Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about ImmunoLytics and gravity plate testing. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is JW Biava.  JW Biava is the Owner and CEO of ImmunoLytics, an environmental laboratory that specializes in assessing indoor environments for mold contamination and provides consultations with clients over how best to reduce any contamination found.  JW's interest in environmental mold exposure grew tremendously after determining that high levels of mold in his own home were a major contributor to his various illnesses, as well as those of his family members.  JW was introduced to Dr. Walter Hayhurst R.Ph. in the early 2000s, at which time he began working on the development of natural botanical products aimed at improving mold contaminated environments. These products were taken to market though CitriSafe, BioBalance, and Micro Balance Health Products.  JW created ImmunoLytics Laboratory to address indoor air quality issues related to mold. ImmunoLytics began by assisting a few doctors who wanted to determine if mold exposure in their patients’ homes could be contributing to their health issues.  ImmunoLytics has since grown to service hundreds of doctors and tens of thousands of patients around the world on a yearly basis.  JW holds several certifications including Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediation Contractor, AHERA Inspector, Lead Inspector, Radiation Safety Officer, Shipper of Hazardous Materials including Radioactive Materials, Thermography, and more.  JW currently spends his days running a suite of businesses aimed at providing solutions for those with environmentally acquired illnesses.  JW has been a featured speaker to hundreds of thousands through events such as The Toxic Mold Summit, The Candida Summit, The Toxic Mold Masterclass, as well as numerous podcast appearances. Key Takeaways: What are the various types of testing available?How does one break the tie when multiple methods paint different pictures?How is sampling with gravity plates performed?Do gravity plates have the ability to identify all relevant molds in biotoxin illness?What are the colony counts and how are they interpreted?What does bacteria showing up on a plate tell us?What does it mean if Candida appears on a gravity plate?What are some of the unexpected environments where mold might be found?Can swab testing identify molds that gravity plates may not?How important is source removal?What is the role of fogging or misting?How can the health of a car be improved? Connect With My Guest: http://ImmunoLytics.com Related Resources: ISEAI Mold Testing Guide (PDF) Interview Date: August 31, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode189. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of ImmunoLytics Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the latest insights on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Kelly McCann, MD and Beth O'Hara, FN.  Both of our guests today are prior podcast guests.  You can find their full bios by looking at episode 142 for Dr. Kelly and episodes 101, 109, 122, and 156 for Beth.  Dr. Kelly works with patients with complex, chronic illnesses and is also an experts in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.  Beth is an expert on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and operates MastCell360.com.   Both of them are amazing practitioners and are people that I have been honored to collaborate with and be mentored by.  They recently partnered up to host the Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit which runs in October.   Key Takeaways: What are the triggers for more sensitive patients?What are the top triggers of MCAS?Is MCAS the core problem or a symptom of other root causes?Can aggressive detoxification trigger mast cells?What is the connection between methylation and MCAS?What tests are consistently helpful for MCAS?How might MCAS lead to neuro-cognitive symptoms or brain fog?Can salicylates and oxalates trigger mast cells?Are benzodiazepines helpful or do they complicate the picture?Can exposure to gas stoves trigger mast cells?What is the role of chronic infections in MCAS?How do hypercoagulation and biofilms fit into the discussion on MCAS?What place does immune modulation have in a MCAS strategy?Can porphyria or pyroluria contribute to MCAS?How might MCAS contribute to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?What are the top treatments for stabilizing mast cells?How might peptides, LDN, or black seed oil support the body?What is the role of minerals in MCAS?Can IgE blockers be helpful in dealing with MCAS?Do EMFs trigger MCAS?How important are limbic retraining systems? Connect With My Guests: http://DrKellyMcCann.com http://MastCell360.com Related Resources: Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit (Registration opens September 18th)  Interview Date: August 18, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode188. 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 various microbiomes in the human body and the impact of the sinubiome and oral biome on the broader microbiome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Haroldo Magarinos.  Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS is a Chilean dentist with expertise in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Surgical Implantology.  After a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he followed his passion and became a board-certified naturopathic doctor.  Additionally, he has expertise in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Live blood analysis, Peptide therapy, and Advanced Clinical Ozone therapy.  Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate of the study of the human microbiome, with the conviction that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even correct many prevalent forms of chronic disease.  