Episode #38: Beating Bartonella with Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the latest on the treatment of Bartonella, a common co-infection of Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD. Doctor Evan, as he is affectionately known, is one of the nation's leaders and authorities on Chronic Fatigue. He suffered from chronic fatigue for 5 years until he achieved resolution using the protocols he pioneered in his medical practice. He has helped over a thousand people resolve their Chronic Fatigue and is now on a mission to help 100,000 more people through training of providers and creating online content including web articles, videos, and online courses. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. When he's not at the office, you can find him singing barbershop, listening to musical theater, playing basketball, traveling, dancing hip-hop, and spending time with his family. His mentors include: Jonathan V. Wright, MD, Alan Gaby, MD, Andrew Weil, MD, Mark Hyman, MD, Datis Kharrazian, DC, Richard Horowitz MD, Jacob Teitelbaum MD and Nikolas Hedberg DC. Dr. Evan's focus is on Fatigue and Autoimmune Disorders. Key Takeaways: What role does Bartonella play in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? How prevalent is this microbe? How do people get exposed? What testing is most helpful? What do some get sick and others may not? What symptoms does Bartonella create? What about striae, nodules, and cherry angiomas? How does Bartonella affect the thyroid and impact those with Hashimotos? How does one support symptoms like anxiety, rage, and depression while treating Bartonella? What treatment options have been most helpful? What is the role of detoxification? Does a moldy home impact recovery from Bartonella? What is the role of mental and emotional health in recovering overall health? What is the overlap between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lyme disease? Connect With My Guest: http://www.thehirschcenter.com Related Resources: Fix Your Fatigue Book Interview Date: August 2, 2017 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.