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Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt

Dr. Michael Karlfeldt

Struggling with chronic Lyme disease and not getting answers from conventional medicine?

Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt explores evidence-based, integrative approaches to chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne illness, and co-infections — including Bartonella, Babesia, and Ehrlichia — through expert interviews and real patient recovery stories.

Lyme disease is known as the "great imitator" because its symptoms overlap with dozens of complex conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Many patients spend years misdiagnosed or dismissed after false-negative Western blot results. This podcast cuts through the confusion with practical insights on functional medicine, herbal antimicrobials, detoxification, immune support, nervous system healing, and other integrative therapies that support long-term recovery.

With over 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Karlfeldt brings the knowledge of a Lyme literate naturopathic doctor to every episode — helping patients and caregivers reduce their research time, ask better questions, and find a path forward.

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#259
Monday · 31 min
Why Some Recover From Lyme and Others Don't | Dr. Liz Graves
Is your Lyme brain fog coming from the infection, or from a gut that can't make the neurotransmitters your brain runs on? On Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K talks with Dr. Liz Graves, DC, a chiropractor and metabolic health expert with nearly two decades in practice and the founder of Back 2 Real Food, about the body Lyme lands in. She covers how to protect your gut while on doxycycline, why taking the same probiotic for years can backfire, and her 300-year rule for eating real food. If Lyme treatment hasn't cleared your fog, start here. Key Takeaways: Lyme brain fog: why the gut and the infection often both need treatment Doxycycline and gut health: probiotics, binders and gut lining support Probiotics for years and no change? Why diversity beats a single strain Seed oils, cell membranes and the 300-year rule for eating real food Elimination diets, carnivore and vegan: why no diet should be forever Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Back 2 Real Food - https://www.back2realfood.com/ Gut Zoomer by Vibrant Wellness - https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/gut-zoomer Tiny Health - https://www.tinyhealth.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#258
October 19 · 43 min
I Treated Lyme With Viruses Already Inside Me | Dr. Chris Molda
Can the viruses already inside you help fight chronic Lyme disease? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K talks with Dr. Chris Molda, a licensed chiropractor who ran a functional wellness practice for 20+ years until black mold, COVID, parasites and Lyme took him down in 2021. He explains how high-dose zeolite and phage therapy, which switches on viruses already living inside infections like Borrelia, worked when standard protocols barely moved the needle. If you're cycling through supplements without lasting relief, start here. Key Takeaways: Chronic Lyme, mold and parasites cut his work to one day a week Negative Lyme test? Why he treated Lyme anyway and felt a shift in 24 hours Zeolite detox: 60+ grams a day to catch toxins and ease detox reactions Phage therapy for Lyme: switching on viruses already inside the infection Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Dr. Chris Molda - https://drmolda.com/ Lyme Made Simple - https://lymemadesimple.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#257
October 12 · 35 min
Dr. Marie Matheson | Mold, Lyme Disease and Microdosing GLP-1 for Chronic Illness
What if the reason your Lyme treatment stopped working has nothing to do with Lyme at all? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Marie Matheson, a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of BioHeal Ottawa, who has spent twenty years treating complex chronic illness. Dr. Matheson traces her path back to a tick bite in her own family, and to the moment, a decade into treating Lyme disease, when she realized a stuck subset of her patients were not failing to improve because of Lyme. They were living with mold. She explains why she now estimates 80 to 90 percent of her Lyme patients are also dealing with mold toxicity, and why treating the mold often has to come before Lyme treatment can work at all. The conversation moves into microdosing tirzepatide, a GLP-1 GIP peptide she prescribes at a fraction of the standard weight loss dose to calm mast cell activation, joint pain and brain inflammation in her chronic illness patients, along with the detox precautions she builds in when a patient starts losing weight quickly on a GLP-1. If you have been stuck in Lyme disease treatment with no clear answer for why you are not improving, this conversation gives you a place to look you may not have considered. Key Takeaways: Why Dr. Matheson now believes 80 to 90 percent of her Lyme disease patients are also dealing with hidden mold toxicity Microdosing tirzepatide, a GLP-1 GIP peptide, for mast cell activation, joint pain and brain inflammation in Lyme patients The Goldilocks dose: why 0.33 to 2 milligrams of a GLP-1 outperforms standard weight loss doses for complex chronic illness Why fat tissue stores toxins, and the liver detox and drainage protocol needed before rapid weight loss on a GLP-1 Why Dr. Matheson starts empirical treatment for Lyme and Babesia before lab results even come back Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: BioHeal Ottawa - https://biohealottawa.com Pure Peptide Collective - https://www.purepeptidecollective.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#254
