In this episode you will learn three things. 1) The difficulties of treating Lyme disease is the South. 2) Factors that keep Lyme disease and other tick borne disease under reported. 3) The holistic approach Dr. Barnwell advocates to treat Lyme disease. Dr. Crystal Barnwell is an integrative physician, the clinical director of the Danio Medical Group in Atlanta Ga, and the Treasurer of ILADS. “She focuses her clinical expertise on the gut microbiome, autoimmune, neuro-degenerative and environmen...
Jan 17, 2020•38 min
In this episode you will learn three things. 1) How borrelia crosses the blood brain barrier 2) The efficacy of the Disulfuram 3) Current research investigating the clinical effect of disulfuram Jayakumar Rajadas, PhD is the Director of the Biomaterials and Advanced Drug Delivery Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Rajadas is currently researching the molecular mechanism of protein-initiated neurodegenerative disorders involved in Alzheimer’s and Lyme disease development. H...
Jan 09, 2020•23 min
In this episode you will learn three things: 1) The three main causes of disease according to Dr. Peterson 2) Why a good marker of health is resiliency in the face of stress 3)The benefits of an integrative and functional approach when treating Lyme Disease Dr. Suruchi Chandra is a psychiatrist who specializes in integrative and holistic approaches. Dr. Chandra has been studying evidence-based, integrative approaches for brain-based conditions for the past 15 years. Dr. Andrew Peterson is a DO a...
Dec 20, 2019•33 min
In this episode you will learn three things: 1) How understanding the regulation of infection in the body is how HIV was brought under control, and will be how Lyme Disease is brought under control. 2) The ways Lyme disease interventions would benefit from the same precision drug engineering as they do in cancer research 3) The drug research Dr. Spector is involved in
Dec 12, 2019•56 min
In this episode you will learn three things: 1) How Disulfuram is being used to treat Lyme Disease. 2) Why Dr. Richard Horowitz is combining Dapsone and Disulfuram. 3) And How these treatments have lead to long term Lyme remission Dr. Horowitz, the best-selling author of “Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease,” has presented at numerous scientific conferences on Lyme Disease and the role of co-infections and toxins in Lyme Borreliosis. Dr. Leigner practices in P...
Dec 07, 2019•55 min
In this episode you will learn three things. 1) How toxins in your environment are causing inflammation. 2) What exactly is NOS uncoupling and how it sabotages your DNA 3) Lot’s of other really geeky stuff about how all this damages your heart Mackay Rippey is an acupuncturist in Clinton, NY (www.mackayrippey.com)and the host of Lyme Ninja Radio. He'll never forget the Sunday morning he dragged his sorry-feeling-self to the bathroom and found a perfectly formed bullseye on his left arm. He was l...
Nov 22, 2019•58 min
In this episode you will learn three things: 1) Why people beginning to experiment with CBD should start with just CBD. 2) How much CBD you really need to be therapeutic. 3) What to look out for when researching CBD products. Michael Pachan is an entrepreneur who has been working in the hemp industry for five years, and the cannabis industry for nine. He founded Mountain Made to provide high quality CBD that can be relied on to produce consistent therapeutic effect.
Nov 14, 2019•57 min
In this episode you will learn three things: 1) How the vagus nerve supports your health. 2) How infections can trigger pressure on the vagus nerve. 3) How pressure on the vagus nerve can create symptoms of chronic fatigue, GI issues, and panic attacks, among many others. While on a mission trip in 2004, Dr. Diana Driscoll contracted a virus which left her disabled. She developed POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), gastroparesis, headaches, and a constellation of other symptoms. Sh...