Using his knowledge and experience in this field, he has been able to improve the lives of hundreds of people who wanted a deeper understanding and management of the underlying causes of their health problems.  He is the co-founder and clinical director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that provides counseling services to anyone interested in learning about and improving microbiome-related health conditions. Key Takeaways: What is the microbiome?How similar or different are the various microbiomes in the human body?Is there a brain biome?What is the bi-directional connection between the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome?How important is brushing and flossing?What role does mouth breathing play in impacting the oral microbiome?What are the best type of dental implants?Can tooth enamel be repaired?What role do the sinubiome and the oral microbiome play on the gut microbiome and in SIBO/SIFO?Do microbes such as H. Pylori and Clostridia warrant aggressive treatment?What common themes have emerged from years of microbiome testing?What role do viruses, fungi, and parasites play in our biome?How might prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and paraprobiotics be ordered in a protocol?What role do lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and endotoxins play in chronic illness? Connect With My Guest: http://RevolutionGutHealth.com Interview Date: July 17, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode187. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the role of plasmalogens in cognition and overall health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dayan Goodenowe.  Dayan Goodenowe, PhD is a neuroscientist and founder and CEO of Prodrome Sciences.  His research into the biochemical mechanisms of disease started in 1990.  His curiosity about the biochemistry of life is as insatiable today as it was over 30 years ago.  In those more than 30 years, Dr. Goodenowe invented and developed advanced bioinformatic technologies, designed and manufactured novel supplements, and identified biochemical prodromes of numerous diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and numerous cancers.  Key Takeaways: What are prodromes of disease and of health?What are plasmalogens?Where are plasmalogens high in the body?What conditions do low plasmalogens contribute to?What factors lead to lower than optimal plasmalogen levels?  How can endogenous production be optimized?Are plasmalogens addressing root causes of cognitive decline or are they essentially shielding the body from their damaging effects?How do plasmalogens impact amyloid precursor protein?Can plasmalogens mitigate the potential contribution of ApoE4 to cognitive decline?Do plasmalogens have a similar effect in SCI, MCI, dementia, and Alzheimer's?How do plasmalogens impact cholinergic neuron function?How do other phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine fit into the plasmalogen conversation?What is a healthy cholesterol level?From a lipid optiminization perspective, what is an optimal diet?Do plasmalogens play a role in traumatic brain injuries?What is the ProdromeScan test?  Why are specific markers included?What are ProdromeNeuro and ProdromeGlia plasmalogen precursors? Connect With My Guest: http://DrGoodenowe.com Related Resources: Prodrome Sciences 25% off discount code BETTERHEALTH25 Interview Date: June 23, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode186. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of Prodrome Sciences. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about unraveling Bartonella. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni.  B. Robert Mozayeni, MD is an expert in Translational Medicine, the science and art of advancing medical science safely and efficiently.  He is the Chief Medical Officer of Galaxy Diagnostics, LLC.  He is a co-founder of the Foundation for the Study of Inflammatory Diseases.  He serves as an advisor to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies and serves on an Institutional Review Board specializing in nutraceutical products for pain management.  He is the immediate past President of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society where his goal was to advance the science of translational medicine.  In late 2019, Dr. Mozayeni launched T Lab Inc., a research and clinical laboratory engaged in research using advanced microscopy to understand better the pathogenesis of disease in inflammatory conditions associated with persistent infections.  He has research and clinical expertise with regard to autoimmune diseases and the effects of chronic infection and inflammation on vascular physiology and neurovascular conditions seen commonly with autoimmune and neurovascular diseases.  With a strong foundation in the basic sciences and evidence-based medicine, he analyzes complex medical cases using a combination of basic scientific principles and clinical experience along with the balance of the evidence base.  Dr. Mozayeni has published numerous papers on immunology and cerebrovascular blood flow hemodynamics.  He has been actively researching and publishing his work on chronic rheumatic diseases and their relationship to persistent human Bartonella spp. infection.  Of note, chronic persistent Bartonella spp. infections are strongly associated with neurovascular diseases.  Thus, Dr. Mozayeni is uniquely qualified in the combined areas of chronic persistent endovascular infections and related rheumatological and neurovascular diseases.  