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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Kasia Kines explore a commonly overlooked virus that may be the hidden root of chronic fatigue and other stubborn health issues. This virus often goes undetected, lying dormant until it's reactivated by stress, environmental toxins, or emotional shifts. When it strikes, it can leave clients struggling with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, and cycles of unexplainable symptoms.Dr. Kines shares her proven strategies for identifying, testing, and managing this viral threat, giving practitioners the tools to look beyond symptoms and instead zero in on hidden causes that may be holding their clients back from true healing. This episode is packed with information for anyone looking to understand the complex factors that contribute to persistent health struggles—and actionable steps to start addressing them.What's Inside This Episode?The Hidden Virus Behind Chronic Fatigue: Many people unknowingly carry this virus which lies dormant until triggered by various factors and changes.Triggers That Reactivate the Virus: Dr. Kines explains which factors can reawaken this virus, setting off cycles of fatigue and other symptoms.The Importance of Root Cause Identification: Dr. Kines' approach goes beyond standard treatment; her methods involve testing and identifying the virus as a root cause rather than merely managing surface symptoms.Symptoms to Watch For: Classic signs of viral reactivation are revealed. Practitioners can use these as indicators to dig deeper.Evidence-Based Methods for Lasting Recovery: With a combination of habits and tools, Dr. Kines shares her evidence-based approach to stabilizing clients and promoting true recovery. Empowering Clients Through Education: Practitioners can help clients understand their triggers, manage reactivation risks, and create sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term health.Links & ResourcesDownload our Free Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportGet the replay and slides from our most recent conference for practitioners, ReInvent 2025, for a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome, lab testing, and genetics.Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Want to learn more about balancing the immune system? Check out this episode.Dr Kasia Kines Resources and LinksTake Dr. Kines' Free Quiz on Viral Symptoms EBV Global Institute QuizLearn more about Dr. Kines' resources and training for practitioners at EBV Global Institute – EBVhelp.comCheck out Dr Kines Book - The EBV Solution Connect with

In this episode, my guest Dr Kasia Kines and I explore the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common yet often misunderstood virus that affects a significant portion of the global population. Dr. Kasia Kines is an Amazon best-selling author of the Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition from MUIH (Maryland University of Integrative Health), a graduate of the first doctoral functional nutrition program created by Dr. Liz Lipski, PhD and CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally LLC and EBV Educational Institute. Join us as we discuss how EBV is contracted, its symptoms including chronic fatigue, the various factors that can trigger its reactivation, how it can trigger endometriosis and impacts fertility. Dr Kines provide insights and actionable tips to help you manage your health in relation to EBV.   A NUMBER OF ACTIONABLE TIPS WERE DISCUSSED INCLUDING: Recognising personal stressors that may trigger EBV reactivation. Understanding the environmental factors contributing to EBV complications. Importance of proper testing for conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis related to EBV. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Understanding Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV): Kasia explains that EBV is a herpes virus affecting 90-95% of the global population and is contracted through various means, including saliva and blood. Triggers for EBV Reactivation: Stress is identified as the primary reactivating trigger for EBV, with personal and environmental factors playing significant roles in its impact on health and fertility. Dioxins and Endometriosis: Kasia discusses how dioxins, which are implicated in endometriosis, can reactivate EBV, highlighting the importance of being aware of environmental toxins. Testing for Autoimmune Conditions: The conversation emphasises the need for proper testing for conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which often goes unrecognized in women with low thyroid symptoms. Chronic Fatigue and EBV: Kasia shares insights on the connection between chronic fatigue syndrome and EBV, noting that many individuals experience a decline in their health after an initial EBV infection. Importance of Holistic Approaches: The discussion touches on the need for a comprehensive understanding of health that includes emotional, environmental, and physiological factors affecting recovery from EBV. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Epstein-Barr Virus Solution Book: A comprehensive best-selling book by Dr Kines Recent Study on Heavy Metals in Tampons: Highlights concerning findings about contaminants in feminine hygiene products: https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/news-media/research-highlights/first-study-to-measure-toxic-metals-in-tampons-shows-arsenic-and-lead Shearston et al. (2024). Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(oids): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108849  FURTHER READING: Wang et al., (2024). Evodiamine suppresses endometriosis development induced by early EBV exposure through inhibition of ERβ. Doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1426660. PMID: 39148548; PMCID: PMC11324466. Grabarek et al. (2023). Detection and Genotyping of Human Papillomavirus (HPV16/18), Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV), and Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in Endometrial Endometroid and Ovarian Cancers. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/3/397# >>Endo Fertility Podcast Goodie Bag

Thank you for joining us today. Approximately 95% of the healthy population have Epstein-Barr Virus, also known as EBV. For most people, this virus lives dormant in their bodies. However, EBV can trigger infectious mononucleosis, also called mono. Also some factors, such as environmental toxicants, may modify EBV's behavior. That is why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Kasia Kines. Dr. Kines is the Founder and CEO of the Global EBV Institute and author of the bestselling book The EBV Solution. We are going to ask Dr. Kines about deconstructing EBV, handling stress associated with EBV, and Dr. Kines's EBV Recovery Program. Learn more about Dr. Kines's services: https://ebvhelp.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

In this week's episode of The Cheeky Podcast for Moms with IBD, we welcome Dr. Kasia Kines, an internationally recognized expert on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infections. Dr. Kines, with her extensive background in clinical nutrition and her role as the CEO and Founder of the EBV Global Institute, brings invaluable insights into the often-overlooked connection […]

In this captivating interview, Dr. Jill Carnahan sits down with renowned functional medicine expert, Dr. Kasia Kines, to dive deep into the mysterious world of the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). If you've ever experienced unexplained fatigue or have been diagnosed with EBV, this video is a must-watch.

The Case:  Joanna is dealing with chronic fatigue and nausea and nothing seems to help She heard an episode of Health Mysteries Solved with Kasia Kines and wondered if she might be suffering from EBV or Epstein Barr Virus Her doctor ran a test and informed her that she did not have EBV so she was back to square one. Not satisfied with this, Joanna came to me. I took a look at the labs that her doctor had run and saw that he hadn't run a full EBV panel. This is common with conventional doctors because they may not be aware that in the last few years LabCorp has changed their panels to exclude an important marker unless the doctor specifically asks for it. As a result, Joanna was not tested for this marker and I knew this was the first step in us solving her health mystery.    The Investigation - Changes to EBV (Epstein Barr Virus) This all started because Joanna had heard my conversations with Kasia Kines (episode 4 and episode 43). I'm not surprised because these are some of the most downloaded episodes! I know there are a lot of people struggling to understand what is going on with their health, just like Joanna, and exploring if EBV might be the root cause.  Since my last interview with Kasia, there's been more research on EBV, including the impact of COVID and COVID vaccines. Joanna's case seemed like a great reason to invite Kasia Kines back on the show to discuss EBV again.  Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of EBV Educational Institute and Holistic Nutrition Naturally. She is the author of the Amazon best-sellng book The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution.    EBV Testing  There are 4 markers to look for when testing for EBV and, as Joanna discovered, not all labs test for all 4 markers. The 4 markers you want to be included in your test are:    EA IgG (Early Antigen) – this is the most important test and it's often skipped.  EBNA IgG (Epstein Barr Nuclear Antigen) – this marker shows the history of infection in non-acute cases revealing the long-term status of the virus.  VCA IgG (Viral capsid antigen) – identifies if there is an acute infection (and remains present after initial infection). VCA IgM (Viral capsid antigen) – this shows up in the early stage of an infection and usually disappears.  It's also worth noting that markers may not be detectable right after the initial exposure. And, some markers can go up and down in a day so tests may need to be repeated to get a true picture of what's going on.  Studies have also found that healthy people can test positive for years without any symptoms.   Ebstein Barr Virus (EBV) and Autoimmune Disease Once someone has been exposed to EBV (and Kasia says that 90% of children are), then it stays in the system for life. Most of the time, it remains dormant but different things can trigger it. Those with autoimmune issues are more at risk of their EBV being triggered because their immune system is often struggling or challenged.  This increased immune system activity could also potentially lead to molecular mimicry and result in the immune system mistakenly attacking organs.    What Causes EBV to Reactivate? There are many triggers that can cause the Epstein Barr Virus to reactivate and it can happen over and over again. Some of the most common ones are stress, environmental toxins, anxiety, and hormonal changes (even a woman's monthly cycle can reactivate EBV).  Kasia says that some of the people in her community (who generally are aware of their EBV status and have regular flare-ups) also reported that COVID as well as the vaccine increased their EBV reactivation.    EBV Reactivation Symptoms  Different people experience EBV reactivation differently. Some will say that they experience a special kind of fatigue while others might get a rash or have a fever. Becoming aware of and tracking your EBV symptoms will help you manage reactivation symptoms sooner. Tracking may also help you identify triggers to avoid reactivations.  The Emergency Protocol to Treat EBV Reactivation Symptoms When someone is experiencing symptoms and they know they have chronic EBV (even if it is not always active), Dr. Kines recommends a series of supplements to support the immune system and decrease symptoms. Her emergency EBV protocol includes: Selenium NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) L-Lysine Licorice Vitamin C Zinc Vitamin E Vitamin D These supplements should help stabilize the immune system so that it can fight EBV. In addition, Dr. Kines encourages everyone to pay attention to the other factors like the environment, emotion (especially fear, anxiety, and stress) as well as nutrition.    EBV and COVID Dr. Kines says that they learned a lot about EBV during the COVID pandemic. One of the things is that anti-viral supplements (like the ones mentioned above as well as the zinc/quercetin combo) can help with EBV as well as other viruses like COVID. They also found that EBV can reactivate when the body is fighting the COVID virus so they suspect that there may be a connection between Long COVID and EBV. Dr. Kines referenced a study that found that 73% of Long Haul COVID cases were actually an EBV reactivation.  One caution is that anyone who is pregnant should avoid taking large doses (over 400 mg) of Quercetin.  Another caution is around the use of steroids or corticosteroids which are sometimes used to treat COVID. Medical research has found that steroids are not recommended for those with chronic activated EBV.   Taking Action to Combat EBV One of the points that Dr. Kines likes to stress is that we do not have to suffer from EBV. While it is not a virus we can kill, there are ways to find a balance and cohabitate with the virus. There is a way to keep it in check so that you can live a healthy life. This includes understanding your triggers and decreasing your exposure to them as well as recognizing and treating symptoms quickly with the emergency protocol.    Next Steps In Joanna's case, when I realized that her early antigen had not been tested I knew we needed to explore that as it is possible to have a reactivated EBV and still have a negative VCA IgM. The results backed up my suspicions.  We put Joanna on Dr. Kines emergency protocol with a few additional supplements to further support her immune system.  This included:  NAC - 2/day Reacted Zinc - 2/day Quercetin + Nettles - 4/day Selenium - 2/day Allimax - 6/day Lysine - 3/day In addition, we improved her nutrition and focused on making sure she was making healthy lifestyle choices. We also spent some time digging deeper into what she wanted for herself and encouraged her to focus on being true to herself and living authentically. Mindset is such an important part of the healing process.    Happy Ending Between the supplements, nutritional and lifestyle shifts, and the mindset work, Joanna made amazing progress. Within 4 weeks she felt her energy increase, her mental clarity improve, and she was experiencing more overall feelings of joy. After 8 weeks, she wasn't just feeling back to herself, she was feeling even better.    Eliminating Health Mysteries For Joanna we were able to find that missing piece of the health puzzle and help her regain her health. Could this be the missing clue for you or someone in your life?    Links: Resources mentioned: Thanks to my guest Dr. Kasia Kines.  If you are interested to learn even more about EBV from Dr Kines, you can get much more information in her FREE EBV training and she is excited to offer 10% off her programs to any of my listeners with code Topiler10 Suggested Products NAC  Reacted Zinc Quercetin + Nettles Selenium Allimax Lysine   Related Podcast Episodes: Everything You Need to Know to Interpret Epstein Barr (EBV) Results The Case of Exercise Zapping Energy w/ Dr. Kasia Kines Your COVID19 Vaccine Questions Answered The Surprising Long Term Effect of COVID on Autoimmunity Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. 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Autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's disease are thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One of the most controversial environmental factors that have been linked to autoimmune thyroid conditions is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).  In this episode, Dr. Anshul Gupta MD discusses with Dr. Kasia Kines, the connection between Epstein-Barr Virus and Hashimoto's Disease. ***About the Guest***  Kasia Kines DCN, MS, MA, CN, CSN Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Dr. Kines is the CEO and Founder of Global Epstein-Barr Virus Institute. She is a leader in recovery therapy for chronic EBV, an author, a wellness expert, and a highly respected doctor of clinical nutrition, a graduate of the prestigious Bastyr University. Since 2005, Dr. Kines has built an international reputation as a functional nutritionist, from being sought after by Johns Hopkins University to her ground-breaking Amazon best-seller book Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. Dr. Kines has developed an effective proprietary evidence-based methodology for EBV recovery and a successful EBV Recovery Program for those suffering from EBV and also trains other practitioners in her methodology in Clinician EBV Training and Certification Program and EBV Practitioner Workshop. Dr. Kines is a passionate advocate for debunking common misinformation about EBV in the medical community and lectures on this topic extensively. She is on a mission to bring the truth about EBV and solutions to 1 million people globally, so no one needs to suffer needlessly from this misunderstood virus and its complications. She lives with her husband and their companion animals in Kingston, WA.  Connect with Dr. Kasia Kines:  https://www.facebook.com/kasiakinesnutritionist/***About the Host***Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto's disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto's disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. Connect with Anshul Gupta, MD:Website - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/Best Seller Book - https://www.reversinghashimotobook.com/Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnshulGuptaMDInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshulguptamd/Free Thyroid quiz - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/

