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In this episode you will learn three main things: • Why your Lyme symptoms might really be Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. • An easy at home test to see if you have Mast Cell Activation • The three common causes that trigger your mast cell Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath and Functional Genetic Analyst, she has been in practice for 10 years. After years of struggling with debilitating symptoms with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, she discovered a three part approach that helped her get well. Her passion is working with people with MCAS to find their root causes and support their healing.

In this episode you will learn three main things: * How thoroughly chewing your food helps your immune system * Why you should consider adding spore based probiotics to your Lyme Protocol * All about Megaspore’s New Gut Restore Protocol Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 16 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at the University of Iowa; his undergraduate education was followed up with post-graduate research in molecular biology and virology.

We want to welcome you to our 5th Annual Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education conference. When we first created MLDSE, we thought it would be a place for people to gather, to listen to others, share their own personal journeys and validate their struggles. It quickly became apparent that support has many layers beyond just listening. For us, this has been a journey of not only listening but sharing, educating and connecting, nurturing and networking, encouraging, laughing, crying and celebrating. From the trenches, we take our own personal experiences, the good and the bad, and use them to empower others. Five year later, MLDSE is busier than ever 24/7/365 and we are growing in ways that we never imagined. We are thrilled with all the partnerships and relationships that we’ve worked hard to build and for the supports and resources that we can freely offer to Maine’s Lyme community. This year’s conference is a culmination of five years of hard work and steadfast determination to bring all our resou

In this episode you will learn three main things: • The three phases in recovering from Lyme disease • Nine steps you must take on your Lyme Journey • How this one simple tool can help you get Lyme-Free

In this episode you will learn three main things: • What histamine is and how it deals with more than your allergies • How your blood type influences your health problems • Why its important to have flexibility in your immune system Dr Lari Young has a post-doctoral fellowship in Integrative Medicine at Wake Forest University, Dr. Young trained in medical acupuncture and functional medicine through the Helms Medical Institute and the Institute of Functional Medicine. Her passion for holistic healing and bridging the gap between conventional and alternative wellness therapies led her to open THRIVE Integrated Health in 2012. Dr. Young utilizes a functional medical approach to address the root causes of chronic illness and other wellness issues. She employs a mind-body-spirit approach and emphasizes the importance of patients taking an active role in improving and maintaining their health.

In this episode you will learn three main things: • Why transforming your mindset from helpless to hero is crucial to your Lyme Journey • How much time does it really take to adjust to having a chronic condition • Non-meditation techniques to help you reconnect with your body Lyn works as a certified BodyTalk practitioner at her Heart Fire Healing practice. In her new book “You Are Not Your Diagnosis” she tells the story of her chronic illness, misdiagnosis, and how she became empowered to take control of her healing journey.

In this episode you will learn three main things: • Why getting your diet right is your ultimate preventative medicine • How alternative medicine can give you a new insights • Why you must have an advocate on your Lyme Journey Adrienne Nolan-Smith suffered from lyme disease from ages 11 – 13, she was able to enter successful remission from a combination of antibiotics and integrative therapies. This lead to a lifelong interest in alternative and integrative medicine and discovering the root cause of medical problems. After the death of her mother Adrienne dedicated herself to transforming the healthcare system and founded WellBe. She holds a BA from Johns Hopkins, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a Board Certified Patient Advocate.

In this episode you will learn three main things: • Learn about Sharon’s RCXX theory and how these genes contribute to chronic illness • When ‘adrenal fatigue’ is not the correct diagnosis • How all these different symptoms suggest a greater susceptibility to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Sharon Meglathery is a board certified Psychiatrist who has practiced in Arizona since 2005. She was also board certified in Internal Medicine, and completed residencies for both at Drexel University, as well as interning at Duke University Medical Center. In 2009 Sharon fell ill with mast cell activation (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). In researching what might be causing her symptoms, she discovered a set of genes that she believes cause greater susceptibility to stress and inflammation.

In this episode you will learn three main things: • Learn about Connie’s new book Healthy, Happy and Free: Spirit-Soul-Body Solutions for Healing from Depression • How recovering your mental health is a big part of recovering from Lyme • Why you need Lyme-friends and non-lyme friends on your healing Journey Connie Strasheim is the author, co-author or ghostwriter of 10 wellness books, including four on Lyme disease, two on cancer and one on spiritual wellness. In addition to authoring books, Connie is a copywriter and editor for the Alternative Cancer Research Institute and ProHealth's Lyme disease website, as well as a healing prayer minister.

In this episode you will learn three main things: • The three North America Lyme lawsuits that are fighting for you • Why you can’t sue CDC, even though you want to • How to join Ross’ effort to start a new Lyme Patient class action lawsuit Ross Anderson was infected with Lyme Disease years ago. Upon experiencing the quality of treatment he was provided, and seeing other people in the Lyme Community misdiagnosed and mistreated, he was inspired to put together a class action lawsuit.

