Podcasts about Infection

ESR data shows flu and COVID infections are on the rise, with a sharp jump in hospitalisations for severe respiratory infections across Auckland in a week. As Ruth Hill reports, GPs warn they're already under pressure.

Drs Sara Horst and Jordan Axelrad Discuss Risks of Malignancy, Infection With IBD Therapies by Gastroenterology Learning Network

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252: In this episode, I sit down with my own doctor, Dr. Kelly McCann, to go over some of my recent test results and the detox protocols I'm doing to prep my body for pregnancy. We talk about glyphosate, mold, and other environmental toxins—and most importantly, what you can actually do about them. Dr. McCann is a total expert in helping people uncover mystery illnesses, like MCAS and hidden infections, especially when conventional doctors come up short. If you've been feeling off and haven't found answers yet, I hope this episode gives you some clarity, hope, and actionable steps to feel better. Topics Discussed:  What are the symptoms of glyphosate exposure and how can you detox from it? How do environmental toxins like mold and “forever chemicals” impact fertility and overall health? What is MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and how is it diagnosed and treated? What kind of functional medicine testing can uncover hidden infections or chronic illness? How can you reduce your toxic load at home and support your body's natural detox pathways? Sponsored By: LMNT | Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at drinklmnt.com/realfoodology Our Place | Use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off at fromourplace.com/realfoodology Timeline | My friends at Timeline are offering 10% off, just for my listeners. Head to timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGYGUMMIES MANUKORA | Go to Manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!  BIOptimizers | For an exclusive offer go to bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY  Beekeepers Naturals | Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order.  Timetamps:  00:00:00 – Introduction  00:05:38 – Gaps in functional medicine testing 00:09:17 – Mold toxicity & immune function 00:11:47 – Glyphosate in food and environment 00:14:34 – How toxins affect your pets 00:18:31 – Toxins in flooring and home materials 00:20:45 – How to reduce toxic overload 00:24:34 – Sauna use for detox support 00:25:54 – Dangers of forever chemicals 00:26:40 – Post-sauna protocol & skincare 00:27:32 – Using binders for detox 00:31:23 – Benefits of chlorella & spirulina 00:32:14 – Detox alternatives to saunas 00:33:30 – Courtney's mystery infection 00:35:30 – Lyme disease & stealth infections 00:37:51 – Signs of undetected infections 00:39:55 – Infections and fertility health 00:43:31 – Dr. Kelly's real patient cases 00:47:19 – What is MCAS (Mast Cell Activation)? 00:51:21 – Understanding the toxic sink analogy 00:54:27 – Why phosphatidylcholine matters 00:58:58 – Dr. Kelly's book highlights 01:02:09 – Why chronic illness feels “normal” 01:06:07 – Small lifestyle changes that help Further Listening:  Detox Protocols: How to Remove Seed Oils from the Body, Good Fats vs Bad Fats, + Supplement Recommendations | BodyBio Glyphosate, Big Agriculture, + Cancer | Kelly Rhyerson Check Out Dr. Kelly thespringcenter.com Website Facebook  Instagram Check Out Courtney:  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at the Weekend Box Office…PLUS – Thoughts on Woman's claims that she suffers from 7-year infection as a result of her ex-boyfriend farting in her face AND Final Thought's on comedian, TV host Bill Maher outrageous jokes about victims of sexual assault - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Dr. Jan Hontelez and Professor Till Barnighausen join Sundus Ahmad to discuss their modelling study which predicted changes in HIV deaths and new infections due to the PEPFAR funding freeze.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(25)00165-8/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_Jun_25_eclinmContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130544835 Beatrice speaks with Jane Thomason of National Nurses United (NNU) about the Trump administration's disbanding of the CDC's HICPAC committee, the body that oversees infection control practices across the healthcare industry — and a committee that Jane was briefly involved with as part of an advisory workgroup since last summer. We also discuss the Trump administration's staggering cuts across NIOSH, a key agency for workplace health and safety protections, and their significance within the broader “MAHA” agenda. Jane Thomason is NNU's lead industrial hygienist. She was last on the show in March 2024 and August 2023 to speak about a campaign against proposed infection control cuts being considered by HICPAC, after which she was added to a HICPAC workgroup that May. Jane returns today now that, with HICPAC disbanded, she's once again able to speak more openly about committee deliberations. Find NNU's call to action letter about NIOSH here: https://nnu.org/saveniosh Runtime 1:09:48 Note: We're back! Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes and many kind messages during our parental leave. We have a lot coming together soon processing current events and reacting to some big developments that happened while we were away. As we ramp production back up we'll be prioritizing the patron feed first to make sure patrons get a full new episode every week. Get Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Find Tracy's book Abolish Rent here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2443-abolish-rent

Pressures of life on Earth experienced by our ancestors – as multicellular beings, as hosts to parasites, and as home to microbes – shaped the evolved structure and function of our immune systems.  Some of the traits favored by natural selection have conferred resistance against infections while opening vulnerabilities to autoimmune diseases.  I will illustrate why analysis of the deep-time origins of mammalian immune systems reveals general principles of optimal defense and helps to explain why hosts are so profoundly variable in their susceptibility to infectious and inflammatory diseases. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40692]

Au cœur de la nuit, les auditeurs se livrent en toute liberté aux oreilles attentives et bienveillantes de Valérie Darmon. Pas de jugements ni de tabous, une conversation franche, mais aussi des réponses aux questions que les auditeurs se posent. Un moment d'échange et de partage propice à la confidence pour repartir le cœur plus léger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Editors of CMI Comms, Josh Davis, Erin McCreary and Emily McDonald return for round 2 taking turns to summarise and discuss late-breaker trials presented at ESCMID Global 2025 in Vienna, and whether or not these trials should change your practice. Part 2 covers the ALABAMA trial exploring the safety of penicillin-allergy delabelling using the penicillin allergy assessment pathway, the SOLARIO trial investigating short (≤7 days!) versus long (≥4 weeks) antibiotic courses for orthopaedic infections, the EAGLE-1 trial assessing oral gepotidacin for gonorrhoea, a randomised clinical trial (RCT) from Thailand on oral fosfomycin as carbapenem-sparing, de-escalating therapy in complicated UTIs, and a double-blind RCT from Israel comparing neutralising plasma to placebo for West Nile fever.    This episode was peer reviewed by Dr. Emanuele Rando of Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain and is the second of this two-part series covering selected clinical trials presented at ESCMID Global 2025.  Late-breaker trialsSandoe J, et al. Penicillin allergy assessment pathway versus usual clinical care for primary care patients with a penicillin allergy record to assess safety, de-labelling and antibiotic prescribing: The ALABAMA randomised controlled trialAngkanavisan K, et al. Oral fosfomycin after carbapenems as de-escalating therapy in complicated urinary tract infection: A randomisedcontrolled trialCanetti M, et al. Neutralising plasma versus placebo for hospitalised patients with West Nile fever: a double-blind randomised controlled trialDudareva M, et al. Short or long antibiotic regimes in orthopaedics: the SOLARIO multicentre randomised controlled trialWilson, J. Phase 3 randomised trial of oral gepotidacin for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhoea (EAGLE-1) ReferencesIDSA. Public Comment: IDSA Guideline on Management and Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections; 19 Feb - 19 March 2025.Mostashari F, et al. Epidemic West Nile encephalitis, New York, 1999. Lancet. 2001. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(01)05480-0Angus DC. Optimizing the Trade-off Between Learning and Doing in a Pandemic. JAMA. 2020. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.4984Dudareva M. In: The 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Bone & Joint Infection Society. Barcelona, Spain: 26-28 Sept 2024. Li HK, et al. Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotics for Bone and Joint Infection (OVIVA). NEJM. 2019 doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1710926

