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Tick Bites: What You Need to Know—and Why Acting Quickly Matters
Bitten by a tick? Don't wait and wonder. Learn exactly what to do, what symptoms to watch for, and why early action can make all the difference.

HLA Typing: A Map for Healing, Not a Life Sentence
Your genetics don’t seal your fate. In this post, Dr. Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal explains how HLA typing helps us understand immune response tendencies—not predict doom. Discover how this powerful tool guides personalized recovery after treating infections, toxins, and chronic stress.

MTHFR Mutations: What They Really Mean for Your Health
MTHFR mutations aren’t a health sentence—they’re a clue. Learn how to personalize your B12 and folate support to optimize methylation and energy naturally.

Spike Protein as a Biotoxin: Understanding the Risk and Exploring Ways to Support Your Body
Spike protein may linger like a biotoxin—fueling fatigue, inflammation, and immune imbalance. Learn how to support your body’s natural detox and recovery.

The High Cost of Daily THC Use: Why It’s a Band-Aid, Not a Solution
Daily THC might numb symptoms, but it stalls real healing. Learn why cannabis can block root cause recovery—and what to focus on instead.

Cerebral Folate Deficiency and Folate Receptor Autoantibodies: A Treatable Detail in a Bigger Root Cause Picture
Folate levels can look “normal” on labs—but not in the brain. Learn how this hidden imbalance may be driving developmental and neurological symptoms, and how to fix it.

RCC Labs: Direct Testing for Root Cause Clarity
Testing that actually means something. Discover how RCC Labs help decode symptoms and pinpoint toxins, microbes, and stress patterns driving illness.

Is “Digital ADHD” Hijacking Your Brain? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Feel scattered, unfocused, and constantly distracted? Your brain isn’t broken—it’s overwhelmed. Learn how to reset your focus in a digitally chaotic world.

The 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Guide: Eat, Fast, Thrive
Curious about intermittent fasting? Discover why the 16:8 method might boost your fat loss, brain power, and longevity—without the food stress.

Beyond Elimination: Why True Healing Isn’t About Restrictive Diets
If your healing plan feels like a lifetime of food restriction, it’s time for a rethink. True recovery means fixing root causes—not fearing every bite.

Is Autism Sometimes an Autoimmune Condition Triggered by Infections? A New Look at a Complex Puzzle
New research is revealing a surprising link between chronic infections, immune dysfunction, and autism spectrum symptoms. In this eye-opening article, Dr. Cynthia Libert explores how vector-borne pathogens, maternal health, and autoimmune encephalitis may play a hidden role in developmental regression—and what this could mean for prevention and healing.

Shifting the "Lyme" Light: What Lyme Disease Is, What It Isn’t, and Why We Need a New Framework
Still stuck in the "Chronic Lyme" debate? It’s time to move beyond labels and focus on the real problem: persistent immune dysfunction driven by multiple infections.

Keeping an Eye on the Why: The Real Key to Healing
Diagnoses name the problem—but they rarely solve it. Real healing starts when you stop asking what you have and start asking why you have it.

Navigating Flare-Ups During CIRS Treatment: Finding the Sweet Spot
Feeling worse before you feel better? CIRS treatment can trigger intense flare-ups—but that doesn’t mean it’s not working. Here’s how to find your healing “sweet spot.”

Could Babesia Be Hijacking Your Brain?
Anxiety, air hunger, relentless insomnia—when nothing makes sense and nothing helps, it’s time to dig deeper. Could Babesia be the real culprit?

From Brain Fog to Psychosis: Could Bartonella Be the Missing Link?
Could a hidden infection be causing your mental health symptoms? From brain fog and panic attacks to full-blown psychosis, Bartonella is a stealth pathogen that's showing up in surprising places. Learn why researchers are connecting this bug to psychiatric illness—and how testing and treatment might offer new hope.

Could Lyme Disease Be Sexually Transmitted? The Possibility We Can’t Ignore
Most people think Lyme disease is only spread by ticks—but what if that’s not the whole story? In this post, Dr. Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal explores emerging research and clinical patterns that suggest intimate transmission may be possible. A must-read for anyone struggling with persistent Lyme symptoms or reinfection.

RISKS AND BENEFITS OF ANTIBIOTICS FOR VBIs
Are long-term antibiotics for Lyme and VBIs harmful or necessary? The answer isn’t black and white—context is everything.

Why Your SIBO Keeps Coming Back: The Hidden Role of Stress, Infections, and Toxins
SIBO isn’t just a gut issue—it’s a symptom of chronic stress, infections, and toxins. Fix the root cause to stop the cycle for good.

How Inflammation Causes Metabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Fire Behind Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Fatigue
Metabolic syndrome isn’t just about diet—it’s chronic inflammation disrupting insulin, energy, and fat metabolism. Fix the root cause for lasting health.

Inflammation, Neurotransmitters, and the IDO Enzyme: Why Amino Acid Supplements Won’t Work Until You Fix the Root Cause
Inflammation disrupts neurotransmitter balance, making amino acid supplements ineffective—fix the root cause first for real results.
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When Vector-Borne Infections Impact Entire Households: A One Health Case Study
A family's battle with vector-borne infections highlights the need for a One Health approach—treating humans, pets, and the environment together for lasting recovery.

Direct vs. Indirect Testing in Chronic Infections: Why It Matters
This article explores the challenges of diagnosing chronic infections, emphasizing the debate between direct and indirect testing methods.

Low Dose Naltrexone: A Powerful Immune Modulator with a Unique Role in CIRS
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is a powerful immune modulator, especially for CIRS patients with HLA 4-3-53. Learn how LDN balances immunity, reduces inflammation, and improves overall health.

Hormone Hype vs. Reality: Why CIRS Sabotages Your Endocrine System
Hormone imbalances aren’t just about low levels—chronic inflammation (CIRS) disrupts hormone receptors, making treatments ineffective. Learn why fixing inflammation is the key to real hormone balance.