Lyme and Beyond with Tanya

Many in the Lyme community may recognize Dr. James Bruzzese's sister, Julia Bruzzese, from the documentary The Quiet Epidemic. Her journey helped shape the path he ultimately chose in medicine. Dr. Bruzzese shares some eye-opening insight into what is truly taught, and often not taught, about Lyme disease and tick-borne illness in medical school. He also shares his own experience with Lyme disease. We talk about the vision behind his new practice, Bruzzese Medical, and why creating a completely different patient experience was so important to him. His approach is holistic, integrative and individualized. Episode Resources: Dr. James Bruzzese: https://bruzzesemedical.com Documentary: The Quiet Epidemic Instagram: @bruzzesemedical Facebook: Bruzzese Medical Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Dr. Lee Cowden joins me to break down every individual product in his six-month Cowden Support Program for Lyme disease. He explains what each product is and its intended purpose. We discuss Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, biofilms, Herxheimer reactions, and viral infections. We also explore enzymes such as serrapeptase and bromelain, antiviral botanicals, and Dr. Cowden's discussion of spike proteins and RNA. He explains why certain products rotate throughout the program and why it was shortened from nine months to six. Episode Resources: Dr. Lee Cowden:  https://drleecowden.com Exclusive NurtraMedix Offer Purchase any month of the Cowden Support Program for just $150 with code TANYACSP. There is no commitment to purchase all six months. Shop through my affiliate link: https://www.nutramedix.com/?rfsn=8999920.9847b Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Podcast and Dr. Cowden(00:01:55) - Dr. Cowden's Background and Path into Integrative Medicine(00:03:53) - Partnership with Nutrimedics and Its Mission(00:05:25) - Origins of the Cowden Support Program: Early Research(00:08:58) - Expanding the Protocol with Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Schwarzbach(00:12:08) - Electropollution, Mold, and Growing Complexity of Treatment(00:13:07) - Simplifying the Program: From 14 Products to 10(00:15:17) - Understanding Borrelia's Survival Tactics in Blood Cells(00:16:43) - Pleomorphism, Biofilms, and Genetic Mutation of Borrelia(00:21:31) - Herbal Potency and a Personal Herxheimer Story(00:22:42) - Managing Herxheimer Reactions with Berber Pinella(00:25:48) - How Long to Stay on the Program and Repeating Cycles(00:27:26) - Nutrimedics' Financial Assistance and Program Flexibility(00:29:16) - Breaking Down the Herbs: NutriBRL and Cat's Claw(00:33:34) - Month Two: NutriBRT, Commander, and Powerful Case Stories(00:36:12) - Month Three: BBS for Babesia and Glucomedics for Inflammation(00:38:52) - Quality Control and the Importance of Nutrimedics Dandelion(00:41:44) - Takuna: A Powerful Antiviral and a Grandson's Flu Story(00:45:55) - Serrapeptase, Biofilm, and Amyloid Breakdown(00:47:57) - Berber Pinella and Glutathione for Herx Reactions Revisited(00:49:17) - The Critical Role of Magnesium Malate(00:55:11) - Final Thoughts: Herbs Over Pharmaceuticals for Chronic Lyme(00:59:45) - Closing Remarks and Exclusive Nutrimedics Discount

Dr. Thomas Sult joins me to talk about Lyme disease, mold, gut health, testing, biofilms, resilience and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Dr. Sult is a functional medicine physician with more than 35 years of clinical experience, an educator with the Institute for Functional Medicine, author of Just Be well, and co-founder with his wife, Elizabeth of the functional medicine practice Just Be Well. We talk about his five-part approach to looking at the whole person, why two people with the same diagnosis may need very different support, and what can happen when we continue pushing through treatments or exercise when the body simply doesn't have the resilience to handle more. We also dive into ways to build resilience, including sleep, mitochondrial health, and inflammation, and why a good treatment should ultimately help make your world bigger, not smaller. Episode Resources: Dr. Thomas Sult: https://www.justbewell.info/ Book: Just Be Well Free Resources & Community: https://www.justbewell.info/community Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Could microglial activation be a missing piece in understanding Neuro Lyme? Dr. Jonathan Streit joins me to explore the possible role of microglial activation and neuroinflammation in chronic Lyme disease and persistent neurological symptoms, and why supporting the terrain of the body is foundational to healing rather than simply focusing on individual symptoms. Dr. Streit is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a practitioner of Functional and European Biological Medicine, author of Silent Spark, and co-founder of the Institute for Restorative Health. His approach is also shaped by personal experience, having supported his wife through her own chronic Lyme journey. We discuss personalized care, why there is no one-size-fits-all protocol for chronic illness, European Biological Medicine, and his BioRestorative Method for looking at the whole person. Episode Resources: Dr. Jonathan Streit: https://instituteforrestorativehealth.com Book: Silent Spark Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday.  If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Lyme disease, mold illness, and nervous system dysregulation are at the heart of this conversation with Dr. Diane Mueller, founder of My Lyme Doc. Dr. Mueller shares her personal health journey and the approach she now uses with people navigating complex chronic illness. We discuss why some people remain sick even after treatment, how to tell Herxing from actually getting worse, and the role of detox pathways, MCAS, mold, SIBO, the limbic system, and nervous system regulation in recovery. We also talk about Dr. Mueller's Hack Your Mind program and how addressing the brain and nervous system may help people who feel stuck or reactive to treatment. Episode Resources: Dr. Diane Mueller: https://mylymedoc.com Hack Your Mind Program direct affiliate link: https://mylymedoc.com/hack-your-mind/#a_aid=31311880&a_bid=6a6278b0 Book: It's Not In Your Mind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLymeDoc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyLymeDoc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylymedoc/ Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond