Episode #185: Unraveling Bartonella with Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni, MD
Release Date: 06/01/2023
BetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the important role of hypercoagulation in chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Ruth Kriz. Utilizing her functional medicine background as well as experience in microbiology and teaching pharmacology, Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN has spent the majority of her professional career as a Nurse Practitioner working with Chronic UTI and Interstitial Cystitis patients; as well as those dealing with hypercoagulation. Her practice expanded to patients from almost all the states in the US as well as from...
info_outline Episode #206: Thiamine and Beyond with Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMPBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of thiamine in supporting those with various complex, chronic conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Elliot Overton. Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP is a nutritionist based in France and the founder of EONutrition, a private nutritional practice. His primary research area focuses on the clinical use of high-dose thiamine (vitamin B1) for managing chronic diseases. Elliot frequently lectures and speaks at educational events aimed at practitioners, helping to broaden the understanding and...
info_outline Episode #205: GENIE Testing in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MDBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of GENIE testing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in the field of biotoxin related illness. While illness acquired following exposure to the interior environment of water-damaged buildings (WDB) comprises the bulk of Dr. Shoemaker’s daily practice, other illnesses caused by exposure to biologically-produced toxins are quite similar in...
info_outline Episode #204: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids with Dr. Elisa Song, MDBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about integrative pediatrics and how to create whole child resilience. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Elisa Song. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health. Dr. Song is the bestselling author of the "Healthy Kids Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience". Dr. Song created...
info_outline Episode #203: Gadolinium Deposition Disease with Dr. Richard Semelka, MDBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of gadolinium in chronic conditions and about the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Semelka. Richard Semelka, MD has been in practice as a radiologist for 28 years and is a world authority in body MRI, safety in radiology, and gadolinium toxicity. He is a leading published expert in radiology for body MRI and gadolinium toxicity and has made presentations at major meetings all over the world. Dr. Semelka has written over 370 peer-reviewed...
info_outline Episode #202: Reversing Alzheimer's with Dr. Heather Sandison, NDBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health from cognitive decline. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather Sandison, ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary...
info_outline Episode #201: Primal Trust with Dr. Cathleen King, DPTBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a system called Primal Trust that is used to support the limbic system, vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Cathleen King. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal Trust™ Academy & Community. She weaves together brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair...
info_outline Episode #200: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide with Dr. Neil Nathan, MDBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
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...
info_outline Episode #199: Mold Dogs with Bill Whitstine, CMTBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
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...
info_outline Episode #198: DNA Adducts with Dr. Werner Vosloo, NDBetterHealthGuy Blogcasts
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...
info_outlineWhy 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:
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.