Episode 458: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Jennifer Letitia - Unpacking Long COVID and Long Lyme Disease

Key Takeaways:

• From Plastic Surgery to Functional Medicine: Dr. Jennifer Letitia shares her journey from a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery to functional medicine after facing her own health struggles.


• Long COVID & Long Lyme - Similar Mechanisms: She explains how long COVID and long Lyme disease share common immune dysfunctions, including spike protein effects, white blood cell activation, and inflammatory cytokines.


• Root Cause Medicine: Dr. Letitia emphasizes addressing underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms for lasting recovery.


• Gender Differences in Chronic Illness: She discusses why chronic illnesses disproportionately affect women and the challenges in research due to a patient population primarily composed of women.


• Bridging Medical Gaps: The conversation highlights the need for collaboration between medical disciplines to improve the understanding and treatment of chronic illnesses.

Resources & Links:

• Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org


• Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Letitia: drjenletitiamd.com


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