On this episode of The Silver Lyming, Kiki Penn shares her experience with Lyme disease, which she contracted at age 9. She describes her journey with the disease, including mental health challenges, physical symptoms such as back pain, gastrointestinal issues, and neurological problems. Kiki also discusses her struggles with the unpredictable nature of the disease and the challenges of finding effective treatment. She shares her experiences with various treatments, including antibiotics, herbs, and MMS, and emphasized the importance of listening to one's body during treatment.

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Ryann is one of the first people I met on our journeys back to wellness. It has been almost a decade since we first crossed paths and it has been a joy watching her. She was able to finally graduate college after having to drop out because of tick-borne illnesses and has recently gotten married. She is now thriving after struggling with sickness for most of her life. If you are looking for inspiration, look no further and listen to Ryann's story.

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On this episode, I interview Dr. Cristina McMullen, a naturopathic doctor and wellness coach, who shares her background in alternative medicine and her extensive experience treating patients with tick-borne infections. Dr. McMullen explains how she became passionate about this field after witnessing the positive results of holistic treatments at Longevity Health Center, where she has worked for nearly 20 years. We discuss the complexities of PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders) and its relation to Lyme disease, with Dr. McMullen highlighting the need for individualized treatment approaches.

Dr. McMullen discusses the importance of building immune resilience in children, emphasizing that despite potential exposure to pathogens like Lyme disease, children can be protected and empowered to lead healthy lives. She shares success stories of patients who recover from chronic health conditions and thrive academically. Dr. McMullen stresses the need for education and preparation rather than fear, encouraging outdoor activities while teaching practical measures to handle potential infections.

This is an important episode as children are the hardest hit population when it comes to Lyme and tick-borne illness, and they experience a litany of symptoms related to their cognitive abilities which could derail their academic life, as well as their physical health permanently if left undiagnosed and untreated. PANS/PANDAS is something that often accompanies tick-borne illness so being informed and aware is crucial.

On this week's episode, my guest Arden shares her experience with Lyme disease, which began after a dental procedure that led to severe neurological issues, anxiety, and depression. She was fortunate to have a Lyme literate doctor who diagnosed her and recommended treatment. Arden tried various treatments but found them ineffective, leading her to seek alternative therapies in Mexico. After undergoing hyperthermia and oxidative therapies, Arden experienced a significant improvement in her condition. She emphasized the importance of hormone optimization during treatment, as it helped alleviate her symptoms. Arden also discussed the challenges of managing Lyme disease, including the difficulty of finding effective treatments and the impact on mental health.

I hope this episode gives you some ideas on treatment options especially if you are struggling to find one that works. As you can tell from Arden's experience, she really had to figure out some alternative options to regain her health but was successful with her efforts.

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Are you aware that ticks can spread more than Lyme? Sadly, they also possess the power to transmit a number of co-infections, one being babesiosis. This week's guest, Dr. Geoffrey Dow, is no stranger to understanding the wrath of this infection. He studies it extensively alongside malaria and dengue fever. After his daughter struggled with Lyme and tick-borne illnesses, Dr. Dow was compelled to co-found 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals. His company has developed a drug to combat babesia called Arakoda, which kills all lifecycle stages of the parasite, similar to malaria treatment, and targets persistent forms to prevent relapse.

Take a listen as Dr. Dow discusses the challenges in diagnosing babesiosis, noting that while acute cases can be detected through blood smears, standard PCR tests become ineffective soon after symptoms subside. Dr. Dow estimates that there are up to 900,000 cases of babesiosis a year, making better testing and treatment imperative.

Dr. Dow will also be needing participants for 60 Degrees chronic babesiosis study once it opens for enrollment so keep your eyes peeled for this to happen soon if you are interested in helping.

This episode will stick with me forever. Nicole has quite the story to share. I know this is a podcast about hope and this particular story is not all pleasant. Nicole unfortunately lost her partner to tick-borne illness, but she has turned some of that pain into helping others get a more timely and accurate diagnosis as a result of it. Nicole has become the CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics which is one of the labs I used while trying to regain my health. I am forever grateful to this lab for helping me get an accurate test and diagnosis.

Please pay attention to Nicole's story so you can hopefully avoid having to experience the same thing that she and her husband did. The more we know and understand about Lyme and co-infections the better we can stay healthy and protected.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback after listening to this episode. Leave a like and comment below to help others find us. Stories like Nicole's are educational and also inspirational knowing what she has done to try to fix the system. Thank you, Nicole, for being such an amazing human and giving back so graciously to the Lyme community. The work you are doing is incredibly important.

Do you ever wonder about the similarities between Lyme and long Covid? I know I certainly have. This week's guest, Dr. Keith Ellis, has spent a good portion of his research on understanding how long Covid works and potential therapies including developing a natural alternative to triple anticoagulant therapy. Dr. Ellis acknowledges the similarities between long Covid and Lyme, and we discuss whether the two overlap. I have often wondered if people who get long Covid may have Lyme that is already tapping their immune system and therefore the Covid is able to really set in. Take a listen as Dr. Ellis explains about some of his research, some of the challenges he faces looking at more natural remedies such as being very labor-intensive and a longer timeline, and what he hopes to achieve.

If you find this episode useful and insightful, please be sure to like and subscribe, so I can continue to grow my viewer-base and add more thought-provoking guests like Dr. Keith Ellis. Recently I found out my show is ranking #34 for alternative health podcasts in Sweden, highlighting the fact that Lyme and tick-borne illness is something affecting the whole world, not just the US. We all can benefit from this information.

Talk about a powerhouse! Dani was referred to me by another show guest, Kara Truong, and I am incredibly grateful for the connection. Dani is a woman after my own heart with her recovery from mold and tick-borne illness, and her affinity for entrepreneurial work. She is a successful business owner and author of "The Brilliant Businesswoman: Your Guide to Entrepreneurial Success".

Dani experienced a tick bite which she dismissed initially. Over time, however, she experienced a range of symptoms including flu-like symptoms, weight gain, and mysterious pains. She eventually felt a significant improvement after being prescribed some antibiotics for an unrelated infection which made her question what was really happening in her body. The infection came from her dog, that she even questioned getting because she was unsure she could take care of a dog since she was struggling so with her health, but in the end, the dog helped save her life when it scratched her, causing an infected wound on her ankle.

Her doctor, who is also a naturopath, suggested that the tick bite could be at the source of all her issues after she had reacted to the antibiotics as she did. Dani ultimately used Lyme-N treatment and was able to regain her health. Take a listen as Dani shares her journey and many of the changes she undertook to heal her body, including eliminating mold toxicity.

You can reach out to Dani at DaniWhitestone@gmail.com. If you find this episode helpful, please like and subscribe so that others in need of this information have an easier time finding it.