October 5 · 46 min
Dr. Richard Horowitz | Lyme, Alzheimer's and the 16 Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness
What if the chronic fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained pain you've been living with for years traces back to something your doctor never tested for? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Richard Horowitz, a physician who has treated over 13,000 chronically ill patients across four decades, to talk about his new book, Ending Chronic Illness. Dr. Horowitz breaks down the 16-point MSIDS model, a framework connecting chronic Lyme disease to Alzheimer's, autoimmune conditions, long COVID, ADHD, and dozens of other diagnoses through a single shared driver: chronic inflammation. He shares how patients written off by conventional medicine walked, talked, and thought clearly again once the real source of their illness was identified. This conversation covers the Dapsone protocol for biofilm-forming Lyme bacteria, a groundbreaking case reversing an Alzheimer's biomarker by 63 percent, and why Dr. Horowitz believes the current one-disease, one-drug model is failing patients with complex chronic illness. If you or someone you love has been chasing answers without success, this episode offers a new way to look at the problem. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 2:01 Why Dr. Horowitz wrote Ending Chronic Illness 9:15 The 16-point MSIDS model explained 10:54 The wheelchair patient who turned out to have babesia 24:48 Reversing an Alzheimer's biomarker by 63 percent in nine weeks 32:24 Inside the Dapsone protocol and required testing 38:00 Free resources: the Medical Detective Substack and Lyme questionnaire Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Get Dr. Richard Horowitz’s new book - https://cangetbetter.com/ending-chronic-illness/ Medical Detective Substack - https://medicaldetective.substack.com Lyme Questionnaire - https://cangetbetter.com IGeneX Lyme Testing - https://igenex.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#256
September 14 · 45 min
Dr. Tom Cowan | Lyme Disease, Antibody Testing and the Contagion Myth
What if the test that diagnosed your Lyme disease, and the theory behind it, was never actually proven in the first place? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Thomas Cowan, a physician and author of The Contagion Myth, for a conversation that questions one of the most basic assumptions in the Lyme disease world: that borrelia has actually been shown to cause the illness. Dr. Cowan spent years as an ER doctor before turning his attention to what he calls the unexamined foundations of modern medicine, and in this conversation he walks through why he believes the original Lyme research, the antibody tests built on it, and even the concept of an immune system itself don't hold up to the kind of scrutiny any other medical claim would require. They get into the 1980s study that first linked spirochetes to Lyme disease, why Dr. Cowan says antibody tests can't be trusted to identify anything specific, and what he does instead when a patient walks in exhausted, in pain, and carrying a diagnosis that hasn't made them any better. If you've ever been told you have chronic Lyme disease and felt like the label explained less than it promised, this conversation offers a different way to think about what's actually happening in your body. Key Takeaways: Why Dr. Thomas Cowan argues the original Lyme disease study never proved borrelia causes the illness The case against Lyme antibody testing: why a positive IgG or IgM result may not mean what patients are told it means Why long-term antibiotic use, not lingering infection, may explain chronic Lyme disease symptoms for some patients Dr. Cowan's approach to chronic illness: treating a patient's health history instead of the Lyme disease label Why there is no clinical definition of Lyme disease, and what that means for anyone diagnosing themselves off a bullseye rash or brain fog Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: The New Biology Clinic - https://newbiologyclinic.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#255
August 24 · 29 min
Linda Fraas | Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Root Causes & Natural Pain Management Without Medication
