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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about fluoroquinolone toxicity or "floxing". About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Mark Ghalili and Jason Sousa. Mark Ghalili, DO is a Regenerative Medicine Specialist at Regenerative Medicine LA. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California Irvine and then went on to obtain his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences. As a regenerative medicine specialist, Dr. Ghalili’s passion lies in teaching his patients about chronic disease, prevention, and finding the underlying reasons for an illness. Unfortunately, a monumental event in his own personal life changed his path forever. In late 2016, Dr. Ghalili experienced a severe and common adverse reaction to a widely prescribed antibiotic called Cipro. On his second day of antibiotic treatment, he found himself grasping for life in excruciating pain. This was only the beginning of an onslaught of symptoms that changed his life forever. Dr. Ghalili soon suffered from complete muscle wasting, burning neuropathy, seizures, brain fog, vertigo, blurry vision, and tendon tears in his legs. His life became confined to a wheelchair, crippled and unable to walk. Dr. Ghalili’s only hope was implementing alternative and regenerative therapies, as the traditional medical doctors had no answer for him, nor did they even believe him. Dr. Ghalili went from being confined in a wheelchair, unable to treat patients, living in excruciating pain, to gaining the gift of running again, something he will never take for granted. Dr. Ghalili was persistent to gain his normal life back so he could help millions around the world. Jason Sousa is a patient advocate and editor of FloxieHope.com. His own health took a sharp decline six months after using a fluoroquinolone antibiotic in 2013. Today, Jason works tirelessly to help others that have been "floxed" to improve the quality of their lives and put an end to their suffering by sharing knowledge and stories of hope. Key Takeaways:  What medications may lead to "floxing"? How common is damage from fluoroquinolone antibiotics What are the symptoms associated with fluoroquinolone toxicity? How long does it take to be "floxed"? How might these medications contribute to CFS/ME? Are there conditions or genetic predispositions that increase the potential for a bad outcome? What is the mechanism of action? Can any labs show that these medications have led to damage? What is the role of fluoride in "floxing"? Do other medications contain fluoride and have similar potential adverse outcomes? Is the damage limited to the tendons? What is the role of magnesium and iron in fluoroquinolone toxicity? How do these drugs impact collagen and structural integrity Is there a connection between fluoroquinolones and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Can fluoroquinolones trigger Mast Cell Activation Syndrome How can side effects be minimized? Can supporting the mitochondria lead to improvement? Is there a place for detoxification of fluoride? What is the role of leaky gut and supporting the microbiome Can supplemental collagen be helpful? How can macrophages be shifted to the anti-inflammatory M2 type? Is there a place for IVIG, ozone, Prolozone, HBOT, PEMF, or red light therapy? What is the prognosis for patients?  Connect With My Guests: http://RegenerativeMedicineLA.com http://FloxieHope.com  Interview Date: May 25, 2021 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode146. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. 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.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about fluoroquinolone toxicity or "floxing". About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Mark Ghalili and Jason Sousa. Mark Ghalili, DO is a Regenerative Medicine Specialist at Regenerative Medicine LA. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California Irvine and then went on to obtain his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences. As a regenerative medicine specialist, Dr. Ghalili’s passion lies in teaching his patients about chronic disease, prevention, and finding the underlying reasons for an illness. Unfortunately, a monumental event in his own personal life changed his path forever. In late 2016, Dr. Ghalili experienced a severe and common adverse reaction to a widely prescribed antibiotic called Cipro. On his second day of antibiotic treatment, he found himself grasping for life in excruciating pain. This was only the beginning of an onslaught of symptoms that changed his life forever. Dr. Ghalili soon suffered from complete muscle wasting, burning neuropathy, seizures, brain fog, vertigo, blurry vision, and tendon tears in his legs. His life became confined to a wheelchair, crippled and unable to walk. Dr. Ghalili’s only hope was implementing alternative and regenerative therapies, as the traditional medical doctors had no answer for him, nor did they even believe him. Dr. Ghalili went from being confined in a wheelchair, unable to treat patients, living in excruciating pain, to gaining the gift of running again, something he will never take for granted. Dr. Ghalili was persistent to gain his normal life back so he could help millions around the world. Jason Sousa is a patient advocate and editor of <a href="http://FloxieHope.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FloxieHope.com</a>. His own health took a sharp decline six months after using a fluoroquinolone antibiotic in 2013. Today, Jason works tirelessly to help others that have been "floxed" to improve the quality of their lives and put an end to their suffering by sharing knowledge and stories of hope. Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>What medications may lead to "floxing"?</li> <li>How common is damage from fluoroquinolone antibiotics</li> <li>What are the symptoms associated with fluoroquinolone toxicity?</li> <li>How long does it take to be "floxed"?</li> <li>How might these medications contribute to CFS/ME?</li> <li>Are there conditions or genetic predispositions that increase the potential for a bad outcome?</li> <li>What is the mechanism of action?</li> <li>Can any labs show that these medications have led to damage?</li> <li>What is the role of fluoride in "floxing"?</li> <li>Do other medications contain fluoride and have similar potential adverse outcomes?</li> <li>Is the damage limited to the tendons?</li> <li>What is the role of magnesium and iron in fluoroquinolone toxicity?</li> <li>How do these drugs impact collagen and structural integrity</li> <li>Is there a connection between fluoroquinolones and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?</li> <li>Can fluoroquinolones trigger Mast Cell Activation Syndrome</li> <li>How can side effects be minimized?</li> <li>Can supporting the mitochondria lead to improvement?</li> <li>Is there a place for detoxification of fluoride?</li> <li>What is the role of leaky gut and supporting the microbiome</li> <li>Can supplemental collagen be helpful?</li> <li>How can macrophages be shifted to the anti-inflammatory M2 type?</li> <li>Is there a place for IVIG, ozone, Prolozone, HBOT, PEMF, or red light therapy?</li> <li>What is the prognosis for patients?</li> </ul> Connect With My Guests: <a href="http://regenerativemedicinela.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://RegenerativeMedicineLA.com</a> <a href="http://floxiehope.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://FloxieHope.com</a> Interview Date: May 25, 2021 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit <a href="https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode146" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode146</a>. Additional Information: To learn more, visit <a href="https://BetterHealthGuy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://BetterHealthGuy.com</a>. 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.

Episode #146: Fluoroquinolone Toxicity with Dr. Mark Ghalili, DO and Jason Sousa

Jason Sousa, health coach and CEO of Solas Light, shares his experience of overcoming health adversity from Lyme Disease. For complete show notes, visit http://youcuredwhat.com/podcast/jason[1:00] Jason is a functional medicine health coach and the founder and CEO of Solas Light. [1:55] Jason grew up close to Lyme, CT. [2:40] Jason got Lyme twice. He got it once in 2007 and once in 2013. [3:45] Jason’s medical providers initially just followed the standard approach and gave him antibiotics for Lyme. [4:50] Jason was having awful symptoms of Lyme: nerve pain, couldn’t get out of bed, could barely walk, serious pain in stomach, liver, and kidney. [6:00] Lyme is an infection (from a tick bite); once you have it, you will always test positive for Lyme; it’s in your blood. It’s like having a parasite in the body. [6:25] What alternatives (to standard conventional medicine approach of antibiotics) did Jason try for Lyme? [7:20] Some of the alternative healing modalities were herbs, sound therapy, light therapy, high-dose Vitamin C, and even crystals. The (retired) doctor who helped him with these treatments is Arthur Gertler. [8:20] Light helped his body heal, which is why he started Solas Light. [9:20] Jason sat/laid on mats that pulsed specific electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to help combat Lyme and found this beneficial. Some studies indicate that certain frequencies can actually kill parasites and regulate blood flow and other processes. [10:25] Certain sound wavelengths can be beneficial. They were healing for Jason. [12:35] Jason started feeling better within 6-8 weeks of doing the “alternative” treatments. [14:10] Jason says his sickness ultimately put his life onto a better path. [14:50] Jason was amazed that there were not more opportunities available to use light therapy which had been so beneficial for him. 15-20 minutes a day reduced his inflammation and improved his mood. To provide this type of technology: that’s what motivated him to start Solas Light. [17:10] Jason describes a red light therapy session and goes into some of the ways red light therapy works in the body (through helping body’s cells’ mitochondria function properly). [18:50] Red light boosts cellular ATP production (cellular energy). [21:10] Humans are natural beings that need light. [22:30] Red light therapy typically operate on two wavelengths. [23:50] Jason’s testosterone used to be low. Red light therapy took his free testosterone levels from 300-400 levels up to nearly 1000. [25:55] Jason’s dad saw a lot of benefit for hair growth from red light therapy. [27:55] Jason describes the subjective improvements in energy and libido from the increased testosterone he’s gained from red light therapy. [29:40] Jason stands in front of his red light for about 15 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week. 5 minutes of that he stands naked to get the testosterone boost (using the red light wavelength). [31:40] Jason shares one of his favorite customer stories: the customer used red light to improve back and nerve pain. And his daughter used red light therapy to