Why You Should Listen:

In this episode, you will learn about a healing guide to support sensitive patients in restoring health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for 50 years. He has written several books including: "Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses" and "On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks". He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject which led to the publication of his eBook "Mold and Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment", and then to his best-selling book "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness". His 2021 book "Energetic Diagnosis" is a discussion of the value of intuition and energetic devices as an aid to both diagnosis and treatment of medical illness. His new book "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide" was released in early 2024. He is currently providing mentorship in the treatment of chronic inflammatory illness to approximately 150 physicians, with Jill Crista, ND.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the difference between sensitivity and toxicity?
• What is the limbic, vagal, mast cell triad?
• What tools can be used to support the limbic system and vagus nerve?
• How might structure be supported without exogenous collagen supplementation?
• What are the many roles of Epsom Salt baths in working with sensitive patients?
• What are some potential triggers of Spiky-Leaky Syndrome?
• What is a Homeostasis Associated Molecular Pattern (HAMP)?
• Is urine mycotoxin testing a clinically helpful tool?
• Are there any tests for exploring fungal colonization?
• What tools have emerged in the treatment of Lyme disease?
• Is 5G really a problem when it comes to EMF sensitivity?
• Does working in the mental/emotional, limbic, and vagal realm support detoxification?
• Is the concern about oxalates more about dietary exposure or fungal colonization?
• How might salicylate intolerance be approached?
• What role do structural issues play in sensitive patients?
• Can benzodiazepine withdrawal be another contributor in sensitization?
• What are some of the factors that may impact thiamine?
• What is the role of RANTES as a marker of inflammation?
• Can people be allergic to their own hormones?
• Is carbon monoxide a sensitizing agent?
• Does treating Bartonella potentially serve as a trigger for secondary porphyria?
• What interventions may support those dealing with spikeopathies?
• What are some of the many beneficial properties of ketamine in working with sensitive patients?

Connect With My Guest:

http://NeilNathanMD.com

Related Resources:

Book: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide

Interview Date:

April 25, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode200.

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 mold dogs as a tool used in mold inspection of an indoor environment.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Bill Whitstine. Bill Whitstine, CMT owns and operates the Florida Canine Academy, which trains bomb, drug, money, weapons, termite, mold, and accelerant detection canine teams. Several years ago, Bill identified the growing problem of mold in homes and businesses and worked with researchers to further investigate the possibility that dogs could be trained to detect molds. Bill founded Mold Dog, a subsidiary of the Florida Canine Academy, to train and certify mold-detecting dogs. Bill has been a leader in the field of canine training since 1989 when he was the first person to attend the Maine State Police Canine Academy in Accelerant Detection. Bill is the author of the only published book on accelerant detection canines and was the founding president of the Canine Accelerant Detection Association as well as the International Termite Detector Dog Association, which are both international organizations. Bill has been featured on numerous shows, including several segments on the Animal Planet and The Discovery Channel.

Key Takeaways:

• How are the dogs protected from any potential harm?
• What safeguards are put in place to keep the dogs healthy?
• How are dogs identified to become part of the training program?
• What is the training program for a mold dog?
• How many different types of mold can the dogs detect?
• Are the dogs able to identify Actinobacteria or endotoxins?
• What is the experience of a mold dog inspection?
• Can the dogs sense mold in an attic or crawlspace?
• Do appliances need to be moved to optimize the inspection?
• How often are dehumidifiers a source of mold exposure?
• Could there be false negatives or false positives?
• What should be done in the home in advance of the dog's visit to prepare for the inspection?
• How many issues does a mold dog alert on in an average inspection?

Connect With My Guest:

http://Mold-Dog.com

Interview Date:

March 18, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode199.

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 DNA adducts in chronic health conditions.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Werner Vosloo. Werner Vosloo, ND is a Naturopathic and Homeopathic Physician who focuses on and has a passion for helping people with chronic conditions heal through the use of natural and integrated medicine. In 2010, he started Restorative Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon, which has become a place of healing and hope for patients with multi-symptom chronic conditions. Wanting to improve treatment outcomes and decrease treatment time, Dr. Vosloo opened Restore BioClinic in St George, Utah in 2018. In this dry, warm, and sunny climate, Dr. Vosloo created an environment where optimal healing can occur.

Key Takeaways:

• What is the role of environmental toxicant exposure in chronic illness?
• What is a DNA adduct?
• How closely is condition severity correlated with the level of DNA adducts?
• How are DNA adducts tested for?
• How do DNA adducts affect gene expression?
• What DNA adducts are more commonly observed?
• Can DNA adducts be both exogenous and endogenous?
• Can implanted medical devices lead to DNA adducts?
• Do DNA adducts drive the Cell Danger Response?
• What treatment strategies can be used to remove DNA adducts from the body?
• What is the role of mental and emotional factors in the retention of DNA adducts?

Connect With My Guest:

http://RestoreBioClinic.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

March 8, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode198.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure:

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of ReturnHealthy.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 the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology and various other chronic conditions. Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Cornish identifies the root causes of health issues within the body’s biological systems, offering comprehensive treatment to adults and children. Her treatment philosophy is integrative and evidence-based. Within Amen Clinics, Dr. Cornish has been instrumental in developing the Neuroinflammatory Intensive program—a two-week inpatient initiative addressing neurological complications arising from chronic infectious diseases, Lyme disease, mold illness, and other chronic inflammatory conditions including SPECT imaging. Dr. Cornish’s educational journey includes earning honors at Brown University for her undergraduate studies and obtaining her medical degree from Brown University Medical School. She further refined her skills through a family medicine residency at Georgetown University. As a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, Dr. Cornish conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute NIH, working under Francis Collins, MD, PhD. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and a fellow of the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• What symptoms present in those with Toxoplasmosis?
• What conditions might Toxoplasma contribute to?
• How prevalent is Toxoplasma?
• How do people acquire Toxoplasma?
• What role do cats play in the transmission of Toxoplasma?
• Can Toxoplasma be transmitted by ticks?
• What are the best methods for testing for Toxoplasma?
• What is observed in these patients using SPECT scans?
• Does mold exposure potentially make Toxoplasma worse?
• Can Toxoplasma be a trigger for mast cells?
• How important is immune modulation as part of a treatment protocol?
• What pharmaceutical and natural options have been most helpful for treating those with Toxoplasma?
• Is there a place for homeopathy or frequency medicine?
• What is the connection between Toxoplasma and calcification?
• How important is limbic system retraining in these patients?

Connect With My Guest:

http://AmenClinics.com

Interview Date:

February 23, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode197.

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 lipid therapies and the importance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Justine Stenger.  Justine Stenger received her degree from the University of Alberta in Nutrition and Physical education.  She proceeded to pursue a Holistic Nutrition/Therapeutic Chef certification from Bauman College.  Justine has completed her Functional Medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine.  Justine is a trained Bredesen (ReCODE) practitioner and specializes in cell membrane medicine and works primarily with patients who suffer with neurological conditions, mast cell activation syndrome, Lyme disease, and autoimmune disease.  Justine has worked beside Dr. Bruce Hoffman for the past 10 years and has supported hundreds of Dr. Hoffman's chronic, complex illness patients nutritionally.

Key Takeaways:

• What factors lead to poor health of cellular membranes?
• What tests can be run to explore cellular health?
• What is an optimal balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3?
• Are fish oils bad?
• What information does the Red Cell Fatty Acid Analysis convey?
• Are seed oils bad?
• Which cell membranes are supported with phospholipids?
• Do healthy lipids act as an "oil change" for our cells?
• Can lipid therapies move one out of the Cell Danger Response?
• What is the connection between PC, bile flow, and SIBO?
• Do phospholipids modulate cholesterol?
• What is the difference between PC derived from soy vs. sunflower?
• Might plasmalogens be synergistic with PC?
• What is a DNA adduct?
• What is IGL testing?
• How do TUDCA and butyrate fit into the cellular wellness discussion?

Connect With My Guest: 

http://JustineStenger.ca

Related Resources:

BodyBio
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Interview Date:

February 5, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode196.

Additional Information:

To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com.

Disclosure: 

BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BodyBio.

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 heavy metals, metal allergy, and Type IV delayed hypersensitivity responses. 

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Shari Guess.  Shari Guess almost died from severe allergies due to metal hypersensitivity after a litany of orthopedic surgeries, all performed within a few short years, which implanted a large amount of metal and dental hardware in her body.  At the time she got sick, she was working as a full-time realtor and attending college, studying pre-med, hoping to eventually become a Physician’s Assistant.  After being bedridden for nearly 3 years and feverishly researching everything she could to help find out the cause of her severe systemic symptoms, she had a lucky break in the case and was able to connect the dots with all of her symptoms. Suddenly everything made sense!  Shari has undergone numerous surgeries to date to remove and revise hardware. These surgeries have restored her to near-full health as the symptoms related to her metal allergies began to subside by leaps and bounds immediately following the procedures.  While in the thick of her illness, due to a compromised immune system, she also acquired Lyme Disease, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and several other autoimmune diseases.  Shari is blessed to have been able to put almost all of that behind her, experiencing near complete relief from the symptoms of Lyme and co-infections after LymeStop treatment in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, along with the restoration of her immune system through the removal of the metals and implementing limbic system retraining.

Key Takeaways:

- What is a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction?
- What is the difference between a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to heavy metals and a mast cell reaction?
- Is there an overlap between metal hypersensitivity and autoimmunity?
- What role do medical implants play in triggering metal hypersensitivity?
- Can IUDs or hernia mesh trigger type IV hypersensitivity reactions?
- Might metal allergy play a role in Stiff Person Syndrome?
- Should titanium dioxide in supplements be avoided?
- Might heavy metals lead to EMF hypersensitivity or EHS?
- Is gadolinium toxigenic or immunogenic or both?
- What is MELISA testing?
- What is patch testing?
- Can detoxification of heavy metals be done too aggressively?
- Is there a place for immune modulation in dealing with metal allergy?
- How might tools like LDN, LDA, or LDI be helpful?
- What is the role of the low nickel diet in metal allergy?

