BetterHealthGuy Podcast

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of botanical options for supporting the body against Lyme disease, GI issues, and environmental toxicity. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Rachel Fresco. Rachel Fresco, LAc, PhD is an acupuncturist, PhD, and founder and CEO of Bio-Botanical Research. Since 1989, Dr. Fresco has utilized her background in naturopathy, Chinese medicine, and clinical nutrition to create products that have a significant impact on challenging clinical conditions. Addressing the challenges of microbial overgrowth, as well as supporting the digestive and immune systems, her formulations have helped thousands of people around the world. Her most well-known product is Biocidin. Biocidin is recommended by many clinicians and laboratories in support of those dealing with conditions such as Candida, SIBO, and other GI dysbiosis and biofilm-associated disorders. Her formulations have been helpful in those with systemic chronic infections, including Lyme disease. Dr. Fresco lectures internationally at medical conferences and shares her research on chronic infections, biofilms, GI dysbiosis, systemic inflammation, and the use of plant-based medicines in clinical practice. Key Takeaways: What is the history of Biocidin? What types of issues might Biocidin support the body against? With herbal options, does one need to consider the various forms of Borrelia as one may with antibiotic approaches? What has research shown with regards to Biocidin and biofilms? Might Biocidin be helpful for dealing with GI issues such as parasites and SIBO? When might the liposomal formulation be used? How might Olivirex support those dealing with chronic viral burdens? How do binders support both detoxification and reducing the intensity of a Herxheimer reaction? What are bacterial spores and how might these be used to support the microbiome? Might Biocidin support those dealing with MARCoNS? What has research shown on the use of the DentalCidin product and Biocidin LSF in dealing with dental microbial burden? Connect With My Guest: http://biocidin.com Interview Date: November 16, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BioBotanical Research. 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. Mary Ackerley discusses inflammation, brain impact, and treating chronic conditions like CIRS. She explores mold illness, Lyme disease, quinilinic acid's effects on mental health, and Marcons in dental cavitations. The podcast also covers ozone treatment efficacy, challenges of treating Lyme and co-infections, toxin binders, and embracing nature for wellness.

Why You Should Listen: Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about illness resulting from water-damaged buildings and the importance of the environment on our health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Andrea Fabry. Andrea Fabry is a former journalist, a radio host, and the mother of nine children. Her road to awareness began in 2008 when a serious toxic mold exposure compromised her entire family's health. She is the Founder and President of momsaware.org. momsAWARE's mission is to provide practical assistance to families and individuals displaced by toxic mold, and to raise public awareness of the negative impact of toxic mold, chemicals, pesticides, and other environmental hazards on human health. Andrea is certified in the field of Building Biology and is passionate about the overuse of chemicals, the disregard for indoor environmental issues, and the proliferation of electromagnetic radiation. Her story is available on her blog "It Takes Time" at it-takes-time.com. She currently resides in Vail, AZ, with her husband, Chris, and four of their children. She authored the book "Is Your House Making You Sick: A Beginner's Guide to Toxic Mold" which is available on Amazon.com. Key Takeaways: How was Andrea's family impacted by illness resulting from water-damaged buildings? What factors lead to the growth of mold in an indoor environment? What options may be helpful for testing for the potential of mold in the environment? When mold is visible, how should it be cleaned? What should one look for to find a good inspector and/or remediator? When should one consider moving as opposed to remediation? Might ozone or fogging solutions be helpful? What should not be taken with you from a moldy environment to a new environment to minimize cross-contamination? What treatment options were helpful? Is it possible that the exposure to environmental mold leads to a colonization within the body? Why is it important to reduce our exposure to EMFs to optimize wellness? What are the top ten things Andrea learned the hard way? Connect With My Guest: http://www.momsaware.org http://it-takes-time.com http://www.justso.co Related Resources: Is Your House Making You Sick? A Beginner's Guide to Toxic Mold Interview Date: October 27, 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 some of the considerations in preparing for pregnancy and optimizing outcomes for healthy pregnancies in those with Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Nicola McFadzean Ducharme, ND. Nicola McFadzean Ducharme, ND is the founder and Medical Director of RestorMedicine. She practices holistic medicine specializing in Lyme disease, hormone balancing, autistic-spectrum disorders, pre-conception health care and digestive disorders. Dr. Nicola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, trained in both the United States and her native country of Australia. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) from the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia. Her training included a two-year internship at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, an internship in medical research at Columbia University as a Mountbatten Scholar, and four years at the Bastyr University Research Institute. Dr. Nicola is the Medical Advisor to the Lyme Disease Association of Australia. She is a referral doctor for Defeat Autism Now! and is an outreach physician for Great Plains Laboratory. She is a consultant for New Beginnings Nutritionals, and is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Hyperbaric Oxygen Centers, Inc. and the medical advisory board of the Institute for Integrative Medicine. She is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Dr. Nicola is a published author, with her own books – Beginners Guide to Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease in Australia, The Lyme Diet: Nutritional Strategies For Healing From Lyme Disease, Lyme Brain, as well as a chapter in Connie Strasheim's books Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies and New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment: 10 Top Doctors Reveal Healing Strategies That Work. Key Takeaways: What three things have the most negative impact on a patient's health? What three treatment options are current favorites? What makes Lyme disease so complicated to treat? What labs tests are helpful for Lyme and coinfections? Are antibiotics needed to recover from Lyme disease? How is antimicrobial therapy approached? What tools can be helpful for supporting detoxification? What is the role of biofilms? How are pain, inflammation, fatigue, cognitive issues, and sleep approached? Can HBOT, ozone, of frequency therapy be helpful? What is the role of hormone balancing in the treatment of Lyme disease? How is gut health optimized? What is the role of diet and nutrition? Does environmental exposure to mold impact Lyme treatment outcomes? What is the role of mental/emotional health in Lyme recovery? Connect With My Guest: http://restormedicine.com Related Resources: Lyme-Ed Course Interview Date: October 21, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Lyme-Ed. 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 some of the considerations in preparing for pregnancy and optimizing outcomes for healthy pregnancies in those with Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Corson, MD. Dr. Ann Corson grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania and obtained her MD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 1982. Dr. Corson has residency training in Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Family Medicine. She has been Board Certified in the practice of Family Medicine since 1993. In 2005, she began studying and practicing Integrative Medicine and was Board Certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine in 2011. Dr. Corson has been a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) since 2003. She has studied with Dr. Joe Burrascano and Dr. Charles Ray Jones. Her practice in Chester County, PA is devoted full time to the treatment of patients suffering from Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases. Dr. Corson is not an obstetrician, but works closely with her patient's obstetrician as a board-certified family medicine and board certified integrative holistic medicine doctor to support her patients. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating tick-borne illness and is passionate about finding solutions for her patients. Key Takeaways: What drew Dr. Corson into working with Lyme disease? What steps should one take to maximize the chances of a healthy pregnancy when dealing with Lyme? How important is detoxification prior to conception? Is detoxification appropriate during a pregnancy? What factors are involved in miscarriage and are miscarriages more common in those with Lyme than the general population? Should one be treated for Lyme and related infections while pregnant? Is breast-feeding beneficial even if the mom has Lyme disease? What is the role of Hashimoto's or thyroid disease on a pregnancy? What is the role of hypercoagulation in pregnancy? Does mold impact a pregnancy? What infections may be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and how can the potential for transmission be minimized? What lab testing is done on the newborn to look for Lyme-related microbes? Is there an association between Lyme and autism spectrum disorders? Connect With My Guest: http://betterhealthguy.com/corson Interview Date: October 9, 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 highlights from each of the ten doctors that Connie interviewed for her latest book "New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment: 10 Top Doctors Reveal Healing Strategies That Work". About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Connie Strasheim. Connie Strasheim is a writer, healer, teacher, and speaker well-known in the Lyme disease community. Over a ten-year period, while working to recover her own health, she authored or co-authored ten books on Lyme disease, cancer, nutrition, and other illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome and environmental illness. She maintains a nationwide prayer conference call group and conducts one-on-one healing prayer sessions. Through her books, her webinars, her blogs, and her interviews, she shares what she has learned on her own health-recovery journey. She is the Lyme Disease Editor for ProHealth.com and editor of the Alternative Cancer Research Institute. Her most recent book "New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment" highlights ten of the top Lyme disease doctors and their approaches to recovering their patient's health. Key Takeaways: What was Connie's own recovery journey? What is the concept of a dominant microbe? (Dr. Wayne Anderson) Why is immune tolerance more important than killing the bugs? (Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt) How does one approach dealing with mold illness? (Dr. Neil Nathan) What options are often needed nutritionally in those with Lyme? (Dr. David Minkoff) What is LymeStop? (Dr. Tony Smith) Why is a comprehensive approach that looks at both Lyme and mold important? (Dr. Raj Patel) How might essential oils and home tools for detoxification be helpful? (Dr. Nicola McFadzean-Ducharme) What is hyperthermia? (Dr. Freidrich Douwes) What diet may be ideal for someone with Lyme? (Dr. Marie Matheson) How can we use at home baths to support detoxification and building up the body? (Dr. David Jernigan) Connect With My Guest: http://conniestrasheim.org Related Resources: New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment Interview Date: September 25, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BioMed Publishing Group. 