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Episode Notes In this episode, DASON Clinical Pharmacist Liaison Dr. Melissa Johnson talks with Dr. Jason Trubiano, Director of Infectious Diseases at Austin Health in Australia. Drs. Johnson and Trubiano discuss an article in Journal of Infection entitled "Development and validation of a cephalosporin allergy clinical decision rule." The article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40288499/ For more information about DASON, please visit: https://dason.medicine.duke.edu/

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  Infections in athletes can be a challenge. No one likes to feel sick, especially someone who is ready to compete in a sport or participate in an event. Some infectious diseases raise more concern when dealing with athletes. Infectious mononucleosis is one of those […]

  Infections in athletes can be a challenge. No one likes to feel sick, especially someone who is ready to compete in a sport or participate in an event. Some infectious diseases raise more concern when dealing with athletes. Infectious mononucleosis is one of those illnesses that we think about that has some unique challenges for an athlete. From sore throats and swollen lymph nodes, big spleens to fatigue. It's time to learn from an infectious disease specialist about mono.    Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now!     The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts via The Podcaster Matrix!     Housekeeping -- Get the whole story about Dr. Mark and his launch into this program, by listing to his "101" episode that'll get you educated, caught up and in tune with the Doctor that's in the podcast house! Listen Now! -- Interested in being a Guest on The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast? Connect with Mark today!   Links from this Episode: -- Dr. Mark Halstead: On the Web -- On X  -- Buddy Creech, MD https://www.vumc.org/vvrp/person/c-buddy-creech-md-mph -- Putukian M, McGrew CA, Benjamin HJ, Hammell MK, Hwang CE, Ray JW, Statuta SM, Sylvester J, Wilson K. American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Position Statement: Mononucleosis and Athletic Participation. Clin J Sport Med. 2023 May 15. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001161. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37186809. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37186809/ -- Leung AKC, Lam JM, Barankin B. Infectious Mononucleosis: An Updated Review. Curr Pediatr Rev. 2024;20(3):305-322. doi: 10.2174/1573396320666230801091558. PMID: 37526456. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37526456/   Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: -- Be sure to interact with the host, send detailed feedback via our customized form and connect via ALL of our social media platforms! Do that over here now! -- Interested in being a guest inside The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast with Dr. Mark? Tell us now! -- Ready to share your business, organization or efforts message with Dr. Mark's focused audience? Let's have a chat! -- Do you have feedback you'd like to share with Dr. Mark from this episode? Share YOUR perspective!   Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!     Tell Us What You Think! Feedback is the cornerstone and engine of all great podcast. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts, perspective sand more.  Share your insight and experiences with Dr. Mark by clicking here!   The Host of this Program: Mark Halstead:  Dr. Mark Halstead received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He stayed at the University of Wisconsin for his pediatric residency, followed by a year as the chief resident. Following residency, he completed a pediatric and adult sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been an elected member to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). He has served as a team physician or medical consultant to numerous high schools, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Washington University, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Athletica, and St. Louis Rams. He serves and has served on many local, regional and national committees as an advisor for sports medicine and concussions. Dr.

In this audio summary, Amy Mann shares the findings of a clinical audit conducted alongside Ciara Barr, which investigated how to reduce nonoperative anaesthesia time for canine tibial plateau osteotomy (TPLO) procedures. Read the full Clinical Audit here. Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