Dr. Kasia Kines, author of The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, is my guest today.  Her book was my bible for getting through Epstein Barr.  I had a lot of questions, fears, and too tired to figure it out on my own.  Her book has everything you need to know about EBV and getting your life back!   Also, she has a website called www.ebvhelp.com with tons of exactly what it says "help"!  From a quiz on where you may be at healthwise and if you suspect you might have EBV, to courses, programs, protocols, 1:1 with Dr. Kines sessions, recipes, and more!  Here is an excerpt from her website:  "Do you feel like your life has been stripped away by Epstein-Barr Virus no matter how hard you try, how many doctors you see, and how many therapies you try? How many more diagnoses and autoimmune disorders will you get? How many more years will your life be in pain, brain fog and disabling fatigue? I've been there with some of my own clients too, hitting the wall and not being able to help them all the way no matter what I did. My a-ha moment came when I discovered that EBV was behind some of these "mysteries". I did not stop until I developed an entire recovery process, the only existing evidence-based and proven recovery methodology for EBV. My promise to you is that if you struggle from EBV and follow this process, you too will be able to reclaim your life." Click the links below for:  Dr. Kines' resource website www.ebvhelp.com for quiz, testing, programs and schedule 1:1 with Dr. Kines. Epstein-Barr Virus Solution book at Amazon Create Happy Now website YouTube Video link to CREATE Happy Now podcast: The Mystery Virus I had and you might have too and Dr. Sloan to the rescue! https://youtu.be/bBuYmWIf0u0

In my last episode, which was a sneak peek into today's episode, I shared how this Mystery Virus hit me hard last year, stopping me in my tracks with a resemblance of depression.  But how could a happiness coach be depressed!  I should be able to work myself out of this.  I had nothing to be depressed about!  My life was going great!  What happened.  A virus I got in my teenage years came back for a revisit and paired up with another virus and wreaked havoc on me!  This virus is not like the cold, flu, covid, or rash, it just makes you REALLY tired, and you hurt and you don't have the energy to want to do or care about anything.  You don't look sick; but you are!   This virus is a very old virus and 95% of the world's population has been exposed to it.  Doctors diagnose a vast array of ailments like MS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, cancer and many more, but the root cause is Epstein-Barr Virus and it likes to bring a friend like Lyme Disease or Bartonella along with it for the ride.   I knew it had to be physical and so I booked an appointment with my guest today, my most trusted doctor/natural path, Dr. Mack Sloan.  He had treated me and my daughter for years and with things that other doctors missed!  I knew he would have the answers and I was right!  He knew the right tests and treatments and held my hand for a year and I can now say I am back!   However, I have a different perspective and this was in hindsight a welcomed event. Although, it was a struggle, I learned so much more on how to look at things differently, how to have even more compassion, vulnerability and how to feed my mind, body and soul so much better!   You will fall in love with Dr. Sloan!  He has saved me once again!  He is fun, down-to-earth, smart and full of passion to heal!   For more resources check out some books I read:  "The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution" by Dr. Kasia Kines  "Cleanse to Heal" by the Medical Medium, Anthony Williams Check out my YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-t5sMjvxyvNOkeXrEG5rg Facebook Group CREATE Happy Now:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/createhappynow Website:  www.createhappynow.com

I was a depressed happiness coach!  Was it mental or physical?   I wanted to just go to sleep and not care anymore.  I had no energy, was losing who I was, could not snap out of it!  What was wrong with me?? Over a year ago, I had a virus stop me in my tracks and it wasn't Covid.  To this day, I haven't gotten Covid, but a virus I got in my teenage years came back for a revisit paired up with another virus and wreaked havoc on me!  This virus is not like the cold, flu, covid, or rash, it just makes you REALLY tired, and you hurt and you don't have the energy to want to do or care about anything.  You don't look sick; but you are!   This virus is a very old virus and 95% of the world's population has been exposed to it.  Doctors diagnose a vast array of ailments like MS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, cancer and many more, but the root cause is Epstein-Barr Virus and it likes to bring a friend like Lyme Disease or Bartonella along with it for the ride.   So this is what I have been fighting for this past year and it really put a damper on my happiness!!  I found a doctor who knew what it was, diagnosed and treated it properly and a year later, I can say I am pretty much back to normal and working on CREATEing my best self!  I was lucky to find a naturalpath and the resources to get treated properly.  My doctor will be on my next episode called "The Mystery Virus I had and you might have too and Dr. Mack Sloan to the rescue!"  Dr. Sloan will explain how many people may suffer this chronically for years and not be diagnosed properly and suffer and some even have to go on disability when you can get better!     Books I read to help in my nutrition and understanding Epstein-Barr:  "The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution" by Dr. Kasia Kines; Doctor of Clinical Nutrition "Cleanse to Heal" by the Medical Medium, Anthony William  Check out the CREATE Happy Now YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-t5sMjvxyvNOkeXrEG5rg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/createhappynow Website: www.createhappynow.com  

In this episode Dr. Kasia Kines, author of the Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, discusses the role the virus plays in thyroid health, including the autoimmune thyroid conditions Graves' disease and Hashimoto's.  We also chat about other things related to the virus, including the testing.

