Episode 50 - Dr Richard Horowitz - Unraveling Lyme: MSIDS, Dapsone, and the Future of Chronic Illness

MEET THE GUEST Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board-certified internist and medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center. A leading expert in Lyme and tick-borne diseases, he has treated over 13,000 patients in the past 30 years. He’s a founding member of ILADS, has served on national health committees, and authored two best-selling books on Lyme disease. His work has earned him several humanitarian awards, and he recently released a science fiction novel while preparing a new book on chronic illness for 2026.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT - Dr. Richard Horowitz’s experience treating over 13,000 Lyme patients and how he developed the 16-point MSIDS model- Why chronic Lyme often involves co-infections, mold exposure, environmental toxins, and immune system issues- How the Dapsone Combination Therapy targets persister forms of Borrelia, Babesia, and Bartonella- The connection between mold toxicity and difficulty recovering from chronic illness- How chronic infections can lead to autoimmune conditions and how Dapsone may help manage them- Why standard Lyme testing is unreliable and which tests are more accurate- New and emerging tick-borne infections like Powassan virus and how to protect yourself- The role of trauma, sleep, hormones, and gut health in healing- Why there is real hope for remission and long-term recovery when the root causes are addressedEPISODE RESOURCES Healing Lyme Summit 2.0 Over 40 Lyme experts sharing their knowledge at this free online event. https://drtalks.com/summit/lyme-summit/?oid=94&ref=2313&uid=861Dr. Horowitz MSIDS Questionnaire https://cangetbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MSIDS-QUESTIONNAIRE-FINALR.pdfHow Can I Get Better by Richard Horowitz https://amzn.to/3Rxxq9qImmunolyticsTest kits to detect hidden mold exposure at home.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ImmunolyticsNikki Frequency BandWearable band supporting Lyme recovery and energy. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/NikkiTick Tock NaturalsNon-toxic tick repellent made with essential oils.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ticktocknaturalsThorneClinically-backed supplements for detox, immunity, and resilience.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ThorneViomeAt-home gut microbiome testing with personalized insights.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/viomeClearlight SaunaInfrared saunas for detox and recovery. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for a discount.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/ClearlightSaunaAirDoctorHigh-efficiency air purifiers for mold, VOCs, and toxins.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/AirDoctorHeart and Soil SupplementsOrgan-based supplements for immune and hormone health. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HeartandSoilCONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website:https://cangetbetter.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/DrRichardHorowitzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/drrichardhorowitz/Substacks On Lyme:https://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-lyme?r=21mplhttps://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/its-a-pest-pocalypse-what-can-we?r=21mplhttps://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/its-a-pest-pocalypse-what-can-we-692?r=21mplBabesia Info:https://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/babesia-dont-overlook-this-persistent?r=21mplhttps://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/babesia-more-detailed-testing?r=21mplBartonellahttps://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/bartonella-the-second-great-imitator?r=21mplhttps://medicaldetective.substack.com/p/bartonella-establishing-the-diagnosisMoldhttps://medicaldetective.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/158815450?referrer=%2Fpublish%2FpostsKEYWORDSLyme disease, Dapsone therapy, co-infections, autoimmunity, chronic illness, inflammation, mold, immune system, EMSIDS model, healing stories, autoimmunity, infections, toxins, Lyme disease, chronic illness, testing, treatment, tick-borne diseases, health, microbiome