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Tick Boot Camp

Tick Boot Camp

De : Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen
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The goal of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast is to help people liberate themselves and others from suffering caused by Lyme disease through validation, community building, belief that healing is possible, and modeling success. Listen to our Tick Boot Camp podcast using all major podcast streaming services such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music. Our podcast is also integrated with smart home devices, such as Amazon Alexa and Apple TV. Ask your device to "play the Tick Boot Camp Podcast!"Copyright 2025 Hygiène et vie saine Maladie et pathologies physiques Médecine alternative et complémentaire
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  • Episode 568: Lyme Disease Testing Is Failing Patients: Dr. Liz Horn Explains Why (And What Comes Next)

    Episode 568: Lyme Disease Testing Is Failing Patients: Dr. Liz Horn Explains Why (And What Comes Next)
    Jun 27 2026
    🎙️ Episode Summary: Lyme Testing Is Failing Early Patients In this critical episode with special guest co-host Ali Moresco, we sit down with Dr. Liz Horn, Principal Investigator of the Lyme Disease Biobank, to break down her latest research: 👉 Evaluation of standard and modified two-tiered testing algorithms using well-characterized early Lyme disease samples This study takes a hard look at the current FDA-cleared Lyme testing system — and the findings are clear: 👉 Most early Lyme disease cases are being missed Dr. Horn explains why this is happening, what it means for patients, and why clinical judgment — not just testing — must guide early diagnosis and treatment. 🔬 The Study at the Center of This Episode 📄 View Dr. Liz Horn’s Research Publications 📊 Study Focus: Compared Standard Two-Tier Testing (STTT) vs Modified Two-Tier Testing (MTTT)Used real-world patient samples from early Lyme casesEvaluated four FDA-cleared diagnostic algorithmsFocused primarily on patients within the first ~3 weeks of symptoms 🚨 Key Finding: Early Lyme Testing Is Deeply Flawed Only 22–36% of early Lyme cases tested positiveThat means 64–78% of cases were missedMost people with early Lyme disease will test negative 📌 Easy-to-share summary for doctors and patients: New Bay Area Lyme Foundation Study Shows Common FDA-Cleared Lyme Tests Miss 64–78% of Early Cases 🧠 Why These Tests Fail Current tests detect antibodies, not the bacteria itselfThe immune system needs time to produce detectable antibodiesEarly infections often test negative because the immune response has not developed yetThe two-tier system adds additional opportunities for false negatives 👉 Core issue: Testing measures the body’s response, not the infection ⏱️ The Critical Timing Problem Within 1 week of symptoms, tests are almost always negativeAround 2 weeks, detection improves slightlyAfter 3–4 weeks, sensitivity increases but is still unreliableTesting does not become fully accurate at any point 👉 Key insight: Testing remains inconsistent even after the early window 🎯 Even “Classic” Lyme Cases Are Missed Patients with erythema migrans (EM rash) often tested negativeVery few patients present with a classic bullseye rashA visible rash does not guarantee a positive test result 👉 Key takeaway: You can have Lyme and still test negative ⚠️ Major Issue: Test Inconsistency The same patient can receive different results depending on the test usedOne algorithm may detect Lyme while another misses itResults depend on timing, immune response, and test design 👉 Result: Testing cannot reliably confirm or rule out Lyme disease 🧍‍♂️ Who Actually Tests Positive? Patients with more symptoms were more likely to test positiveLonger duration of illness increased likelihood of detectionStronger immune responses improved test sensitivity 👉 Translation: Testing tends to detect later-stage immune response, not early infection 💊 After Treatment: Testing Becomes Even Less Useful This study focused on early Lyme within the first ~3 weeks, where testing already performed poorlyAt approximately 3 months post-treatment, less than 5% of patients who still had an active infection tested positiveThese patients were originally diagnosed with early Lyme and many continued to have symptoms consistent with active or ongoing infection 👉 Why this happens: Antibiotics can suppress antibody productionThe immune response may no longer be detectableThe bacteria may persist in tissues rather than circulating in blood 👉 Critical takeaway: Patients may still have an active infection or ongoing disease process and test negative 👉 Bottom line: Testing is unreliable early in infectionTesting remains unreliable after treatmentA negative test does not rule out Lyme disease at any stage 🧬 Another Challenge: Lyme Leaves the Blood Borrelia bacteria can move into tissuesBlood-based tests may miss active infectionDirect detection becomes more difficult over time 👉 This is why antibody testing is used, despite its limitations 🧩 Bigger Insight From This Study Current Lyme testing cannot reliably diagnose early infectionDiagnosis must include symptoms, exposure history, and clinical judgmentOver-reliance on testing leads to missed diagnoses and delayed care 🚀 What Comes Next (Hope from the Research) Development of direct detection tests that identify the bacteriaCell-free DNA testing approachesAI and machine learning diagnosticsMultiplex testing targeting multiple markersUrine-based diagnostic innovations 👉 These advances aim to replace outdated antibody-based testing 🧑‍⚕️ Education Gap (Major Takeaway) Many clinicians are not trained on the limitations of Lyme testingNegative tests are often incorrectly used to rule out diseaseThis contributes to delayed diagnosis and treatment 📚 Resource for clinicians and patients: VectorWise CME – Lyme Disease Education 💡 What This Means for You A ...
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Episode 567: From Alpha-Gal to Lyme: Erin Oprea on Elite Fitness, Military Leadership, and Advanced Healing with Peptides & Integrative Medicine