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 genetic variants that are prevalent in those with chronic Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Bob Miller, CTN. Bob Miller, CTN is a Certified Traditional Naturopath specializing in the field of natural health, including genetic-specific nutrition, homeopathy, stress reduction, detoxification and education. He earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health and is board certified. In 1993, Bob Miller opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 20+ years. For the past several years, he has been engaged with genetic variants and related research. Working with many clients, he is astounded at how many peoples' health concerns are related to the genetic issues. For Bob, following a natural approach to health is personal. It was during a personal health crisis in 1993 that Bob experienced first-hand the profound effects of natural remedies as a solution to regain his health. His passion to help others and to learn more catapulted his desire to obtain knowledge in the natural health and wellness field. He is committed to educating others, empowering them to have more control over their health care and their lives. He feels the naturopathic philosophies of working with the mind, body and spirit in a natural approach to be the best way to help others. Recognizing that there was not a nutritional supplement line on the market comprehensive enough to address all of the possible genetic variants, he began working with a national company, Professional Health Products, to formulate an Epigenetics line of products for use by health care providers. Bob lectures at nationwide seminars to educate physicians and health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health, and has created an online certification course in genetic nutrition for health professionals. He has created a propriety software program, MethylGenetic Nutritional AnalysisTM , which he uses in his practice to assess, analyze and design support for his clients based upon their personal genetics, lab work and presenting symptoms. To support his growing genetic research efforts, Bob founded the NutriGenetic Research Institute in 2015 to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants and labs and presenting symptoms. His first research project on genetic variants and Lyme disease won an award for research at the International Lyme Conference held in Helsinki, Finland in June 2016. Key Takeaways: What genetic patterns are more common in those with Lyme disease as compared to the 1000 Genomes Project. Are today's health challenges more of a genetic issue or an epigenetic issue? Why is supporting methylation not always a good idea? Which genes impact iron absorption at higher levels in Lyme patients and lead to hydroxyl radical production? What are KEAP1 and Nrf2 and how do variants in these genes lead to some of the sickest patients? What is MTOR and autophagy and how do we shift these to be more supportive of improved health? When are things like vitamin C, ozone, glutathione, NAC, glutamine, GABA, and arginine potentially not a good idea? What tools can we use to mitigate these issues? Connect With My Guest: http://nutrigeneticresearch.org http://www.tolhealth.com Related Resources: https://www.methylgeneticnutritionclasses.com (Practitioners) https://dnasupplementation.com (Practitioners) Interview Date: September 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 about several approaches to overcoming Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Darin Ingels, ND. Dr. Ingels is a respected leader in natural medicine with numerous publications, international lectures and more than 25 years experience in the healthcare field. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from Purdue University and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ingels completed a residency program at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Ingels worked as a clinical microbiologist/immunologist at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Ingels is a licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Connecticut and a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in the State of California, where he maintains practices in both states. He is Board certified in Integrated Pediatrics by the American Association of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Ingels is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American Association of Integrative Medicine, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and many State associations. Dr. Ingels is currently a Board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has written a chapter on allergy desensitization for autistic children in "Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism" (Skyhorse, 2014). He is the author of the upcoming book on Lyme disease, "The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease" (Avery, March 2018), which will cover an integrative, natural approach to the treatment and management of Lyme disease. Dr. Ingels' practice focuses on environmental medicine with special emphasis on chronic immune dysfunction, including Lyme disease, autism, allergies, asthma, PANDAS, recurrent or persistent infections and other genetic or acquired immune problems. His practice is comprised of both children and adults. He uses diet, nutrients, herbs, homeopathy and immunotherapy to help his patients achieve better health. Key Takeaways: What labs are useful in exploring Lyme disease? What Lyme-related microbe is the most difficult to treat? What protocols are used to treat Lyme? How important is detoxification? What is the role of sublinqual immunotherapy and why is it important in dealing with chronic infections? What LDI resolved Dr. Ingels' own brain fog? How can the Th1/Th2 balance within the immune system be modulated? What tools are helpful for pain and inflammation? How often does LDN lead to benefits? How big of a factor is mold in recovering from Lyme disease? Are patients impacted by EMFs? What is the most important lifestyle consideration to maximize recovery? Which diet may be the most useful in Lyme disease? What is the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in Lyme recovery? Connect With My Guest: http://dariningelsnd.com Related Resources: The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease Interview Date: September 11, 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 the limbic system and how DNRS may support recovering from a wide array of chronic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Annie Hopper. Annie Hopper is a journalist and health, wellness, and environmental toxin expert whose life was turned