About this episode

This episode explores the role of microglial activation in complex chronic illness with Dr. Jonathan Streit.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of microglial activation in complex, chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jonathan Streit. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP is a Functional and European Biological Medicine practitioner. He has dedicated his professional life to helping patients with complex chronic illnesses. His passion for this type of work grew from walking with his wife through her own battle with Epstein Barr and Lyme disease. Since then, Dr. Streit has focused his career on applying and advancing these approaches to address the deeper roots surrounding chronic illness. He's the co-founder of the Institute for Restorative Health, where he and his team use their BioRestorative Method™ a comprehensive approach that blends European Biological Medicine, Functional Medicine, neurology, nutrition, and terrain-based healing principles. Dr. Streit has trained with internationally recognized leaders in healthcare, completed postdoctoral work through the American Institute of Postural Neurology, and teaches pathology and functional medicine for the University of Integrative Health doctoral program. With nearly two…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Forsgren

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Streit

Topics covered

• microglial activation
• chronic illness
• functional medicine
• neurology
• nutrition

Keywords

• microglial activation
• chronic illness
• functional medicine
• Epstein Barr
• Lyme disease
• BioRestorative Method
• neurology
• nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for Restorative Health

Books & works: Silent Spark: An Unseen Force Fueling Chronic Illness and How to Heal

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