Connect With My Guest: 

http://HeavilyMetalled.com

Interview Date:

January 10, 2024

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode195.

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 "Sacred Psychiatry" and healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir.  Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic healer, activist, artist, and gardener with a private practice of holistic psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychoanalysis located in Newton, Massachusetts.  She is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and teaches and supervises at the Cambridge Health Alliance.  She has particular interest in combining spiritual and developmental approaches to healing, helping patients wean from psychiatric medications, and treating complex chronic medical conditions that present psychiatrically, including mold toxicity, mast cell activation, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.  She is a practitioner of a variety of energy healing and esoteric modalities including astrology, Tarot, Shamanism, Body Intuitive, and Reiki.  Spiritually, she is drawn to Animism, Kabbalah, Buddhism, Taoism, Wicca, and Quakerism.  Her practice is dedicated to healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos. 

Key Takeaways:

• Why does allopathic medicine fail with chronic health conditions?
• What is the connection between autoimmunity, inflammation, and psychiatric conditions?
• Might attempting to improve our health be working against our "heavenly mandate"?
• What are some practical things that can be done to foster connectedness?
• Can acupuncture act as a connector to the spiritual realm?
• How might rose and geranium essential oils support the limbic system?
• Is there a place for psychedelics such as Ketamine in supporting mental health?
• What foods contribute to neuroinflammation?
• How do energy vampires promote sympathetic dominance?
• How much of a focus on regaining health should be in the mental / emotional realm vs. the physical realm?
• How important is working on the limbic system?
• What is the connection between MCAS and mental, emotional, or limbic health?
• Has COVID been another contributor to psychiatric conditions?
• Does EMF play a role in chronic illness?
• How often does mold exposure contribute to psychiatric conditions?
• Do patients with EDS improve their symptoms with treatment?
• How is autonomic dysfunction assessed and addressed?
• What is the role of LDN in the clinical toolbox?

Connect With My Guest: 

http://JudyTsafrirMD.com

Related Resources: 

Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness

Interview Date:

December 13, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode194.

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 root causes of CIRS including Actinos and endotoxins.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Eric Dorninger.  Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a Registered Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist. He graduated from Bastyr University, the leading accredited university for science-based natural medicine.  Prior to medical school, he received his B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1997. During this time he also finished his E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Technician) training and volunteered at Porter Care Hospice in Denver. This dual exposure of medical perspectives laid down the roots for Dr. Dorninger’s integrated approach to diagnosis, treatment, and healing.  Following undergrad, Dr. Dorninger served as an EMT for the Cranford First Aid Squad in Cranford, NJ. He then completed his doctorate in naturopathic medicine and his master’s degree in acupuncture at Bastyr University in 2003, after which he returned to Boulder, Colorado to complete a 2-year residency in naturopathic primary care.  In 2005, Dr. Dorninger founded Roots and Branches Integrative Health Care, a clinic dedicated to “Mystery Illness” where he focuses on elucidating the underlying causes of unrelenting chronic illness.  Dr. Dorninger is not concerned with what you have as much as he is with why you have it. He has dedicated his professional life to a deeper understanding of differential diagnosis based in the tradition of “Remove Obstacles to Cure.”  After the 2013 floods in Boulder, Dr. Dorninger noticed that patients who were initially getting better suddenly regressed. Moreover, patients he was struggling to diagnose got worse.  Fortunately, he was guided to the honest, data-driven, peer-reviewed, reproducible published work of Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker on mold and biotoxin illness. In 2014 Dr. Dorninger signed on for his Shoemaker certification training.  Dr. Dorninger is a certified Shoemaker practitioner and remains true to the Shoemaker protocol.  According to Dorninger, diagnosing underlying causes and facilitating accurate treatment plans is a grind. At Roots and Branches, we embrace the grind.  In addition to private practice, Dr. Dorninger teaches functional medicine for Apex Energetics, practices Jiu-Jitsu, skis, and enjoys watching his biotoxin-genetically susceptible kids thrive post chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) treatment.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the root causes of CIRS?
• What is the difference between endotoxins and lipopolysaccharides?
• Do Actinos or endotoxins trigger MCAS?
• Should Actino and endotoxin testing always be done along with the ERMI?
• Is there still a place for HLA-DR?
• What has GENIE revealed about patients with CIRS?
• How should Actino and endotoxin testing be evaluated?
• Are soil habitat Actinos a contributor to CIRS?
• What is the role of Actinos on the skin?
• What drainpipe maintenance should be considered to reduce exposure to Actinos?
• What steps should be taken to optimize our sleep location?
• Do air filters play a role in reducing Actinos and endotoxins?
• What is the role of Cholestyramine in dealing with Actinos and endotoxins?
• Can Actinos be found in the blood?
• Might there be a place for antimicrobial interventions in dealing with Actinos?

Connect With My Guest: 

https://DrDorninger.com

Interview Date:

November 29, 2023

Transcript:

To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode193.

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.