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This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the many incredible guests I've had the pleasure of connecting with through the podcast. Let's take a look back at the top tips from the most recent guests to really hit home the importance of sleep, joy, and slowing down.   The Biggest Top Tips for Function Health and Longevity Sleep is essential. Make sure you're getting at least 7 ½ hours of sleep every night in a cool, darkroom. Slow down. Take time to meditate, stretch, and exercise. Lowering your stress levels will help in every aspect of your life. Find your joy! Doing what you love and following your passion leads to joy and happiness.   Your Longevity Blueprint's Top Tips from Guests   Top Longevity Tip #1 Have a chiropractor on your wellness team. Making sure your nervous system is functioning optimally is a key component of your health. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Brian Stenzler here.   Top Longevity Tip #2 Live intentionally every day. All those little things add up over the long term. Longevity has to be holistic and the quality of life is so important. Listen to the full episode with Abel James here.   Top Longevity Tip #3 Clean plate, clean slate, clean body, clean mind are all so important for longevity. If you can do one every day, it doesn't have to take a lot of time, but getting these lifestyle choices in every day is key to longevity. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Trevor Cates here.   Top Longevity Tip #4 Stop and check in with yourself. Be in touch and check in with yourself moment to moment. Build your practice of self-awareness. Listen to the full episode with Brodie Welch here.   Top Longevity Tip #5 Meditation has centuries of evidence in how it improves your quality of life. Meditation for at least 30 minutes a day can also help to extend your life. Listen to the full episode with Nathan Crane here.   Top Longevity Tip #6 A positive mindset is one of the keys to living a longer, happier life. Lower your stress levels for greater health. Everyone needs to take at least 10 minutes for themselves every day. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge here.   Top Longevity Tip #7 Address the patterns and imbalances in your nervous system. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian here.   Top Longevity Tip #8 Slow down! Let you catch yourself; it's not so scary. There is so much love inside of yourself, slow down to feel it. Listen to the full episode with Tricia Nelson here.   Top Longevity Tip #9 Find joy every single day. We are here to experience joy, so heal what you need to heal so you can embrace your life's happiness. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Debi Silber here.   Top Longevity Tip #10 Manage your stress and emotion levels, especially when you're not really processing or allowing yourself to feel. The full range of human emotions is okay to feel. Listen to the full episode with Shannon Wilson here.   Top Longevity Tip #11 Love in every way possible. Love people, even if they've hurt your feelings. It opens your heart to give and receive love. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch here.   Top Longevity Tip #12 Nourish your bodies, minds, and spirits. Focus on intellectual stimulation and spiritual wellness. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Rudrani Banik here.   Top Longevity Tip #13 Get a good night's sleep. It's amazing how different and better life looks when you get to sleep. A good night's sleep also helps you make better food choices. Listen to the full episode with James Barry here.   Top Longevity Tip #14 Follow your heart and do what you love. Find better ways to love and forgive yourself, understand that you are love, and that you are enough. You're on this planet for a reason; find your joy. Joy is one of the most powerful healing tools we have. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Kasia Kines here.   Top Longevity Tip #15 Create choices that allow for a healthy lifestyle every day, not out of restriction. When we restrict and limit, we tend to break those limits and feel bad about doing it. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Jim LaValle here.   Top Longevity Tip #16 Sleep for at least 7 ½ hours a night. Tired people aren't living at their best and make poor choices. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Joel Kahn here.   Top Longevity Tip #17 Reduce your stress levels, sleep longer, have a good skincare routine, and find balance with your diet. Listen to the full episode with Alexis Yoo here.   What top tip will you adopt first? Start with one and see how your quality of life improves. For everything else, call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033.   Quotes “It's not only about living longer, but the quality of life is more important than the length of your life. The whole picture starts to come together.” [6:09] “When you love people, love them, even if they've hurt your feelings. Try to pour love on that person because if you can't find love for yourself, by giving love to someone else, it will come back to you. It opens your heart to give love.” [11:18] “One of the biggest issues we have with health is the choices we make, particularly around food. When I get a good night's sleep, I make better food choices. It's just a fact. The simplest, most base-level around health is what we choose to put in our mouth. If I make better choices when I make sleep, then sleep is the first marker for me.” [13:55]   Links & Resources Get 10% Off Magnesium Supplements with code MAGNESIUM and Check Out the Blog Post: The Magnificence of Magnesium Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 27: Top 20 Longevity Tips From 2020 Episode 56: Top 2021 Longevity Tips Part I Episode 71: 9 Keys To Optimal Health With Dr. Jim Lavalle

Epstein-Barr Virus is one of the most common human herpes viruses that many people will get at some point in their lives. I'm joined by Dr. Kasia Kines to talk about how to make your body an inhabitable host for the Epstein-Barr Virus.   The 3 Worst Offenders When You Have Chronic EBV Intermittent Fasting Exercise Ketogenic Diet   About Dr. Kasia Kines Dr. Kines is the CEO and Founder of Global Epstein-Barr Virus Institute, a global leader in recovery therapy for chronic EBV, an Amazon best-selling author of The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, a wellness expert, and a highly respected doctor of clinical nutrition.  She is a graduate of Bastyr University, the "Harvard of Natural Medicine" and its world-acclaimed graduate nutrition program. She was also in the first-ever cohort of a doctorate in functional clinical nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.  Since 2005, Dr. Kines has built an international reputation as a clinical functional nutritionist, from being sought after by Johns Hopkins University to clients globally, to her ground-breaking book about Epstein-Barr Virus.  Dr. Kines has developed a proprietary evidence-based methodology and approach to EBV recovery, which is now available to anyone in her highly successful EBV Recovery Program. She also provides professional clinical training to other practitioners in her Clinical EBV Training and Certification Program and EBV Practitioner Workshop.  Dr. Kines is a passionate advocate for debunking common misinformation about EBV in the medical community and lectures on this topic extensively. She is on a mission to bring her EBV knowledge and solution to the world globally, so no one needs to suffer needlessly from this misunderstood virus and its complications.   What is Epstein-Barr Virus? Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) expert, Dr. Kasia Kines, breaks down what exactly this virus is and how it impacts our bodies and long-term health projections. She explains what some of the typical symptoms of EBV are and what four lab tests you should get checked if you think you have it.  Some of the symptoms include feeling tired all the time, having swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat, and a lowered immune system. Dr. Kines also talks about whether you should do any kind of dietary detox when battling EBV. Overall, she promotes a healthy diet that will increase your nutritional status, making you a less habitable host for the Epstein-Barr Virus.   Dietary Changes to Tackle EBV Dr. Kines recommends making some dietary changes if you have EBV. Cutting out gluten, dairy, and eggs, in particular, can make a huge improvement to your symptoms of the virus. She also advises increasing your consumption of fruits, gluten-free grains, and legumes. These are full of antioxidants that incapacitate the virus, making it more difficult to spread and control your body. Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods, low in gluten, and completely without dairy and eggs will be very beneficial for someone with EBV. Dr. Kines advises against following the Keto diet or intermittent fasting as these can have a detrimental effect on your body and the voracity of the virus. Do you have any of the symptoms of the Epstein-Barr Virus? If so, have you cut gluten, dairy, and eggs out of your diet? How are you feeling after doing this? Call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033.   Quotes “The weak link is where the virus will go. The virus will travel through the blood and look for residence in any tissue. … It has to go somewhere. Just like you talk about the house, I often teach my students that we're building a really solid brick house that has to start with foundations.” [10:45] “Gluten should not be in the diet and dairy is super inflammatory. There is no place for dairy in the healing process for the human body. Especially not the way that dairy is produced. And for a person with EBV, dairy will really backfire on them.” [26:52] “Another thing that people do wrong is not eating enough fruits. Fruits have the highest antioxidant load and antioxidants incapacitate the virus. I literally have to retrain people to eat larger portions of fruits.” [28:47] “If you want to simplify it, the better nutritional status, the weaker the virus. We have the responsibility to provide the best nutrients.” [34:07] “If a virus is predictable, it is treatable and reversible and sometimes rapidly. And I'm quoting.” [50:18]   In This Episode What Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is [9:00] The common symptoms of chronic EBV [15:30] Four labs to test for EBV [23:00] What dietary changes should you explore with EBV [26:00] Why you should increase your consumption of grains and legumes [30:00] Benefits of increasing plant-based food in your diet [34:30] The role of antioxidants in a diet [28:00] How important detoxification is to anti-viral support and treating EBV [43:00]   Links & Resources Use Code VITAMIND for 10% Off Vitamin D Use Code IMMUNESUPPORT 10% Off Immune Support Read: Emfs: Why They Are Dangerous To Your Health And What You Can Do About Them! Your Longevity Blueprint Course Now 50% Off Take the Quiz: Could you have Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus infection? Learn More About the EBV Recovery Program Find Out About the EBV Practitioner Workshop Take the 5-in-5 Mini-Course Get the Book: The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution Find Dr. Kasia Kines Online Find The EBV Global Institute Online Follow Dr. Kasia Kines on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Pinterest Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 14: Supporting The Mitochondria With Nad And Peptides W/ Dr. Amber Krogsrud Episode 67: A Different Kind Of Healing With Dr. Shiroko Sokitch Episode 49: Power Of Pemfs With Dr. William Pawluk

With the fires blazing, burning longer and more frequently in some northern latitudes, we wanted to resurface one of our favorite conversations with Kasia Kines on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). EBV is one of the eight known herpes viruses. While it's one of the most common human viruses on the planet, and while most carriers do […] The post #49: Mapping EBV with Dr. Kasia Kines (Replay) appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Oxidative stress is often over complicated and today Dr. Kasey Holland Hamski helps to simplify what oxidatives stress is, while illustrating the complexities in the connections between oxidative stress and reactivated Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Dr. Kasey gracefully takes us around the matrix and shows the many ways that oxidative stress is manifested and expressed in many parts of the body. This episode is chock-full of clinical pearls! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Kasey click here Click here for Dr. Kasey’s blog Related Episodes Episode #49 where Dr. Kasia Kines maps Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #27 where Dr. Jill Carnahan maps Toxic Mold on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #178 where Dr. Ben Lynch maps Homocystine on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #138 where Dr. Mansoor Mohammed maps Methylation on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode # 69 where Dr. Jill Crista maps PANS/PANDAS on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a stealth virus that lies behind many mystery diseases. These include chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune disorders, Infectious Mononucleosis (mono) and many more. Best Selling author of the book “Espstein-Barr Virus Solution”, Dr. Kasia Kines, joins me to discuss solutions. Here are the highlights: The history of EBV How do you know if […]

If you have PCOS and also struggle with autoimmune issues like Hashimoto's, IBS, celiac, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or chronic fatigue syndrome, then this episode is for you. Dr. Kasia Kines, one of the world’s leading experts on the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Amy discuss the possible underlying factor of all of those autoimmune issues, as well as other symptoms that you haven't really been able to get to the root of such as celiac, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, and diabetes. Did you have mononucleosis (mono) in your youth? Listen in (or read the transcript) as we discuss: - What is Epstein-Barr virus? - Could EBV be triggering some of your PCOS symptoms? - Possible EBV symptoms including chronic brain fog, achiness, autoimmune disorders, enlarged lymph nodes, headaches, low platelets, mouth ulceration, skin rashes, mast cell issues, or allergies - Steps you can take to recover - Suggested lab tests

Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Founder and CEO of Global EBV Institute, and Holistic Nutrition Naturally. She is an author, speaker, wellness expert and international authority on Epstein-Barr Virus, with the Amazon best-selling “Epstein-Barr Virus Solution,” the EBV Recovery Program and the EBV Clinician Training and Certification Program. For 15 years she has served clients throughout the United States and globally in her virtual clinic. She helps those who struggle with complicated health issues, especially gastrointestinal and autoimmune, with EBV being the main focus in the last few years. Dr. Kines lives on San Juan Island in Washington with her family. Enjoy!     In this episode we talk about:   - EBV can reactivate, causing symptoms and autoimmunity - You’re not going to hear about this in a regular doctor’s visit - The best way to test for reactivated EBV, and to monitor it over time - Common symptoms of active EBV, such as fatigue and pain - What inspired Dr. Kines to move from Poland and to get her doctorate in nutrition - How addressing EBV makes such a difference in people’s lives - The EBV Recovery Program Dr. Kines developed for online support     Connect with Dr. Kasia:   https://www.hnn-tracking.com/QL3F2/3QQG7/ ELEVATE® Method Mini-course:         https://kasia.clickfunnels.com/elevate-optin   Book: Amazon best-selling Epstein-Barr Virus Solution:                                                       The book on the website:                   https://ebvhelp.com/the-book/   Thank-you gifts for buying the book:  https://ebvhelp.com/gift-for-readers/ Sample chapter from the EBV book:  https://ebvhelp.com/the-book/   Online Programs: EBV Recovery Masterclass:                http://www.ebvonlineprogram.com/purchase EBV Clinician Program:                        https://ebvhelp.com/ebv-for-clinicians/ 30Day Green Zone Detox Program:     https://kasiakines.com/30-day-detox/   Websites: Main business website:                      https://kasiakines.com EBV resource website:                      https://ebvhelp.com   Other EBV Resources:                         Take the Quiz: Do you Have EBV?       https://ebvhelp.com/quiz/   EBV Hero Manifesto                            https://ebvhelp.com/ebv-heroes/   Social Media: Facebook:                                  https://www.facebook.com/kasiakinesnutritionist/ Twitter                                       https://twitter.com/KasiaKinesHNN LinkedIn                                   www.linkedin.com/in/kasiakines You Tube                                 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLEIGA7b6l3WYIbiCWEGiQ Instagram                               https://www.instagram.com/holistic_nutrition_naturally/ Pinterest                                 https://www.pinterest.com/kasiakines/   Connect with Dr. Doni:   Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://doctordoni.com/weekly-wellness-wisdom-newsletter/ Get Stress Warrior book for free online: https://doctordoni.com/stress-warrior/ Paperback: https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Stress-Warrior-Book-Paperback_p_1136.html Website: https://doctordoni.com/ FREE 7-Day Stress Reset: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DoniWilsonND   Additional links:   Order a DUTCH panel, and get an appointment with Dr. Doni to review your results: https://drdonistore.com/DUTCH-Hormone-Panel-Including-Review-with-Dr-Doni_p_1261.html   Find out how Dr. Doni helps women and men to balance hormones:   Women’s Wellness and Fertility: https://doctordoni.com/services/womens-wellness/ Stress and Adrenal Recovery: https://doctordoni.com/services/adrenal-recovery/ HPV and Cervical Dysplasia: https://doctordoni.com/services/cervical-dysplasia-solutions/ Sleep Solutions: https://doctordoni.com/services/sleep-solutions/ Masterclass on MTHFR and how to address it: https://drdonistore.com/MTHFR-Methylation-and-Genetics-Masterclass_p_971.html  Work with me one-on-one in the MTHFR and Genetic Optimization Program: https://doctordoni.com/services/mthfr-solutions/  Reverse HPV and Cervical Dysplasia Online Course: https://drdonistore.com/Reverse-HPV-with-Dr-Doni--Online-Course_p_1169.html

In this episode, Dr. Kasia Kines and Dr. Evan H. Hirsch, MD talk about Fatigued or EBV-infected? Kasia Kines DCN, MS, MA, CN, CSN Dr. Kasia Kines is Founder & CEO of Global EBV Institute, international authority on recovery therapy for chronic Epstein-Barr Virus infections & wellness expert. She is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author of the Amazon best-seller “Epstein-Barr Virus Solution,” the online EBV Recovery Program, and the EBV Clinician Training and Certification Program, in which she utilizes a proprietary technique, methodology and approach to EBV she has developed. For 15 years she has served clients throughout the United States and globally in her virtual clinic. She helps those who struggle with complicated health issues, especially gastrointestinal and autoimmune, with EBV being the main focus in the last few years. Dr. Kines lives on San Juan Island in Washington with her family. You can learn more about Dr. Kasia Kines at https://kasiakines.com and https://www.ebvhelp.com For more information about Dr. Evan and his programs, go to https://www.fixyourfatigue.com Prefer to watch on Youtube? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqBhvah0nPLqgac36P_VGMRUsLnZN2uB Here's a free gift from Dr. Kasia Kines: https://ebvhelp.com/gift-for-readers and type in number 5555 instead of book receipt

Key Takeaways: So many people are tired and they don’t know why! What is the Epstein-Barr virus? A large population already has this virus, Dr. Kasia estimates around 90%. Why did Dr. Kaisa decide to write her book? How does the Epstein-Barr virus affect our aging? What does this virus create terrible fatigue and brain fog? Antioxidants are critical for your health because that’s what keeps aging at bay. How do you know if you have the virus? It often starts with having a very bad flu. Like it’s the worst flu of your life. The longer the virus is in you, the more damage it causes and it can lead to autoimmune disorders. Women are most impacted because their lifestyle often overextends themselves and stress is the main cause that reactivates the virus. When was the last time you felt pure joy? You can’t feel fear and joy at the same time. You become a host for so many viruses when your emotional body is not clear. How can you recover from this virus?   Episode Summary: Dr. Kasia Kines has spent her entire career studying the Epstein-Barr virus and has discovered some interesting and complicated health issues that patients experience from it. The virus can live in you undetected for a long, long time and can it lead to a cascading level of weird medical conditions. It first starts with the flu, but it can easily turn into an autoimmune disorder if left untreated. Dr. Kasia shares the signs and symptoms with you today.   Guest Bio: Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Founder and CEO of Global EBV Institute, and Holistic Nutrition Naturally. She is an author, speaker, wellness expert, and international authority on Epstein-Barr Virus, with the Amazon best-selling Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, the EBV Recovery Program, and the EBV Clinician Training and Certification Program.   For 15 years she has served clients throughout the United States and globally in her virtual clinic. She helps those who struggle with complicated health issues, especially gastrointestinal and autoimmune, with EBV being the main focus in the last few years. Dr. Kines lives on San Juan Island in Washington with her family.   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson’s Free Youthful Aging eGuide Connect with Dr. Kasia Kines: ELEVATE® Method Mini-course: Kasia.clickfunnels.com/elevate-optin Book: Amazon best-selling The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution: The Hidden Undiagnosed Epidemic of a Virus Destroying Millions of Lives through Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disorders and Cancer The book on the website: Ebvhelp.com/the-book Thank-you gifts for buying the book: Ebvhelp.com/gift-for-readers Sample chapter from the EBV book: Ebvhelp.com/the-book   Quotes:   “A lot of women are buried under responsibilities. That certainty taps into the virus because it reactivates with stress. The chemicals of stress can reactivate it.”   “If you are tired and the tiredness is excessive, that’s when you need to think about it. When you literally cannot perform normal functions, cannot move, or if you feel like you have cognitive decline. Oftentimes it starts with a very bad flu.”   “For most women, they don’t remember the last time they felt unfiltered joy. So if you can turn on the joy, you can turn off the chemicals of stress.”   “Organic food has better quality of soil, so more nutrients. These are things for me that are non-negotiable, whether I have the virus or not.”

Most of us in functional medicine understand the importance of nutrition in addressing chronic disease. Dr. Kasia Kines holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition and has helped thousands of patients get to the root cause of their illnesses. Dr. Kines also happens to be a key opinion leader on the Epstein-Barr virus and how reactivation of chronic EBV infection can impact health. In this episode, Dr. Kasia Kines discusses the interplay of nutrition, toxic exposures, and chronic EBV. Today on The Lab Report: 3:45 Meet Dr. Kasia Kines and hear about her path to functional nutrition 8:40 Using nutrition to navigate a toxic world 11:00 Diet therapeutics and choices 17:50 Why did Dr. Kines choose to specialize in EBV? 26:20 Chronic EBV as a hidden trigger, reactivation, and susceptibility 32:55 Therapies for management of EBV 36:30 Stress and sleep in reactivation illness 39:40 The Fireball  Additional Resources: EBVHelp Kasia's website The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is based on the work of Dr. Thomas E. Levy's "Primal Panacea" and Dr. Tom Moorcroft's COVID 19 Webinar featuring a panel of holistic and integrative experts, which took place on Sunday, March 22, 2020. All links are posted below.Guest host, Matt Hollo, Integrative Mental Health Provider, added his thoughts and suggestions on how to interpret and put this information to use.Matt Hollo, M.Ed., LPCC-S, MCHMP: http://deeprootswellness.netCheck out the Deep Roots Wellness FB page for daily relaxation videos for kids throughout the pandemic.Dr. Tomas Levy, Holistic/Ortomelecular Cardiologist: http://peakenergy.comDr. Tom Moorcroft: http://www.originsofhealth.comDr. Alisa Song, Holistic Pediatrician: http://www.healthykidshappykids.comDr. Terry Wahls, MS Recovery & Wahls (Autoimmune) Protocol: http://drterrywahls.comDr. Joan Rosenburg, Author of "The Hidden Epidemic", etc.: http://drjoanrosenburg.comDr. RoseAnn Cappana Hodge, Neurofeedback & Integrative Wellness: http://www.drroseann.comDr. Heather Paulsen, Naturopathic Oncologist: http://www.drheatherpaulsen.comTWIN HEARTS MEDITATION Dr. Kasia Kines, EB Virus Functional Nutritionist: http://kasiakines.com

Brain fog, significant fatigue and other chronic illness are just few of the symptoms of Epstein - Barr virus (EBV) but lab tests do not usually show that you have it.How would you know if you are infected?Listen as Clinical Nutrition Dr. Kasia Kines shares her expertise about Epstein-Barr virus, how it can affect your health and what you can do to reverse or put a stop to it.Key Notes:What is Epstein-Barr virus and how does it affect our health?What functional nutrition to help treat and recover from EBV?Lifestyle and food that triggers EBVDetoxification to prevent chronic illness such as EBVQuotes:“Your cortisol is the main determinant of your immune system function.” – Dr. Kyrin“Antioxidants are not in animal-derived foods.” – Dr. Kasia Kines“You want to stop toxins from coming by start eating organics.” – Dr. Kyrin“Improve your immune and cortisol function so that your body can put on a lid to these viral infections.” – Dr. Kyrin“Her brilliant is loving who you are, what you do and always looking forward to what you can do.” – Dr. Kasia KinesLinks Mentioned:EBV HelpEBV Self- Quiz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you suffering from Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disorders or even Cancer? The Epstein Barr Virus is a highly intelligent virus that hijacks our cells and hides within our immune systems. Did you know that 90% of the population world wide is infected with EBV? Why is this not common knowledge?   This educational eye opening show is an in depth exploration of how this nasty virus plays havoc in the body . My special guest Dr. Kasia Kines is a doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a board certified nutrition specialist and the CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally and The EBV Educational Institute.    Kasia wrote a book titled the Epstein Barr Virus Solution and she is devoted to help people overcome it's effects. When EBV came onto my radar as positively in my system, I bought the book and have incorporated many of her healing practices into my CURRENT detox.  That’s right, I am also detoxing my EBV. If you are as curious as I am, keep listening. This episode is full of shocking information that we all must be aware of!!  Dr. Kines is also doing her next online EBV recovery program beginning February 3rd.  For more information go to  EBVhelp.com (http://ebvhelp.com/) .