overcome horrible menstrual cramps. [34:55] Did diet make any impact on Jason’s health? [37:20] How did crystals factor into Jason’s healing Lyme treatments? His mood “just changed” [39:55] Jason gives some detail on blue light and how excessive amounts of it are likely harmful for health. [47:35] “How human can you be during the day?” [48:10] Jason recommends his company’s blog for more info on red light and also recommends searching “red light” at Science Direct. [50:55] Does Jason consider himself cured of Lyme Disease? [52:55] Jason considers socialization with family, love, light, sound, good food, good water, good relationships good ways to make deposits to your own health. [53:25] Now that Jason has improved his health, what is one thing Jason enjoys doing that he couldn’t do before? [54:25] Jason’s company’s site is solaslight.com (use code 10OFF for 10% off) and his health coach website is healthopsy.com

Jason Sousa, health coach and CEO of Solas Light, shares his experience of overcoming health adversity from Lyme Disease. For complete show notes, visit <a href="http://youcuredwhat.com/podcast/jason" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youcuredwhat.com/podcast/jason</a>[1:00] Jason is a <a href="http://healthopsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">functional medicine health coach</a> and the founder and CEO of <a href="http://solaslight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solas Light</a>. [1:55] Jason grew up close to Lyme, CT. [2:40] Jason got Lyme twice. He got it once in 2007 and once in 2013. [3:45] Jason’s medical providers initially just followed the standard approach and gave him antibiotics for Lyme. [4:50] Jason was having awful symptoms of Lyme: nerve pain, couldn’t get out of bed, could barely walk, serious pain in stomach, liver, and kidney. [6:00] Lyme is an infection (from a tick bite); once you have it, you will always test positive for Lyme; it’s in your blood. It’s like having a parasite in the body. [6:25] What alternatives (to standard conventional medicine approach of antibiotics) did Jason try for Lyme? [7:20] Some of the alternative healing modalities were herbs, sound therapy, light therapy, high-dose Vitamin C, and even crystals. The (retired) doctor who helped him with these treatments is <a href="http://agertlermd.com/about.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arthur Gertler</a>. [8:20] Light helped his body heal, which is why he started Solas Light. [9:20] Jason sat/laid on mats that pulsed specific electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to help combat Lyme and found this beneficial. Some studies indicate that certain frequencies can actually kill parasites and regulate blood flow and other processes. [10:25] Certain sound wavelengths can be beneficial. They were healing for Jason. [12:35] Jason started feeling better within 6-8 weeks of doing the “alternative” treatments. [14:10] Jason says his sickness ultimately put his life onto a better path. [14:50] Jason was amazed that there were not more opportunities available to use light therapy which had been so beneficial for him. 15-20 minutes a day reduced his inflammation and improved his mood. To provide this type of technology: that’s what motivated him to start Solas Light. [17:10] Jason describes a red light therapy session and goes into some of the ways red light therapy works in the body (through helping body’s cells’ mitochondria function properly). [18:50] Red light boosts cellular ATP production (cellular energy). [21:10] Humans are natural beings that need light. [22:30] Red light therapy typically operate on two wavelengths. [23:50] Jason’s testosterone used to be low. Red light therapy took his free testosterone levels from 300-400 levels up to nearly 1000. [25:55] Jason’s dad saw a lot of benefit for hair growth from red light therapy. [27:55] Jason describes the subjective improvements in energy and libido from the increased testosterone he’s gained from red light therapy. [29:40] Jason stands in front of his red light for about 15 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week. 5 minutes of that he stands naked to get the testosterone boost (using the red light wavelength). [31:40] Jason shares one of his favorite customer stories: the customer used red light to improve back and nerve pain. And his daughter used red light therapy to overcome horrible menstrual cramps. [34:55] Did diet make any impact on Jason’s health? [37:20] How did crystals factor into Jason’s healing Lyme treatments? His mood “just changed” [39:55] Jason gives some detail on blue light and how excessive amounts of it are likely harmful for health. [47:35] “How human can you be during the day?” [48:10] Jason recommends his company’s blog for more info on red light and also recommends searching “red light” at <a href="http://sciencedirect.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Science Direct</a>. [50:55] Does Jason consider himself cured of Lyme Disease? [52:55] Jason considers socialization with family, love, light, sound, good food, good water, good relationships good ways to make deposits to your own health. [53:25] Now that Jason has improved his health, what is one thing Jason enjoys doing that he couldn’t do before? [54:25] Jason’s company’s site is <a href="http://solaslight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solaslight.com</a> (use code 10OFF for 10% off) and his health coach website is <a href="http://healthopsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">healthopsy.com</a>

Ep.10: Lyme Disease with Jason Sousa