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Explore far-infrared heat, amethyst crystals, and negative ions with Jennifer Horton. We break down what each one is and how it works individually. We also discuss how combining all three in the BioMat may support those dealing with Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, pain, sleep difficulties, stress, and nervous system challenges. Learn how far-infrared heat affects core body temperature and the body's natural response to heat. These can be explored individually or combined in one wellness tool, like the BioMat. Episode Resources: For more information about the BioMat or to place an order, visit: https://biomat.com/?_j=lymeandbeyond Holiday Special: Enjoy 15% off sitewide for a limited time! Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond Chapters (00:00:02) - Introduction to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya(00:02:13) - Meet Jennifer Horton: Her Journey into Biomat(00:03:10) - Personal Healing Story with the Biomat(00:07:17) - Explaining Far Infrared Heat(00:10:16) - Connection to Hyperthermia Treatment(00:13:14) - Amethyst Crystals and Their Origins(00:17:02) - Negative Ions and Nature's Healing Power(00:21:39) - Tanya's Personal Biomat Experience(00:24:17) - Traveling with the Biomat(00:27:41) - FSA/HSA Eligibility and Practical Tips(00:28:40) - Breaking Down the AIPSS Benefits(00:31:59) - Stress, Burnout, and Nervous System Support(00:35:21) - Body Temperature, Heat Shock Proteins, and Healing(00:39:19) - Who Should Avoid Using the Biomat(00:42:38) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Learn More

Many in the Lyme community may recognize Dr. James Bruzzese's sister, Julia Bruzzese, from the documentary The Quiet Epidemic. Her journey helped shape the path he ultimately chose in medicine. Dr. Bruzzese shares some eye-opening insight into what is truly taught, and often not taught, about Lyme disease and tick-borne illness in medical school. He also shares his own experience with Lyme disease. We talk about the vision behind his new practice, Bruzzese Medical, and why creating a completely different patient experience was so important to him. His approach is holistic, integrative and individualized. Episode Resources: Dr. James Bruzzese: https://bruzzesemedical.com Documentary: The Quiet Epidemic Instagram: @bruzzesemedical Facebook: Bruzzese Medical Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Dr. Lee Cowden joins me to break down every individual product in his six-month Cowden Support Program for Lyme disease. He explains what each product is and its intended purpose. We discuss Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, biofilms, Herxheimer reactions, and viral infections. We also explore enzymes such as serrapeptase and bromelain, antiviral botanicals, and Dr. Cowden's discussion of spike proteins and RNA. He explains why certain products rotate throughout the program and why it was shortened from nine months to six. Episode Resources: Dr. Lee Cowden:  https://drleecowden.com Exclusive NurtraMedix Offer Purchase any month of the Cowden Support Program for just $150 with code TANYACSP. There is no commitment to purchase all six months. Shop through my affiliate link: https://www.nutramedix.com/?rfsn=8999920.9847b Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Podcast and Dr. Cowden(00:01:55) - Dr. Cowden's Background and Path into Integrative Medicine(00:03:53) - Partnership with Nutrimedics and Its Mission(00:05:25) - Origins of the Cowden Support Program: Early Research(00:08:58) - Expanding the Protocol with Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Schwarzbach(00:12:08) - Electropollution, Mold, and Growing Complexity of Treatment(00:13:07) - Simplifying the Program: From 14 Products to 10(00:15:17) - Understanding Borrelia's Survival Tactics in Blood Cells(00:16:43) - Pleomorphism, Biofilms, and Genetic Mutation of Borrelia(00:21:31) - Herbal Potency and a Personal Herxheimer Story(00:22:42) - Managing Herxheimer Reactions with Berber Pinella(00:25:48) - How Long to Stay on the Program and Repeating Cycles(00:27:26) - Nutrimedics' Financial Assistance and Program Flexibility(00:29:16) - Breaking Down the Herbs: NutriBRL and Cat's Claw(00:33:34) - Month Two: NutriBRT, Commander, and Powerful Case Stories(00:36:12) - Month Three: BBS for Babesia and Glucomedics for Inflammation(00:38:52) - Quality Control and the Importance of Nutrimedics Dandelion(00:41:44) - Takuna: A Powerful Antiviral and a Grandson's Flu Story(00:45:55) - Serrapeptase, Biofilm, and Amyloid Breakdown(00:47:57) - Berber Pinella and Glutathione for Herx Reactions Revisited(00:49:17) - The Critical Role of Magnesium Malate(00:55:11) - Final Thoughts: Herbs Over Pharmaceuticals for Chronic Lyme(00:59:45) - Closing Remarks and Exclusive Nutrimedics Discount

Dr. Thomas Sult joins me to talk about Lyme disease, mold, gut health, testing, biofilms, resilience and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Dr. Sult is a functional medicine physician with more than 35 years of clinical experience, an educator with the Institute for Functional Medicine, author of Just Be well, and co-founder with his wife, Elizabeth of the functional medicine practice Just Be Well. We talk about his five-part approach to looking at the whole person, why two people with the same diagnosis may need very different support, and what can happen when we continue pushing through treatments or exercise when the body simply doesn't have the resilience to handle more. We also dive into ways to build resilience, including sleep, mitochondrial health, and inflammation, and why a good treatment should ultimately help make your world bigger, not smaller. Episode Resources: Dr. Thomas Sult: https://www.justbewell.info/ Book: Just Be Well Free Resources & Community: https://www.justbewell.info/community Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Could