In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment for Lyme disease with Dr. Tom Moorcroft. You’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
1. Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease
2. The link between Lyme disease and co-infections
3. The role of Bartonella in Lyme disease
4. Testing methods for Lyme disease and co-infections
5. A holistic approach to treating Lyme disease and co-infections
Dr. Moorcroft has been treating patients with chronic bacterial and viral infections for over a decade. He is the Co-Founder and Physician at Origins of Health, an Osteopathic medical center that specializes in recovery from chronic infections. Dr. Moorcroft is also a member of the ILADS Evidence-based Lyme and Co-Infections Fundamentals program.
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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment for Lyme disease with Dr. Tom Moorcroft. You’ll hear us take a deep dive into:
- Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease
- The link between Lyme disease and co-infections
- The role of Bartonella in Lyme disease
- Testing methods for Lyme disease and co-infections
- A holistic approach to treating Lyme disease and co-infections
Dr. Moorcroft has been treating patients with chronic bacterial and viral infections for over a decade. He is the Co-Founder and Physician at Origins of Health, an Osteopathic medical center that specializes in recovery from chronic infections. Dr. Moorcroft is also a member of the ILADS Evidence-based Lyme and Co-Infections Fundamentals program.
Labs Mentioned
- Antibody test
- Western blot test
- PCR test
- DNA panel test
- T cell testing
Timestamps
02:20 - Raising root cause awareness
04:53 - Causes, symptoms, and misconceptions about Lyme disease
09:37 - Controversies and diagnostic challenges
18:32 - Understanding misdiagnosis and Lyme disease
23:19 - Diagnosis and treatment for Lyme disease
28:51 - How are tick-borne co-infections different from Lyme disease?
33:21 - Asthma versus babesia
42:20 - Overlooked symptoms in children and adults
47:44 - Treating Lyme disease and co-infections
52:59 - Nurturing the body's healing potential
01:04:03 - Holistic health and training with Dr. Tom Moorcroft