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Drs. Amy Crockett (@amyhcrockett), Ben Ereshefsky (@brainofbpharm), and Pamela Bailey (@pamipenem) join Dr. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo) to discuss new treatment strategies for management of intraamniotic infections, also known as chorioamnionitis. They discuss whether it is time to move away from the combination of ampicillin, gentamicin, and/or clindamycin, alternative antibiotic regimens to consider, and stewardship strategies to approach this practice change at a local level. References: Basic stats/epi on chorioamnionitis: Romero R, et al. Clinical chorioamnionitis at term I: microbiology of the amniotic cavity using cultivation and molecular techniques. J Perinat Med. 2015 Jan;43(1):19-36. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2014-0249. PMID: 25720095. ACOG 2017 Guideline for IAI: Committee Opinion No. 712: Intrapartum Management of Intraamniotic Infection. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;130(2):e95-e101. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002236. PMID: 28742677. ACOG 2024 Update on clinical criteria for IAI: ACOG Clinical Practice Update: Update on Criteria for Suspected Diagnosis of Intraamniotic Infection. Obstetrics & Gynecology 144(1):p e17-e19, July 2024. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005593 Helpful review with more recent microorganisms : Jung E, et al. Clinical chorioamnionitis at term: definition, pathogenesis, microbiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Mar;230(3S):S807-S840. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.02.002. PMID: 38233317. Cochrane Review: Chapman E, et al. Antibiotic regimens for management of intra-amniotic infection. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Dec 19;2014(12):CD010976. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010976.pub2. PMID: 25526426. Helpful recent review on intrapartum infections: Bailey, P, et al_._ Out with the Old, In with the New: A Review of the Treatment of Intrapartum Infections. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2024;26:107–113 doi: 10.1007/s11908-024-00838-8. Role of genital mycoplasmas in IAI: Romero R, et al. Evidence that intra-amniotic infections are often the result of an ascending invasion - a molecular microbiological study. J Perinat Med. 2019 Nov 26;47(9):915-931. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2019-0297. PMID: 31693497. Regimens without enterococcal coverage with similar clinical outcomes: Blanco JD, et al. Randomized comparison of ceftazidime versus clindamycin-tobramycin in the treatment of obstetrical and gynecological infections. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1983 Oct;24(4):500-4. doi: 10.1128/AAC.24.4.500. PMID: 6360038. Bookstaver PB, et al. A review of antibiotic use in pregnancy. Pharmacotherapy. 2015 Nov;35(11):1052-62. doi: 10.1002/phar.1649. PMID: 26598097. Updated review in pregnancy, includes data on frequency of antibiotic use in pregnancy: Nguyen J, et al. A review of antibiotic safety in pregnancy-2025 update. Pharmacotherapy. 2025 Apr;45(4):227-237. doi: 10.1002/phar.70010. Epub 2025 Mar 19. PMID: 40105039. Locksmith GJ, et al. High compared with standard gentamicin dosing for chorioamnionitis: a comparison of maternal and fetal serum drug levels. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Mar;105(3):473-9. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000151106.87930.1a. PMID: 15738010. Clindamycin CDI Risk: Miller AC, et al. Comparison of Different Antibiotics and the Risk for Community-Associated Clostridioides difficile Infection: A Case-Control Study. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Aug 5;10(8):ofad413. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofad413. PMID: 37622034. Impact of penicillin allergy on clindamycin use & cites 47% clindamycin resistance per CDC among GBS: Snider JB, et al. Antibiotic choice for Group B Streptococcus prophylaxis in mothers with reported penicillin allergy and associated newborn outcomes. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023 May 30;23(1):400. doi: 10.1186/s12884-023-05697-0. PMID: 37254067. Clindamycin anaerobic coverage data: Hastey CJ, et al. Changes in the antibiotic susceptibility of anaerobic bacteria from 2007-2009 to 2010-2012 based on the CLSI methodology. Anaerobe. 2016 Dec;42:27-30. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2016.07.003. PMID: 27427465. Older PK study of ampicillin & gentamicin for chorioamnionitis: Gilstrap LC 3rd, Bawdon RE, Burris J. Antibiotic concentration in maternal blood, cord blood, and placental membranes in chorioamnionitis. Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Jul;72(1):124-5. PMID: 3380500. Paper putting out the call for modernization of OB/Gyn antibiotic regimens: Pek Z, Heil E, Wilson E. Getting With the Times: A Review of Peripartum Infections and Proposed Modernized Treatment Regimens. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 5;9(9):ofac460. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofac460. PMID: 36168554. Vanderbilt University Medical Center experience with modernizing OB/Gyn infection regimens: Smiley C, et al. Implementing Updated Intraamniotic Infection Guidelines at a Large Academic Medical Center. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Sep 5;11(9):ofae475. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofae475. PMID: 39252868. Prisma Health/University of South Carolina experience with modernizing OB/Gyn infection regimens: Bailey P, et al. Cefoxitin for Intra-amniotic Infections and Endometritis: A Retrospective Comparison to Traditional Antimicrobial Therapy Regimens Within a Healthcare System. Clin Infect Dis. 2024 Jul 19;79(1):247-254. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciae042. PMID: 38297884.

OU812 (pronounced "Oh You Ate One Too") is the eighth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released on May 24, 1988. It is the band's second album to feature vocalist Sammy Hagar, following the success of 5150. Van Halen began work on OU812 in September 1987 and completed it in April 1988, just a month before its release.

An episode from The Holistic Navigator. This is not to diagnosis or treat any disease/illness. Consult your physician before taking supplements or medications OR before you stop taking medications. This is for entertainment/informational purposes only! Infections, whether they're viral or bacterial, are an unfortunate part of all of our lives. Every once in a while a new strain appears, sweeps across the population, and we're often left with more questions than answers about how to protect ourselves. We want to help remedy that. Meet Dr. Mike Smith: On this week's episode we're speaking with Dr. Mike Smith. Dr. Mike is the director of education for Life Extension and one of our favorite people to speak with. Life Extension is the world's leading organization dedicated to helping people stay healthy and live better, so to say that our missions align is a bit of an understatement. Dr. Mike walks us through his own personal immune boosting regimen, with the science and clinical evidence behind each one. Some Topics We Discuss: What do we need to do to arm ourselves against viral infection? (5:41) How much Vitamin D should we take? (9:18) When should you start taking nutrients if you're feeling under the weather? (13:48) What are some more specific supplements that are known to help with viral infections? (26:55) Some Key Takeaways from this Episode: Vitamin D is the orchestrator of our whole immune system. (7:48) The minute you start feeling a little off, that's when you need to start cranking up the nutrients. Don't wait until you feel super sick. (14:00) Lactoferrin can act as a frontline defense system for your immune system (15:03) You need to look at labels as a guide for maintenance dosing. Do not be afraid of therapeutic doses. (18:42) Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

 Or what makes diseases disappear?As a logical thinking person I have learned before I can solve any problem I need to know: 1.) The “Why?”  2.) Or what has caused that problem?Makes sense?! For Western Medicine, this approach is not true!!!!Western Medicine is fighting the symptoms instead to find out the reason for those diseases.What you fight you will empower!Today we know that all the Cancer treatments are less successful than no treatment and not to say the patient that he has cancer.If you convince a healthy person that he is terminal ill, then the likelihood that this person will die soon is nearly 100%... That have tried out already the Greeks in ancient's time. The emperor said to the captured soldiers, within a half year we will give you poison so that you die… Within one week every soldier was dead even without providing any poison. The emperor has done this experiment 3 times, and it always worked to 100%.  Fear is the best poison!!!! If you address the causes of the diseases, then you heal the diseases…If you find out for instance through shift work, you got ill…(Shift work is one of the worst that you can do to your body….)Change the work to regular work, and you get cured.The problem is to find the causes of diseases, and that is many times very difficult!And even it is mostly a combination for instance of an unhealthy Lifestyle and suppressed negative feelings.Chronicle diseases are caused by:1.) Suppression of feelings, traumas, fear, anger, 2.) Unhealthy Food,- Junk food, meat, industrially processed food, dairy products.3.) Too much Stress.4.) Too less Sleep, for instance not to sleep at night with shift work. 5.) A lack of Physical Activity6.) Gut Health. Leaky Gut will destroy your whole body!!!! The Gut needs probiotic every day and gets damaged through Gluten and acid food like meat… 7.) Infections.8.) Environmental Toxins.9.) Too less Sunlight.10.) Side-effects of Medicaments70% of the chronicle diseases are caused by the wrong food!Thomas Edison said:The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.Even I got all of these correct, with Qigong and Acupressure I got my health.My Video: What causes chronicle diseases? https://youtu.be/R_w6mSxYLwYMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/What-causes-chronicle-diseases.mp3