He has also published papers providing new insights as to a potential infectious  (Bartonella spp.) cause of osteoarthritis and also, a case of arthritis associated with hypermobility that was likely caused by Bartonella spp. Key Takeaways: What advances have been observed in recent years in the realm of Bartonella?What are common symptoms of Bartonella?How is Bartonella transmitted?Might Bartonella lead to autoimmunity?Can Bartonella be a trigger for PANS?Might Bartonella be a contributor to osteoarthritis?Is there a connection between Bartonella and hypermobility or EDS?Does Bartonella contribute to MS?What is the connection between Bartonella and SIBO?Can Bartonella act as a trigger for MCAS?Is Bartonella activation observed in those with COVID?What is the state of the art in Bartonella testing?What is Babesia odocoilei?What agents are most helpful in the treatment of Bartonella?Is there a place for herbs and other natural interventions in Bartonella treatment?Should pets be considered as a potential source of exposure to Bartonella? Connect With My Guest: http://TMGMD.com Related Resources: Article: Unraveling the Mystery of Bartonellosis Interview Date: May 24, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode185. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the Adrenal Transformation Protocol.  About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Izabella Wentz.  Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions.  Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.  As an accomplished author, she has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause," the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller "Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back," and the Wall Street Journal best seller "Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health."  Her latest book, "Adrenal Transformation Protocol," focuses on resetting the body's stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals.  The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.    Key Takeaways: Is adrenal fatigue a real condition?Is the larger problem the adrenals or the mitochondria?What are key symptom clues for adrenal dysregulation?How important is testing to assess adrenal issues?How do we decrease danger signals and increase safety signals?Should the adrenals be addressed before the thyroid?How often are DHEA, hydrocortisone, or adrenal glandulars needed?Is the need for caffeine a trigger for or the result of adrenal issues?Can high chlolesterol be a clue for adrenal issues?How important is working on the vagus nerve, the limbic system, the autonomic nervous system, and feeling safe in the world?How often do Lyme disease and mold illness impact the adrenals?What is an inverted cortisol pattern?Can a CGM provide clues as to factors impacting the adrenals?What are some of the top interventions in the Adrenal Transformation Protocol?Is adrenal dysregulation a factor in POTS?What are the ABCs of adrenal support?Which adaptogens might be supportive?Might nasal oxytocin have a role in an adrenal support protocol?What are some approaches for reducing ammonia? Connect With My Guest: http://ThyroidPharmacist.com Interview Date: May 4, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode184. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about iron dysregulation and hemochromatosis.   About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Christy Sutton.  Christy Sutton, DC's interests in asking why health problems occur, what the root causes are, and what are the safest and most effective solutions to health problems are the foundation of her writing, teaching, and clinical practice.  Her personal health struggles, and her desperation to find answers to her own serious health problems surrounding Crohn’s and Celiac disease have led her down the alternative healthcare path and to look for ways to find and avoid genetic landmines.  Her first book "Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan" and its corresponding "Genetic Detoxification" report were the precursors to creating the Labrogenomics educational webinars and to writing her upcoming book "The Iron Curse".  Her book "The Iron Curse", inspired by diagnosing her husband and many patients with hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-related health problems, takes a deep dive into hemochromatosis and other iron-related disorders.  Her husband's hemochromatosis led to liver problems and likely led to the development of a pituitary tumor that caused Cushing's syndrome.  From her experience as a clinician, she has discovered that there is an epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and this epidemic is being driven by myths, misperceptions, and a failure on the part of the medical community that should be diagnosing people with hemochromatosis; a disease that is easy to screen for, prevent, diagnose, and treat.  "The Iron Curse" course and upcoming book are powerful tools for ending the epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated hemochromatosis, and they give people the information they need to diagnose, prevent, and correct iron-induced damage.   Key Takeaways: What is hemochromatosis?What factors affect iron regulation?What genes are involved in iron overload?What is hepcidin?What tests should be done to explore iron regulation?What is ferroptosis?Can iron play a role in neurodegenerative conditions?What is the connection between high iron and diabetes?Can iron play a role in autoimmune conditions?Does iron impact the endocrine system?How might high iron be involved in elevated uric acid levels or gout?When might nitric oxide supplementation be considered in relation to iron levels?How does iron act as fertilizer for infections?Does iron play a role in hypercoagulation?How does iron impact mitochondria?What are the key components of the Iron Curse Protocol?What are the different types of anemia? Connect With My Guest: http://DrChristySutton.com Resources: The Iron Curse Workshop Interview Date: April 13, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode183. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of DrChristySutton.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the role of paraprobiotics in immune modulation. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Steven Wright.  Steven Wright is a Medical Engineer, Kalish Functional Medicine Institute Graduate, and gut health specialist.  