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Tis the season for informed conversations. This edition gathers outside resources about Lyme disease, ticks, parasites, indoor mold, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and so-called cellular detox, then separates established guidance from theories and promotional claims. It also includes our Avazzia class recap, an important notice for device owners, and the complete Hyperbaric Plus referral bonus.

Lyme and Tick Conversations

What Are We Actually Measuring?

Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia bacteria and is transmitted through infected blacklegged ticks. The resources below explore questions about tick surveillance, diagnostic testing, treatment, and persistent symptoms, but their claims should be compared with established clinical guidance.

Article graphic about ticks, surveillance, and Lyme disease

Commentary

Outside ArticleAre We Measuring Ticks or Measuring Lyme?This commentary raises questions about what tick surveillance can reveal, what it cannot establish about an individual patient, and how measurement choices shape public discussion about Lyme disease.Read the article →

Article graphic about Lyme disease, ivermectin, and doxycycline claims

Claim Review

Outside SubstackLyme Disease, Ivermectin and Doxycycline ClaimsThe post combines testimonials with a proposed medication strategy. It is shared as outside commentary, not as a Hyperbaric Plus protocol or a substitute for diagnosis and treatment from a licensed prescriber.Review the outside discussion →

Testing Guide

Official CDC GuidanceTesting and Diagnosis for Lyme DiseaseCDC explains that evaluation considers symptoms, possible tick exposure, other potential causes, and FDA-cleared two-step antibody testing when laboratory testing is indicated.Read the diagnostic guidance →

Clinical Care

Clinical CareEstablished Lyme Treatment GuidanceCDC summarizes antibiotic regimens used for recognized Lyme manifestations and emphasizes early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.Review CDC clinical care →

🕷️Tick DataTesting or counting ticks may inform surveillance, but it does not diagnose whether a specific person became infected.

🧪Patient TestingTiming matters because antibody tests can be negative early, before the immune response becomes detectable.

💊Treatment DecisionsMedication choices should be based on clinical evaluation and licensed prescribing, not online testimonials alone.

Medication safety: The outside Substack discusses ivermectin and doxycycline together. That proposed combination should not be treated as a standard Hyperbaric Plus recommendation. Do not start, stop, combine, or change prescription or antiparasitic medications based on a blog post.

Podcast Claim Review

Parasites, Lyme Disease and Broad Causation Claims

The featured Man in America episode makes wide-ranging claims that parasites are responsible for Lyme disease and several unrelated conditions. Those statements go beyond established Lyme guidance and should be treated as the guest's viewpoint rather than settled medical fact.

Man in America PodcastLYME DISEASE Has No Cure?! The Lie Big Pharma Needs You to Believe w/ Dr. ArdisSeth Holehouse and Bryan Ardis discuss Lyme disease, parasites, testing, and alternative products. The episode contains promotional material and strong causal claims that should be independently verified.Listen on Apple Podcasts →

Lab Testing

Official CDC ResourceHow Parasitic Diseases Are DiagnosedCDC explains that parasite testing depends on symptoms, exposure history, the suspected organism, and appropriate laboratory methods. There is no single universal test or cleanse for every parasite.Read CDC testing guidance →

Evidence check: CDC identifies Lyme disease as a bacterial infection transmitted by infected blacklegged ticks. A separate parasitic infection can occur in a person, and some ticks can carry multiple pathogens, but that does not establish that parasites are the underlying cause of Lyme disease.

Questions Worth Asking While Listening

Is the speaker describing a documented infection or using “parasites” as a broad explanation for many symptoms?
Were the claims tested in controlled human research or supported mainly by testimonials?
Does the episode promote products, tests, supplements, or cleanse programs connected to the speakers?
Would a licensed infectious-disease professional interpret the evidence the same way?

Mold, Mycotoxins and Heavy Metals

Separating Exposure Concerns From “Detox” Marketing

Indoor dampness and mold can affect health, especially through irritation, allergic responses, asthma, respiratory symptoms, and infections in vulnerable people. Claims about whole-body toxin accumulation, universal mycotoxin testing, or broad “cellular detox” protocols require additional scrutiny.

Mold and Health

Official CDC ResourceWhat CDC Says About Mold and HealthCDC summarizes recognized reactions to mold exposure, including respiratory irritation, allergic symptoms, asthma concerns, and infection risks for some vulnerable people.Read the CDC overview →

Remediation

Mold Testing and RemediationFix Moisture and Remove Mold GrowthCDC and NIOSH emphasize correcting moisture problems and remediating visible mold instead of relying on color, species labels, or the phrase “toxic mold” alone.Read the remediation guidance →

Toxic Elements

FDA Toxic-Element MonitoringArsenic, Lead, Cadmium and MercuryFDA monitors toxic elements in foods and dietary supplements. Heavy-metal exposure is a specific toxicology issue that should be assessed with appropriate testing and professional interpretation.Review FDA information →

🏠Start With the EnvironmentAddress water intrusion, leaks, damp materials, and visible growth rather than focusing only on supplements.

🧫Use Appropriate TestingTesting should answer a defined clinical or environmental question and be interpreted in context.

⚖️Separate the TopicsMold exposure, invasive fungal infection, mycotoxins, and heavy-metal poisoning are not interchangeable diagnoses.

The linked video reflects the speakers' interpretation and does not establish that every unexplained symptom comes from mold, mycotoxins, heavy metals, or impaired cellular detoxification.

Class Recap and Owner Update

The Avazzia Class Was Awesome

Avazzia training class at Hyperbaric Plus

Brendan Legel from First Alternatives provided two days of hands-on Avazzia education for owners and clients. The class focused on practical use, questions from attendees, and clearer guidance for ongoing device use.

Brendan was considering a return visit in September. Once a date is confirmed, Hyperbaric Plus will share a separate Save the Date announcement.

Important Notice for Avazzia Owners

Based on the update shared by Brendan and Paul, discontinue the previous protocol that used water with the Avazzia. Use the silicone pads on the bottoms of the feet only.

The bucket is retired from Avazzia use. It may now return to ordinary window-washing duty.

See Gennie for current Avazzia guidance, and follow the device manufacturer's instructions and the training provided for your specific equipment.

Need help exploring Microcurrent, Avazzia, or support for a physical recovery concern? Connect with Hyperbaric Plus resident wellness provider Gennie Raymer. Gennie offers Avazzia Microcurrent, Medical Wave, and Pure Energy Facial Meditation sessions and can help you understand which wellness option best matches your goals.

Meet Gennie

Resident Wellness ProviderMeet Gennie RaymerLearn about Gennie's approach to restorative wellness support and the Microcurrent, Medical Wave, and Pure Energy Facial Meditation services she provides.View Gennie's profile →

Learn More

Avazzia MicrocurrentLearn About Microcurrent SessionsReview what happens during a session, how low-level electrical stimulation is applied, and what to discuss with the team before choosing this service.Explore Avazzia Microcurrent →

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Questions about your device or session routine? Contact the Hyperbaric Plus team before improvising with accessories, liquids, pad placement, or protocols that differ from current instructions.

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Stay Curious.Verify Before You Act.

Outside health content can introduce useful questions, but strong claims deserve careful comparison with established evidence, appropriate testing, and licensed professional guidance.

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