This episode of Communicable takes on a special format where editors of CMI Comms, Marc Bonten, Josh Davis, Erin McCreary, Emily McDonald, all clinical trialists in their own right, take turns to summarise and discuss late-breaker trials presented at ESCMID Global 2025 in Vienna. These include the CloCeBa trial on Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia treatment options, the Taper V trial on vancomycin as prophylaxis for Clostridioides difficile infection, the ASTARTÉ trial on temocillin versus meropenem for bacteraemia due to third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales, the HARVEST trial investigating high doses of rifampicin for tuberculosis meningitis, and the CAP5 trial on shortening antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia.   This episode was peer reviewed by Dr. Barbora Píšová (Czech Republic) and is the first of a two-part series covering selected clinical trials presented at ESCMID Global 2025. References: Lescure X, et al. Cloxacillin versus cefazolin for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (CloCeBa): a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trialMcDonald EG, et al. Initial vancomycin taper for the prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection: the TAPER-V randomised controlled trialCogliati Dezza F, et al. Temocillin versus meropenem for the targeted treatment of bacteraemia due to third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (ASTARTÉ): a randomised, pragmatic trialVan Crevel R, et al. High-dose rifampicin in the treatment of tuberculous meningitis: results of the HARVEST phase III multi-country randomised clinical trialBastrup Israelsen S, et al. Shortened antibiotic treatment for 5 days in patients hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP5): a multicentre randomised controlled noninferiority trial

78 people are to be quarantined after coming in contact with measles. Health New Zealand's said it's reached out to 286 close contacts since the first case was confirmed earlier this month. 90% of people unvaccinated that come in contact with measles will be infected. Dr Bryan Betty said it's one of the most contagious diseases known to man. He says Covid has a reproduction number of 2-3 and influenza is 1.3, so measles sitting at 12 to 18 is completely off the scale. Betty says people should limit their movements. He says if people think they have measles, they should ring their medical centre for advice as they risk spreading the disease if they turn up to their medical centre. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher is known as The Carnivore Lawyer®. A former personal trainer and all-natural bodybuilder during college and school, Christopher transitioned into practicing law. After becoming ill in 2016 with various conditions and experiencing harmful outcomes from conventional medical treatments in 2017—including being prescribed numerous pharmaceuticals and undergoing invasive procedures—Christopher discovered the Carnivore Diet. Using that diet, along with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), he was able to heal. Driven by a passion to help others, Christopher is now running for the United States House of Representatives to improve the well-being of the country. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherbrandlin Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisBrandlin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarnivoreLawyer Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-p-brandlin-esq-mba-broker-dtr-51a753247/ Website: www.brandlinlaw.com Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 01:13 Introduction 05:12 Conventional medicine gone wrong  09:13 Infection and intestinal surgery  10:01 Fasting and healing with meat 13:47 Lost trust in conventional medicine 17:41 From vaccine critic to congressional candidate 21:01 Diet and mobility adjustments 24:07 Carnivore lawyer critiques 29:41 Promoting healthy eating for America 31:31 Event reflections and steak preferences 34:04 Campaign to support farmers 38:09 Diet changes due to illness 43:05 Political rally and campaigning 46:26 Carnivore diet and liver health concerns 47:50 Congressional focus on pharma influence 52:33 Insights on regenerative farming practices 54:56 Where to find Christopher Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

About this episode: In 2003, George W. Bush's President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was the largest commitment to a single disease in U.S. history. Renewed under every subsequent presidency since, PEPFAR has saved more than 25 million lives and prevented some 5 million perinatal infections globally. But now, policy changes that effectively end PEPFAR have the potential to completely reverse course and the world could see HIV/AIDS infections on par with a time even before effective antivirals existed. In this episode: Dr. Chris Beyrer talks about his recent Lancet essay, “On Going Backwards,” why any retreat now will make it harder to regain lost ground, and how this policy change has the potential to impact millions of lives. Guest: Dr. Chris Beyrer is the past president of the International AIDS Society and an expert in global health and human rights. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: On Going Backwards—The Lancet (Perspectives) By executive order: The likely deadly consequences associated with a 90-day pause in PEPFAR funding—Journal of the International AIDS Society Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Today, I sit down with Dr. Christy Sutton, author of The Iron Curse and an expert whose personal journey through her husband's long and confusing health saga opened her eyes to the often-missed danger of hereditary hemochromatosis.    What we discuss: Meet Dr. Christy Sutton and Her Personal Story ... 00:06:00 Hemochromatosis: Genetics, Diagnosis, and Mistreatment ... 00:11:00 Multi-Organ Impact of Iron Overload ... 00:33:00 Childhood Hemochromatosis and Clinical Blind Spots ... 00:37:00 A five-year-old's story reveals difficulties in pediatric diagnosis and innovative, non-blood-removal strategies. Symptoms, Infections, and Iron ... 00:47:00 Systemic issues like joint pain, anxiety, dementia, and heightened risk of deadly infections. Managing and Lowering Iron Levels ... 01:01:00 Genetic Roots: Red Hair, Irish Heritage, and Family Risk ... 01:09:00 Key Takeaways and Resources ... 01:17:00 Screening recommendations, where to find Dr. Sutton's work, and closing comments for listeners.   Our Amazing Sponsors: Puori: If you want clean, high-quality protein without the mystery contaminants, check out Puori PW1. Receive 20% off a one-time purchase or if you choose the already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Visit Puori.com/NAT and use my promo code NAT.   Young Goose L.A.D.R. Serum -  Powered by light-activated DNA repair enzymes, NAD+, and collagen peptides, it reverses damage while you go about your life. Sunlight? Red light therapy? It all helps this serum work smarter, not harder. Visit YoungGoose.com—use code NAT10 to get started, or 5NAT if you're an existing customer. Future-proof your face.   Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club: As an introduction to his Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, T. J. is willing to send you a full-size $39 bottle of one of the world's finest artisanal olive oils — fresh from the new harvest—for just $1 to help him cover shipping. No commitment to buy anything, now or ever. Go to GetFreshLongevity.com for a free bottle and pay just $1.   Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter  Instagram  Facebook Group