microglial activation be a missing piece in understanding Neuro Lyme? Dr. Jonathan Streit joins me to explore the possible role of microglial activation and neuroinflammation in chronic Lyme disease and persistent neurological symptoms, and why supporting the terrain of the body is foundational to healing rather than simply focusing on individual symptoms. Dr. Streit is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a practitioner of Functional and European Biological Medicine, author of Silent Spark, and co-founder of the Institute for Restorative Health. His approach is also shaped by personal experience, having supported his wife through her own chronic Lyme journey. We discuss personalized care, why there is no one-size-fits-all protocol for chronic illness, European Biological Medicine, and his BioRestorative Method for looking at the whole person. Episode Resources: Dr. Jonathan Streit: https://instituteforrestorativehealth.com Book: Silent Spark Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday.  If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Lyme disease, mold illness, and nervous system dysregulation are at the heart of this conversation with Dr. Diane Mueller, founder of My Lyme Doc. Dr. Mueller shares her personal health journey and the approach she now uses with people navigating complex chronic illness. We discuss why some people remain sick even after treatment, how to tell Herxing from actually getting worse, and the role of detox pathways, MCAS, mold, SIBO, the limbic system, and nervous system regulation in recovery. We also talk about Dr. Mueller's Hack Your Mind program and how addressing the brain and nervous system may help people who feel stuck or reactive to treatment. Episode Resources: Dr. Diane Mueller: https://mylymedoc.com Hack Your Mind Program direct affiliate link: https://mylymedoc.com/hack-your-mind/#a_aid=31311880&a_bid=6a6278b0 Book: It's Not In Your Mind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLymeDoc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyLymeDoc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylymedoc/ Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Dr. Richard Horowitz joins me for a powerful conversation about Lyme disease, complex chronic illness, his new research exploring a connection between Lyme disease and Alzheimer’s disease, updates on his dapsone combination therapy, and his upcoming book, Ending Chronic Illness. Drawing from more than four decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Horowitz shares what he has learned about persistent forms of Borrelia, biofilms, inflammation, and why some people remain chronically ill despite years of treatment. We dive into his fascinating newly published research exploring a possible connection between Lyme disease and Alzheimer’s disease, including phosphorylated tau and amyloid-beta, and what these findings could mean for understanding infections, inflammation, and chronic illness. Dr. Horowitz also shares more about his new book, Ending Chronic Illness, available October 13, 2026. Bringing together over four decades of clinical experience and research, the book offers a comprehensive roadmap for understanding why people remain chronically ill, what factors may be driving their symptoms, and where to look next for answers.  Episode Resources: New Book: Ending Chronic Illness - Available October 13, 2026 Lyme Disease & Alzheimer's Research: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/25424823261445434 Dr. Horowitz's Breakdown of the Research: Medical Detective https://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/alzheimers-disease-and-lyme-disease-proving-for-the-first-time-ever-the-role-of-msids-factors-and-the-infection-amyloid-phosphorylated-tau-connection Connect with Dr. Richard Horowitz: https://CanGetBetter.com Facebook: Dr. Richard Horowitz Instagram: @DrRichardHorowitz Substack: Medical Detective: https://medicaldetective.substack.com Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday.  If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Kelly shares her daughter’s journey through severe chronic illness, including intrusive thoughts, OCD, Lyme disease, and repeated setbacks that left her desperately searching for answers. Each time her daughter began improving, her health would crash again. Eventually, they found a treatment center that helped her get well. Kelly also shares what this journey looked like through a mother’s eyes. She watched her daughter suffer, refused to give up on finding answers, and somehow found a way to pursue treatment because, as a mother, you simply cannot put a price on your child’s life. She also talks openly about the faith that carried her through the darkest moments. At one point, her daughter was suffering so deeply that Kelly prayed for God's will to be done, even if His will was to take her daughter home. This is a deeply emotional story of a mother’s love, faith, perseverance, and the fight to bring her daughter back. Episode Resources: Treatment Center: https://instituteforrestorativehealth.com New Book:  Sycamore Trees A collection of short stories highlighting God's goodness, including two chapters documenting her daughter's Lyme journey and healing.   Available at KellyJuneRoberts.com Looking for more answers and resources?  https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday.  If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast.  Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener-supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Lyme disease, mold illness, COVID, and parasites turned Dr. Chris Molda's own health upside down and ultimately changed the direction of his career. After more than 20 years as a Doctor of Chiropractic running a functional wellness practice, his personal journey led him to a new approach focused on complex chronic illness and patients who feel like they have tried everything. In this episode, Dr. Molda shares his journey and dives into phage therapy, zeolite as a binder, stressors in the body, and why a gentler approach without brutal detox may sometimes be the better path forward. Episode Resources: Dr. Chris Molda: https://drmolda.com For HMQ38LYME Questionnaire and Resources: https://lymemadesimple.com Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Follow Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, review and share the podcast. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Holistic transformational life coach Angela from the Netherlands shares her journey through chronic Lyme after seeking healing with nearly 30 different doctors before discovering that true healing also begins within. Learn how she uncovered and worked through unresolved trauma, learned to trust her intuition, listened to her body's signals, and why emotional healing became an essential part of her recovery. Episode Resources: Connect With Angela: https://www.angeldrenth.com Instagram: @angela_drenth Angela's Healing Journey Presentation: https://youtu.be/tzvWtkYFayE?si=ATIpgJFUOubbt4vA Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Don't miss out - Subscribe to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a rating, review and share it. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Occupational therapist Kathryn Hargreaves shares her personal Lyme journey, her road to diagnosis, and why supporting the nervous system is essential for healing. Learn how to identify where your nervous system is today, practical ways to support it, and how mindful movement can help your body heal without creating additional stress. Episode Resources: Connect With Kathryn Hargreaves: https://wholesomerootsoccupationaltherapy.com Instagram: @kathrynm.ot Looking for more resources and answers? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Don't miss out - Subscribe to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a rating, review and share it. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Courtney shares her Lyme journey, her experience at Sanoviv Medical Institute, and the treatments that helped her heal, including hyperthermia. She also shares the hope that followed recovery, including becoming a mom, and offers encouragement to anyone still searching for answers. Episode Resources: Courtney's Art & Instagram: @courtney_bateman_art Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Subscribe to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday.  If you found this episode helpful, please leave a rating, review and share it. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Dr Lindsey Wells, a naturopathic doctor, shares the latest groundbreaking research on folate receptor autoantibodies and their connection to autism, PANS, PANDAS, and Lyme disease. Learn how testing and targeted treatment may lead to significant improvements in cognition, behavior, communication, and overall function in patients. Episode Resources: Testing Information: https://FRATNow.com Published Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42346294/ Dr Lindsey Wells: www.lindseywellsnd.com Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Don't miss out - Subscribe to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a rating, review and share it. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link:  https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Lyme disease recovery is about much more than killing infections. In this episode, Dr Marty Ross walks us through his Big 4 approach to healing, why some people remain sensitive, why others suddenly feel like they've taken a huge step backward in their recovery, and how addressing hidden stressors can help move healing forward.  We also dive into the limbic and nervous system and discuss the potential benefits of programs like Gupta and Primal Trust, and hear Dr Ross's perspective on SOT therapy.  This episode is packed with practical information and valuable insights for anyone navigating chronic illness. Episode Resources: Book: Hacking Lyme Disease: An Action Guide to Wellness Education & Information: Treatlyme.com Clinic & Consultations: For In-Person or Remote Educational Consultations MartyRossMd.com Looking for more answers and resources? LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Don't miss out - Subscribe to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a rating, review and share it. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link: https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond

Erica Zernzack, founder of A Right Path Wellness and creator of the EZ Method, spent years developing innovative approaches to healing before discovering that she had unknowingly been living with undiagnosed Lyme disease for nearly 30 years. In this episode, we explore Lyme disease, nervous system healing, the mind-body connection, energy work, Human Design, SAAT acupuncture for Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). This episode is a must-listen to for anyone navigating chronic illness, as it's packed with valuable insights to support your healing journey. Episode Resources: A Right Path Wellness: https://www.arightpath.com Free Lyme Light Recovery Online Power Hour: https://ezmethodacademy.arightpath.com/p/lyme-light-recovery-program-support-group Looking for more answers and resources? https://LymeAndBeyondWithTanya.com Don't miss out - Subscribe to Lyme and Beyond with Tanya for new episodes every Wednesday. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a rating, review and share it. Your support helps more people find hope, answers and encouragement on their healing journey. Follow me on Facebook: Lyme and Beyond with Tanya This podcast is listener supported. If these conversations have helped you in any way and you'd like to support the show, donations are always appreciated. Donation Link:  https://paypal.me/lymeandbeyond