He’s spent close to $400,000 overcoming his own health challenges using everything from western medicine to shamans.  Steven is the founder of HealthyGut.com.  He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife Shay and their two dogs.  Key Takeaways: What is a paraprobiotic?What are the benefits of paraprobiotics?How do paraprobiotics support modulation of the immune system?What are the five common malfunctions of the immune system?How do each of the paraprobiotics in HoloImmune support the immune system?What is the role of beta glucan in supporting the immune system?How well-tolerated are paraprobiotics in the MCAS community?Can paraprobiotics improve tolerance to foods and to the outside world?Is there an interplay between paraprobiotics and the vagus nerve?Where might paraprobiotics fit in a protocol with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics?Do paraprobiotics play a role in SIBO? Resources: HoloImmune™ HCL Guard+™ HoloZyme™  Tributyrin-X™ Interview Date: March 21, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode182. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of HealthyGut.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the role of oxalates in many chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Sally K. Norton.  Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Public Health.   Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research.  Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her forthcoming book, Toxic Superfoods, which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold.  As a leading expert on oxalates in food, Sally’s work has been featured by podcasters, radio shows, and several online and print journals. Key Takeaways: What are oxalates?What symptoms and conditions are associated with oxalates?What is the connection between oxalates and gut health?Might an Oxalobacter probiotic help with the excretion of oxalates in the future?Can oxalates act as a trigger for MCAS?Do oxalates play a role in EDS or other hypermobility syndromes?What is the best way to test for the potential of hyperoxaluria?Do genes play a role in the production of oxalates in the body or in the excretion of oxalates from the body?What are the top foods to consider as contributors to elevated oxalates?Can oxalate content be reduced with specific cooking practices?What is oxalate clearing or dumping?Does one need to remain on a low-oxalate diet for life?Might supplemental collagen lead to more issues with oxalates?Can oxalates be produced by fungal organisms?How might calcium, magnesium, and potassium support oxalate excretion or oxalate binding?What nutrient deficiencies may lead to more significant oxalate issues? Connect With My Guest: http://SallyKNorton.com Related Resources: Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better Interview Date: February 22, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode181. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about finding resilience through functional medicine, science, and faith. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Carnahan.  Known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®’ Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, IFMCP has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Letter, and The Huffington Post; as well as seen on NBC News and health segments with Joan Lunden.  She is a prominent global keynote speaker and a prolific writer sharing her knowledge on stage and in podcasts.  With over a decade of producing popular content, her articles can be found in journals, newsletters, books, and on social media.  She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medicine protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy.  A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, she routinely treats patients who come to her for solutions to their medical mysteries that haven’t been solved.  Her YouTube channel and podcast features interviews with the world’s most respected names in medicine, science, and functional medicine.  She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and just released her prescriptive memoir "Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith" through Forefront Publishing.  People relate to Dr. Jill’s science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties. Key Takeaways: How did Dr. Jill's first experience with rock climbing become a metaphor for the challenges of life?What role does intuition play in patient care?What is functional medicine?How did the ecosystem, microbiome, and terrain of growing up on a farm influence her work with her patients today?How do we create "margin" on our buckets?How significant are pesticides and chemicals relative to heavy metals?Are EMFs a contributor to chronic illness?What are LPS and endotoxins?What is an HSP or highly sensitive person?Is the consumption of animal protein health-supporting?How might elevated ApoB be approached?What is the true driver of TMAO production?Are most people iron deficient and copper toxic?What is the role of neuroplasticity in healing?When do stress and trauma move from supportive or hormetic to pathogenic? Connect With My Guest: http://ReadUnexpected.com Interview Date: February 3, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode180. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the role of genomics in complex, chronic conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen.  Sharon Hausman-Cohen, MD is the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Medical Director of IntellxxDNA™.   Dr. Hausman-Choen has been using genomics for over a decade to deliver personalized medicine and help her patients achieve optimal health and wellness.   As a researcher and clinician advocate, she recognized that information inaccuracies and complexity were previously barriers to entry for many.   