Tetanus has probably been around for most of human history, or even longer. But it’s preventable today thanks to vaccines. Research: "Emil von Behring." Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present, edited by Brigham Narins, Gale, 2008. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1619001490/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=464250e5. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025. Breasted, J.H., translator. “OIP 3. The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, Volume 1: Hieroglyphic Transliteration, Translation, and Commentary.” Oxford University Press. 1930. Chalian, William. “An Essay on the History of Lockjaw.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, FEBRUARY, 1940, Vol. 8, No. 2. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44446242 Emil von Behring: The founder of serum therapy. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Prize Outreach 2025. Thu. 17 Apr 2025. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1901/behring/article/ Galassi, Francesco Maria et al. “Tetanus: historical and palaeopathological aspects considering its current health impact.” Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene vol. 65,4 E580-E585. 31 Jan. 2025, doi:10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2024.65.4.3376 George, Elizabeth K. “Tetanus (Clostridium tetani Infection).” StatPearls. January 2025. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482484/ Hippocrates. “VI. Diseases, Internal Affections.” Harvard University Press. 1988. Jean-Marc Cavaillon, Historical links between toxinology and immunology, Pathogens and Disease, Volume 76, Issue 3, April 2018, fty019, https://doi.org/10.1093/femspd/fty019 Jones CE, Yusuf N, Ahmed B, Kassogue M, Wasley A, Kanu FA. Progress Toward Achieving and Sustaining Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:614–621. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7328a1 Kaufmann, Stefan H E. “Remembering Emil von Behring: from Tetanus Treatment to Antibody Cooperation with Phagocytes.” mBio vol. 8,1 e00117-17. 28 Feb. 2017, doi:10.1128/mBio.00117-17 Kreston, Rebecca. “Tetanus, the Grinning Death.” Discover. 9/29/2015. https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/tetanus-the-grinning-death Milto, Lori De, and Leslie Mertz, PhD. "Tetanus." The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health, edited by Brigham Narins, 2nd ed., vol. 2, Gale, 2020, pp. 1074-1076. Gale In Context: Environmental Studies, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX7947900274/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=a44bc544. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025. Milto, Lori De, and Leslie Mertz, PhD. "Tetanus." The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health, edited by Brigham Narins, 2nd ed., vol. 2, Gale, 2020, pp. 1074-1076. Gale In Context: Environmental Studies, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX7947900274/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=a44bc544. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025. National Institutes of Health. “Tetanus.” https://history.nih.gov/display/history/Tetanus Ni, Maoshing. “The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary.” Shambhala. 1995. Smithsonian. “The Antibody Initiative: Battling Tetanus.” https://www.si.edu/spotlight/antibody-initiative/battling-tetanus Sundwall, John. “Man and Microbes.” Illustrated lecture given under the auspices of the Kansas Academy of Science, Topeka, January 12, 1917. https://archive.org/details/jstor-3624335/ The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1901. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Prize Outreach 2025. Thu. 17 Apr 2025. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1901/summary/ Tiwari, Tejpratap S.P. et al. “Chapter 21: Tetanus.” CDC Pink Book. https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-21-tetanus.html Von Behring, Emil and Kitasato Shibasaburo. “The Mechanism of Immunity in Animals to Diphtheria and Tetanus.” Immunology. 1890. http://raolab.org/upfile/file/20200612164743_201234_56288.pdf War Office Committee for the Study of Tetanus. “Memorandum on Tetanus.” Fourth Edition. 1919. https://archive.org/details/b32171201/ World Health Organization. “Tetanus.” 7/12/2024. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tetanus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary Afreenish Amir, Ph.D., Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Director at the National Institute of Health in Pakistan, highlights significant increases in extensively drug-resistant typhoid and cholera cases in Pakistan and discusses local factors driving AMR in Asia. She describes the development and implementation of a National Action Plan to combat AMR in a developing country, emphasizing the importance of rational antimicrobial use, surveillance and infection control practice. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways AMR is a global and One Health issue. Pakistan has a huge disease burden of AMR. Contributing factors include, but are not limited to, overcrowding, lack of infection control practices, poor waste management practices and over-the-counter prescription practices. Promoting the rational use of antimicrobials is imperative at all levels—from tertiary care to primary care practitioners. Typhoid and cholera are high-burden infections in Pakistan, with typhoid being a year-round issue and cholera being seasonal. A holistic approach, involving various sectors and disciplines, is necessary in order to address the global AMR threat. Amir highlights the need for better communication and collaboration to bridge gaps and build trust between different organizations. Featured Quotes: I've been working at the National Institutes of Health for the last 7 years now. So, I've been engaged in the development and the implementation of the national action plan on AMR, and that gave me the opportunity to explore the work in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Reality of AMR in Pakistan [Pakistan] is an LMIC, and we have a huge disease burden of antimicrobial resistance in the country right now. A few years back, there was a situational analysis conducted, and that has shown that there is presence of a large number of resistant pathogens within the country. And National Institutes of Health, they have started a very standardized surveillance program based upon the global antimicrobial use and surveillance system back in 2017. And [those datasets have] generated good evidence about the basic statistics of AMR within the country. So, for example, if I talk about the extensively drug-resistant typhoid, typhoid is very much prevalent in the country. Our data shows that in 2017 there were 18% MDR typhoid cases through the surveillance data. And in 2021 it was like 60%. So that has shown that how the resistance has increased a lot. A number of challenges are associated with this kind of a thing, overcrowded hospitals, poor infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. So, there is AMR within the country—there's a huge burden—and we are trying to look for the better solutions.  Local Factors Driving AMR Bacteria, they do not know the borders. We have a close connection with the other Asian countries, and we have a long border connected with the 2 big countries, which are Afghanistan and India and Bangladesh and China. So, we see that it's not limited to 1 area. It's not regional. It's also a history of travel. When the people travel from one area to the other, they carry the pathogen as a colonizer or as a carrier, and they can infect [other] people. So, it's really connected, and it's really alarming as well. You never know how the disease is transmitted, and we have the biggest example of COVID—how things have spread from 1 country to the other, and how it has resulted in a massive pandemic. AMR is similar. We have seen that it's not limited to 1 region. We are part of this global community, and we are contributing somehow to the problem. First, I'll talk about the health care infrastructure. We do have the capacities in the hospitals, but still, there's a huge population. Pakistan is a thickly populated country. It's a population of around 241 million. And with the increasing population, we see that the infrastructure has not developed this much. So now the existing hospitals are overcrowded, and this has led to poor infection control practices within the hospitals. The staff is not there. In fact, ID consultants are not available in all the hospitals. Infection control nurses are not available in all the hospitals. So, this is one of the main areas that we see, that there is a big challenge. The other thing that can contribute is the poor waste