If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you know something is wrong, this episode is for you. Dr. Josh Axe sits down with ancient medicine expert and practitioner Dr. Chris Motley to uncover how stealth infections like Lyme, mold, EBV, and parasites may be secretly driving thyroid issues, fatigue, and autoimmune flare-ups. They explore why so many women are dismissed in traditional medicine, how Chinese medicine views the thyroid, and the herbs that truly support lasting healing. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Signs you may have hidden infections like mold or parasites
• Why chronic infections trigger thyroid and autoimmune issues
• How to tell if your “normal” labs are missing something critical
• Top nutrients thyroid patients are missing

*The most overlooked causes of Hashimoto’s and hormone imbalances *Herbs that clear viruses, support immunity, and heal terrain #DrJoshAxe #LymeDisease #EBV #Parasites #Mold #Autoimmune __________ The Dr. Bill Rawls’ interview will be airing soon! Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss out! ——————– 0:00 Introduction 2:42 Dr. Christopher Motley’s healing journey 6:50 Candida 9:10 Tongue diagnoses 12:11 Epstein bar virus connection to thyroid issues 14:25 Yeast infections 15:52 Top herbs for Candida! 18:09 Dieting with health issues 22:26 Tick bites, Lyme disease, Borrelia, & Bartonella 26:00 Herbs for Lyme 29:40 Natural antibiotics? 35:35 Fight or flight state 38:45 Emotional trauma connected to your health 45:25 Bloodwork test kit 46:15 Mother/father wounds and left/right side of body 50:55 Generational curses and healing 54:15 Mothering “program” and breast cancer 57:20 Myocarditis and COVID 1:03:00 Mold = fibromyalgia and concussion symptoms 1:10:00 Parasites _____________ Staying healthy in today’s world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you’ll get:

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