She saw the need for an easy-to-use, accurate, science-based genomics interpretation tool for clinicians, and she began to develop what is now IntellxxDNA™.   In addition to being a well-regarded doctor and researcher, Dr. Hausman-Cohen is a sought after speaker and educator on genomics, personalized medicine, and integrative medicine.   Dr. Hausman-Cohen received both her master’s and medical degrees from Harvard Medical School.   She is board-certified in Family Medicine, a Fellow of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and possesses additional board certification in Integrative Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties.  She has been practicing full-spectrum Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine for more than 20 years. Key Takeaways: What is a gene?  What is a SNP?  What is genetics vs. genomics?Can modern diseases be the results of genetics?Are genes our destiny?Can supplements be used by bypass every potentially probelmatic SNP?What are the contributors to brain fog?  What can be done to improve mental clarity?What is the role of ApoE in Alzheimer's disease?How similar or different is autism to conditions like Lyme disease or MS or Alzheimer's?What role do genes play in our ability to detoxify environmental toxicants?What SNPs may play a role in biotoxin illness such as CIRS from Lyme disease or mold?Can the Lyme spirochete itself be an epigenetic influencer of gene expression?What role does the HLA-DR gene play in mold illness?Do genes play a role in immune modulation and autoimmunity?What is the connection between genes and MCAS?When is nitric oxide a good things vs. potentially a bad one?Are genes involved in hypermobility syndromes such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?Are some more likely than others to have adverse reactions to anesthesia? Connect With My Guest: http://IntellxxDNA.com Interview Date: January 20, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode179. 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 how to approach biotoxin illness using a functional medicine model. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Terri Fox.   Terri Fox, MD, ABIHM is a holistic, integrative, functional medicine doctor in Boulder, Colorado where she founded Boulder Holistic Medicine.   She did her medical training at the University of California San Francisco Medical School.  She has practiced functional medicine for nearly 20 years and is board-certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic medicine.  In the realm of Lyme disease, she has participated in ILADS events and trained with Dr. Richard Horowitz.  She is also a Founding Member of ISEAI.  She works on her patient’s behalf as a medical detective searching for the underlying dysfunction, instead of just treating the symptoms.  She has expertise in fatigue, bioidentical hormones, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome from mold toxicity and Lyme disease.  She brings a unique blend of western medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition and exercise counseling, supplements and stress reduction techniques to provide her patients with a true holistic approach to healing.  Dr. Fox begins the healing journey with her patients with a two-hour intake to unearth the underlying triggers that contribute to imbalance and dis-ease.  She uses the latest cutting-edge technology and lab testing to help illuminate underlying causes.   She does an extensive work up and tailors a unique individual treatment for you to restore balance and bring you back to wellness. Key Takeaways: What are some of the key functional medicine tests that may help to uncover those factors impacting health in biotoxin illness?What tools can be used to optimize gut health and the microbiome?Why is yeast an important exploration in the biotoxin patient population?How important is implementing EMF hygiene to optimize outcomes?What role do environmental toxicants such as heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides, and plastics play in biotoxin illness?How important is supporting the adrenals?What is the role of the supporting the mitochondria in biotoxin illness?What are some tools for supporting sleep optimization?What tests are used to test the person for the presence of mold illness and Lyme disease?How is testing performed on the external environment in support of health?What approach is used in treating mold illness?How are Lyme and coinfections treated?Do chronic viruses or MARCoNS matter?What is the role of hypercoagulation and biofilm in chronic illness?What is the role of limbic system retraining?How important is it to consider mental and emotional trauma? Connect With My Guest: http://BoulderHolistic.com Related Resources:  JRS® Eco Wireless on Asus® Router Interview Date: January 4, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode178. 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 microbes in chronic disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Stephen E Fry.  Stephen E. Fry, BS, MS, MD has a BS in Microbiology and an MS in Molecular Biology and a Medical Degree all earned at the University of Arizona. He completed his Post graduate training at Banner Health and St Joseph’s Medical Center in the Phoenix metropolitan area.   He has been in General Practice in the Scottsdale, Arizona since 1992 and has had a special clinical interest in CFS, autoimmune, and vascular disease.  He has lectured nationally and has numerous publications, abstracts, and patents.   His science interests are in the microbial causation of chronic disease, biofilms, and their treatment.  Because of these interests Dr. Fry has worked on new methods for disease detection which have culminated in the development of a Next-Gen Sequencing system for microbial identification.  Dr. Fry is the founder of Fry Laboratories LLC, a CLIA clinical diagnostic laboratory that participates in CAP (College of American Pathologists) and API (American Proficiency Institute) validation systems.  