management practices. Some of the hospitals—private and public sectors—they are following the waste management guidelines—even the laboratories. But many of the hospitals are not following the guidelines. And you know that AMR is under one health. So, whatever waste comes from the hospital eventually goes to the environment, and then from there to the animal sector and to the human sector. [Another big] problem that we are seeing is the over-the-counter prescription of antimicrobials. There is no regulation available in the country right now to control the over-the-counter prescription of antibiotics. They are easily available. People are taking the antibiotics without a prescription from the doctors, and the pharmacist is giving the patients any kind of medicine. And either it is effective/not effective, it's a falsified, low-quality antibiotic for how long in duration antibiotic should be taken. So, there are multiple of things or reasons that we see behind this issue of AMR. Rational Use of Antimicrobials It is a complex process how we manage this thing, but what we are closely looking at in the country right now is that we promote the rational use of antimicrobials at all levels—not only at the tertiary care levels, but also at the general practitioner level. They are the first point of contact for the patients, with the doctors, with the clinicians. So, at this point, I think the empirical treatment needs to be defined, and they need to understand the importance of this, their local antibiograms, what are the local trends? What are the patterns? And they need to prescribe according to those patterns. And very recently, the AWaRE classification of WHO, that is a big, big support in identifying the rational use of antimicrobials—Access, Watch and Reserve list—that should be propagated and that should be understood by all the general practitioners. And again, I must say that it's all connected with the regulations. There should be close monitoring of all the antibiotic prescriptions, and that can help to control the issue of AMR. National Action Plan on AMR So, when I joined NIH, the National Election plan had already been developed. It was back in 2017, and we have a good senior hierarchy who has been working on it very closely for a long period of time. So, the Global Action Plan on AMR, that has been our guiding document for the development of the national action plan on AMR, and we are following the 5 strategic objectives proposed in the global action plan. The five areas included: The promotion of advocacy and awareness in the community and health care professionals. To generate evidence through the data, through the surveillance systems. Generation of support toward infection prevention and control services IPC. Promoting the use of antimicrobials both in the human sector and the animal sector, but under the concept of stewardship, antimicrobial consumption and utilization. Invest in the research and vaccine and development. So, these are some of the guiding principles for us to develop the National Action Plan, and it has already been developed. And it's a very comprehensive approach, I must say. And our institute has started working on it, basically towards recreating awareness and advocacy. And we have been successful in creating advocacy and awareness at a mass level. Surveillance We have a network of Sentinel surveillance laboratories engaged with us, and they are sharing the data with NIH on a regular basis, and this is helping NIH to understand the basic trends on AMR and what is happening. And eventually we plan to go towards this case-based surveillance as well, but this is definitely going to take some time because to make people understand the importance of surveillance, this is the first thing. And very recently, the Institute and country has started working towards the hospital acquired infection surveillance as well. So, this is a much-needed approach, because the lab and the hospital go hand in hand, like whatever is happening in the lab, they eventually reach the patients who are in the hospitals. Wastewater surveillance is the key. You are very right. Our institute has done some of the work toward typhoid and cholera wastewater surveillance, and we were trying to identify the sources where we are getting these kinds of pathogens. These are all enteric pathogens. They are the key source for the infection. And for the wastewater surveillance mechanism, we can say that we have to engage multiple stakeholders in this development process. It's not only the laboratory people at NIH, but we need to have a good epidemiologist. We need to have all the water agencies, like the public health engineering departments, the PCRWR, the environmental protection agencies who are working with all these wastewater sites. So, we need to connect with them to make a good platform and to make this program in a more robust fashion. Pathogens and Disease Burdon For cholera and typhoid within Pakistan, I must say these are the high burden infections or diseases that we are seeing. For typhoid, the burden is quite high. We have seen a transition from the multidrug-resistant pathogens to the extensively drug-resistant pathogens, which now we are left with only azithromycin and the carbapenems. So, the burden is high. And when we talk about cholera, it is present in the country, but many of the times it is seasonal. It comes in during the time of the small zone rains and during the time of floods. So, every year, during this time, there are certain outbreaks that we have seen in different areas of the country. So, both diseases are there, but typhoid is like all year long—we see number of cases coming up—and for cholera, it's mainly seasonal. Capacity Building and ASM's Global Public Health Programs Capacity building is a key to everything, I must say, [whether] you talk about the training or development of materials. I've been engaged with ASM for quite some time. I worked to develop a [One Health] poster in the local language to create awareness about zoonotic diseases. So, we have targeted the 6 zoonotic diseases, including the anthrax, including the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and influenza. And we have generated a very user-friendly kind of layout in the local language, trying to teach people about the source of transmission. What are the routes of transmission, if we talk about the CCHF? And then how this can be prevented. So, this was one approach. And then I was engaged with the development of the Learnamr.com. This is online platform with 15 different e-modules within it, and we have covered different aspects—talking about the basic bacteriology toward the advanced, standardized methods, and we have talked about the national and global strategies [to combat] AMR, One Health aspects of AMR, vaccines. So, it's a huge platform, and I'm really thankful to ASM for supporting the program for development. And it's an online module. I have seen that there are around more than 500 subscribers to this program right now, and people are learning, and they are giving good feedback to the program as well. We keep on improving ourselves, but the good thing is that people are learning, and they are able to understand the basic concepts on AMR. 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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and today Dr. Motley is joined by Dr. Bill Rawls for a passionate, knowledgeable conversation breaking down underlying causes and common-sense treatments for battling chronic infections. Check out this FREE resource for our listeners: Best Herbs for Lyme Disease: ⁠www.rawlsmd.com/ancienthealth⁠ TOPICS DISCUSSED: The transition from conventional medicine to herbal therapies for Lyme. The combination of factors that can lead to chronic illness, like stress and microbial infections. How this all comes down to cellular health, and what we can do to make healthy environments for our cells.  Understanding the nature of microbes in our bodies. The role a low-carb diet has in improving cell-health. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Bill Rawls! https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/ https://www.facebook.com/rawlsmd  rawlsmd.com Books: Unlocking Lyme and the Cellular Wellness Solution Learn more about Restore 360: www.rawlsmd.com/ancienthealth  Best Herbs for Lyme Disease (FREE resources for our listeners!): www.rawlsmd.com/ancienthealth ------  * Check out Puori for safe, clean, potent protein powder! They're tested regularly for heavy metals and more than 200 other contaminants, and certified safe by the Clean Label Project. Head to Puori.com/DRMOTLEY for 20% off, or if you choose the discounted subscription that's a third off the price!  *  Y'all… not all Vitamin C is created equal.

