EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 57 MIN
What’s Really Behind Chronic Pain, Fatigue, and Brain Fog? Dr. Moorcroft Explains
from The Functional Edge with Dr. Julia Ward · host Julia Ward, MD
On this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with osteopathic physician Dr. Tom Moorcroft, D.O., to explore chronic infections, tick-borne diseases (like Lyme and Babesiosis), and environmentally acquired illnesses.Dr. Moorcroft shares his personal journey from a 13.5-year battle with undiagnosed Lyme disease and Babesiosis to becoming a specialist in complex chronic illnesses. He explains his philosophy of combining osteopathic principles, integrative care, lifestyle approaches, and mindset strategies to catalyze the body’s innate ability to heal.You’ll learn why chronic infections are increasing, how infections and toxins create overlapping cycles of autoimmunity and inflammation, and practical, actionable strategies—including nervous system regulation, coherent breathing, and somatic practices—to support recovery and resilience.Dr. Tom Moorcroft, D.O., is an osteopathic physician specializing in chronic infections, tick-borne diseases, and environmentally acquired illnesses. After personally experiencing a 13.5-year battle with Lyme and Babesia, he combines osteopathic philosophy, integrative medicine, and lifestyle approaches to help patients navigate complex chronic illnesses and rebuild health from the inside out.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommoorcroft/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/originsofhealth Newsletter: https://thelymeinsider.substack.com/ Practitioner Training: https://lymepractitionercertification.com/ Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wgPODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks. https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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On this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with osteopathic physician Dr. Tom Moorcroft, D.O., to explore chronic infections, tick-borne diseases (like Lyme and Babesiosis), and environmentally acquired illnesses.Dr. Moorcroft shares his personal journey from a 13.5-year battle with undiagnosed Lyme disease and Babesiosis to becoming a specialist in complex chronic illnesses. He explains his philosophy of combining osteopathic principles, integrative care, lifestyle approaches, and mindset strategies to catalyze the body’s innate ability to heal.You’ll learn why chronic infections are increasing, how infections and toxins create overlapping cycles of autoimmunity and inflammation, and practical, actionable strategies—including nervous system regulation, coherent breathing, and somatic practices—to support recovery and resilience.Dr. Tom Moorcroft, D.O., is an osteopathic physician specializing in chronic infections, tick-borne diseases, and environmentally acquired illnesses. After personally experiencing a 13.5-year battle with Lyme and Babesia, he combines osteopathic philosophy, integrative medicine, and lifestyle approaches to help patients navigate complex chronic illnesses and rebuild health from the inside out.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommoorcroft/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/originsofhealth Newsletter: https://thelymeinsider.substack.com/ Practitioner Training: https://lymepractitionercertification.com/ Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wgPODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks. https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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