Lyme Disease: Our Approach
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with an estimated amount of over 300,000 new cases per year that are detectable via conventional testing. This disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterial strain is typically transferred to humans from the bite of an…
Read MoreParasites and Weight Gain
Are you unable to lose weight despite a healthy diet? Are you exercising but not seeing results? You may have a parasitic infection. Parasites are an overlooked root cause for chronic illnesses. A parasite’s goal is to live a life undetected and unharmed, so they succeed at this by causing symptoms such as: chronic fatigue,…
Read MoreCould Mold Toxicities and Parasitic Infections Be Causing Your Sleep Problems?
Could Mold Toxicities and Parasitic Infections Cause Your Sleep Problems? Yes—mold and parasites have the ability to significantly impact the quality and quantity of your sleep. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep. If you are consistently waking up tired, waking up multiple times a night, and having trouble…
Read MoreWhy Do I Feel Worse on Supplements?
In today’s world, the diagnosis of chronic illnesses are rapidly inclining. According to a 2018 study, “nearly half (approximately 45%, or 133 million) of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease.” This number is now estimated to be 157 million people with 81 million having multiple conditions. We live in a toxic world…
Read MoreCan Parasitic Infections Cause Depression?
What is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, despair, and loss of interest. It may also alter the way a person behaves, reacts, and functions daily. According to a 2012 study, major depressive disorder (MDD) remains among the most common mental disorders, with a 16.6% lifetime prevalence rate in…
Read MoreAre You Susceptible to a Parasitic Infection?
If you have heavy metals, candida, bacteria, mold, and viral infections, you may have a parasitic infection. When the immune system is suppressed with these pathogens and toxins, it makes you more susceptible to a parasitic infection. (1) What are Heavy Metals? According to a 2014 study, heavy metals are “naturally occurring elements that have…
Read MoreIs Mold a Common Root Cause for Chronic Illnesses?
Is Mold a Common Root Cause for Chronic Illnesses? Yes—mold is a major root cause for chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases. Once the body is exposed to mold, it suppresses the immune system, creates chronic inflammation, and enables other toxins and pathogens to easily enter the body. Mold exposure is much more common than most…
Read MoreParasites: The World’s Most Undiagnosed Infection
What is a Parasite? According to the CDC, “a parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.” For billions of years, parasites…
Read MoreCan Mold Make You Sick?
Mold is a type of fungus that can be found indoors, outdoors and even in your food. Mycotoxins are toxins that are produced by mold Mold can make you sick. It has short term and long term consequences. Mold could be hiding in your home without knowing it. Penicillium, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Alternaria, Stachybotrys are the…
Read MoreCould Heavy Metals Cause Symptom Overload?
Although they may be pretty and shiny, like that blob of mercury you or your parents played with in school in decades past, heavy metals can wreak havoc on your health! Heavy metals are dense metallic elements found naturally occurring in the earth. In small amounts, the body is able to effectively process and excrete…
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