Bay Area Lyme Quick Bites series
“If you have Lyme disease and your treatment is stalled out or not moving or you’re not progressing the way you should, please check for mold. It’s almost certain that’s what you need to be working on next.”
– Neil Nathan, MD
Our Ticktective host, Dana Parish, interviews Dr. Neil Nathan, renowned physician and best-selling author. Dr. Nathan specializes in treating chronic illnesses, particularly those related to environmental toxins, vector-borne infections, and complex systemic disorders. With decades of experience in clinical practice, he focuses on understanding the impact of toxins on health and is dedicated to helping patients recover from illnesses that conventional medicine often struggles to address. His bestselling book, Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Other Chronic Environmental Illnesses, provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing, diagnosing, and treating various chronic conditions linked to environmental factors.
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Toxins, Infections, and Modern Lifestyles Make Us Sick
We live in a world where toxins lurk in our food, air, and water. Add in chronic infections like Lyme disease, mold exposure, and the lingering effects of viruses like Covid-19, and it’s no wonder so many people feel like they’re constantly battling their bodies. Conventional medicine often dismisses these complex health challenges, leaving millions suffering in silence.
“I’ve heard estimates from the building industry that somewhere between 25–30% of all buildings have a significant amount of mold in them. So we’re talking about a lot.”
– Neil Nathan, MD
In this video/podcast, Dr. Nathan dives deep into the hidden factors that could be holding you back from wellness. From the toxic load weighing down your body to the inflammatory foods you may not even realize are harmful, this episode reveals critical insights you won’t hear from your regular doctor.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
With over 30 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Nathan shares his invaluable insight into what positively impacts patients in their quest for a return to health. This video/podcast conversation includes: The impacts of toxic load; tick-borne diseases & long Covid; mold exposure; how your diet could be keeping you sick; and healing beyond medication. Key topics are found at the following timestamps:
- Overview of the rise in chronic illnesses like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and mold toxicity in recent decades [02:29]
- The role of toxins, chemicals, and electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure in weakening the immune system and contributing to these chronic conditions [04:28]
- The importance of testing for and treating both Lyme disease and mold toxicity, as they often go hand-in-hand and can be drivers of chronic illness [20:00]
- Recommendations for mold testing (using the RealTime lab) and Lyme testing (using the iGeneX lab) [15:20]
- Guidance on remediating mold exposure, including the need to move if a home cannot be properly remediated [24:17]
- The impact of Covid-19 on the nervous system and the importance of rehabilitating the limbic system and vagus nerve [33:23]
- The value of trusting your intuition about your health and seeking out knowledgeable clinicians who can correctly diagnose and treat complex chronic conditions [38:36]
“There’s been an explosion of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, autism, and cancer. These diseases have exploded. They came out of nowhere and they have taken over the medical landscape for those doctors willing to acknowledge they exist.”
– Neil Nathan, MD
Who Should Listen?
In the often frustrating search for solutions to regain health, this Ticktective episode provides valuable insight into numerous steps people can take now to help start on the road to recovery. With Dr. Neil Nathan’s invaluable experience treating complex chronic diseases, the conversation in this video/podcast may help you explore options that, in some cases, can be started today.
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