    Episode 567: From Alpha-Gal to Lyme: Erin Oprea on Elite Fitness, Military Leadership, and Advanced Healing with Peptides & Integrative Medicine
    Jun 20 2026

    In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Erin Oprea—elite fitness trainer, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and Lyme disease warrior. Known for training celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Erin shares her journey from peak physical performance to battling chronic illness—and how she fought her way back using cutting-edge therapies, peptides, and integrative medicine.

    Erin also reflects on her groundbreaking military career, including making history as the leader of the first all-female platoon attached to the infantry in a war zone, and how that same resilience now fuels her healing journey.

    Erin Oprea’s Background
    • U.S. Marine Corps veteran with two tours in Iraq
    • Led the first female platoon attached to infantry in a combat zone
    • Elite celebrity trainer, including Carrie Underwood
    • Built a career around peak physical performance and discipline
    Lyme Disease & Alpha-Gal Journey
    • Experienced unexplained symptoms despite elite fitness level
    • Faced delayed recognition and diagnosis
    • Developed Alpha-Gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to mammalian meat
    • Shifted toward functional and integrative medicine approaches
    • Combined performance mindset with advanced healing protocols
    Advanced Treatments & Therapies
    • HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) for oxygenation, inflammation reduction, and tissue healing
    • EBOO₂ (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation) for pathogen reduction and blood detoxification
    • HOCATT (Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology) for full-body detox and immune support
    • Hydrogen Therapy to reduce oxidative stress and support mitochondrial health
    • SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment) to help reset immune response related to Alpha-Gal
    • Herbal protocols for antimicrobial support, detoxification, and immune modulation
    Peptide Therapy Protocol

    Guided by experts like Dr. Joe Phiakhamta and informed by The Complete Guide to Peptides: Unlocking the Secrets to Health, Healing, and Longevity, Erin incorporated advanced peptide therapy:

    • LL-37 to target bacteria, viruses, and biofilms including Lyme pathogens
    • Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA-1) to regulate and strengthen immune response
    • BPC-157 to repair gut lining, reduce inflammation, and accelerate tissue healing
    • TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) to promote recovery, reduce inflammation, and support cellular repair
    • SS-31 (Elamipretide) to improve mitochondrial function and energy production
    • KPV to reduce inflammation and support gut and immune balance
    Key Practitioner
    • Dr. Joe Phiakhamta specializing in peptide therapy and integrative Lyme disease treatment
    • Focus on immune restoration, pathogen reduction, and performance recovery
    Fitness Meets Chronic Illness Recovery
    • Transitioned from elite performance to chronic illness management
    • Applied discipline and training mindset to healing process
    • Leveraged advanced therapies to rebuild strength and energy
    • Represents the intersection of fitness optimization and medical innovation
    Key Takeaways
    • Tick-borne illnesses can impact even the most elite performers
    • Alpha-Gal syndrome is a serious and often overlooked tick-borne condition
    • Healing requires a multi-layered approach including immune, detox, and mitochondrial support
    • Peptides are an emerging and powerful tool in Lyme disease recovery
    • Mental resilience plays a critical role in long-term healing
    Final Thoughts