He founded the Southwest Center for Chronic Disease to help fund basic medical research.  His laboratory, Fry Laboratories, specializes in vector-borne diseases, molecular methods of detection of prokaryotes, archaea, protozoans, fungi, and viruses. Dr. Fry enjoys family time and has a private pilot’s license, is an avid skier, sailor, and bicyclist. Key Takeaways: Where do things stand today with Protomyxzoa and Funneliformis?What is the role of biofilms in chronic infections?Are fungi or viruses likely more health-impacting?Is kombucha a healthy drink?Why is Next-Gen Sequencing the leading edge technology for exploring the presence of microbes?What microbes play a role in ME/CFS, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, RA, and Cystic Fibrosis?How has the landscape changed in chronic illness patients since COVID came on the scene? Connect With My Guest: http://StephenEFryMD.com http://FryLabs.com Interview Date: December 20, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode177. 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 groundbreaking work being done to move the needle in understanding the impact of Borreliosis. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Alan MacDonald.  Alan B. MacDonald, MD is a hospital pathologist by trade, and his world is microscopic images.  He diagnoses disease daily based on the images from surgically removed tissues, blood smears, and microbiology specimens.  In his private research, which he does at night or on weekends, he interprets images from diseased tissues.  In hospital pathology, there are many texts which illustrate the image profiles of tumors and other medical diseases.  Some of the reference materials do not provide a “perfect” image match to an individual patient situation. New lessons, which come from patients which do not “match” the published image archive, are the subject of “case reports” which enrich and expand the knowledge contained in medical textbooks.  Many of the images of “spirochetes” in textbooks demonstrate only the “perfect corkscrew” profile which leads a reader to “doubt” the legitimacy of other Borrelial forms such as the cystic or granular forms.  Dr. MacDonald's website is an effort to educate about the “forgotten” spirochetal forms which are really Borrelia and which exist in diseased tissue. Key Takeaways: Is acceptance growing in understanding the impact of Borrelia in many conditions?Does autoimmunity exist in absence of infection?What are the different forms of Borrelia?Was Willy Burgdorfer part of the problem or part of the solution?Does Borrelia impact liver detoxification?How might Borrelia impact an unborn child?Can Borrelia be sexually transmitted?What are the challenges with testing for Borrelia?What role might parasites play in Lyme disease or in MS?What is the role of biofilms in chronic conditions?How do Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) Borrelias potentially lead to more severe illness?What role might Borrelia play in Alzheimer's, Lewy Body Dementia, or cancer? Connect With My Guest: http://AlzheimerBorreliosis.net Related Resources: Support Dr. MacDonald's Work Interview Date: November 30, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode176. 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 various contributors to PANDAS and PANS and about solutions to support kids with these challenging conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jill Crista.  Jill Crista, ND earned her Naturopathic Doctor Degree with Honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2003.  In 2012, Dr. Jill completed the Physician Training Program with the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.   She was the owner, director, and practicing member of two integrative clinics offering naturopathic medicine, integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, craniosacral therapy, and massage. It was there that she witnessed the efficacy and synergy of a team approach to patient care.  As a peer-reviewed published author, Dr. Jill is now focusing on research, teaching, and writing, specializing in neuroinflammatory conditions such as mold sickness, brain injury, and PANDAS and PANS.  She serves on the board of the Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association and was President for 6 years. She also worked on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians committee for licensure where she gained experience in seeking licensure for naturopathic doctors in Wisconsin and increasing access to naturopathic healthcare nationally.  Along with Dr. Neil Nathan, Dr. Jill teaches practitioners in an ongoing mentorship with a focus on how to treat complex, chronic illnesses.  She is the author of the 2018 book "Break the Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health" and the 2022 book "A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS". Key Takeaways: What are some of the key presentations of PANDAS and PANS?What is the overlap of PANDAS and PANS with chronic infections and environmental toxicants?How much of these conditions is about the bug as compared to the loss of immune tolerance?How key is addressing the gut microbiome in recovering health for these kids?What are some tools to support the autonomic nervous system, vagus nerve, and limbic system?How commonly does MCAS and histamine intolerance play a role?Can these conditions be treated naturally or is there a place for pharmaceuticals?What microbes may be triggers for PANS?In those with chronic immune deficiency, what tools might be used to fortify the immune system?Does the external environment play a role?What diagnostic tests can be used to more fully paint the picture of PANDAS and PANS?What are the Core 4 in moving from darkness to light in PANDAS and PANS?What tools might be used to "tame the flame", "beat the bugs", "regulate immunity", and "guard the gates"? Connect With My Guest: http://DrCrista.com Related Resources: Book: A Light in the Dark for PANDAS and PANS Interview Date: November 14, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode175. 