Lab work can be a helpful guide—but it's not the whole story. Learn which biomarkers we track in chronic illness, what they really tell us, and how your symptoms still lead the way.

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.

Methylated B vitamins are often recommended for MTHFR mutations—but for patients with CIRS, they can backfire if introduced too soon. Dr. Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal explains why these “helpful” nutrients sometimes trigger flares—and how to support methylation safely and strategically.

Are EMFs making chronic illness worse? Dr. Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal unpacks the emerging science on how electromagnetic fields may amplify microbial activity—and what you can do to protect your health without panic or overwhelm.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro offer short-term weight loss—but at what cost? Dr. Teresa Birkmeier-Fredal unpacks the risks, rebound effects, and why true healing requires more than symptom suppression. A must-read for anyone considering GLP-1s.

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 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 may linger like a biotoxin—fueling fatigue, inflammation, and immune imbalance. Learn how to support your body’s natural detox and recovery.

Daily THC might numb symptoms, but it stalls real healing. Learn why cannabis can block root cause recovery—and what to focus on instead.

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.

Testing that actually means something. Discover how RCC Labs help decode symptoms and pinpoint toxins, microbes, and stress patterns driving illness.

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.

Curious about intermittent fasting? Discover why the 16:8 method might boost your fat loss, brain power, and longevity—without the food stress.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 disrupts neurotransmitter balance, making amino acid supplements ineffective—fix the root cause first for real results.