Tick Boot Camp

Episode 505: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Michael Lebowitz - The Role of Mold and Environmental Factors in Chronic Illness

6 hours ago

Dr. Michael Lebowitz, a veteran physician with over 43 years of experience, joins the Tick Boot Camp Podcast live from the ILADS Conference to discuss his expertise in treating environmentally sensitive patients, chronic infections, and the role of mold in Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chronic Illness Crisis: Understanding how microbes (threat) and toxic load (vulnerability) contribute to the rise of chronic diseases.
  • The Mold Factor: How mold exposure can increase susceptibility to Lyme disease and worsen symptoms post-infection.
  • Historical Treatments for Mold: A look into ancient remedies, including essential oils and environmental interventions, for combating mold-related illnesses.
  • Modern Mold Illness Approaches: Dr. Lebowitz’s integrative strategy for addressing mold, parasites, viruses, Lyme disease, food sensitivities, and more to lower total toxic burden.
  • Reducing Toxic Load: Practical recommendations on testing for dysbiosis, using full-spectrum herbs, and eliminating dietary and environmental triggers.

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