{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e2f9d0547e9546dfa1c38f/690cc8a1c72b7869e23a2ca9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Comprehensive Diagnostics for Complex Chronic Illness: Insights from the ILADS Conference ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66e2f9d0547e9546dfa1c38f/1762445436178-0fa4dbea-c7d3-417d-a5bb-5d49d0dbd572.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this week’s episode of <em>Made to be Whole</em>, host Krista Michener unpacks the latest breakthroughs from the ILADS Conference, focusing on advanced diagnostics and the pathogenesis of chronic diseases such as Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, and mold illness. Drawing on expert lectures—including Dr. Eboni Cornish and Dr. Robert Mozeyani—Krista provides an informed guide to functional brain imaging, vascular inflammation, biofilm discoveries, sinus and asthma testing, and the nuances of direct vs. indirect microbial diagnostics. Explore new hope and practical strategies for those navigating complex chronic conditions, as we emphasize the importance of individualized care, persistence, and self-advocacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics Discussed in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The Role of SPECT Scans in Diagnosing Neurological and Infectious Conditions</li><li>Understanding Vascular Inflammation and Its Symptoms in Bartonella and Related Diseases</li><li>Navigating Insurance Challenges and the Cost of Advanced Diagnostic Testing</li><li>Biofilms, Glymphatic System, and Insights from TLab Reports</li><li>The Value of EEG and Connectivity Mapping in Chronic Illness</li><li>Mold, Fungal Infections, and Reliable Sinus and Asthma Culture Testing</li><li>Comparing Direct vs. Indirect Diagnostic Methods for Chronic Infections</li><li>Practical Strategies for Mold and Mycotoxin Testing — At Home and in Clinical Settings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.amenclinics.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amen Clinics - SPECT Scans</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tlabdx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">T Lab – Bartonella FISH and Biofilm Testing</a></li><li><a href=\"https://microgendx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MicroGen Diagnostics – DNA/PCR Nasal Cultures</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.microbiologydx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MicrobiologyDX – MARCoNS and Fungal Testing</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.galaxydx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Diagnostic</a><a href=\"https://microgendx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MicroGenDX</a><a href=\"https://www.galaxydx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">s – Enhanced Bartonella PCR Testing</a></li><li><a href=\"https://igenex.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IGeneX – 51B Panel &amp; FISH Testing</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.realtimelab.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RealTime Labs – Mycotoxin Testing</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mosaicdx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mosaic Diagnostics – Mycotoxin Urine Testing</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ready to advocate for your health? Explore advanced diagnostic options and discuss them with your provider!</p><p>Share this episode with anyone seeking answers for unresolved chronic symptoms—help others find hope and guidance!</p><p>Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.</p><p><br></p><p>All resources mentioned on the show can be found at:<a href=\"https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent.</p><p>Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.</p>","author_name":"Krista Michener"}