Are negative thoughts affecting your day-to-day life in hidden ways? In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña invites us to examine our thoughts, and realize how they can impact our hearts, our minds, and even our connection with God. Drawing wisdom from Philippians 4:6-7, we'll discover together how to recognize, reject, and replace those anxious or harmful thoughts with the peace and truth found in Christ.Join us for this uplifting devotional as we pray for strength to quiet negative voices and to fill our hearts with God's promises, supporting one another in faith and devotion.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

A San Antonio collaborative is developing treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections using viruses known as phages. The effort is urgent as infections that don't respond to antibiotics are projected to kill 39 million people by 2050.

Have you ever had to stop training Jiu-Jitsu because of a nasty skin infection you didn't see coming?If you're a grappler, you already know skin infections can side line your progress and your sanity.In this episode, we dive into how one BJJ practitioner turned a painful staph infection into a powerful solution for every athlete who's serious about staying on the mats and avoiding the dreaded “mat funk.”In this episode, you will:1) Discover the real story behind how a training setback sparked the creation of a skin-safe hygiene product designed for combat athletes.2 Learn which natural ingredients actually work to prevent infections—and which ones are just hype.3) Get practical, expert-backed tips on how to upgrade your hygiene routine before and after training to stay healthy and roll longer.Press play now to hear how one dad, BJJ blue belt, and soap entrepreneur is helping fighters stay clean, stay training, and stay ahead.Dad's Mental Health - Formerly known as “Dad Mind Matters,” is a newly rebranded podcast for new dads, stay-at-home dads, working dads, and sleep-deprived legends just trying to do their best. Hosted by James, a husband, father of three, and resident of Brighton, UK—this show brings honest, relatable chats about what it really means to be a modern dad.Welcome to Dad's Mental HealthThe podcast for new and seasoned dads navigating the rollercoaster of fatherhood with a smile, a groan-worthy dad joke, and honest conversations about mental health.In this intro episode, host James (a happily married dad of three living near Brighton) shares why he changed the podcast name from Dad Mind Matters, what you can expect moving forward, and how stories from other dads—along with some cold showers, jujitsu, and questionable songs—have helped him manage anxiety, OCD, and daily stress.Whether you're wiping bums before breakfast or sneaking chocolate biscuits during nap time, this podcast is your reminder: you're not alone, and it's okay to laugh while figuring it all out.To check out Jeff's Grapple Guard products please click this link

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) as an indicator of mortality and longevity. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Darren Schmidt.  Darren Schmidt, DC is the Founder of The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor which is the largest non-insurance nutrition clinic in the country.  His purpose is to bankrupt pharmaceutical companies by teaching doctors how to improve health rather than treat symptoms.  He uses new and old clinical discoveries to solve complex chronic illness with only diet and supplements.  He uses MVX Plus, the best lab test to measure longevity and health, and it also directs the treatment plan. Key Takeaways: What is MVX? What are the 6 factors and 3 indices that are explored with MVX? How might MVX be a better metric for mortality than many conventionally-used metrics today? Can MVX be extrapolated to be used as a measure of health and longevity? What is GlycA?  What drives it? What tools can be used to lower GlycA? What is the connection between GlycA and hypercoagulation? Why is eGFR and kidney health often used on the context of predicting mortality? What is small HDL particle number?  How can it be optimized? What is the Inflammation Vulnerability Index? What is citrate?  What tools can be used to lower it when elevated? What is the connection between citrate and mitochondrial function? What is lactic acidosis? What is learned from looking at valine, leucine, and isoleucine? What steps may be taken if they are high?  If they are low? What is the Metabolic Malnutrition Index? When might a keto diet be appropriate? What does the Metabolic Vulnerability Index tell us? Is MVX impacted by genetics or epigenetics? What is the 7 Step Blueprint to Optimal Health? How do the 7 steps overlap with the 6 MVX factors? Connect With My Guest:  TheNutritionalHealingCenter.com Related Resources: To see the resources in the Show Notes, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode216. Interview Date: April 21, 2025 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode216. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Follow Me on Social Media: Facebook - https://facebook.com/betterhealthguy Instagram - https://instagram.com/betterhealthguy X - https://twitter.com/betterhealthguy TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@betterhealthguy Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Key Takeaways: Nikki Schultek, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Pathobiome Initiative, shares groundbreaking research at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference. The initiative is investigating the connection between infections—such as Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, and long COVID—and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. ILADS provides a crucial platform for researchers to collaborate, break down silos, and drive innovation in chronic illness research. A recent symposium brought together experts across multiple disciplines to explore microbial drivers of brain diseases. The team has submitted a major grant proposal to advance research on infectious and microbiome influences on Alzheimer's. A newly published review article in the Journal of Infectious Diseases highlights key findings and perspectives from the initiative. Insights into host vulnerabilities, including the role of the ApoE4 gene, are shaping a deeper understanding of individual susceptibility to neurodegenerative conditions. The discussion underscores systemic healthcare challenges in addressing chronic, complex diseases and the urgent need for research-driven changes in medical practice. Resources & Links: Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org Learn more about Nikki Schultek and her work: Intracellular Research Group Stay connected with Tick Boot Camp: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter (X)

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new podcast: Infection Connection — a show dedicated to uncovering how stealth infections and hidden pathogens are driving the rise of complex chronic illnesses. If you've followed my work at the Hedberg Institute or listened to past podcast episodes, you know I'm passionate about investigating the root causes of conditions that conventional medicine often struggles to explain. That passion has now evolved into Infection Connection — a focused exploration of the link between infections and the growing epidemic of chronic disease. What You'll Hear on Infection Connection Each episode will take a deep dive into how infections contribute to (or trigger) some of the most challenging chronic illnesses we see today, including: Long COVID Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Lyme Disease and coinfections Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Mold and Mycotoxin Illness Autoimmune Disease …and many others I'll be drawing on the latest research, clinical experience, and the powerful tools of functional medicine to help practitioners and patients understand how to identify and address these complex drivers of disease. Who Is This Podcast For? Whether you're a health practitioner, a patient on your own healing journey, or simply someone fascinated by the science of chronic illness, Infection Connection will offer insights you won't find anywhere else. Expect evidence-based strategies, cutting-edge perspectives, and real-world case studies that connect the dots between infection and dysfunction. Why the Change? If you've been subscribed to my previous podcast, you'll automatically receive new episodes of Infection Connection — no need to re-subscribe. The updated title and direction reflect where my work has naturally evolved: a deeper focus on infectious root causes and the protocols that work. What's Coming Up The first few episodes will cover: Ginkgo biloba and ME/CFS Herbal and supplement strategies for Long COVID The best herbs for infection-driven insomnia Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to leave a review if you find the content helpful — it really helps others discover the show. To subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, click here: Subscribe to Infection Connection Podcast