In this episode you will learn three main things: * What Oxalates are and how they poison the body * Why magnesium oxalates are preferable to Calcium Oxalates * What the first step is for reducing oxalates in your diet Monique Attinger’s life completely changed after switching to a low oxalate diet. She now shares her expertise as the Low Ox coach and helps people safely lower their oxalates. Erin Murphy uses herbs nutrition to treat her Lyme symptoms and recently discovered oxalates were a major roadblock on her road to recovery. Erin has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition.

In this episode you will learn: 1) How copper masterminds your red blood cells and what that means for your health 2) What copper does to create energy and clear exhaustion 3) And the basic nutrition you need to keep your copper working Morley had been a hospital executive and consultant for 32 years until he developed a condition called “frozen shoulder.” Which opened his eyes to the power of natural medicine, and set him on his path of becoming an expert in the interplay between magnesium, copper and iron metabolism. Through his Magnesium Advocacy Group (MAG), he is committed to educating as many people as possible about the importance of iron toxicity and how magnesium and copper help regulate the well-being of all.

In this episode you will learn: 1) When inflammation and free radicals are the good guys 2) How your blood is affecting your health 3) And how sulfites make you sick Bob has served as a traditional naturopath for 20 years, and earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. Recognizing that there was not a nutritional supplement line on the market comprehensive enough to address all of the possible genetic variants, he began working with a national company, Professional Health Products, to formulate an epigenetic line of products.

This episode is from our archives. Adam S. Nally, is a Doctor of Osteropathic medicine and practices community-based medicine providing practical general medical health through a ketogenic, low-carbohydrate life style. In this episode you will learn: 1) Why Dr. Nally prescribes a ketogenic for many of his patients 2) What macronutrients you must have to heal from any chronic disease. 3) Why stress robs you of your energy. 4) Which genetic SNIP caused Dr. Nally to create his own multivitamin for his patients. Dr. Nally is an International Obesity & Weight Management Speaker and Writer, and is a health pod-caster with Jimmy Moore on KetoTalk with Jimmy & the Doc

This episode is from our archives: Maria Emmerich is a wellness expert in nutrition and exercise physiology. She shares a passion for helping others reach their goals of optimal health. She struggled with her weight throughout childhood and decided enough was enough and decided to study health and wellness so she could help others stop wasting their time. In this episode you will learn: • How her book, the “Ketogenic Cookbook.” came to be • How to go about doing a ketogenic diet and not drive yourself crazy She is a International Best Selling author of “The Ketogenic Cookbook“. She also authored 8 other books including several cookbooks and 3 nutritional guide books including “Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism”

This is The Best of Lyme Ninja Radio from our archives. Jimmy Moore is a blogger and author who is best known for his "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog and podcast, and more recently for his books on nutrition. What you will learn in this episode: 1) The impact of glucose on the body 2) The impact a ketogenic diet can have on your health 3) The right tools you need to start a ketogenic diet Jimmy has appeared on television and radio programs[1] promoting a high-fat, moderate protein, low carb diet plan. His popular weekly podcast, "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb", has run over 1100 episodes featuring interviews with experts in diet, health, and fitness. Moore also runs two other weekly podcasts, "Low-Carb Conversations" and "Keto Talk". He currently resides in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

This is the Best of Lyme Ninja Radio from our archives. In this episode you will learn: * Why some lyme disease patients eat go completely carnivore * What a ketogenic diet can do to keep lyme pain under control * How to recover after falling off the keto wagon. Craig Emmerich graduated in Electrical Engineering and has always had a systems approach to his work. He followed his wife Maria into the nutrition field and has since dedicated his time researching and looking at nutrition and biology from a systems perspective. Over the last 8 years he has worked with hundreds of clients along side Maria to help them heal their bodies and lose weight leveraging their biology to make it easy.

This is a best of episode about the ketogenic diet.

In this episode you will learn: • Why a varying heart rate is a good thing • What heart rate varialbility means for your health • And what happens when HRV drops Jason Moore is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elite HRV. He graduated from Texas A&M university, and worked for several years as a personal trainer before founding Elite HRV in 2014. His goal is to create mental and physical awareness for olympians, coaches, athletes, doctors and patients.

In this episode you will learn: • Why Dana does a parasite cleanse every year • How to protect yourself from emotional parasites during the holiday season • And how grief is a necessary part of the cleansing and healing process Dana Walsh, a northern California native, is the co-founder, author and executive director of Lyme Less Live More. Featured in the award-winning documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN, Dana has inspired countless on their road to health when she shared her journey from rock-n-roll event producer to full time Lyme patient. Today, Dana uses her wisdom from decades of personal study and experience to coach patients inside her live programs. Dana's multi-faceted approach to recovery includes nutrition, self-care, healthy mindset, and conscious awareness. Dana is a nutritional therapist, speaker and writer in the health and healing world. She continues her mission to deliver a powerful authentic message of love and acceptance and to make the seemingly intangible a reality.