What if the fatigue, pain, and brain fog you have been told is just stress or aging actually has a name, and a path forward? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Linda Fraas, a former occupational therapist turned certified fibromyalgia health coach, who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia herself after nearly 30 years of treating patients with chronic conditions. Linda shares what it actually felt like to be dismissed by a physical therapist who told her the pain was all in her head, and how she went from carrying heavy equipment through daily flare ups to walking two and a half miles several times a week on zero fibromyalgia medication. The conversation breaks down what fibromyalgia is, why it is still so hard to diagnose, and the tools that helped Linda reclaim her life: energy conservation, sleep hygiene, an anti-inflammatory diet, gentle daily movement, and a functional medicine approach that looks past a normal blood panel to catch what is actually driving the flare ups. If you or someone you love has been told there is nothing more that can be done for their pain, this episode offers a different way forward. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:11 From occupational therapist to living with fibromyalgia herself 3:29 What fibromyalgia actually is and why it is so hard to diagnose 6:34 A physical therapist told her the pain was all in her head 8:43 The phone battery analogy for a fibromyalgia flare up 14:27 The diet and movement changes that got her off all medication 25:54 Why functional medicine digs deeper than a normal blood panel Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources Mentioned: Torchlight Vitality (Linda Fraas coaching) - https://www.torchlightvitality.com Contact Linda - beevitalwithlinda@gmail.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#253
August 10 · 37 min
Mo Pritzker | How She Reversed Lyme Disease Using Neuroplasticity, Not Antibiotics
What if the missing piece in your Lyme recovery isn't another antibiotic protocol, but your brain itself? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Mo Pritzker, Co-Founder of re-origin, who spent two years cycling through doctors and alternative treatments for Lyme disease before finally getting better, only to relapse even harder. It wasn't until a doctor handed her a book on neuroplasticity that everything shifted. Mo shares how brain retraining calmed her dysregulated limbic system, helped her body return to homeostasis, and led to being Lyme free for ten years, including a Lyme test that eventually came back negative. This conversation goes beyond killing the pathogen and into what actually keeps people stuck: a nervous system stuck in survival mode. Mo breaks down the "pause" technique she uses to interrupt negative thought loops, why healing chronic illness is as much a crisis of the whole person as it is a physical one, and why community and coaching were just as critical to her recovery as any protocol. If you're navigating Lyme disease and feel like you've tried everything, this episode offers a piece of the puzzle you may not have considered yet. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:11 From serial entrepreneur to sudden health collapse 3:07 The perfect storm that broke her body down 9:20 A doctor handed her a book that changed everything 11:24 Why neuroplasticity worked when other therapies didn't 17:35 How her brain turned a positive Lyme test negative 25:27 The pause technique for breaking negative thought loops 34:01 Where to find the re-origin community Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: re-origin - https://www.re-origin.com/ The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge - https://normandoidge.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#252
July 27 · 42 min
Dr. Scott McMahon | Chronic Lyme, mold illness and the CIRS connection doctors miss
What if the reason your Lyme treatment isn't working has nothing to do with the infection itself? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K talks with pediatrician Dr. Scott McMahon, Medical Director at Moldco, about the immune system reaction that keeps so many chronic Lyme patients sick long after the bacteria are gone. Dr. McMahon explains how dead pathogen fragments can keep triggering the innate immune system, why standard labs like CBC and CRP almost always miss it, and which specific markers (TGF-beta 1, MMP9, C4a) tell the real story. He also walks through his treatment approach with binders, a low-amylose diet, and VIP peptide therapy, and shares data from his work on children with recurrent headaches, stomach issues, and PANS/PANDAS whose symptoms resolved once the underlying inflammatory response was addressed. This conversation covers what chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) is, why it so often overlaps with Lyme and mold illness, and how the hypothalamus, blood-brain barrier, and autonomic nervous system get pulled into the mix. If you've been treating the infection but still aren't getting better, this episode explains the piece that's likely missing. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Immune response drives chronic Lyme symptoms 2:53 Key labs standard testing misses 6:30 Dead pathogen fragments trigger the immune system 9:33 Binders, diet and VIP reset the response 16:57 Kids' unexplained symptoms trace back to CIRS 30:00 CIRS disrupts the blood-brain barrier and hormones 35:26 Low-cost telehealth model closes the access gap Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Moldco - https://www.moldco.com Surviving Mold (Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker) - https://www.survivingmold.com IncellDx (Dr. Bruce Patterson) - https://www.incelldx.com Klinghardt Institute (Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt) - https://klinghardtinstitute.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#2