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 how to demystify PANS and PANDAS. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Nancy O'Hara.  Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician.  Prior to her medical career, Dr. O’Hara taught children with autism.  She graduated with highest honors from Bryn Ma gdwr College and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  She earned a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh.  After residency, chief residency, and general pediatric fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. O’ Hara entered general private practice in 1993, and in 1999, began her consultative, integrative practice solely for children with special needs.  Since 1999, she has dedicated her functional medicine practice to the integrative and holistic care of children with chronic illness and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, PANDAS/PANS, OCD, Lyme, and ASD.  She is a leader in the training of clinicians, both in the United States and abroad.  Dr. O’Hara has written a comprehensive guidebook, “Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis”, which is available on Amazon. Key Takeaways: How is PANS and PANDAS different from Autoimmune Encephalitis and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis?Does the onset have to be acute, or can there be a more smoldering presentation?How much of the condition is the microbe vs. the host response?Can PANS occur in adults?What is the role of mitochondrial dysfunction?What role do the tonsils play in these conditions?Which microbes may be triggers for PANS and PANDAS?Are antibiotics required for successful treatment?How often do Lyme and coinfections play a role?What are some natural interventions for addressing microbial overgrowths?Does mold illness contribute to PANS and PANDAS?How important is immune modulation reducing inflammation?How might helminth therapy be used to modulate the immune response?What are some tools for modulating the NLRP3 inflammasome?When might antioxidants be necessary?How much of the inflammatory burden overlaps with MCAS?Might FMT or stem cells play a role in recovery? Connect With My Guest: http://DrOHara.com Related Resources: Book: Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis Interview Date: October 10, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode174. 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 thyroid and how thyroid conditions may be the result of a Cell Danger Response. About My Guest: My guests for this episode are Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Kelly Halderman.   Eric Balcavage, DC, CNS, CFMP, BCIM is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA.  He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation, and chronic illness.  Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor.   He is the co-host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and YouTube.  Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism.  Kelly Halderman, DCN completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota.  She has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health.  She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback.  She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and Founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine.  Dr. Halderman is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board.  She coined the term "Phase 2.5 Detoxification" which involves properly restoring bile physiology.  She serves as Weo Foundation’s Chief Health Officer; the global leader in water research and its application to living systems.  Dr. Eric and Dr. Kelly are the co-authors of the book The Thyroid Debacle which addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.   Key Takeaways: What symptoms might lead one to explore thyroid physiology?Why are thyroid issues broader, systemic issues?What is the best way to evaluate thyroid conditions?How does the Cell Danger Response (CDR) play a role in thyroid conditions?What are the primary triggers of the CDR that lead to issues with thyroid physiology?How might an autoimmune attack on the thyroid itself be an intelligent response?Is it more important to kill the bug or to modulate the host response?Could an elevated rT3 be an indicator of a Cell Danger Response?Is iodine appropriate to use in Hashimoto's?What is the role of the mitochondria, compared to the thyroid and adrenals, in chronic illness?How might supporting sulfation and glucuronidation make the thyroid problem worse?What is "Multisystem Adaptive Disorder"?How might SIBO be associated with the thyroid?Is hypercholestolaemia associated with the Cell Danger Response and issues with thyroid physiology?Is blood sugar metabolism associated with cellular hypothyroidism?What is the "Strategic Thyroid Solution Protocol"?What are the fitness factors that comprise the wellness wheel? Connect With My Guests: http://RejuvagenCenter.com http://DrKellyHalderman.com Interview Date: October 7, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode173. 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 clinical observations in Long COVID. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Marie Matheson.  Marie Matheson, ND is the Co-Founder of BioHeal Ottawa, community builder, creator, and facilitator of LymeBright Collective, and maintains a busy private practice as a Naturopathic Doctor.  Dr. Marie’s ultimate goal is to unlock patients who are trapped in their medical condition.  Grounded in general practice skills, Dr. Marie is somewhat of a health detective, specifically when it comes to figuring out the causal chain of illness including that of underlying infections and toxins.  She is immensely passionate about working with patients to help them better understand their health journey, the misleading nature of most medical labels they’re handed, and how to live an empowered and superior quality of life.  Using her assessment tool of Auricular Medicine, Dr. Marie uncovers blockages and underlying imbalances that have created symptoms, to allow the body to self-heal and auto-regulate.  Her willingness to freely share clinical pearls of wisdom among colleagues has led to her being a sought-after speaker at medical conferences.  Dr. Marie is a featured author of a chapter within Connie Strasheim’s groundbreaking book New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment. She is a Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and completed their Physicians Training Program with the late Dr. Charles Ray Jones, MD. Key Takeaways: What are the parallels between chronic COVID and chronic Lyme disease?How common is long COVID?What are the symptoms of long COVID?What organ systems are most impacted?What latent infections have been found to become activated after COVID infection?What prevention strategies can help to minimize the potential for long COVID?Should COVID be treated acutely even if the case is mild?What is the role of immune modulation in long COVID?How is the autonomic nervous system supported in those that develop POTS?What role does mold exposure and environmental toxicity play in long COVID?How significant is hypercoagulation?Is mitochondrial support needed to move past long COVID?What are some tools for addressing loss of taste, loss of smell, and hair loss?What role does limbic system impairment play in long COVID?  Connect With My Guest: http://BioHealOttawa.com Related Resources: LymeBright Collective Interview Date: September 29, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode172. 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 Actinomycetes and its role in CIRS. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Larry Schwartz.   Larry Schwartz, BSME, MBA, CIEC is the Founder, CEO, and President of Safestart Environmental and Safestart Building Consulting, Inc.; entities dealing in Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Infrared Thermography, Forensic Water Intrusion Analysis, Building Science, Consulting, and New Construction Consulting.  Larry has performed over 10,000 investigations of properties for which he has investigated, created remediation plans, performed testing, and issued post-remediation verifications.  A specialty area is assessing, testing, and creating solutions to make homes and workplaces environmentally safe for patients with inflammatory illnesses.   Many of his clients are patients referred by their physicians and clinics worldwide.  He both travels to their sites as well as conducts virtual consulting of which he has performed more than 1,200.  Larry is on staff at University of Arizona’s School of Public Health as an adjunct lecturer of Environmental Health Sciences.  Key Takeaways: What are Actinomycetes?Can Actinos be both health-negating and health-promoting?Are mold and mycotoxins still relevant in the CIRS conversation?What patterns have been observed with GENIE testing?Can CIRS occur from exposure to a building without water intrusion or water damage?What is the "Stack Effect"?Where might Actinos be found in a living environment?Can Actinos be a trigger for MCAS?How are Actinos tested?  How are results interpreted?Are Actinos common in indoor environments?Do the Actinos indices correlate to clinical presentation better than an ERMI score?How might Actinos be reduced in an indoor environment?Can air filtration, fogging, or UV light be tools to mitigate Actinos? Connect With My Guest: http://SafeStartIAQ.com Related Resources: Actinomycetes Environmental White Paper Interview Date: August 12, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode171. 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 root cause medicine and recovering from complex, chronic conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Joe Mather.  Joe Mather, MD, MPH & TM is the Medical Director of the Ruscio Institute for Functional Medicine where he works with patients, mentors other Functional Medicine practitioners and helps conduct research to improve the knowledge and field of Functional and Integrative Medicine.  He graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine and the Tulane University School of Public Health in 2011 and completed his residency in 2014.   He is passionate about delivering cost-effective and practical medical care with a focus on GI health and environmental toxicity, especially mold-related illness.  He spends a lot of time working with patients suffering from complex and chronic diseases.  When he is not working with patients you will find him chasing his three small children, exercising, or playing music. Key Takeaways: Why are people sicker today than a decade ago?What is the difference between IBS, IBD, and SIBO?Is microbiome testing helpful in determining a clinical direction?What are the root causes of SIBO?How is constipation addressed?Can the Carnivore diet be helpful for those with GI issues?Is food sensitivity testing valuable?How might one test their environment and their body for the presence of mold and mycotoxins?Can remediation move the needle?  What about air filters and fogging?Should binders be matched to the mycotoxins present?How might one optimize the sinubiome?Does the presence of Actinomycetes change the treatment path?What is the root cause of EDS and hypermobility syndromes?How important is supporting the thyroid and adrenals in recovering health?What should the therapeutic order be in treating complex conditions? Connect With My Guest: http://RuscioInstitute.com Related Resources: Ashok Gupta Interviews Dr. Joe Mather Interview Date: July 29, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode170. 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.