Episode #179: Debunking Lyme Disease and Immune Response Myths with Dr. Chris Turnpaugh

What can be done to treat chronic illnesses? That's just what we do in our riveting discussion with Dr. Chris Turnpaugh in this week's episode of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast. We venture into the tricky terrains of Lyme Disease and MCAS, highlighting the controversies surrounding their testing. You'll hear a compelling anecdote about a patient who had a startling reaction to gluten while battling Lyme disease. This story leads us into a discussion of immune responses, specifically post-traumatic immune responses. We weave together the intriguing connection between long COVID and long Lyme, even exploring the potential impact of the notorious spike protein. Our conversation takes a turn toward hidden health risks and the pressing need for early detection. We also discuss the potent combination of peptides and estrogen in its formula and how it can enhance endurance and muscle strength. Dr. Chris Turnpaugh is the owner and President of Turnpaugh Health, a company with over 65 employees and 5 locations. Dr. Turnpaugh is a skilled practitioner whose primary focus is on finding and addressing the root cause of disease. His interest in functional medicine began with the intent on helping a current patient who was looking to address his whole health picture after an ALS diagnosis. His passion for functional medicine led him to open the Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center in 1999. He has extensive experience in supporting patients who are dealing with the most difficult, chronic, autoimmune and neurological health conditions. Over 4 years ago he started the Livegevity program, a program dedicated to maximizing life and health span. He has lectured on a wide variety of topics both Nationally and Internationally. Visit https://healthgev.com/ and use code LONGEVITY to save. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Palleovalley: Go to paleovalley.com/nathalie to save 15% on your order. Berkley Life: Use code NIDDBL at www.berkeleylife.com Profound Help: Go to www.profound-health.com/?Aff=Longevity15 and use code Longevity15 Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08 Find more from Dr. Chris Turnpaugh: Website: https://troscriptions.com/ and https://home-sf.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/ What we discuss: (0:00:03) - A Conversation on Complex Medical Cases (0:06:31) - Lyme Disease and McAs Treatment (0:11:22) - Immune Responses to Lyme Disease (0:25:05) - Using Rejuvenate to Calm Autoimmune Response (0:31:07) - The Power of Therapeutic Supplements (0:42:29) - BPC 157's Effect on Body and Brain (0:48:03) - Uncovering Hidden Health Risks and Solutions (0:54:22) - Benefits of Pepty Strong in Supplements Key takeaways: The antibodies for lyme disease can be reactivated in the absence of the pathogen due to memory B cells. This is not the same thing as being reinfected, thus would require a different approach for treatment. This reaction is the reason why some people believe they can never be cured from Lyme disease. Spike proteins are a type of protein found on the surface of certain viruses, most notably SARS-CoV-2. These proteins play a critical role in the virus's ability to infect host cells and is important in vaccines. When the immune system encounters this spike protein, it generates an immune response, including the production of antibodies. The impact of this immune response takes a bigger toll on the body than pharmaceutical companies make it seem. BPC and PTA are a powerful peptide combination. Studies demonstrate it to be extremely effective in reducing pain and accelerating tissue repair.