Lyme, Alpha-Gal & Co-Infections: A Functional Medicine Approach

🎙️ Lyme, Alpha-Gal & Co-Infections: A Functional Medicine Approach | Podcast #476

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Tick season brings questions that go well beyond the bite itself. In this episode, Dr. Justin Marchegiani and functional medicine practitioner Evan Brand explore Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections like Bartonella and Babesia, and the growing conversation around alpha-gal syndrome — discussing how gut health, mold exposure, and adrenal function may each play a role in how the body responds to tick exposure and what a comprehensive functional medicine evaluation may include.

💡 What You'll Learn:
✅ What Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia co-infections are — and the symptoms that may go unrecognized by standard testing
✅ How alpha-gal syndrome may develop after a lone star tick bite and what lab markers may help identify it
✅ Why gut health and immune resilience may matter as much as any tick-specific protocol
✅ Safe tick removal techniques and what to do immediately after a bite, including topical clay application
✅ Immune-supporting herbs including astragalus, reishi, and cat's claw — and how they are framed in functional practice
✅ Low-toxicity repellent options like picaridin and why prevention strategies may vary depending on your environment

#LymeDisease #FunctionalMedicine #TickBorneIllness

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📚 References:
Commins SP et al. found that delayed allergic reactions to red meat were associated with IgE antibodies specific to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, providing early clinical documentation of what is now commonly referred to as alpha-gal syndrome. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19070355/

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The Selenium Deficiency Nobody's Talking About And Why It Affects Your Brain ft. Dr. Jeff Moss | Podcast #475

The Selenium Deficiency Nobody's Talking About (And Why It Affects Your Brain) ft. Dr. Jeff Moss

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In this episode, Dr. Justin Marchegiani sits down with Dr. Jeff Moss of Moss Nutrition to explore why selenium deficiency — not mercury toxicity — may be the real driver of cognitive decline linked to fish consumption. They also examine the nuances of iodine and thyroid health, the often-overlooked importance of potassium intake, and how acid-alkaline balance may serve as a practical at-home clinical tool. This conversation offers clinical insights that challenge popular functional medicine assumptions and bring evidence-based clarity to everyday patient decisions.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✅ Why research may suggest selenium deficiency — not mercury — is the key concern with fish consumption

✅ How fish intake may be associated with improved cognitive function in aging populations

✅ The iodine titration approach commonly used in cases involving Hashimoto's or Graves' disease

✅ Why potassium insufficiency may be more clinically significant than excess sodium intake

✅ How first-morning urine pH may serve as a low-cost tool for monitoring metabolic balance

✅ Why addressing protein, calories, and hydration often produces the most meaningful clinical results

#FunctionalMedicine #SeleniumDeficiency #ThyroidHealth

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📚 References: Sasaki et al. Fish consumption and omega-3 PUFAs positively associated with cognitive function in older adults — Am J Clin Nutr. 2024;119:283–293: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38110038/

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What 8 Out of 10 People Have in Their Gut (And Don't Know It) | Podcast #474

What 8 Out of 10 People Have in Their Gut (And Don't Know It) | Podcast #474

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In this episode, Dr. Justin Marchegiani and Evan Brand explore the common root causes of gut dysfunction and why symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, and low libido may actually be connected to what is happening in your digestive system, often long before standard blood work shows anything unusual.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Why gut dysfunction often shows up as fatigue, brain fog, and mood changes rather than classic digestive symptoms

✅ How your digestive physiology works and where it commonly begins to break down

✅ The role your gut plays in immune function, hormone balance, and nutrient absorption

✅ Why H. pylori, bacterial overgrowth, and parasites often go undetected on routine lab panels

✅ How bugs can spread between partners, children, and other household members

✅ Why a botanical and functional medicine approach may support better long term gut wellness

#GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #DigestiveWellness

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H. pylori oral transmission and reinfection considerations: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7179623

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How to Get Your 6 Human Needs Met Without Self-Sabotage with Daniel Hill | Podcast #473

How to Get Your 6 Human Needs Met Without Self-Sabotage with Daniel Hill | Podcast #473

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Most people do not self-sabotage because they are lazy or broken. They self-sabotage because they are trying to meet deep emotional needs in unhealthy, unconscious ways. In this video, we break down the 6 human needs and show you how unmet needs can quietly drive patterns like procrastination, toxic relationships, emotional eating, people-pleasing, burnout, and fear of success. Once you understand what you are really chasing, you can start meeting those needs in a way that creates growth, peace, confidence, and real momentum.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How the 6 human needs shape your behavior, decisions, and emotional patterns.
✅ Why self-sabotage is often an unconscious attempt to meet a real need.
✅ How to identify which needs are driving your stress, overwhelm, or stuck patterns.
✅ Better ways to meet needs like certainty, significance, love, and variety without destructive habits.
✅ How growth and contribution help create deeper fulfillment and long-term change.
✅ Practical mindset shifts to break self-sabotage and create healthier patterns.

