Mar 6, 2024
Why You Should Listen:
In this episode, you will learn the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology and various other chronic conditions. Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Cornish identifies the root causes of health issues within the body’s biological systems, offering comprehensive treatment to adults and children. Her treatment philosophy is integrative and evidence-based. Within Amen Clinics, Dr. Cornish has been instrumental in developing the Neuroinflammatory Intensive program—a two-week inpatient initiative addressing neurological complications arising from chronic infectious diseases, Lyme disease, mold illness, and other chronic inflammatory conditions including SPECT imaging. Dr. Cornish’s educational journey includes earning honors at Brown University for her undergraduate studies and obtaining her medical degree from Brown University Medical School. She further refined her skills through a family medicine residency at Georgetown University. As a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, Dr. Cornish conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute NIH, working under Francis Collins, MD, PhD. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and a fellow of the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Key Takeaways:
- What symptoms present in those with Toxoplasmosis?
- What conditions might Toxoplasma contribute to?
- How prevalent is Toxoplasma?
- How do people acquire Toxoplasma?
- What role do cats play in the transmission of Toxoplasma?
- Can Toxoplasma be transmitted by ticks?
- What are the best methods for testing for Toxoplasma?
- What is observed in these patients using SPECT scans?
- Does mold exposure potentially make Toxoplasma worse?
- Can Toxoplasma be a trigger for mast cells?
- How important is immune modulation as part of a treatment protocol?
- What pharmaceutical and natural options have been most helpful for treating those with Toxoplasma?
- Is there a place for homeopathy or frequency medicine?
- What is the connection between Toxoplasma and calcification?
- How important is limbic system retraining in these patients?
Connect With My Guest:
Interview Date:
February 23, 2024
Transcript:
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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.