The Case:  Emily has 2 autoimmune diseases  She decided to get tested for EBV (Epstein Barr Virus) which her doctor reluctantly did. Her doctor didn’t know how to interpret her results and dismissed her concerns.    What Emily experienced is very common. Conventional doctors often are hesitant to test for EBV and don’t truly know how to read the results. In some cases, they don’t even order the right lab tests.    Emily knew that there was more to the story than her doctor understood. She’d educated herself about EBV and knew that there could be a connection to her 2 autoimmune diseases. And, that her health could be on the line.    The Investigation   I was happy to help Emily better interpret her lab results. As we learned in the first case of suspected EBV, this can be a very complicated, confusing, and time-sensitive diagnosis. There are few people who understand it better than Dr. Kasia Kines, so I brought her back to discuss Emily’s case.    Dr. Kasia, she is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of EBV Educational Institute and Holistic Nutrition Naturally. She is also the author of the Amazon Bestseller: The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution.    Four Markers to Test for EBV Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is complicated. In order to get a full picture of what’s going on with the virus (and determine if it’s latent or new), there are four markers that should be tested. These are tested through blood tests that many labs offer.    The four tests are:  EA IgG (Early Antigen) - this is the most important test and it’s often missed. If your doctor skips this one you won’t know your true EBV status.    EBNA IgG (Epstein Barr Nuclear Antigen) - Indicates a history of infection in non-acute cases. This tells the story of the long term status of the virus.    VCA IgG (Viral capsid antigen) - Indicates an acute infection and will remain perpetually present after initial infection.   VCA IgM (Viral capsid antigen) - Is present in the early phase of an infection and usually disappears.    For what the results mean, see the chart in this week's show notes here: Health Mysteries Solved Podcast - Episode 43   [chart courtesy of Dr. Kines’ website]   The Often Missed EBV Test The EA IgG early antigen test is the most important in getting a big picture of what’s going on right now with the virus. Unfortunately, it is often skipped by doctors. When you have EBV, the virus stays in the body (and we may not be able to ever kill it off entirely). Dr. Kines says that 90 - 95% of the population carries the virus and for many, it doesn’t impact their day-to-day health. Despite this, someone may wake up and feel like they’ve been run over by a truck. Could it be the latent EBV reactivating? The early antigen test is key in determining this - and it must be tested early on (within the first few weeks of the ‘flare-up’ or reactivation). If this test is not done, you could have active EBV and not know it which can be dangerous.    Symptoms of Active EBV A reactivation of EBV can present in a variety of ways. I could seem like the flu with severe fatigue and feeling like you’ve been ‘run over by a truck’. It can also present with cold-like symptoms (sore throat, swollen lymph nodes), or skin rashes, and even gut or digestive issues. Digestive issues could present as constipation, pain, or symptoms related to leaky gut. If you have an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto’s, it might present as a flare-up of the autoimmune disease. The real challenge with symptoms of EBV is that there are so many potential symptoms that could easily be something else. This is why EBV is often not considered or caught.    How to Decrease Elevated EBV Markers  When there is a flare up, the results on the lab can be very confusing - especially when the level is shown simply as above the maximum lab result. Dr. Kines has a protocol she recommends (and I use it with my patients too). This recommends a restricted diet and a lot of rest. It is all outlined in her book.  It is also important to continue to monitor the markers. However, Dr. Kines points out that everyone’s levels are going to be different. Some will decrease significantly with lifestyle changes while others may take longer. However, how you feel is more important than what the labs say. If you feel good, and your labs are elevated, then consider that a win. She says that it’s easy for people to get demoralized but it’s not all about the numbers.    Other Factors in EBV If someone is following the protocol and not getting results (either in how they feel or their lab results), then there may be something else at play. Two of the most common culprits are heavy metals and molds. For more on heavy metals, listen to episode 024 and for more on mold listen to episode 006. Mold can really block any efforts to decrease EBV marker levels because it devastates the immune cells and system. In cases where mold or heavy metals are an issue on top of elevated EBV markers, the mold and heavy metals must be addressed first.    Negative Reaction to the EBV Protocol Introducing a new protocol of supplements and dietary restrictions can trigger reactions. However, Dr. Hines recommends starting slow with the protocol. If there is a reaction, then you can stop the protocol and add in the different pieces one by one to determine if there is one thing that is causing an issue.  She also recommends, as do I, that you always opt for top-quality supplements to minimize the chance that you’ll have a negative reaction.    EBV Triggers to Avoid One surprising trigger the Dr. Kines mentioned comes from forest fires. This should be on your radar if you live near an area (like California) where there are a lot of forest fires. When fires burn, they give off a toxin called dioxin which has been shown to reactivate EBV. You can also be exposed to this toxin through cigarette smoke (even second-hand), campfires, fireworks, or the burning of debris. She also mentioned that wifi exposure should be closely monitored. This includes your own router but also the wifi used for smart meters that could be penetrating your walls. Additionally, she cautions against blue light exposure (commonly from TV, computer screens, and smartphones). Even your next vacation could expose you to EBV triggers (listen to the episode to find out how). All of these triggers can also reactivate the Epstein-barr virus.    Mystery Solved Let’s take a look at Emily’s labs. Her VCA IgM was negative which made her doctor think the infection was not current, but she had an elevated early antigen. Her doctor completely missed that. While her symptoms weren’t dramatic, she knew something was wrong and the tests proved it.  Because of her sensitive stomach, we opted for the protocol that included the amino acids and antioxidants Dr. Kasia talks about in this episode (Lysine, NAC, Selenium and Zinc). She tired Monolaurin but experienced die-off symptoms so we stuck with the original protocol.    Happy Ending Emily’s digestive issues subsided in about 3 weeks and her energy started to slowly come back over the next 6 weeks.  We retested the markers 12 weeks later and the EA was back to negative. We were also excited to see her VCA IgG went from 400 to 350 and that her autoimmune antibodies went down by 57 points too.  She was thrilled with her progress and will continue with a maintenance protocol and self-care protocol. She’ll test the 4 EBV markers annually to ensure she stays on top of it.    Eliminating Health Mysteries For Emily we were able to find the clue in her lab work that her doctor had missed. This allowed us to get a clear picture of what was going on and help her regain her health. Could EBV be the missing clue for you or someone in your life?    Links: To learn more about Dr. Kasia Kines’s exciting EBV program, please join us for a FREE webinar Jan 27th 2020 by clicking here. From there you can also find out much more about her 10-week program to FINALLY tackle your EBV for GOOD. (this starts Feb. 2, 2020).  Thanks so much to my guest Dr. Kasia Kines for all the knowledge and information. You can connect with her through her website. On social media, you can find her on Facebook.    Suggested Products Lysine NAC Zinc Supreme Selenium Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information.   Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! 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The Case:  Autoimmunity affects an estimated 50 million Americans Many autoimmune conditions go undiagnosed Autoimmune issues can compound; many people suffer from more than one    The Investigation In my practice, I estimate that half of my clients have at least one autoimmune disease. Many of them don’t know it. Those who do, come in confused and frustrated by the treatment plan presented by traditional medicine which is often just treating the symptoms with pharmaceutical solutions. They want to know if there is a way to feel better naturally. My goal is to get to the root cause and address it from a functional medicine approach. But first, we need to understand autoimmunity better. In this episode, we’ll demystify autoimmune diseases.    Most Likely to Get an Autoimmune Disease It’s an unfortunate statistic that those most likely to get an autoimmune disease are people who already have an autoimmune disease. Research shows that those with autoimmune issues can get up to 8 different autoimmune diseases in their lifetime. I’m not sharing this to depress you but rather to help you recognize that something else might be going on if your symptoms change. And, that by identifying a new autoimmune issue, you can find a treatment that will address it.    The Immune System is the Source All too often when the medical system is treating an autoimmune disease, they treat the organ or gland that’s affected. So, if you have Hashimoto’s, they’ll treat the thyroid. Or,  if you have rheumatoid arthritis, they treat the joints. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is when the body attacks the milan sheath and Lupus is when the body attacks our connective tissues but the issue is with the immune system not the brain or joints in these examples.    Suppressing the Immune System isn’t the Answer Conventionally, treatments for autoimmune disease follow a protocol of suppressing the immune system. This is to help regulate an overactive immune system that is attacking a part of the body it shouldn’t be. However, we need our immune system. We need it on a daily basis to fight the actual threats we face like viruses, infections and even cancer. If we suppress it, we’re more vulnerable.    Get to the Root A more functional approach to dealing with autoimmune disease is to look for the root cause of the issue in the first place. What’s causing the immune system to be confused and attack parts of the body that it shouldn’t?  Instead of treating the symptoms or suppressing the immune system, let’s go directly to the cause and treat that. This is going to be different for each person.    Autoimmune Triggers There are four main triggers that can confuse the immune system. They are: Foods Infections Toxins  Stress Autoimmunity can be triggered by one of these four things or a combination of these four things.  Food Triggers Food is a very common trigger for autoimmune diseases. When you eat a food that your body doesn’t like, it triggers an immune response and the immune system actually sees the food as an enemy and attack it. This can trigger molecular mimicry which is when the immune system attacks food and recognizes a molecule in that food that is similar to molecules in our tissues or organs. This leads the immune system to start attacking the similar tissue or organ by mistake. You may recognize this explanation from my episode on IBS where I explain how food can end up in the wrong part of the body (often as a result of leaky gut) which triggers the immune system to attack it. However, food can also be a trigger due to genetic factors. For example, celiac disease or genetic issues with gluten (which can easily be tested with genetic dq2 dq8 test that is a simple cheek swab test).  Learn more about celiac disease (and false negative results) in episode 9 with Dr. Peter Osborne. Food can become a trigger overtime so food that has never been a problem in the past can still trigger autoimmune disease. How we combine foods can also cause an issue as can when we eat and the overall balance of our diet.  To minimize food triggers, I recommend balancing your meals, looking at genetics to see if gluten is an issue for you, and supporting your gut health. I also recommend seeing if you have food sensitivities. Remember that food triggers can often build up over time so getting results after dietary adjustments can take some time. Be patient, this is a marathon, not a sprint.    Infections as a Trigger Generally speaking, for an infection to trigger an autoimmune response, it has to be chronic. In these cases, the immune system is constantly attacking this long-term infection and gets tired. This opens the door for an autoimmune disease to develop.    Gut infections are one of the most common triggers. When the good and bad bacteria that makes our gut work are out of balance, especially when it’s chronic, it can result in leaky gut. This confuses the immune system. Dysbiosis (or out of balance gut flora) can be brought on by:  Antibiotics Steroids PPIs Eating more sugar/carbs Stress Not enough good bacteria Immune challenges   Yeast infections (like Candida) and parasites can also be triggers for autoimmune disease when they are not treated quickly. Epstein Barr virus (which we talked about in Episode 4 with Dr. Kasia Kines) is another potential trigger.   There are many tests that you can do to determine if infections are present including a stool test, a blood test, and organic acid test and a SIBO test (which we talked about in Episode 12 with Dr. Seth Osgood).   Toxin Triggers We’re exposed to toxins all the time and our liver has the job of processing these toxins and getting them out of the body. When the liver is overburdened, the immune system can get triggered. It’s important to limit exposure to toxins which means being aware of exposure to chemicals and heavy meals, being particular about your water supply, and choosing organic food. Once you’ve reduced your exposure to toxins, the next step is to remove these toxins from your system, especially heavy metals.    You can test your heavy metal levels (including mercury) to determine your toxicity. The Tri-Test from Quicksilver is a good one and you can also test for heavy metals from your hair. If you do have high levels of heavy metals, you can cleanse them out of your body a few ways. I like the push-catch detox which uses liposomal herbs and nutrients to draw out the heavy metals and then it has a binder to help carry them out of the body. Supplements can also help in both the detoxification process such as liquid glutathione and various herbal combinations (some of which include adaptogenic herbs). However, it’s important not to rely solely on the supplements. A good liver cleanse should include a clean diet. Eating clean while on a cleanse takes the burden off the liver so it can truly replenish.    Stress as an Autoimmune Trigger Stress seems to be unavoidable in our society and that can cause a real problem for our immune system because there is an inverse relationship between the two. When we think about the physiological response to stress, it’s based on our fight or flight response. We’re wired to be ready to fight a tiger. But, when we trigger that response all the time, the immune system gets confused.  There are two types of stress, physical and emotional - both impact our immune system and create an autoimmune issue. It’s important to reduce both kinds of stress when fighting an autoimmune disease.  There are a variety of ways to lessen stress but most find that a mind/body approach alongside nutritional changes is the most effective. This two-fold approach starts with a calming of the nervous system through activities like meditation, journaling, walking in nature, listening to music, acupuncture or getting a massage. The second part of the approach includes supplements that will help lower cortisol levels. I often recommend are PS 150 which is very calming and will even help prevent waking in the middle of the night. I also like to use adaptogenic nutrients which are herbs that adapt to your body’s needs. Adrenal Response and Adrene Vive are two good examples that I often recommend. Supplement with the mind-body work is beneficial in balancing cortisol and it really helps lower stress triggers.  We also have stressors which may be subconscious. These may have been developed at a very early age and are sometimes called limiting beliefs. I share a bit more about where these limiting beliefs come from in this episode and I’ll be talking more about techniques we can use to alter these beliefs in future episodes.  Eliminating Health Mysteries Autoimmunity can be scary, confusing and impossible to overcome without suppressing the immune system. But, when you get to the root of the problem, and look at things integratively, there is a ton that you can do. And, if you’re lucky you can do more than just demystify it, you can reverse autoimmunity like I did. Don’t give up. The answers are out there.    Links:   Suggested Products Adrenal Response PS 150 Push Catch Detox Emulsi D Synergy Liquid Glutathione Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information.   Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   Related Podcast Episodes:   The Case of Exercise Zapping Energy w/ Dr. Kasia Kines The Case of the False Negative Celiac Test w/ Dr. Peter Osborne  PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