July 13 · 35 min
Dr. Jonathan Streit | Why Killing Lyme Isn't the Answer: Terrain Theory, Microglial Activation & the BioRestorative Method
What happens when every antibiotic, every protocol, every specialist leaves your loved one worse, not better? For Dr. Jonathan Streit, that wasn't a hypothetical. It was his wife, wasting away, while he carried her to the bathroom and raised a toddler. That breaking point became the foundation of everything he now does for Lyme patients. In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Jonathan Streit to unpack why killing the infection is only part of the picture, and often the wrong place to start. They dig into his BioRestorative Method, which targets six interconnected systems including the autonomic nervous system, gut microbiome, and neuroplastic retraining. Dr. Streit also introduces a concept most Lyme-literate practitioners aren't talking about: microglial activation, the brain's immune response that can keep you sick long after the infection is gone. If you've done everything right and still don't feel well, this episode may finally explain why. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:36 How Dr. Streit's wife's battle with Lyme changed his entire career path 8:07 Why eight rounds of antibiotics made her worse and the moment he said "we're done" 10:49 The BioRestorative Method's six-system approach to healing Lyme 14:31 Why Dr. Streit doesn't believe in the Herxheimer reaction 17:03 Tailored protocols over stock supplements and why cookie-cutter Lyme treatment fails 25:00 Silent Spark: how microglial activation keeps you sick after the infection clears 29:27 Why limbic retraining programs have limited results without addressing microglial activation Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Silent Spark by Dr. Jonathan Streit - https://a.co/d/00rWB06X Angels and the Assassin by Donna Jackson Nakazawa - https://a.co/d/0hwOML6O IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) - https://www.ifm.org DNRS (Dynamic Neural Retraining System) - https://www.retrainingthebrain.com Gupta Program - https://www.guptaprogram.com Primal Trust - https://www.primaltrust.org Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#1
June 29 · 42 min
Donna Gates | Lyme Disease, Gut Ecology and Why Fermented Foods Beat Probiotics for Chronic Infections
What if the fatigue, brain fog, and infections you've been fighting for years all trace back to the same root - a gut that never had a chance to recover? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Donna Gates, author of The Body Ecology Diet and founder of Body Ecology, to cover a lot of ground: long COVID, Lyme disease, candida, biofilms, autism, and why fermented foods do something no probiotic capsule can replicate. Donna shares her own decades-long journey through antibiotic-induced illness, yeast overgrowth, and a recent long-haul COVID experience that sent her back to the drawing board - and ultimately led to her new book, Taming the Dragon. The conversation gets into why Lyme and candida are so resistant to treatment, how biofilms protect pathogens from the immune system, the surprising role of fermented vegetables in nasal health, and what the diversity inside a single head of cabbage has to do with your brain function. If you or someone you love is dealing with a chronic infection and not getting answers, this episode is worth your full attention. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:51 How the Body Ecology Diet started with a yeast infection and a chance meeting 6:09 Why the inner ecosystem concept predated the term gut microbiome by 12 years 15:00 Long COVID as a chronic viral flare and how the antiviral diet works 18:00 Taming the dragon: keeping viruses dormant through an alkaline mineral-rich body 22:00 Fermented vegetables and the histamine myth most people get wrong 29:23 Lyme and candida both hide behind biofilms and why antibiotics alone fail 36:05 Fermented vegetable juice in your nose to break up nasal biofilm Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Body Ecology - https://www.bodyecology.com Taming the Dragon by Donna Gates - https://www.bodyecology.com (available on Kindle) The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates - https://www.amazon.com The Yeast Connection by Dr. William Crook - https://www.amazon.com MAPS (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs) - https://www.medmaps.org Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