#6HumanNeeds #SelfSabotage #TonyRobbins #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealth #SelfAwareness #BreakThePattern

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5 Hidden Parasite Symptoms Doctors Miss |Podcast #472

5 Hidden Parasite Symptoms Doctors Miss | Podcast #472

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Parasite symptoms are often missed because they do not always look like obvious diarrhea or stomach pain. Hidden parasite symptoms can also show up as fatigue, brain fog, skin reactions, bloating, nutrient depletion, and stubborn digestive issues that never fully resolve.

In this video, Dr. Justin Marchegiani breaks down 5 hidden parasite symptoms doctors often miss, why parasite-related symptoms can be overlooked on routine workups, and how to think through these patterns from a root-cause, functional medicine perspective. If you deal with ongoing gut issues, low energy, strange symptoms that come and go, or symptoms that worsen after travel, food exposures, or immune stress, this episode will help you understand what may be contributing.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How parasite symptoms can show up outside the gut, including fatigue, skin reactions, and brain fog.
✅ Why bloating, malabsorption, and nutrient deficiencies may point to a deeper gut issue.
✅ How parasites can contribute to immune activation, inflammation, and chronic digestive irritation.
✅ Which hidden warning signs are commonly missed on conventional evaluations.
✅ How a root-cause approach may help you investigate and address the problem more effectively.

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References:
Halliez MCM, Buret AG. Extra-intestinal and long term consequences of Giardia duodenalis infections. This review discusses extra-intestinal manifestations, growth effects, and cognitive consequences linked to Giardia.

Hanevik K, et al. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue 6 Years After Giardia Infection. This controlled prospective cohort study found higher long-term rates of chronic fatigue and IBS after Giardia infection.

Hesham MS, et al. Intestinal parasitic infections and micronutrient deficiency: a review. This review explains how intestinal parasites may contribute to malabsorption, inflammation, and nutrient losses.

Kolkhir P, et al. Chronic spontaneous urticaria and internal parasites: a systematic review. This review summarizes evidence linking some internal parasite infections with chronic urticaria and related skin findings.

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What Is IBS? Signs, Triggers & Root Causes Most Doctors Miss | Functional Medicine Guide | Podcast #471

What Is IBS? Signs, Triggers & Root Causes Most Doctors Miss | Functional Medicine Guide | Podcast #471

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 10–15% of the population — yet most people are told "everything looks normal" and sent home with no real answers. If you're struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, or brain fog, IBS may be the label, but it's rarely the root cause.

In this episode, functional medicine doctor and licensed chiropractor Dr. Justin Marchegiani breaks down what IBS actually is, why conventional medicine so often fails IBS patients, and the hidden root causes driving your symptoms that most gastroenterologists never test for.

What You'll Learn:

• Why IBS is a "diagnosis of exclusion" — and what that really means for your health
• The three IBS patterns (IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M) and how to identify yours
• Hidden gut triggers: SIBO, parasites, dysbiosis, candida, and leaky gut
• How food sensitivities, gluten, and enzyme deficiencies drive IBS flares
• The gut-brain axis: why chronic stress and cortisol wreck your digestion
• Functional medicine lab tests and natural strategies to heal IBS at the root

Who This Episode Is For: Anyone diagnosed with IBS, chronic digestive issues, inflammatory bowel problems, or unexplained gut symptoms who wants real answers — not just symptom management.

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Dr. Justin Marchegiani is a functional medicine practitioner and licensed chiropractor with over 15 years of clinical experience helping patients resolve chronic health issues at the root cause.

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Why This Natural Compound Can Reduce Pain Like Ibuprofen (Without the Gut Damage) | Podcast #470

Why This Natural Compound Can Reduce Pain Like Ibuprofen (Without the Gut Damage) | Podcast #470

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Chronic pain and inflammation are some of the most common reasons people rely on NSAIDs like ibuprofen. While these drugs can provide short-term relief, long-term use is linked to gut irritation, ulcers, kidney stress, and increased cardiovascular risk. That’s where natural anti-inflammatory compounds come in.

One compound in particular has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation through many of the same pathways as ibuprofen, without damaging the gut lining. From joint pain and muscle soreness to headaches and inflammatory flare-ups, this natural option offers a functional medicine approach that supports healing rather than just masking symptoms.

In this video, Dr. Justin breaks down how this compound works, why absorption matters more than dosage, and how to use it safely and effectively as part of a root-cause strategy for inflammation and pain relief.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How this natural compound reduces inflammation through COX-2 and NF-κB pathways.

✅ Why ibuprofen and NSAIDs can damage gut health over time.

✅ How to use natural pain relief without increasing reflux or ulcer risk.

✅ Why bioavailability determines whether supplements actually work.

✅ When natural anti-inflammatories make sense for chronic vs acute pain.

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#NaturalPainRelief #InflammationSupport #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #IbuprofenAlternative #JointPainRelief

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