upside down by a chronic, debilitating condition. She knows the challenges and hardships involved with limbic system dysfunction and she personally suffered from severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, and Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome. She went on to creatively rewire the neural circuits in her brain that had been altered due to toxic trauma, and the symptoms of illness eventually dissipated. In 2008, Annie Hopper founded The Dynamic Neural Retraining System – a drug free, neuroplasticity-based approach to rewire chronic illness disease patterns in the brain. The program can be an effective treatment for chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and many other chronic illnesses. Annie has lectured throughout North America and abroad, educating both patients and doctors alike about the connection between environmental toxins, brain trauma, and physical health. She has spoken at events hosted by the Canadian Brain Injury Association, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association, and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She is the author of Wired for Healing - Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses. She is on a mission to take the "mystery" out of mysterious illnesses. Key Takeaways: What is the limbic system, what is it intended to do, and what does it do in chronic illness? What is DNRS? What conditions respond to DNRS? What body systems can be impacted by a hypersensitive limbic system? How might DNRS help those with Lyme, electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome, POTS, mold, MCAS, chronic pain, inflammation, tinnitus, and more? Why is telling someone that their illness is all in their head a serious mistake? How does the DVD course differ from the in-person course? What medical studies are underway? Connect With My Guest: http://www.retrainingthebrain.com Course Options: DNRS DVDs DNRS Online/Streaming 5 Day Bootcamp Related Resources: Wired for Healing - Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses POTS: What It Really Is & Why It Happens Interview Date: August 28, 2017 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DNRS. 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 Morgellons, what it is, and how to approach treatment. About My Guest: Dr. Savely graduated in 1972 from the University of Maryland with Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Music. In 1978 she earned a Master's degree in educational philosophy from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. In 1985, she enrolled in the nursing program at the University of Texas at Austin and in 1988 completed her Bachelor's of nursing degree. Dr. Savely worked as an RN for the next 10 years in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, urgent care, and family practice. She received her Master's degree in Nursing and certification as a family nurse practitioner in 1998. During this time, she became interested in and progressively more knowledgeable about Lyme disease. By 2003, 80% of her practice was devoted to Lyme patients. At about this same time, she became aware of a strange new disease called Morgellons disease. When word got out through a local news story that she was helping these patients, people with the symptoms of Morgellons disease started coming to her by the dozens. In 2004, she was honored with the title of Texas Nurse Practitioner of the Year for her work with Lyme and Morgellons disease. Dr. Savely began to publish articles, do presentations at conferences and appear in the media about her work with Lyme and Morgellons disease. She was accepted into the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and sat on the advisory Boards of the Texas Lyme Disease Association and the Morgellons Research Foundation. Doctors in Austin had a very narrow view of Lyme disease. They were convinced that it did not exist in Texas and thought that even if it were contracted elsewhere, a simple week of antibiotics would totally cure it. Many of them resented the fact that a nurse practitioner had the nerve to use diagnosis and treatment methods that went against the prevailing medical paradigm. From 2003 to 2006, at the instigation of the Texas Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Savely endured a drawn-out investigation by her regulatory board, the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. The Board investigation finally ended with no more than trivial findings and what amounted to a "slap on the wrist". In 2005, having seen the "writing on the wall" and realizing that her days of practicing in Texas might soon be over, Dr. Savely had opened an auxiliary office in San Francisco. Although many doctors in Austin believed in what Dr. Savely was doing and even referred patients to her, none would agree to collaborate with her for fear of raising a red flag with the medical Board. Because Dr. Savely could find no other physician in Austin willing to assume the risk of practicing with her she moved her practice full-time to San Francisco in 2006. In 2009, Dr. Savely earned a doctorate degree in nursing practice from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio where she was honored with the Dean's Legacy Award. In March, 2011 she moved her practice from San Francisco to Washington, DC. In 2016, she published her book "Morgellons: The legitimization of a disease: A Factual Guide by the World's Leading Clinical Expert" which is available on Amazon.com. Key Takeaways: What is Morgellons and what are the common symptoms? Why is Morgellons not "delusional parasitosis"? What is the connection between Lyme disease and Morgellons? What microbes are commonly observed in Morgellons? What are some of the myths about Morgellons that should be dispelled? Is Morgellons contagious? What are the fibers, or more correctly, filaments made of? How is Morgellons treated? What are some things people should explore to lighten the load on the immune system? What is the prognosis for someone struggling with Morgellons? Connect With My Guest: http://www.gingersavely.com Related Resources: Morgellons: The Legitimization of a Disease: A Factual Guide by the World's Leading Clinical Expert The Charles E. Holman Morgellons Disease Foundation Skin Deep: The Battle Over Morgellons Interview Date: August 22, 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.