The Case:  Miranda is 42 She was experiencing rashes on her face and chest, joint pain, and fatigue. A dermatologist prescribed antihistamines and a Physical therapist gave her exercises for the joint pain.  There was no explanation or treatment for the fatigue. Miranda’s doctor responded to her condition the way many do - by ruling out the obvious (in this case, arthritis) and then treating the symptoms. More blood tests revealed the presence of ANA or anti nuclear antibody. This indicated that it could be Lupus but it could also not be Lupus. After months of waiting to see her rheumatologist the Lupus diagnosis was confirmed. But, her health mystery still hadn’t been solved because the root cause was still unknown.   The Investigation An estimated 5 million people worldwide have Lupus, and about 1.5 million of them are in the United States. Dr. Tiffany Caplan is a chiropractic physician and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who specializes in treating Lupus patients. She, along with her husband Dr. Brent Caplan founded the Central Coast Center for Integrative Health in Ventura California and wrote the book “The Lupus Solution”. On this episode of Health Mysteries Solved, Dr. Tiffany shares her knowledge in relation to Miranda’s case.    What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 5 million people around the world, although Dr. Tiffany feels this is an underestimation because the disease is very difficult to diagnose.  Lupus is more likely to affect women (90 percent of all Lupus patients are female) and it is usually diagnosed during their childbearing years. Because Lupus is so hard to diagnose, it can be years of dealing with symptoms before a patient gets a diagnosis.   Common Symptoms of Lupus The most common (and telltale) symptom is a butterfly-shaped rash on the face. While not all patients present with this rash, when someone does have it, it is a good indication of Lupus. Other symptoms may include fatigue, pain (joint-pain, body-aches, general achiness), stomach pain and/or nausea, headaches, photo-sensitvity, mouth ulcers, and/or acne. Lupus can sometimes occur in conjunction with other autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s, Sjorgren’s, or Raynaud’s disease, which means that symptoms associated with these diseases can also be symptoms of Lupus.    The Difficulty of Diagnosing Lupus Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease so it can attack different parts of the body, in different ways, at different times which makes it hard to connect the dots. There are 11 different criteria that are considered in diagnosing Lupus but not all of these need to be satisfied for it to be Lupus. Other diagnoses (like Hashimoto’s or kidney disease) might come first and end the search for the real cause as symptoms are lumped into that single diagnosis. Typically, it takes about seven years for someone to be diagnosed with Lupus.    How Lupus is Diagnosed In addition to considering the clinical criteria (symptoms), there are a variety of lab tests that can help confirm a Lupus diagnosis. A DNA test could reveal an anti-double-stranded DNA marker which is present in about 80% of Lupus patients. A positive test for anti-Smith antibody and various antiphospholipid antibodies that are present in about 30% of lupus patients that can also be indicators. Doctors may also test the function of the immune system function by looking at complement c3 and complement c4 levels through blood tests.   Treating Lupus Traditionally Most conventional doctors will deal with Lupus by prescribing immunosuppressants (since the immune system is overactive). They may also prescribe medication to treat the other symptoms such as antidepressants, pain medication, and/or sleep medication. However, a functional medicine approach to treating lupus doesn’t focus on treating the symptoms but rather getting to the root cause.    The Root Cause of Lupus Each patient is going to be different, but the most common root causes of Lupus flare-ups involve gut issues (80% of your immune system lives in your gut), exposure to toxins or chemicals, and nutrient deficiencies (especially vitamin D, Omega 3s and Glutathione. Additionally, hormone imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and emotional or mental health issues can also be triggers for Lupus.   Holistic Approach to Treating Lupus The first move Dr. Tiffany makes when working with a Lupus patient is to put them on an elimination diet. This will help identify the role various foods might be playing in Lupus symptoms - especially inflammation. Some doctors also recommend cutting out alfalfa sprouts, bean sprouts and even garlic as these can cause issues for Lupus patients.  Repairing a leaky gut and/or resetting the gut microbiome can be essential in treating Lupus holistically. Test for parasites or enzyme deficiencies will also help fill in the picture of what’s going on. Further test on cortisol levels will help determine if stress is a potential factor.    Vitamin D Deficiency Dr. Tiffany says that most people are deficient in vitamin D and it’s really important to correct that. Even if tests show that you are in the ‘normal range’ (which is very wide). In the US, the range is usually about 30 to 100 which means that you could be at 31 and be considered in the norm. But,that is very low and ideally, especially for someone who has autoimmunity, those readings should be more towards 50, 60 even 70.    Hope for People with Lupus Dr. Tiffany is passionate about helping patients with Lupus who have been told that they should get used to living with symptoms and expect to take medications for the rest of their lives. She’s seen diet and lifestyle changes result in patients getting off those drugs and feeling much better. Lupus does not have to mean a lifetime of pain and chronically feeling unwell. And, remember to listen to your body - trust your gut. If you suspect there is something bigger going on beyond the symptoms, advocate for your own health and demand to have your health mystery solved.    Mystery Solved Miranda’s Lupus diagnosis left her feeling hopeless and helpless. But, we spent some time finding the root cause of the issues. We started by cleaning up her diet. Food sensitivity tests revealed that she had issues with corn and dairy. We also removed sugar and gluten from her diet. These dietary shifts made a huge difference - her rash got dramatically better and she was thinking clearer again. But, we weren’t done yet. Further testing showed that she was dealing with an active Epstein Barr Virus so we got her on an antiviral protocol which included Lysine, NAC, Selenium and Zinc along with Monolaurin Avail. After 5 weeks on the protocol she started to get her energy back. Test revealed that her immune system was functioning better so we put Miranda on a maintenance protocol including a good quality multivitamin (the DFH Complete Multi) and good quality Omega (omega avail ultra) as well as a supplement to balanced the immune system called Immune Mod A. Finally, we optimized her vitamin D with Vitamin D supreme and added glutathione as it is a wonderful immune balancer.    Happy Ending Miranda was thrilled that we were able to get her feeling better without steroids and other immune suppression drugs. Every person is different, so remember that what worked for Miranda might not work for other Lupus patients. Each patient will have to get to their own root cause and solve their own mystery. But, the answers are out there and there is hope!   Eliminating Health Mysteries Lupus is a scary and sometimes frustrating diagnosis. For Miranda, we found the various contributing factors and were able to put the whole puzzle together. If you have Lupus, suspect you have Lupus or know someone who has Lupus, please know that there are more solutions available.  One of the greatest ways to educate yourself about the functional medicine approach to treating Lupus is by attending the free Lupus and Autoimmunity Summit.   Links: Resources Mentioned Thanks to my guest Dr. Tiffany Caplan. You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and the Caplan Health Institute website.   Free Lupus and Autoimmunity Summit. This is a FREE online 7-day summit with over 30 of the World’s leading experts in the field of immunology, lifestyle medicine and nutrition all relating to lupus and autoimmunity. Sign up and join the event online from October 21-27, 2019.   Protein Pancake Recipe Ingredients: 1 Egg 1 TBSP Almond Flour or Hazelnut Flour 1 TBSP Coconut Flour 1 TBSP Macadamia Nut Oil 1 TBSP Water ¼ tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch of sea salt Optional pinch of stevia or tsp of xylitol Directions: Beat egg and mix in all the above ingredients and blend together till mixture is smooth. Heat skillet on medium heat with a little coconut oil. Pour in mixture and cook about 2-3 minutes on each side. Suggested Products Lysine NAC  Selenium  Zinc  Monolaurin Avail omega avail ultra Immune Mod A.  Vitamin D supreme  Glutathione Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   Related Podcast Episodes:  The Case of Exercise Zapping Energy w/ Dr. Kasia Kines   PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses. 