Dr. Richard Horowitz returns for an in-depth discussion about the evolving science of Lyme disease, co-infections, and the MSIDS model—his groundbreaking 16-point system for diagnosing and treating chronic illness. From tick-borne infections to environmental toxins, neuroinflammation, and immune dysfunction, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of chronic Lyme disease. Ali Moresco shares her powerful personal healing journey using Dr. Horowitz's Dapsone Combination Therapy (DDS), illustrating how integrative protocols and identifying “terrain” issues like mold toxicity and MCAS made full recovery possible.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Heather Sandison to talk about something that needs more attention Alzheimer's disease, and whether it can actually be reversed. She challenges the conventional belief that it's irreversible and dives into how environmental toxins, poor lifestyle habits, and hidden infections can drive cognitive decline. We broke it all down using the acronym "TNSSS-I" — Toxins, Nutrients, Stressors, Structure, Signaling, and Infections. Dr. Sandison shares powerful recommendations: an organic ketogenic diet, dual-task exercises, proper sleep, and detoxing from things like heavy metals, mold, and chemicals. We also touched on gut health, oral hygiene, blood sugar balance, and the role of APOE gene testing. If you've been impacted by Alzheimer's or want to protect your brain for the long run this episode gives you the practical tools and real hope. #alzheimer #wellness #antiaging Dr. Heather Sandison IG: @dr.heathersandison ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! Calroy Head on over to at calroy.com/drg and Save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox and Arterosil bundle at https://calroy.com/rachel. Cornbread Hemp Head to cornbreadhemp.com/DRG and use code DRG at checkout for a special discount—Cornbread Hemp: This is the good life. ==== Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/

In today's episode, I'm sharing a more personal side of my healing journey—specifically how I'm using homeopathy to support lingering infections like Epstein-Barr (EBV), strep, and even some low-grade staph that's been hanging out in my system for a while.If you've ever felt like you've tried everything—herbs, supplements, detoxes—but something's still not clicking, this episode might open a new door for you. I'll walk you through how homeopathy works (in super simple terms), why it's not just “woo,” and how it can be a powerful tool for healing chronic patterns that are rooted in more than just the physical.A quick update on what's been going on in my body (and why I'm addressing it now)The shift from trying to “kill off” infections to gently supporting the body's terrainHow homeopathy works and why it's different from conventional or even functional approachesThe emotional and energetic layers of chronic infections—and how homeopathy can reach thoseEarly shifts I've been noticing since starting my protocolWhy healing isn't always about doing more—it's about supporting the right systems, in the right wayCurious about homeopathy? Desbio Homeopathy link Want to DM me your experience with EBV, strep, or using homeopathy? I'd love to hear from you @drhalieschoffThis episode is here to remind you—your body wants to heal. And sometimes the most powerful medicine is the one that whispers, not shouts.Connect and be sure to follow along on social media@drhalieschoff + @alphahealthwellnessWork with me hereHomeopathy webinar in my membership (this months zoom webinar, see all recordings in webinar course)

Do you keep relapsing after treating candida, SIBO or other conditions? The culprit behind these never-ending cycles may be biofilms. In this episode, I'll explain how biofilms form, help you identify signs that you have them, and recommend the best antibiofilm agents. Tune in!   Learn more about biofilms and improve your gut now! Reach out to our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/  

  Today, I am joined by the Tactical Redneck to talk about lamb births, getting ready for the Spring Workshop and more. LFTN Spring Workshop - 1 open ticket - deposit paid: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/2025-lftn-spring-workshop/ Sponsor 1: TheWealthSteadingPodcast - InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Grafting the baby to its Mom Update on the pulled baby Infection? Rabbits due next week Workshop Set Up Transplanting tomatoes Assessing dead plants Morrels Wild Mustard Watercress Update Yarrow Ducks are in jail All the people are stopping by to help us get set up this weekend, despite Easter being in the offing Wood boring bees Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

What if the cure for Alzheimer's, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction already exists? Dr. Nathan Bryan breaks the silence on the missing molecule that could reverse disease.  Dr Nathan Bryan is a renowned nitric oxide biochemist, entrepreneur and author, who has researched nitric oxide for the past 18 years and made many seminal discoveries in the field. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide-Bringing The Science To Life'. In this conversation, Dr Nathan and Steven discuss topics such as, how doctors are trapped in a broken system, the link between oral infection and cancer, why blood pressure medicine doesn't work, and how nitric oxide can make you 15 years younger.  00:00 Intro 02:33 Nathan's Mission 04:38 Decline in Nitric Oxide (NO) Production 05:40 Symptoms of Low NO Levels 06:55 Diseases Linked to NO 08:21 What Prompted Nathan's Interest in NO? 10:35 Your Experience With Your Dad Setting You on This Path 12:07 Who Are You & Your Experience 13:14 Nitric Oxide Breakdown 14:24 Is Everything You See Just Aging? 16:07 How to Measure Vascular Age 17:50 Chronic Diseases Associated With NO Deficiency 21:54 The Medical Industry Is Broken 27:40 Doctors Are Trapped in the Broken System 29:18 The Molecule of Longevity 33:00 What Do You Think of Bryan Johnson? 34:38 Can NO Be Overdosed? 36:33 NO's Role in Increasing Telomere Length 38:33 Relationship Between NO and Oral Microbiome 40:54 Nathan's View on Antibacterial Products 44:04 Negative Impacts of Using Mouthwash 46:08 Oral Microbiome and Blood Pressure Connection 48:25 Link Between Oral Health and Cancer 54:10 Ads 56:19 How to Improve Our Oral Microbiome 58:21 Are Tongue Scrapers Beneficial for Oral Microbiome? 59:26 Relationship Between NO and Hormones 1:00:14 Should We Be Seeing Dental Hygienists? 1:00:45 Mouthwash Eliminates Benefits of Exercise 1:01:05 Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Production 1:03:54 Wound-Healing Properties of NO 1:05:02 Foods for NO Production 1:05:36 *Beet the Odds*: Why Nathan Wrote a Book About Beetroots 1:09:06 Growth of Interest in Antacid Medication 1:12:22 Link Between NO Levels and Nasal Breathing 1:15:05 Humming Increases NO Levels 1:16:23 Things to Stimulate NO 1:17:45 The Future of Medicine Relies on This 1:20:01 Are You Happily or Unhappily Mated? Follow Dr. Nathan: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/bRZbIr6ZtSb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/urFHgP9ZtSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/AJpc3jc0tSb  You can purchase Dr Nathan's book, ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide-Bringing The Science To Life', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/uHJ9hcf0tSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Independent research - https://nathanbryan.tiiny.co Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices