Ep 101- Why Your Gut Test IS Lying to You (And What to Do About It)

The Tick Bite Myth Causing Chronic Illness: What Your Doctor Is Missing — with Dr. Marie Matheson

Most people think Lyme disease only comes from a tick bite you notice — with a rash. Wrong. Dr. Marie Matheson, ND reveals why millions are suffering and still undiagnosed. In this episode of the Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine Reid sits down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Marie Matheson to expose the biggest blind spots in conventional Lyme disease treatment — and the step-by-step "Road to Recovery" framework that's actually getting chronically ill patients better. What you'll discover: Why your standard 10-14 day antibiotic course likely isn't enough (and what research actually says) The #1 hidden factor blocking Lyme disease recovery that most doctors completely ignore How Lyme disease mimics MS, fibromyalgia, and lupus — and why that costs patients years of their life Why ticks don't need to be attached for 12-24 hours to infect you (the real timeline is shocking) The one thing you must NEVER do when removing a tick — it could make things dramatically worse Dr. Matheson's "Road to Recovery" pyramid: the exact order to heal your body from the ground up How the limbic system and vagus nerve are central to chronic illness recovery Whether you're struggling with unexplained chronic symptoms, have been recently bitten, or suspect Lyme disease, this episode could change your life. 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

Ep 101- Why Your Gut Test IS Lying to You (And What to Do About It)

EPISODE 101: Why Your Gut Test Is Lying To You (And What You Should Do About It) Have you done every gut test imaginable, tried every supplement, eliminated foods, followed protocols… and still feel exhausted, bloated, inflamed, or stuck? In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine and Dr. Mike break down one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to heal their gut and optimize their health: relying too heavily on testing without understanding the bigger picture. Your body is not static — it’s dynamic. And gut tests are only snapshots in time. If you’re testing during stress, poor sleep, burnout, inflammation, detox overload, hormone imbalance, or nervous system dysregulation, your results may not be telling the full story. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why “more testing” doesn’t always equal better answers • How gut symptoms can actually stem from hormones, stress, sleep, or nervous system dysfunction • The hidden dangers of over-supplementing and aggressive detox protocols • Why timing and “readiness” matter before starting gut healing protocols • The foundational health habits most people skip • How to identify patterns instead of chasing symptoms • Why bloating, fatigue, anxiety, constipation, and brain fog are often connected • The importance of nervous system regulation before deep healing begins • Real patient stories that show how simple foundational changes can create massive breakthroughs Dr. Cherine also shares practical insights on: ✔ Gut-brain connection ✔ Detox readiness ✔ Sleep and bowel movement importance ✔ Magnesium and mineral deficiencies ✔ Why restrictive diets sometimes make things worse ✔ How to approach healing strategically instead of chaotically TESTS & PRODUCTS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: 🧪 Metabolomix+ Test (Designs for Health) https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/products/metabolomics-spotlight#MBTEST 🧪 GI Spotlight Test (Designs for Health) https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/products/gi-spotlight#GITEST 💊 Magnesium Glycinate + Supplements Discussed https://primalcomplete.co Use code: CHERINE10 for 10% off If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of symptom chasing, supplement overload, or confusing test results, this episode will help you simplify your approach and start listening to what your body is actually telling you. Subscribe for more conversations on longevity, functional medicine, nervous system regulation, hormone health, gut healing, and true root-cause wellness. 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

You Probably Have Parasites: Dr. Jason Dean On What Every American Must Know

🪱 Episode 101: You Probably Have Parasites: Dr. Jason Dean On What Every American Must Know 🪱What if the missing link behind your fatigue, bloating, hormone imbalance, brain fog, inflammation, autoimmune symptoms, and stubborn weight gain… was parasites?In this eye-opening episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine sits down with Dr. Jason Dean to uncover one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic illness in America today. Together they dive deep into the connection between parasites, gut health, toxicity, hormones, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, and even neurological issues.If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still don’t feel well, this conversation may completely change the way you look at your health.Inside this episode, we discuss:✨ The hidden parasite epidemic affecting Americans✨ Why gut health controls hormones, energy, and longevity✨ The shocking connection between parasites, toxins, and chronic disease✨ Why women are struggling more than ever with hormone imbalance✨ Biofilms, leaky gut, mold toxicity, and nutrient absorption✨ Signs and symptoms you may be missing✨ Why detox and drainage matter BEFORE cleansing✨ Parasites and their connection to inflammation, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and bloating✨ How children and adults alike may be affected✨ The importance of proper supplementation and trusted sourcesDr. Jason Dean also shares powerful patient stories and explains why foundational health always comes before trendy wellness hacks.🔗 Connect with Dr. Jason Dean:Website: https://drjasondean.comParasite Workshop: https://parasiteworkshop.comParasite Bible: https://parasitebible.com🎧 Follow The Longevity Lounge for more conversations on health, longevity, hormones, gut health, functional medicine, chiropractic, and root-cause healing.👍 Like, Subscribe & Share if this episode helped you rethink your health journey.#Parasites #GutHealth #Longevity #Hormones #FunctionalMedicine #Detox #HealthPodcast #DrJasonDean #TheLongevityLounge #BrainFog #Inflammation #Wellness #HolisticHealth #RootCauseHealing #Chiropractic🔗 Helpful Links and Resources:✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders.👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements.👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey.👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing?Get advanced functional lab testing here:🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine:• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherineStay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

Ep 100 - America's Hormone Problem: The Real Reason You're Out of Control

🎙️ EPISODE 100 — Hormones, Belly Fat, Low Libido & Why You Feel Exhausted Can’t sleep? Struggling with stubborn belly fat, low energy, brain fog, or a libido that’s completely disappeared? You are NOT alone — and it’s not “just aging.” In this milestone 100th episode, Dr. Cherine and Dr. Mike dive deep into the real reasons hormones are crashing in both men and women today — and why simply taking a hormone pill may not actually fix the root problem. We cover: ✔️ Why testosterone and fertility are declining ✔️ The hidden hormone disruptors in your everyday life ✔️ Stress, sleep, cortisol & insulin resistance ✔️ Why your workouts may actually be making things worse ✔️ The truth about visceral belly fat ✔️ How toxins, plastics, fragrances & processed foods affect hormones ✔️ Why fixing your “terrain” matters more than masking symptoms ✔️ The foundational steps to restore energy, metabolism & libido naturally This episode is packed with practical strategies to help you reclaim your health, balance your hormones, and start feeling like yourself again. 🛒 Shop Whole Body Collagen: https://primalcomplete.co Use code CHERINE10 for 10% off. 💬 If this episode helped you, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who needs to hear this. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 New episodes weekly #Hormones #Longevity #LowTestosterone #HormoneHealth #Menopause #WeightLoss #Libido #HealthPodcast #Wellness #FunctionalMedicine 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

You Don’t Need Another Diet—You Need This Detox Stack First

You Don’t Need Another Diet… You Need THIS Detox Stack First | Longevity Lounge Ep. 99 If you’ve been dieting, eating clean, and still feel tired, inflamed, or stuck… this is the episode you need to hear. In Episode 99 of the Longevity Lounge Podcast, Dr. Cherine breaks down the truth about detox—and why it has nothing to do with juice cleanses, teas, or quick fixes. Real detox is happening in your body every single day. But if your detox pathways are overloaded and under-supported, no diet, supplement, or bio hack will give you the results you’re looking for. Before you push harder, you need to support smarter. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why detox is NOT a trend (and what it actually means) The biggest mistake people make before starting a diet How toxins, stress, and modern life overwhelm your body Why you feel tired, inflamed, foggy, or “off” The difference between pushing your body vs. supporting it The Detox & Cellular Protection Stack explained How glutathione protects your cells and supports longevity Why NAC + glycine are essential for detox pathways How sulforaphane activates your body’s natural defense systems The role of alpha lipoic acid in mitochondrial health Practical steps to support detox naturally (without extremes) 🧠 Key Takeaway: Before you chase weight loss, performance, or advanced protocols… you need to support your body’s ability to detox, repair, and protect itself. That’s where real results begin. 💊 Recommended Supplements & Support: 👉 Shop high-quality supplements, protein powder, and greens: https://primalcomplete.co Use code CHERINE10 for 10% off your order 👉 Professional-grade supplements: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/ 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!