This stealthy little infection is prevalent, persistent (in that it can reactivate) and can cause some people a lot of trouble because it takes up residence in pretty much any tissue so it can cause everything from brain fog to joint pain to it's most common symptom: debilitating fatigue. As well it can be behind a variety of unresolving hormone issues. In this episode we have the amazing Kasia Kines, a doctor of clinical nutrition (fellow Bastyr grad) and epstein-Barr virus expert to shed some light on this pesky virus, how it behaves, why it's hard to get your doc to test you for it and the diet and lifestyle things you can do to feel better if you're dealing with EBV. You can learn more about Kasia here and get more information on her online program here.    Do you have your copy of Hangry yet? If so,we can't wait to hear how it's going! Be sure you connect with us in our  FREE PRIVATE Facebook group where we're already hanging out with other amazing, like minded women like YOU! Join us!   Want a little help with the program? Check out what we made for you!   If you love Hangry please leave us a review on Amazon - we appreciate it so much! If you haven't got your copy yet, you can still get Hangry and all the bonuses here!   Sponsors of today's show include BluBlox blue light blocking glasses which are stylish (seriously cute) and more effective than other blue light blockers and an easy way to reset your circadian rhythm and improve your sleep. They also have prescription lenses available AND green and blue light blocking lenses if you suffer from computer eye strain. Amazing! Save 15% with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.    This episode is also sponsored by another great product for sleep and enhanced recovery and that's NED full spectrum hemp oil. Save 15% off on our fav CBD products from NED!    And wanna take your cooking up a notch? You gotta sign up for the most divine olive oil delivered to your door each month. You're gonna love Fresh Pressed Olive Oil and use code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout and save 15%.

In this episode Christine shares about her journey with the EBV virus and interviews Dr. Kasia Kines - one of the leading specialists on EBV.  This episode is so full of information and reassurance for anyone dealing with chronic illness. You can access the links and programs Dr. Kines and Chrstine discuss here: I invite you to join Dr. Kines for breakthrough information on Epstein-Barr Virus in her FREE live webinars: “Three Secrets to Healing from EBV and Going from Feeling beyond Broken to Reclaiming your Life”Reserve your spot for Monday, September 16, 5pm PT.  Cannot attend? Dr. Kines will send you a recording!  Sign up here: https://hksdf382.tapptrk.com/7BZ2W/2CTPL

Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman discuss Epstein-Barr Virus and hypothyroidism with Dr Kasia Kines. The Epstein-Barr virus is a potential trigger of cellular hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Primary hypothyroidsim. The doctors discuss: The link between EBV and hypothyroidism The common symptoms of EBV How EBV presentations The difference between acute and chronic EBV- what should we watch for If you can reverse engineer chronic EBV The biggest triggers that can keep you trapped with EBV and what do we need to avoid? Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally and EBV Educational Institute. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Nutritionist licensed by the Washington State, with two Master’s degrees, including a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from the prestigious Bastyr University. She is the author of the Amazon best-seller The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. She also certifies practitioners in EBV Clinician Training Program. Dr. Kines has been in clinical practice since 2005, providing individualized support to nearly 2,000 clients with complicated health issues, especially gastrointestinal and autoimmune, with EBV being the main focus in the last few years. Her virtual practice serves clients nationally and globally. Dr. Kines lives in Seattle with her family. https://vimeo.com/328043830

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kasia Kines. Dr. Kasia Kines is an Amazon best-selling author of Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition from MUIH (Maryland University of Integrative Health), and a graduate of the first doctoral functional nutrition program created by Dr. Liz Lipski, PhD and CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally LLC and EBV Educational Institute. She has been in clinical practice since 2005 - helping close to 2,000 clients, one at a time, with complicated health issues such as gastrointestinal and autoimmune conditions, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) which is currently her main focus. Her virtual clinic serves people around the world. Because she works in depth with each individual, she takes only a limited number of new clients at a time. Dr. Kines is a compassionate clinician, taking the time to intimately know and understand every client. She spends hours of research on each client’s health history before beginning a treatment plan with them. Her countless testimonials recount from her clients are a testament to her encouraging guidance and their improved health. She continually improves her knowledge through professional organizations as well as her focused research into the maladies that affect her clients. Dr. Kines tells listeners: “You are enough as you are. You don’t have to prove anything to anybody. Just enjoy your life. Slow down and value each moment. Have more pleasure, have more joy, do things that you love.” IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What is EBV and how it differs from other viruses? Differences between acute and chronic infections  What can help prevent the reactivation of the virus? Connect with Dr. Kasia Kines : Follow Dr. Kasia Kines on Facebook, and LinkedIn Follow Dr. Kasia Kines on her website.     About Everyday Wellness Podcast Everyday Wellness is not just another health podcast. Your co-hosts, Cynthia Thurlow (nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist) and Dr. Kelly Donahue (clinical health psychologist and nutritional therapy consultant) have over 25 years of combined experience in medicine, psychology, and wellness. Our mission is to bring you the best, science-backed yet practical information to improve your physical and mental wellness every day. We are busy mom-preneurs and know how important your time is. We have designed this podcast to be short in time and big on impact. We interview a variety of guests in the field of health and wellness, and we discuss important issues and provide practical strategies that you can use in your real life.

Welcome to The Tiny Fit Diva Podcast! Kylene Terhune is your host and today she welcomes guest Kasia Kines to talk to us about the Epstein-Barr Virus, which you may also know as Mono. We know that the Epstein-Barr Virus is associated with terrible flu-like symptoms and fatigue for a few weeks, but we learn today that there is more to it than that. The virus can linger and flare up, especially for people with a lot of stress. Thanks for tuning in today!Links: Mushroom coffee! www.Foursigmatic.com Coupon code: TINYFITDIVA 10% off!Be sure to take advantage of Kylene’s free recipe book: 21 Meals in 21 Minutes https://www.thetinyfitdiva.com/21-meals-in-21-minutesThe Tiny Fit Diva Podcast teaches you how to balance your hormones, eat what you want, release the guilt, and have freedom mentally and physically from the restrictive mentality of dieting. Your host, Kylene “The Tiny Fit Diva,” is the right person to help you do it! She is a personal trainer, online health coach, wife, stepmom and a certified FDN practitioner. It’s Kylene's passion to help you achieve and claim your optimum health. Health * Hormones * Happiness

The Case: Patti is a physically fit 42 year-old. She was experiencing fatigue, brain fog, the strangest part - exercise that used to energize her was now making her more tired. Extensive tests proved her thyroid was not to blame so we had to dig deeper in to her health history. The Investigation Despite having typical symptoms associated with hypothyroidism, Patti’s levels were well within the normal range. With that off the table, we had to really think outside the box. I started to wonder if it might be an infection or some sort of virus. That’s when I looked into Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). According to the CDC, “ Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4, is a member of the herpes virus family. It is one of the most common human viruses. EBV is found all over the world. Most people get infected with EBV at some point in their lives. EBV spreads most commonly through bodily fluids, primarily saliva. EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses.” It’s estimated that 90% of the population are infected with EBV at some point in there life. There’s no medical treatment but there are some natural health options that can speed up recovery. One of the leaders in developing a natural approach to EBV is Dr. Kasia Kines. Kasia is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of EBV Educational Institute and Holistic Nutrition Naturally. She’s also the author of the Amazon best-seller The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. She joins me on the show to discuss the symptoms and solutions for this very common problem. It’s a Global Issue This virus has been around for a long time and scientists have been searching for a vaccination since it’s discovery. Nothing has been found. Most Doctors Completely Dismiss EBV Despite the virus being very well known, many conventional doctors miss the symptoms. Some doctors don’t even want to test the blood for EBV markers. Symptoms Range Greatly In an acute episode, symptoms can resemble a really bad flu including feeling achy, swollen lymph nodes, and scratchy throat. This is the typical presentation of ‘mono’. At a chronic level, the symptoms could be fatigue, exercise intolerance, brain fog, hypersensitivity to mosquito bites, and can even develop into autoimmune diseases like arthritis, Crohn’s, or Hashimoto’s. There are Four Antibodies to Look For Once you get the right labs (blood tests) you can use this graph (from Dr. Kines’ website) to determine what your lab results indicate.   Even After Recovering from Mono, the Virus Can Hang Around While you may feel fully recovered from ‘mono, the virus can stick around. It doesn’t live in the bloodstream, it only comes into the bloodstream when it reactivates (usually when the immune system is challenged). If the virus is not taken care of, it can go deeper into the organs, tissues, joints, and even the brain. MYTH: EBV is Not Treatable Many doctors believe that nothing can be done about acute or chronic EBV. But, this is not true. It is reversible with nutrition modification, environmental toxins exposure reduction, and a lifestyle shift away from stress. This is key because the virus really responds to stress hormones. In addition, specific supplements have proven helpful (see below) and in some cases, reducing exercise may also speed up the recovery process. Eliminating Health Mysteries For Patti we were able to identify the underlying issue behind her health mystery. Patti reduced her usual workout to very light exercise, shifted her diet, got a lot more rest, and took additional supplements to support fighting the virus. After 3 months, she felt a lot better. Could this be the missing clue for you or someone in your life? Remember, the presentation of EBV is very individual. If you suspect this might be what’s behind your unexplained health issues, it’s worth exploring. Note that if you follow the EBV protocol, you should notice a change in a couple of weeks. If you don’t, then this might not be the answer to your particular mystery. Resource Links: Resources and products mentioned on the podcast: N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) L-Lysine Selenium Zinc Thanks to my guest Dr. Kasia Kines. You can connect with her on Facebook or via her website. Here is where you can find her book The Epstein-Barr Solution.    Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode –  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  or Stitcher. Say hi to me on Facebook and Instagram. Comment on this episode and let me know if it helped. Or at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   Overcoming Hashimoto’s Summit Claim your free spot to this 7-day virtual summit featuring the top experts in Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism so that you can overcome this diagnosis and feel better. https://bit.ly/2KigemW     PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider.  