Nov 07, 2019•59 min
In this episode you will learn three things. 1) Why it’s important to start with elimination when starting to detox. 2) What glucaronidation is and why it’s the most important part of detoxification. 3) How toxicity activates your mast cells Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, including Mold Toxicity, post-Lyme Mast Cell Activation, Chemical Sensitivities, Chronic Fatigue, Fi...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min
The LymeMIND conference is put on by The Institute for Next Generation Healthcare with the goal of building a multi-specialty network for Lyme Disease. This 4th annual conference showcases the latest in Lyme Disease research, prevention, diagnostics and treatment. It us funded by the Cohen Lyme & Tickborne Disease Initiative. This years speakers included Neil Spector, Annemarie Hirsch, Suruchi Chandra and Richard Horowitz.
Oct 25, 2019•56 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) The Lyme Mind Conference, the featured speakers, and how to access it through facebook 2) How Lyme Disease Research has changed over the last 4 years and how it continues to change 3) How The Lyme Mind Conference is including insights from the global Lyme community Savi Glowe is the Director of Operations for the Institute for Next Generation HeaIthcare (INGH) in the Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, and the Director of Strategy & Oper...
Oct 17, 2019•59 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) Why Nitric Oxide is important to your health 2) Where you can find Nitric Oxide in the body 3) The difference between Nitrates and Nitrites Beth Shirley is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board. She started her career as a pharmacist, but as she saw the people who came to her not get better, she was inspired to look beyond pharmaceuticals. She became known as the pharmacist to go to when you don't want a prescri...
Oct 10, 2019•43 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) How stem cells can be used to speed up healing from Lyme 2) What stem cell therapy is like 3) Why it’s important to have a dream for what you will do when you get better Jen’s Lyme journey began when she and her husband made the decision to start a family. After an unsuccessful attempt at western medicine fertility treatments, she went to an acupuncturist, who suggested she and her husband might have an infection. This lead to her getting diag...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Inthis episode you will learn three main things: 1) How to take care of yourself if you are a primary caretaker of someone with Lyme 2) How to deal with uncooperative and close-minded medical practitioners 3) Why it’s always a good idea to keep in touch with a lawyer when your child is sick with Lyme 4) Stephani's favorite mom resource https://aspire.care Stephanie’s journey began when her son became ill. Within two months her son fell ill from severe psychological and neurological symptoms. Ste...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) Why you should consider a functional medicine doctor for your Lyme Journey 2) Why you should never accept a psychiatric diagnosis from an endocrinologist 3) How allowing “the bottom to fall out” gives you the opportunity to find out what is important in your life Stephanie Silverberg got acutely sick about three years ago. Neurological symptoms progressed to the point where she was bed bound for three months. Consultations with specialists did...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) Why Lyme patients struggle with blood pressure regulation. 2) How Zona uses isometric muscle contractions to re-train your cardiovascular system. 2) Why Zona can help maintain a healthy blood pressure, even when you’re sick. Mark Young has a wide-ranging background including teaching, higher education administration, business development, clinical mental health counseling, and now as the CEO of Zona Plus. The Zona device was almost lost before...
Sep 09, 2019•47 min
Aurora and I are taking a short break to rest and rejuvenate. This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Dr. Nathan. Enjoy and see you soon!
Aug 15, 2019•49 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: How to heal emotional damage from Lyme disease How to identify your body’s warning signs before you relapse Why you need a Plan B for your Lyme Journey Michela Herr is an Art Therapist and teaches Art Therapy and Temple University. Her Lyme journey started with knee pain, that eventually grew into almost total paralysis of her leg. After years of working with neurologists, and orthopedic doctors she still didn’t have any answers, and it wasn’t un...
Aug 08, 2019•48 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) The importance of creating a mindset that will see you through your Lyme Journey 2) Why anger and healing don’t mix. 3) Why cultivating gratitude has a positive impact on your health Gregg Kirk was sick with Lyme for 15 years. After not responding to Western medicine treatments he started exploring energy work and holistic health practices. Since recovering from Lyme disease, he has focused his efforts on helping Lyme patients through organiza...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min
IN this episode you will learn three main things: 1) The Science behind Rife Technology 2) What Rife machine Dr. Murphy uses for his Lyme patients 3) How many treatments you need for maximum effect DR. JOSEPH A. MURPHY is the CLINIC DIRECTOR of Newport Mesa Wellness in Newport Beach California. After decades of dredging clams of the coast of Long Island, NY, Dr. Murphy moved to California to study chiropractic at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctorate of Chiropra...
Jul 25, 2019•51 min
And in this episode you will learn three main things: 1)What cerruloplasmin is and how it helps your immune system. 2)What a certain kind of vitamin C called ascorbic acid does to disrupt your immune system 3)What role copper has in healing you body from inflammation Morley had been a hospital executive and consultant for 32 years until he developed a frozen shoulder which opened his eyes to the power of natural medicine, and set him on his path of becoming an expert in the interplay between mag...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) How neural retraining can drastically improve your ability to heal 2) Which gene get turned on by Lyme disease 3) How addressing your subconscious directly is tied to recovery Dr. Nicola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, trained in both the United States and her native country of Australia. She is the founder and Medical Director of RestorMedicine. She practices holistic medicine specializing in Lyme disease, and is now recognized as an inter...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) Why changing your diet should be your first line of defense for getting lyme-free? 2) How long do you have to stick to a keto diet for it to work? 3) Simple blood tests to determine if a ketogenic diet is right for you. David G Harper is an educator, researcher and health consultant, and has studied the effect of diet on health issues for many years. Dr. Harper has a PhD from the University of British Columbia, is on the Scientific Advisory bo...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: • The real effect of getting support with lifestyle changes. • What effect those lifestyle changes can have on your quality of life • And how much autoimmune issues can be managed with diet and lifestyle Rob Abbott, MD is the medical director and functional medicine physician at Resilient Roots: Functional and Evolutionary Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2017. He approaches medic...
Jun 22, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: 1) How much time should you wait for a new protocol to work before you give up. 2) Why developing a healthy mindset starts with setting boundaries. 3) How putting yourself first is the most unselfish thing you can do. Dr. Julia Greenspan is a Naturopath who graduated from the University of Natural Medicine in 2006. She founded her practice in New Hampshire and quickly started treating Lyme Disease. She contracted Lyme herself, and now is a top ra...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: • Why getting the tick that bit you tested is easier than getting yourself tested • The 3 ‘Lyme Like’ diseases that aren’t going to be picked up by a standard Lyme Test. • Why even knowing what type of tick bit you can help narrow down what you are sick with
May 30, 2019•44 min
In this episode you will learn three main things: • When to put antibiotics aside • Why ‘symptom retracing,’ or experiencing the symptoms you had when you first got sick - could mean the treatment you are on is working • How you need to stop asking ‘whats the best treatment’ and start asking ‘whats the best treatment for me?’ Gregg Kirk was sick with Lyme for 15 years. After not responding to Western medicine treatments he started exploring energy work and holistic health practices. Since recove...
May 23, 2019•57 min
In this episode you lear three main things: • Signs you might have the meat allergy Alpha Gal • How to advocate for children with Lyme at school • How the naturopathic approach to Lyme is helping many chronic Lyme patients Join Aurora and Mackay as the break down the 2019 Midcoast Lyme Support and Education conference held in Augusta, Maine.
May 16, 2019•43 min
And in this episode you will learn three main things: • How parasites might be stalling your Lyme recovery • Why sudden onset of allergies could be a sign of parasites • How going through cycles of Lyme symptoms could be a sign of parasites Dr. Todd A. Watts is a national board certified Chiropractic Physician in Idaho, a Functional Wellness Practitioner and is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association. At 28 he was diagnosed with Epstein Barr, and following a series of catastrophic stresso...
May 03, 2019•1 hr
In this episode you will learn three main things: • How prepping before starting antibiotics will help you get healthy faster • Why you are more likely to have a relapse after something bad happens • When you should take time to take care of your bodies “drainage” Dr. Jay is a chiropractor and holistic health coach who focuses on functional, natural medicine. In his quest to cure his wife from Lyme Disease, he developed a protocol which he then turned into 2 books “5 Steps to Restoring Health Pr...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 3 min