    Erin Oprea’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, innovation, and determination. From combat leadership to chronic illness recovery, she continues to push boundaries—showing what’s possible when elite discipline meets cutting-edge medicine.
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    1 h et 49 min
  • Episode 566: When Lyme Disease Steals Your Identity: How Poetry Helped Jasmin Perdomo Heal

    Episode 566: When Lyme Disease Steals Your Identity: How Poetry Helped Jasmin Perdomo Heal
    Jun 13 2026

    What happens when chronic Lyme disease takes away your health, your confidence, and even your sense of self?

    In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Jasmin Perdomo shares her powerful 12-year journey through chronic Lyme disease, Bartonella, Babesia, debilitating neurological symptoms, medical gaslighting, emotional trauma, and ultimately — rediscovering herself through poetry, faith, and healing.

    Raised in New Jersey and once a hyper-athletic young woman, Jasmin never imagined she would one day become bedridden, unable to walk without holding onto walls, crawling from her bed to the bathroom, and searching desperately for answers no doctor seemed able to provide.

    But through unimaginable suffering came transformation.

    Jasmin opens up about:

    • Living years undiagnosed with Lyme disease
    • Severe neurological Lyme symptoms including vertigo, memory loss, facial paralysis, and heart complications
    • The emotional toll of chronic illness and divorce
    • Her experience with aggressive antibiotic protocols and Herxheimer reactions
    • Why detoxification, nervous system healing, spirituality, and creativity became essential parts of her recovery
    • How poetry became her lifeline during the darkest moments of her journey

    This conversation is raw, validating, and hopeful for anyone navigating Lyme disease, chronic illness, trauma, or identity loss.

    In This Episode You’ll Learn Jasmin’s Early Lyme Disease Symptoms

    Jasmin describes how unexplained fatigue, tachycardia, heart palpitations, vertigo, ringing in the ears, slurred speech, and neurological symptoms slowly overtook her life while living in Puerto Rico.

    The Reality of Medical Gaslighting

    Like many Lyme patients, Jasmin spent years searching for answers while being misdiagnosed, dismissed, and prescribed medications that failed to address the root cause of her illness.

    Chronic Lyme Disease and Emotional Trauma

    The episode explores the connection between stress, trauma, emotional suppression, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic illness progression.

    How Poetry Became a Healing Tool

    While bedridden, Jasmin returned to writing poetry — something she loved as a child — and discovered that creative expression became a powerful emotional detox and survival mechanism. Buy Bittersweet Body: a Poetic Memoir, Jasmin's debut poetry book, inspired her life’s mission: to illuminate the invisible in a visible world.

    The Importance of Detoxification and Nervous System Healing

    Jasmin discusses the therapies that helped her most, including:

    • Sauna therapy
    • Binders
    • Meditation
    • Faith and prayer
    • Journaling
    • Acupuncture
    • Gentle movement
    • Emotional release through writing
    Learning to Receive Help

    One of the most moving parts of the interview centers around Jasmin’s struggle with independence, vulnerability, and learning how to accept support from loved ones during her healing journey.

    Key Takeaways From Jasmin Perdomo’s Lyme Journey
    • Healing from Lyme disease requires addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual body.
    • Detoxification can be just as important as antimicrobial treatment.
    • Creativity and self-expression can become powerful healing tools.
    • Nervous system regulation matters in chronic illness recovery.
    • You are not weak for asking for help.
    • Healing is possible — even after years of suffering.
    Quotes From This Episode

    “Poetry saved my life. It gave me mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when I couldn’t breathe.”

    “When my body became a stranger, writing helped me remember who I was.”

    “You are not weak for asking for help.”

    “Healing isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal.”

    About Tick Boot Camp

    Tick Boot Camp is a Lyme disease advocacy platform dedicated to helping people liberate themselves and others from Lyme disease through education, validation, community, and hope.

    Through powerful conversations with patients, doctors, researchers, and healers, Tick Boot Camp reminds listeners that they are not alone — and that healing is possible.

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