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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Frequency Specific Microcurrent and how FSM is used in optimizing health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr Carolyn McMakin. Carolyn McMakin MA, DC is the clinical director of the Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Clinic of Portland, Oregon. She developed Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) in 1995 and began teaching FSM courses in 1997. In addition to maintaining a part time clinical practice, she teaches seminars on the use of FSM in the United States, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. She has lectured at the National Institutes of Health and at medical conferences in the US, England, Ireland, and Australia on the subjects of Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia associated with cervical spine trauma, and on the differential diagnosis and treatment of pain and pain syndromes and sports injuries. Her peer-reviewed publications include papers on the FSM-induced changes in inflammatory cytokines and substance P s

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about heme dysregulation and secondary porphyria. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Beth O'Hara. Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation and Subclinical Porphyria, including Mold Toxicity, Detoxification, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Histamine Intolerance, and Chemical Sensitivities. She is the founder of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, biochemical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental. She is a doctoral candidate in Functional Naturopathy through the New Eden School of Natural Health. She also holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and has training through Functional Medicine University. She is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She pre

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the health implications of EMF exposure and solutions for mitigating them. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Nick Pineault. Nick “The EMF Guy” Pineault is an Investigative Health Journalist and #1 bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs. He is a down-to-earth and passionate health journalist who has published more than 1,500 online articles through a daily newsletter called Nick & Gen’s Healthy Life. Through his unconventional approach blending humor and common sense, he’s becoming a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and a personal advisor to the top functional medicine doctors in the world. His work is based on more than 500 scientific references, and the latest work of dozens of PhDs, MDs and EMF experts including Dr. Martin Pall, Dr. Martin Blank, Dr. Magda Havas, Dr. Olle Johansson, Dr. Devra Davis, and many, many more. He’s also launched the Electrosmog Rx online course in collaboration with Dr.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and steps that may lead to its resolution. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Raj Patel. Raj Patel. MD received his Master’s degree in Physiology from Rutgers University and his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Dr. Patel is trained to work with people of all ages with his education in Family Medicine. He has extensive experience with various natural therapies including nutritional medicine, homeopathy, herbs, and mind-body medicine. Integrating these diverse therapies with allopathic or Western medicine has enabled Dr. Patel to offer a highly refined approach to healthcare that produces lasting results. Over the years, Dr. Patel has specialized in treating patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Lyme and tick-borne diseases, and mold illness (or “Sick Building Syndrome”) from exposure to water-damaged buildings. While these conditions seem separate and unrelated,

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about "Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Kris Newby. Kris Newby is an award-winning science writer at Stanford University and the senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary, Under Our Skin, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was a 2010 Oscar semifinalist. She has two degrees in engineering, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree from Stanford University. Previously, she was a technology writer for Apple and other Silicon Valley companies. She lives in Palo Alto, CA. Key Takeaways: How did it feel to be a senior producer on "Under Our Skin"? What did Willy Burgdorfer share in the early interviews for the film? How did Willy discover the spirochete that other scientists had missed? What were the goals of the biological weapons program? Is Lyme disease the result of the bioweapons program or a natural occurrence? What organisms we

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about autoimmune conditions and how to "Beat Autoimmune". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Palmer Kippola. Palmer Kippola is an author, speaker, and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) who specializes in helping people reverse and prevent autoimmune conditions. She developed a framework called F.I.G.H.T.S. to help people beat autoimmune conditions based on her 26-year battle to overcome Multiple sclerosis. Her new book “Beat Autoimmune: The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health” with a foreword by Mark Hyman, MD was just released. In it she shares empowering science, inspiring stories, and evidence-based strategies you can use right away. Palmer has done coursework with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the HeartMath® Institute, and the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. In addition, she has studied under leading experts in nutrition, holistic health, energy, and Functional Medicine. She founded

