Today, we have the honor of welcoming Dr. Peg DiTulio to the podcast! Dr. Peg DiTulio is a seasoned shoemaker-certified physician renowned for her expertise in addressing a diverse range of environmental illnesses. Her extensive experience covers conditions such as Tick Borne Diseases (Lyme, Bartonella & Babesiosis), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (mold toxicity), Methylation Cycle issues, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and various gut-related problems. Employing an Integrative Medical Model, Dr. DiTulio employs a comprehensive approach that involves a blend of pharmaceutical solutions, nutraceutical interventions, lifestyle adjustments, and customized exercise programs. This multi-faceted approach aims to foster overall wellness, and it's a strategy I truly admire. Topics: 1. Dr. Peg's Background and Commitment to Research - Exploration of Dr. Peg's background and her focus on Lyme and mold toxicity 2. Mechanisms of Lyme Disease + Coinfections 3. Early vs. Chronic Lyme Treatment - Consequences of untreated Lyme disease - Contrast in treatment approach for acute versus chronic Lyme cases 4. Antibiotics in Lyme Treatment - Discussion of thoughts and considerations on using antibiotics 5. Complications: Chronic Lyme, Mold, and Heavy Metal Toxicity - Examination of how mold and heavy metal toxicity can complicate chronic Lyme cases 6. Treatment Strategies for Complicated Chronic Lyme - Exploration of treatment approaches for complex cases of chronic Lyme - Consideration of treatment order, such as addressing mold before Lyme: reboot the immune system 7. Monitoring Chronic Lyme Recovery - Discussion of specific blood tests for monitoring the recovery process in chronic Lyme cases - Visual contrast sensitivity test 8. Diet Considerations: Lyme and Mold - Exploration of dietary considerations for managing Lyme and mold issues - Focus on the low amylose diet 9. Healing the Gut and Low MSH - Strategies to heal the gut, particularly in relation to low MSH leading to leaky gut Thanks so much for tuning in! We show our support for Dr. Peg's charitable organization "Environmental Illness Foundations" built around patient and professional education. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in!

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