Episode 504: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Richard Horowitz - Solving Chronic Illness with the MSIDS Model

Join us for a special Tick Boot Camp Podcast episode, recorded LIVE at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, featuring Dr. Richard Horowitz—one of the world’s leading experts in Lyme disease and chronic illness. Dr. Horowitz shares groundbreaking insights from his 16-point MSIDS model, his upcoming book "Why We Stay Sick," and the latest advancements in AI-driven research and clinical trials.

Topics Covered:

• Dr. Horowitz's Upcoming Book on Chronic Illness – A deep dive into Why We Stay Sick and how it expands beyond Lyme disease.


• Explaining the MSIDS Model – Understanding the 6 key drivers of inflammation and their downstream effects.


• The Role of AI in Research – How artificial intelligence is shaping Lyme disease diagnostics and treatment.


• The Impact of Environmental Toxins – Why detoxification is a critical piece of chronic illness recovery.


• The Importance of Clinical Trials – Validating treatments and protecting physicians treating complex conditions.


• The Role of Bartonella in Chronic Illness – Exploring the increasing prevalence of Bartonella in Lyme patients.


• The Future of Chronic Disease Management – A "One Health" approach to tackling multi-system illnesses.


• The Personal Impact of Clinical Work – Dr. Horowitz’s reflections on 30+ years of patient care.


• The Importance of Public Education – Spreading awareness to bridge the gap in medical understanding.


• The Path to Publication – How Dr. Horowitz is bringing his groundbreaking research to a wider audience.

About Dr. Richard Horowitz

Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board-certified internist and medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, where he has treated over 13,000 Lyme disease patients. A founding member and past president of ILADS, he has trained over 200 healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating resistant tick-borne illnesses.

He is the New York Times bestselling author of Why Can’t I Get Better? and How Can I Get Better? and has co-authored peer-reviewed Lyme guidelines and published research on "persister" drugs for chronic Lyme disease.

Dr. Horowitz has also served on the HHS Tick-borne Disease Working Group and the NYS DOH Tick-borne Disease Working Group, helping shape national and state policies on Lyme and coinfections. His latest research explores AI-driven solutions for chronic illness, the role of environmental toxins, and the growing prevalence of Bartonella in Lyme patients.

Resources & Links

• Follow the latest ILADS updates: ILADS.org


• Learn more about Dr. Richard Horowitz: cangetbetter.com


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