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about integrative approaches to recovering from cancer. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is James Templeton. James Templeton tapped into his fighting spirit and became an over 30-year cancer survivor who healed himself from a terminal diagnosis of Stage IV melanoma, which later spread to his lymphatic system, with the use of alternative medicine and healing modalities. As the visionary founder of Uni Key Health Systems and the Templeton Wellness Foundation, James has since utilized his wisdom and experience to help others achieve optimum health and wellness. His latest book, "I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health" is his memoir chronicling his amazing journey back to health. He is endorsed by leaders in the field such as Mark Hyman who says “James Templeton is the real deal. Learn from his miracle mindset and fight for your life.” Now a resident of the Pacific Northwest, James dedicates much of his time to living a healthy

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and the vagus nerve; as well as potential triggers and solutions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Diana Driscoll. Diana Driscoll, OD is an optometrist who became passionate about helping those with complex health conditions as a result of her own health challenges with POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and ME/CFS. Today, she is recovered, as are her two children, and is the Clinical Director of POTS Care in Colleyville, TX. She is president of Genetic Disease Investigators, LLC. Her husband Richard is also a doctor and together they have worked to find answers to POTS using unique ocular testing. They are intimately familiar with POTS, chronic fatigue, brain fog, immune system decline, gastroparesis, temperature dysregulation, interstitial cystitis, and more. She offers hope for those dealing with POTS, Dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, MCAS, Chronic Fatigue, chronic Lyme, vascular ab

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about environmental toxicity including glyphosate, heavy metals, and mold exposure including solutions for improving health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Shippy. Ann Shippy, MD is a physician, scientist, engineer, and mom who works with science, clinical data, and research to provide the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal health. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and certified in Functional Medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Texas, a Master of Science in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She uses cutting-edge science, innovative testing, research and genetic information to determine and address the root causes of health issues – not to simply treat the symptoms of illness. She approaches each patient as a whole person and forms a therapeutic partnership to achieve the highest standard of health. Her approach to medicine is a unique blend of measured, precise data

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about EliSpot testing and the various testing options available through ArminLabs in Germany. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Armin Schwarzbach. Armin Schwarzbach, MD, PhD is a medical doctor and a specialist in laboratory medicine from the laboratory ArminLabs in Augsburg, Germany. Dr. Schwarzbach began by studying biochemistry at Hoechst AG in Frankfurt, Germany and pharmacy at the University of Mainz in Germany in 1984. In 1985 he studied medicine for 6 years at the University of Mainz and finished his MD in 1991. Dr. Schwarzbach developed the worldwide first Radioimmunoassay (RIA) for human Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide from 1986 – 1991, getting his PhD in 1992. He is member of the Swiss Association for tick-borne diseases, the German Association of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, and the German Society for Medical Laboratory Specialists. He is an Advisory Board member of AONM London, England, and Board member of German B

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about breast implant illness and the potential role of breast implants in many chronic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Lu-Jean Feng. Lu-Jean Feng, MD is an internationally renowned Microvascular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She is the Founder and Medical Director of The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic. Dr. Feng graduated from Yale College and Yale Medical School and has been involved in medicine for more than 28 years. She is unique within her field, as female plastic surgeons comprise a very small percentage of the total industry due to the intensity and length of training required. Dr. Feng is widely recognized as an artist, surgeon, and visionary for her many endeavors in the medical field and for her ability to help patients improve and maximize their overall health and well-being when all other avenues have failed. To date, Dr. Feng has patients from every state in the U.S. and from 34 countries around the world. Over t

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold illness and how to effectively "Break The Mold" and regain health and wellness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Crista. Jill Crista, ND is a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and nationally recognized health educator. Her hope is to improve health through education, by bridging gaps in understanding between medical research and practice. She writes books and offers online courses for anyone wanting to gain concrete steps to conquer health challenges. She focuses on conditions that cause injury and inflammation to the brain and nervous system, including concussion, mold, Lyme disease, and autoimmune encephalopathies. Dr. Jill graduated with Honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine (NUNM) in 2003, and in 2012, she completed the Physician Training Program with the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). She is passionate about herbal medicine and has completed the Advanced Bot

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the use of peptide therapy in Lyme disease and related complex, chronic illnesses. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kent Holtorf. Kent Holtorf, MD is the medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group. He is founder and director of the non-profit National Academy of Hypothyroidism (NAH), which is dedicated to dissemination of new information to doctors and patients on the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.  He has personally trained numerous physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction, and innovative treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease.  He is a fellowship lecturer for the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine, the Endocrinology Expert for AOL Health, and is a guest editor and peer-reviewer for a number of medical journals.  Dr. Holtorf has published a number of peer-reviewed endocrine

