Deconstructing Lyme Disease: Common Symptoms, Myths, Treatment Options, Confounding Factors, and Supporting the Nervous System with Dr. Casey Kelley of Case Integrative Health

Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

Join us for this episode with Dr. Casey Kelley, a renowned expert in integrative medicine, to dive into the complexities of Lyme disease. She debunks some of the biggest myths surrounding Lyme, explaining why it's often under-diagnosed and misunderstood. She sheds light on what we should know about testing--highlighting both the limitations and advancements in current diagnostics. Dr. Kelley also shares her integrative approach to treatment, which goes beyond antibiotics to include lifestyle changes, nutrition, and immune system support. This conversation is essential for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Lyme disease and the holistic options available for managing it.

Since the beginning of her medical career, Dr. Casey Kelley, M.D. continually asked questions about health, longevity, and healing that conventional medicine didn’t answer. Seeking those answers, she began studying Functional Medicine to complement her traditional medical studies. Utilizing this multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Kelley has been at the forefront of Integrative Medicine, devoting her career to treating patients in a highly personalized manner that focuses as much on overall health and wellness as it does on specific issues and diagnoses.

Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to add a board certification in Integrative Medicine as well. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics.

Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. She has been a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) for over ten-years and a former Treasurer of The International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS). Dr. Kelley is on the faculty at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.

SHOW NOTES:

0:51 Welcome to the show!

4:20 Dr. Casey Kelley’s Bio

5:12 Welcome her to the podcast!

6:34 Her journey into addressing Lyme

8:36 Symptoms to look for with Lyme

10:58 The biggest myths around Lyme

15:08 What variables worsen Lyme?

16:45 Why Lyme is under diagnosed

17:42 Renee’s story

18:19 How accurate is testing?

25:24 Supporting a Herxheimer Reaction

27:29 *Cycle Care Ad*

30:03 Should Lyme be completely eradicated?

32:33 Jim Brewer stand-up

33:59 How do we empower our immune system?

36:52 Vagus Nerve support & hacks

40:04 Why do we get stuck in fight or flight?

44:28 Treatment options for Lyme

48:20 Dietary Support

50:34 Underlying infections & toxicities

59:48 Dr. Kelley's final piece of advice

1:00:42 Where to find her

1:01:15 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Website: Case Integrative Health

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Instagram: Case Integrative Health, @drcaseykelley

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