#251
June 15 · 45 min
Isabel Rose | Congenital Lyme Disease, Motherhood & Finding Hope When the System Fails You
What if you passed a disease to your children before they were even born, and didn't find out until decades later? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Isabel Rose, chair of Mothers Against Lyme and board member of Project Lyme, to talk about congenital Lyme disease, what it is, why most OBs are unprepared for it, and what testing and treatment during pregnancy actually looks like. Isabel was bitten at eight, undiagnosed until 48, and carried two children to term while unknowingly infected. She's not speaking from research. She's speaking from her own life. This conversation covers the downstream effects on children, from developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to PANS/PANDAS, and why early intervention and community support can change everything. If you're navigating Lyme and motherhood, this is the episode you've been looking for. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Mothers Against Lyme and Project Lyme 2:25 Lyme disease and pregnancy 5:07 What congenital Lyme disease is 6:32 Maternal Lyme infection and autism spectrum disorders 11:29 Testing and treating before and during pregnancy 19:19 Isabel's story, two children two outcomes 23:29 NuCalm and nervous system regulation 30:03 Other Lyme transmission routes 31:40 The guilt mothers carry 33:21 Undiagnosed for 40 years 37:00 How to join the support group 42:10 Why community matters in Lyme disease Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Mothers Against Lyme - https://www.mothersagainstlyme.org Project Lyme - https://www.projectlyme.org Beyond the Rx (Isabel's Substack) - https://www.beyondtherx.substack.com Vibrant Wellness - https://www.vibrant-wellness.com NuCalm - https://www.nucalm.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#250
June 1 · 48 min
Elena Herning │ Undiagnosed for 25 Years: How TruDOSE™ IV PRP Reversed Chronic Lyme & Mold Illness
Twenty-five years of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told it was all in her head. By the time Elena Herning finally got answers, she had lost her home, her belongings, her ability to drive, and very nearly her life. In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Elena Herning, patient advocate and TruDOSE™ ambassador, to trace her harrowing journey through undiagnosed Lyme disease, co-infections, toxic mold exposure, mast cell activation syndrome, POTS, MOG antibody disease, and COVID - and the single therapy that finally turned it all around. Elena breaks down what dose-specific IV platelet-rich plasma (TruDOSE™) actually does inside the body, why it crosses the blood-brain barrier, how it unwinds inflammatory loops that conventional medicine never addresses, and what it felt like to go from writing goodbye letters to her children to logging mile six on a treadmill. If you or someone you love is caught in the chronic illness spiral with no answers and no end in sight, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:52 Undiagnosed for 25 years and what that looked like day to day 3:29 How a hysterectomy became the breaking point that revealed Lyme 9:04 Why Lyme is rarely the only problem 27:00 After energy healers, ozone, and a near liver transplant 29:38 What TruDOSE™ IV PRP is and how it differs from standard PRP 32:11 First treatment results and how fast things shifted 37:17 How dose-specific platelets cross the blood-brain barrier Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: TruDOSE™ — https://trudose.com Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#249
May 18 · 42 min
Cara Pacific Campbell | How Lyme Disease Saved My Life: Chronic Illness, Trauma Healing & Upspiraling
What if the illness that took everything from you, your career, your identity, your ability to bake a birthday cake, turned out to be the thing that finally saved your life? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Cara Pacific Campbell, patient advocate and author of Upspiraling, to trace her journey from high-powered corporate executive to bedridden with Lyme disease, 36 co-infections, and dementia-like symptoms, all missed for months by conventional medicine. Cara opens up about the nosebleed that stopped her life cold, the functional medicine breakthrough that finally named what was happening, and the road back through treatment, somatic trauma work, and a complete identity overhaul. If you're navigating a Lyme diagnosis, living with chronic illness, or just quietly running on empty, this one maps a way forward. Not just to survival, but to something truer on the other side. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Lyme saved my life: when burnout breaks the body 7:00 The nosebleed that changed everything 9:11 36 co-infections and what conventional medicine missed 17:43 70 pills a day and blind faith 20:37 The mental health toll no one talks about 25:00 The mindset shift that turned illness into initiation 31:49 What actually moved the needle: IVs, somatics, and coaching 36:28 Childhood trauma and the Type A-Lyme connection 39:22 Upspiraling: suffering to make a map for others Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Upspiraling: The Ancient Path to Wholeness — https://a.co/d/06g6CRPW Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#248