Welcome to the Tiny Fit Diva Episode 62. Kylene welcomes guest Angel Williams today to talk about the side of cancer know one talks about. Unless you’ve been through cancer yourself it’s difficult to imagine what it’s really like. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is such a painful and private experience. What’s the right thing to say? How can you best help, love and support someone battling cancer? Today’s interview is a very candid conversation to help dispel the myths surrounding Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Links mentioned in today’s conversation:F*ck Cancer T shirt: https://cottonbureau.com/products/fuck-cancerEpstein Barr Virus help website: https://ebvhelp.comEBV testing: https://ebvhelp.com/labs-diagnosis/Coaching with Kasia Kines:https://ebvhelp.com/one-on-one/Epstein Barr Solution Book: https://ebvhelp.com/the-book/Youtube video of today’s conversations: https://youtu.be/zJvprDJFHwEThanks for tuning in and thank you especially for your support. If you want to receive Kylene’s free newsletter visit http://eepurl.com/cwIban to get signed up. We’ll see you next week!Be sure to take advantage of Kylene’s free recipe book: 21 Meals in 21 Minutes https://www.thetinyfitdiva.com/21-meals-in-21-minutesThe Tiny Fit Diva Podcast teaches you how to balance your hormones, eat what you want, release the guilt, and have freedom mentally and physically from the restrictive mentality of dieting. Your host, Kylene “The Tiny Fit Diva,” is the right person to help you do it! She is a personal trainer, online health coach, wife, stepmom and a certified FDN practitioner. It’s Kylene's passion to help you achieve and claim your optimum health. Health * Hormones * Happiness

Dr. Kasia Kines joins us this week as we are digging into Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and fertility. Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally and EBV Educational Institute. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Nutritionist licensed by the Washington State, with two Master’s degrees, including a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition, form the prestigious Bastyr University. She is the author of the Amazon best-selling book The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. Dr. Kines has been in clinical practice since 2005, providing individualized support to nearly 2,000 clients with complicated health issues, with EBV now being her main focus. Her virtual practice serves clients nationally and globally. Her book is available on amazon - Epstein-Barr Virus Solution: https://www.amazon.com/Epstein-Barr-Solution-Undiagnosed-Destroying-Autoimmune-ebook/dp/B07G3ZVHG1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1533332818&sr=8-3&keywords=EBV+book -- Visit her website: https://kasiakines.com/ -- Download your two (2) FREE gifts here: https://ebvhelp.com/gift-for-readers/ enter 55555 into the receipt area to gain access. -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 -- Download your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. www.yogafreebie.com   -- Don't forget to check out my Resources page for more information and products that will help you on your fertility journey.

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is one of the eight known herpes viruses. While it’s one of the most common human viruses on the planet, and while most carriers do not have symptoms, others will experience devastating health consequences. Dr. Kasia Kines helps us understand why. November 2, 2018 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Dr. Kasia Kines’ invaluable book ‘The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution’ > To go to Dr. Kines’ website for more on EBV testing, click here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson NTP and Guests, Leah and Shelley are joined by Seattle based Nutritionist, CEO and founder of . Sit back and relax while Leah discusses the latest health news headlines with special guests. Subscribe via: | | | This week on the podcast Leah, Shelley and Kasia talk in depth about Epstein Barr Virus, how common it is and what health conditions it can lead to.  Join us for this very informative podcast. Articles reviewed on the podcast this week: I Join Leah in Herndon, USA or Brisbane, Australia in February 2019 and become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner! You can find the list of upcoming course locations here:  Make sure you put Low Carb Conversations in the referral and let us know so we can give you a shout out on the podcast!   Low Carb Denver 2019, March 7-10.  REGISTRATION is open check out the details .  Leah is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and has appointments available for online consultation – one on one or in small groups. This is available to anyone looking to improve their health through low carb real food principles for themselves and their families (Australia, USA). If you would like to chat before making an appointment then please email Leah at info@nourishingconversations.com Low-Carb Conversations Production by Kevin Kennedy-Spaien of Disc Of Light Media Theme and interstitial music: Out of It (Rambling Man Remixes) by andrewbowden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/andrewbowden/33629 Ft: Brad Sucks

Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally and EBV Educational Institute. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist and is the author of the Amazon best-selling book The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. Dr. Kines also trains practitioners in EBV through an online clinician track program. In this episode, we talk about the relationship between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), cancer, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune disorders, how your environment plays such an important role in managing EBV, what to look out for in EBV testing and diagnosis, Kasia’s top three solutions for managing EBV, and so much more!   To learn more about Dr. Kasia Kines, visit the show notes.

Has the Epstein-Barr virus ever been on your radar? The EBV is a very smart virus that basically hijacks our cells and hides in our immune system, and it’s about time that we know all about it. Get clarity around the steps to take to healing EBV or even just finding out if you have it with Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Kasia Kines. Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Click here to Listen on iTunes or Stitcher: Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Stitcher – Click Here iTunes – Click Here Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)? How is it different from severe chronic active EBV? What is the appropriate testing for EBV? How does the mechanism of EBV reactivation happen? What are the different types of triggers for EBV? How relevant is nutrition to EBV? Key Takeaways: One of the things that can trigger EBV reactivation in your infected B-cells is if you happen to have another infection. The EBV thrives on toxicity and feeds on excess hormones produced by your body when you’re having hormonal imbalance caused by other health issues, stress, exposure to toxins, etc. It’s very pertinent to women who are breastfeeding or postpartum or going through perimenopausal changes. You need to have a plant for every 100 square feet that you live in to filter the air inside your house. The concentration of toxins inside your house is eight times more than outside. The food that you eat is important because the food is the foundation. If you start improving your food and decreasing your toxicity level, things will start shifting. Selenium stops the replication process of EBV so it is recommended to take selenium supplements. You can’t fight EBV when you lack sleep or when your blood sugar is unstable.   Action Steps: Test for EBV by going to direct to consumer labs. If you are going through the airport, you can decrease your toxic load, especially on your thyroid, by avoiding the X-ray machine. Instead, you can request for a pat-down. Improve your air quality at home by having green plants indoors. If you have heated floors at home, opt for natural rugs that you can wash naturally instead of wall-to-wall carpeting. You need to be strategic in targeting EBV because you don’t want to spend a whole year trying to figure it out, you want to start healing. Invest in organic food, and avoid microwaving your food. Also, make sure that you don’t go hypoglycemic and that you don’t skip meals. Dr. Kasia Kines said: “Once you have a virus, it stays with you for life, so some antibodies will always be elevated if you’ve had it… Pretty much, it’s impossible to not have that virus.” “Skipping meals is not optional. Having meals that is just one group of food and is not balanced, is not optional. Just like having low nutrient status, having hypoglycemia, ups and downs with the glucose, that is wonderful for the virus but not for us.” Thanks for listening!   Important Announcements: If you have autoimmune issues, Hashimoto’s or any type of thyroid condition, join us in our four-week program, Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s. You can get on the waitlist and receive all the information you need on the free webinar, plus you can download our free recipe ebook.   If you have any questions, you can always reach me over at Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie, or send me an email. And come to hang out with me in my Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook.   Links to things we talk about in the show: The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution: The Hidden Undiagnosed Epidemic of a Virus Destroying Millions of Lives through Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disorders, and Cancer by Kasia Kines Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal by Anthony William Request a Test LifeExtension Herbal Teas for EBV and other Viral Infections (article) by Kasia Kines   Where you can find Dr. Kasia Kines: Kasia’s Website EBV Help Website Kasia’s Instagram (@holistic_nutrition_naturally) Kasia’s Facebook Kasia’s YouTube   Where you can find me: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Samantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook   How you can work with me: 6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code podcast at checkout to save 60%. Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s

Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of EBV Educational Institute who specializes in the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). Her new ground-breaking book on EBV combines medical research with practical applications, written both for the medical community and the layperson in mind. The book will be released in late spring/summer 2018. In this episode, we talk about the EBV, Mononucleosis, testing, childhood infections & recovery. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:35 Introducing Dr. Kasia Kines Min 04:48 How Dr. Kines got into EBV specialization Min 06:35 Testing for EBV & seeking treatment Min 10:00 The connection between EBV & other conditions Min 11:50 How many people have EBV? Min 15:00 Mononucleosis (mono) Min 19:05 Childhood infections & lab testing for EBV Min 27:30 Botanicals & superfoods for helping with EBV Min 35:00 Flipping your health script Min 36:50 Olive-leaf extract Min 40:35 Dr. Kines newsletter & freebies Min 46:35 EBV recovery To learn more about Dr. Kasia Kines, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Resources: Leaky Gut Solutions webinar Dr. Kines’ EBV Online Clinician Training Program EBV Help website Medical Medium book by Anthony William Dr. Kines’ Free gift Immunosciences Labs DirectLabs LifeExtension Dr. Kines article on EBV & Olive-leaf extract Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!