, process and create powerful concentrated extracts, Jane truly understands how to capture the strength from the Earth. Jane’s passion in the health and beauty industry coupled with her master herbal knowledge gives her a unique edge in creating very specialized products. Jane is one of the most vibrant, positive people I know. When you enter a room with her, you can feel it. She says “It’s a beautiful worl

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about restoring your health from Lyme disease with herbal therapies with Dr. Bill Rawls, MD. As an MD himself, Dr. Rawls has a unique perspective on treating chronic illness and shares how he recovered his own health from the clutches of Lyme disease. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Bill Rawls, MD. Dr. Rawls was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in his mid-forties and developed insomnia, fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, and eventually chest pain and heartbeat irregularities. As a doctor, he searched far and wide within the conventional medicine realm, but nothing added up. He then began searching outside of conventional medicine and towards health restoration. He became vigilant about his diet, adopted a moderate exercise program, meditated, and learned yoga. He also began to experiment with herbal supplements known to have restorative properties. This approach worked and he began to get his health back...until he was bitten by a tick a

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about approaching Lyme disease and chronic illness recovery from a master in the field, Dr. Michael Lebowitz, DC. I have studied Dr. Michael Lebowitz work for several years now and attended his training events. He has created a system of muscle testing that is elegant; while at the same time not being overly complex. We talked about many of his observations in treating the chronically ill now for decades. He is an incredible wealth of knowledge. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Michael Lebowitz, DC. Dr. Lebowitz has been practicing applied kinesiology since 1980. He was the first in muscle testing to create methods to treat dysbiosis and other microbial imbalances, chemical and metal toxicities, hypercoagulation, as well as many other common findings in the chronic patient. He has developed many specific supplements to help the complex patient; as well as energetic testing vials used with applied kinesiology. He continues to treat p