May 4 · 37 min
Lachlan Onegin-Ward | Lyme Disease in Australia: Misdiagnosed, Dismissed, and Fighting Back
What happens when your country's medical system refuses to believe you have the disease that's destroying your life? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Lachlan Onegin-Ward, a marine biologist and wildlife conservationist from Australia who contracted Lyme disease after being bitten by 17 ticks on a snake-spotting trip south of Sydney. What followed was a years-long battle not just against Bartonella, Rickettsia, and Babesia — but against a medical system that handed him antacids instead of answers. Lachlan shares the raw reality of fighting Lyme disease in a country that officially denies its existence, navigating a healthcare system that left him bedridden, seizing, and unable to move his arms — all while spending tens of thousands of dollars chasing a diagnosis. He opens up about the neurological relapse triggered by COVID, the PTSD of living with an invisible illness, losing close friends who couldn't understand what they couldn't see, and the grassroots mission he's now on to make sure no other Australian has to go through this alone. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:00 17 tick bites, one wildlife trip 8:10 Australia's medical system denies Lyme exists 13:20 Triple co-infection: Bartonella, Rickettsia, and Babesia 18:00 COVID triggers seizures after 11 seizure-free years 25:00 The financial toll of chasing treatment in Australia 30:30 Podcasting to fill the awareness gap 34:00 Invisible illness and the friends who disappeared Schedule a Free 15-Min Phone Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Lyme Disease Association of Australia - https://www.lymedisease.org.au/ Tick Science Alliance - https://ticksciencealliance.au/ IGENEX - https://igenex.com/ Let's Get Aussie Wild / Corona and Lyme Podcast (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xRfQ3zKvuivkgtBEiFuxf Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#247
April 6 · 39 min
Dr. Michael Karlfeldt - Why Lyme Treatment Fails: Mold Toxicity, Brain Fog, and Hidden Mycotoxins
Still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety even after Lyme treatment? This is a special re-release of an important episode originally recorded in 2025 that we felt needed to be brought back. More patients than ever are dealing with stalled healing journeys, and one of the most overlooked reasons is mold toxicity. In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt breaks down how mold and mycotoxins can silently sabotage Lyme recovery by suppressing the immune system, inflaming the brain, and mimicking symptoms often blamed on chronic infections. You will learn the difference between mold exposure and colonization, how mold affects the nervous system and mental health, why it must often be addressed before Lyme protocols can fully work, and the most effective detox and recovery strategies available. If you feel like you are doing everything right but still not improving, this conversation may help uncover the missing piece. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Mold exposure vs colonization explained 8:30 Why mold symptoms look like Lyme 11:30 How mold suppresses the immune system 16:45 Mold detox: environment, binders, and antifungals 28:00 Mold, anxiety, and brain inflammation 30:30 Limbic retraining and nervous system healing Resources Mentioned: Toxic: Heal Your Body - https://a.co/d/0ajEwCyy Break the Mold - https://a.co/d/03CqJLLS Great Plains Laboratory (now Mosaic Diagnostics) - https://mosaicdx.com/ Vibrant America - https://vibrant-wellness.com/ Surviving Mold VCS Test - https://www.survivingmold.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#246
March 30 · 34 min
Dr. Michael Karlfeldt - Lyme Disease Testing Explained - Why Labs Miss Chronic Lyme
Why do so many Lyme patients test negative while feeling anything but healthy? This is a special re-release of a powerful episode originally recorded in 2025. We felt it was too important not to bring back, especially as more people continue to struggle with confusing lab results and unanswered symptoms. The insights shared here are just as relevant today, if not more, and deserve to be heard again. In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt breaks down the confusing world of Lyme disease testing and reveals why conventional lab results often fail chronic illness patients. Drawing insights from leading experts like Dr. Bruce Patterson and Dr. Joseph Burrascano, this episode uncovers the limitations of ELISA, Western Blot, and PCR testing and why they were never designed for complex, chronic cases. You will learn how Lyme evades detection, why immune dysfunction leads to false negatives, and how advanced testing methods like cytokine panels, T-cell testing, and FISH are reshaping diagnosis. If you have ever been told your labs are normal while your body says otherwise, this episode will change how you understand your health and your next steps forward. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 2:05 ELISA and Western Blot were never built for chronic Lyme 6:10 Immune dysfunction leads to false negatives 10:30 PCR testing limitations and missed infections 12:00 Expanding beyond standard labs into specialty testing 17:00 FISH testing detecting live organisms in the blood 22:00 Why combining tests gives a clearer diagnosis 23:30 Immune system testing the future of Lyme detection 28:00 Symptom patterns reveal different infections 30:15 Choosing the right test based on your stage 32:00 When to stop testing and start healing Resources Mentioned: ArminLabs https://arminlabs.com/ IGeneX https://igenex.com/ Galaxy Diagnostics https://www.galaxydx.com/ DNA Connexions https://dnaconnexions.com/ IncellDX https://incelldx.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#245
March 16 · 47 min
Amy Rose - Misdiagnosed Lyme Disease, Brain Inflammation, and the Fight for Lyme Awareness
What happens when Lyme disease is repeatedly dismissed even when the symptoms are clear? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K speaks with Lyme advocate Amy Rose, who spent more than eight years searching for answers after being infected by a tick bite in 2008. Within days she developed severe flu-like symptoms and later discovered a large bullseye rash on her shoulder. Despite these classic warning signs, doctors repeatedly told her Lyme disease was impossible because she had been bitten in Arkansas. Multiple tests came back negative and she was given numerous misdiagnoses and medications instead of answers. Amy shares how her health continued to decline while she saw 27 doctors before finally receiving a proper diagnosis from a Lyme-literate practitioner. She also explains how this experience led her to start the Arkansas Lyme Foundation to support patients in a state where Lyme disease is still widely denied. Her story reveals the serious gaps in Lyme testing, the consequences of misdiagnosis, and the power of patient advocacy. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Amy Rose’s Lyme infection and early symptoms in 2008 6:40 The bullseye rash and why Lyme was still missed 10:30 Five negative tests through Labcorp and misdiagnosis 16:50 Neurological Lyme and being misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s 22:10 Losing the ability to drive due to brain inflammation 26:30 Finding a Lyme-literate doctor after seeing 27 physicians 32:45 Starting the Arkansas Lyme Foundation 38:20 Why Arkansas still denies Lyme disease exists 44:15 Reaching remission and focusing on cellular health and mold detox Resources Mentioned: Arkansas Lyme Foundation - https://www.arkansaslyme.org/ Labcorp - https://www.labcorp.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#244
March 9 · 49 min
Nikki Schultek – Chronic Infections & The Alzheimer’s Pathobiome: The Hidden Pathogens Driving Neurodegeneration
What if Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and even psychiatric symptoms are not random but driven by hidden infections? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with research scientist and Lyme survivor Nikki Schultek to explore the infection hypothesis behind chronic disease. After battling years of misdiagnosed symptoms including asthma flares, interstitial cystitis, arrhythmias, neurological decline, and suspected MS, Nikki uncovered a complex web of infections including Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Epstein-Barr virus, and more. Now founder of the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative, Nikki is leading a global consortium investigating how stealth pathogens may trigger neurodegeneration, immune dysfunction, and dementia. This conversation dives into intracellular infections, the Herxheimer reaction, amyloid as an antimicrobial response, sterile brain autopsies, precision medicine, and why federal health agencies are finally acknowledging Lyme disease as a serious public health crisis. If you or someone you love is dealing with chronic Lyme, long COVID, autoimmune illness, or cognitive decline, this episode may change how you see disease. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Asthma, air hunger, and early misdiagnoses 8:40 From interstitial cystitis to suspected multiple sclerosis 14:30 Discovering intracellular infections and Chlamydia pneumoniae 18:45 Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia and the whack-a-mole effect 24:10 The Pathobiome concept and microbial imbalance 27:30 Alzheimer’s disease and the infection hypothesis 32:00 Sterile brain autopsies and spinal fluid research 35:20 Amyloid plaque as an antimicrobial defense mechanism 41:00 APOE4, genetics, and infection susceptibility 44:30 Federal recognition of Lyme disease and future funding Resources Mentioned: Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative - https://alzheimerspathobiome.org ILADS - https://www.ilads.org ILADS Education Foundation - https://www.iladef.org Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - https://www.pcom.edu Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#243
