Tick-Borne Illness & CIRS: testing pitfalls, key symptoms, and how to heal

Barbara welcomes Dr. Kellyn Milani, a naturopathic doctor and primary care physician specializing in complex environmentally acquired illnesses, to discuss tick-borne illness in the context of CIRS aka mold illness. Dr. Milani explains that tick-borne disease is a major trigger for CIRS, emphasizes Lyme occurs in all 50 states, and outlines why testing is limited and Lyme is primarily a clinical diagnosis. She reviews symptom patterns that raise suspicion for Lyme and common co-infections (including Babesia, Bartonella, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, tick-borne relapsing fever, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever), offers practical guidance for tick removal and testing, and discusses treatment sequencing with the Shoemaker protocol, typical chronic treatment timelines, and managing intensification reactions. She also shares her approach using pulsed antibiotics, herbs, biofilm support, and foundational anti-inflammatory and lifestyle prep, plus ways to connect with her via social platforms, her Skool community, and her clinic wait list.

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, please consult your own practitioner or work with Dr. Milani for your specific health concerns.

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TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:37 Why tick-borne illness matters02:59 When to consider tick-borne testing06:00 Testing and clinical diagnosis08:50 Key symptoms to watch for in Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, etc.15:39 Timing of treatment18:42 Treatment strategies: antibiotics, herbals, biofilm busting23:06 How long treatment can take26:58 Symptom flares and prep tips33:08 Supportive activities35:52 How to Work With Dr. Milani39:50 Outro

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Dr. Milani's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellynmilani/Dr. Milani's Skool community: https://www.skool.com/drkellyn/Dr. Milani's website (join her waitlist): https://remedynaturalhealth.com/

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