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the factors involved in dementia and Alzheimer's and potential solutions discussed in "The End of Alzheimer's". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dale Bredesen.  Dale Bredesen, MD is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. He graduated from Caltech, then earned his MD from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) before joining Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner’s laboratory at UCSF as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. He held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA and the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bredesen directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before coming to the Buck Institute in 1998 as its founding President and CEO. The uniform failure of recent drug trials in Alzheimer’s disease has highlighted the critical need for a more accurate understandin

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about PANS, PANDAS, and related developmental disorders. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Maria Rickert Hong. Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP is a former Wall Street sell-side equity research analyst who is now a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. She is the author of the bestselling book, “Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder, A Reference for Parents and Practitioners” and the co-author of “Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis”. As a health coach, she helps parents make diet and lifestyle changes to recover their children from symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, PDD-NOS and ADHD. She has recovered her two boys from SPD, asthma, and acid reflux. Maria is a board member, Media Director, and blogger for Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)3 non-profit that lets parents know that recovery is possible and is the sponsoring non-profit

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the Wahls Protocol and the impact of diet and nutrition in MS and other neurological diseases. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Terry Wahls. Terry Wahls, MD is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of "The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine", "The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Cond

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the latest on genomics research in the area of chronic Lyme disease and related conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Bob Miller. Bob Miller, CTN was on the show on episode #44. If you'd like to review his full bio, you can find it there. Today, I’m excited to have Bob back on the show to talk about his work with Lyme beyond phases 1-3 which we covered in episode 44. Today we will focus on phases 4, 5, and 6 and preview phase 7 of his work around genetic patterns in those with chronic health challenges such as Lyme disease and related conditions. Bob’s research has been enlightening all of us to new ways to support those of us that have been impacted by Lyme disease. Key Takeaways: What is the role of iron over-absorption in chronic illness? What role do glutamate and GABA play? What about glutamine? What are mTOR and autophagy? How big of an issue is mast cell activation syndrome? What triggers mast cells to release histamine and

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about healing your body from toxic illnesses such as Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD was introduced with a more formal summary of his bio in podcast episode #19. For this podcast, I want to be more informal and just say how much I value and respect Dr. Nathan and the work that he does to help his patients. Dr. Nathan has been a mentor to me over the years, and I am always grateful when there are more opportunities to learn from him. I appreciate that Dr. Nathan has never accepted the toolbox that he has available and that he has continued to look for new and better options to help his population of chronically ill patients. While his toolbox is quite large, he’s still looking, still searching, still open to new and different approaches. Until we have all the answers, this is the type of doctor I think most of us wo

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold illness, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and "Life After Mold". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Lauren Tessier. Lauren Tessier, ND is a Naturopathic Physician licensed in the state of Vermont. She received her Bachelors in Premedical Sciences and Health Psychology from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston and later became a Naturopathic Physician at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Her practice, Life After Mold, uses a patient-centered approach to help recover those that are suffering from mold-related illness. She combines naturopathic, functional, and integrative medicine to address the entire person. She is a Shoemaker Certified Physician specializing in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) which results from exposure to water-damaged buildings. In 2011, Hurricane Irene created an unimaginable flood in Waterbury, Vermont, and she was unprepared for what she would see n

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about Parent Essential Oils, why unadulterated omega 6 is critical for health, and how PEOs are key to cell membrane health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Professor Brian Peskin.  Brian Peskin, BSEE-MIT is a world-leading scientist specializing in parent essential fatty acids or EFAs — termed Parent Essential Oils or PEOs — and their direct relationship to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and wound care. While advancing the scientific understanding of the role of essential fatty acids in the body’s metabolic pathways, he has also advanced the discoveries of Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, MD, PhD. — to increase cellular oxygenation.  These concepts are described in his book "The Hidden Story of Cancer".  Amazingly, there is a fundamental cancer-heart disease connection, whereby the same physiologic solution solves both conditions. This information will lead to a new understanding of how to treat and prevent both cancer and heart disease.