March 4 · 32 min
Susan Pogorzelski – Lyme Misdiagnosis, Babesia Recovery, Emotional Healing & The Last Letter
What happens when Lyme disease goes undiagnosed for 15 years — and the emotional toll becomes just as devastating as the physical symptoms? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Susan Pogorzelski, author of The Last Letter: A Novel and founder of the Lyme Brave Foundation. Susan shares her 30-year journey through misdiagnosis, neurological decline, co-infections like Babesia, severe fatigue, psychiatric symptoms, and the long road of recovery. From being dismissed by doctors to experiencing suicidal ideation during treatment, Susan opens up about the isolation, trauma, and resilience that shaped her healing. This powerful conversation explores Lyme misdiagnosis, Babesia treatment, herxing, emotional trauma, nervous system regulation, EFT tapping, relapse recovery, and how chronic illness can reshape identity. If you or a loved one is navigating chronic Lyme disease, co-infections, or the emotional weight of invisible illness, this episode is both validation and hope. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:15 15 years of misdiagnosis and declining neurological health 8:20 Gallbladder surgery, rapid deterioration, and ER visits 12:05 Lyme diagnosis and multiple co-infections confirmed 15:40 Babesia treatment and what moved the needle in recovery 19:30 Herx reactions, suicidal ideation, and psychological symptoms 23:50 Emotional trauma, loneliness, and invisible illness 27:45 EFT tapping, nervous system healing, and energetic tools 30:10 Relapses, flares, and building resilience over time 33:00 Lyme Brave Foundation and supporting patients emotionally Resources Mentioned: Susan Pogorzelski Website - https://www.susanpogorzelski.com/about Lyme Brave Foundation - https://lymebravefoundation.org The Last Letter: A Novel by Susan Pogorzelski - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Letter-Novel-Susan-Pogorzelski/dp/0988875136 Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. #Babesia #InvisibleIllness #ChronicLyme ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________
#242
February 25 · 38 min
Dr. Geoff Dow – New Clinical Trial for Chronic Babesiosis: Tafenoquine, Malaria Drugs, and Hope for Lyme-Linked Fatigue
Is chronic babesiosis finally getting the scientific attention it deserves? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Geoff Dow, CEO & President of Sixty Degrees Pharmaceuticals, to discuss a groundbreaking clinical trial targeting chronic babesiosis — a common and often overlooked Lyme co-infection. Originally developed for malaria prevention, the drug Tafenoquine (brand name Kodatef®) is now being studied for its potential to treat persistent Babesia infections and Lyme-related fatigue. They explore the science behind red blood cell parasites, how Babesia differs from malaria, why chronic babesiosis remains controversial, and what makes this new trial the first FDA-reviewed IND study focused on chronic disease. If you or a loved one struggle with Lyme-related fatigue, relapsing babesiosis, or limited treatment options, this conversation offers cautious optimism and a closer look at the future of targeted therapies. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:10 From Malaria Drug Development to Lyme Co-Infections 6:45 How Babesia Infects Red Blood Cells and Causes Fatigue 10:40 Why Chronic Babesiosis Is Still Controversial 14:50 No FDA-Approved Drugs Specifically for Babesiosis 18:30 New Clinical Trials for Chronic and Relapsing Babesiosis 24:00 Measuring Fatigue as a Primary Endpoint in Chronic Disease Resources Mentioned: Sixty Degrees Pharmaceuticals - https://www.sixtydegreespharma.com Kodatef® (Tafenoquine) Information - Available via company website above Mount Sinai (Clinical Trial Site) - https://www.mountsinai.org Yale Babesiosis Case Series (Referenced Study) - https://medicine.yale.edu Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________ WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT: The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at: 📞 208-338-8902 📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com 🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com ____________________________________ 📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery Get your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lyme Use code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off ____________________________________ CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT: Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenter Facebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter ____________________________________ MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT: 🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance. 🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter ____________________________________

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