Episode #153: Brain Inflamed with Dr. Kenneth Bock, MD

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the numerous contributors to conditions associated with brain inflammation. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kenneth Bock. As a leader in integrative medicine, Kenneth Bock, MD has accumulated over 35 years of experience diagnosing the root cause of chronic illnesses and restoring balance to his patients' immune systems. He founded Bock Integrative Medicine in response to the increasing need for board-certified medical providers who take a unique "whole body" approach to diagnosing and treating chronic illness. Dr. Bock is a well-respected integrative medicine doctor and autism expert who focuses on the treatment of autism and co-occurring conditions, PANS/PANDAS, Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Brain Inflammation, tick-borne illnesses, and adult conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and heart disease. He integrates alternative modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medicine practice. His natural curiosity and expertise in working with medical problems that have been difficult to diagnose and treat make him sought after by patients throughout the world as an expert at tackling complex medical problems. Key Takeaways: How often do psychiatric conditions find themselves rooted in underlying biological factors such as infections and environmental toxicants? What is Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Brain Inflammation (ITABI)? What is Mood Dysregulation Spectrum and the symptoms that may present? What are some of the common nutrient deficiencies observed? How can immune tolerance be improved? Is it the bug or the host response that makes the disease? What are the common infections seen in ITABI? What tools can be helpful in quenching the fire of inflammation? What role do Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg cells play? How can intestinal barrier function be improved? What role does the vagus nerve play in healing? How are the underlying triggers for PANS or ITABI identified? Can CBD be helpful for neuroinflammation? Is IVIG a helpful tool in children with ITABI? Which Lyme-associated microbe is the hardest to treat? Does mold exposure in water-damaged building play a role? What is the role of evaluating and supporting mitochondrial function in ITABI recovery? Connect With My Guest: https://BrainInflamed.com https://BockIntegrative.com Related Resources: https://BockNutritionals.com Interview Date: September 29, 2021 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode153. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.