Ep 603: Lyme Disease, Long COVID & Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lyme Disease and Long COVID
02:52 Personal Journey with Lyme Disease
06:02 The Intersection of Hormones and Lyme Disease
08:50 Base Protocols for Treating Lyme Disease
11:54 Innovative Therapies for Lyme Disease
15:03 The Role of the Clinic in Patient Care
17:59 Gene Silencing and SOT Therapy
20:59 Testing for Lyme Disease
23:53 Expanding the Clinic and Future Plans

Chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and joint pain are often dismissed as stress or hormones but what if the real cause is an underlying infection?

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, I sit down with naturopathic physician Dr. Jaquel Patterson to discuss the complex connections between Lyme disease, long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and hormonal health.

Dr. Patterson shares her personal journey with Lyme disease after experiencing unexplained symptoms shortly after graduating from naturopathic medical school. Her experience shaped her clinical focus and passion for helping patients who are often misdiagnosed or overlooked.

We also discuss how COVID-19 may reactivate infections like Lyme disease, trigger autoimmune responses, and contribute to lingering symptoms many people experience today.

Dr. Patterson explains her integrative treatment approach, including herbal medicine, immune support, and personalized care strategies designed to address the root causes of chronic illness.

About Dr. Jaquel Patterson

Dr. Jaquel Patterson is an internationally recognized naturopathic physician, 3-time Amazon bestselling author, speaker, and Forbes contributor.

She is the CEO of Fairfield Family Health and has over 16 years of clinical experience treating Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, autism spectrum disorders, allergies, and environmental illness.

She is the Past President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and currently serves on the board of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed
• The connection between Lyme disease and long COVID
• How infections can trigger autoimmune symptoms
• The role hormones play in chronic illness
• Integrative treatments including herbal medicine and immune therapies

Key Takeaways

✔ Lyme disease symptoms are often mistaken for anxiety or hormonal issues
✔ COVID-19 may trigger flares of Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions
✔ Treating chronic illness requires addressing infections, hormones, and immune health together
✔ Personalized care is essential for lasting recovery

Resources From The Show:
Dr. Jaquel Patterson’s Website 
Dr. Jaquel’s Fairfield Family Health Clinic

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