Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Three Drivers of Brain Inflammation
04:00 - What is SPECT Scan Imaging?
04:45 - The "Brain on Fire" Pattern
06:54 - Why Patients Get Stuck in Treatment
10:44 - Treatment Timeline & Expectations
11:48 - Neuromodulation: Calming the Brain First
16:14 - How to Get a SPECT Scan
18:24 - 2-Week Intensive Program Overview
23:48 - PANS/PANDAS: Rising Epidemic
26:49 - Adults with Neuroinflammation
28:14 - Prenatal Health & Generational Impact
32:17 - Final Thoughts & Resources
🧠 Struggling with brain fog, chronic inflammation, or unexplained neurological symptoms? This episode could change everything.
Dr. Darin Ingels sits down with Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD — Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and President-Elect of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Disease Society) — to explore the hidden causes of brain inflammation and why traditional imaging often misses the diagnosis.
🔬 What You'll Learn:
✅ Why MRI and CT scans come back "normal" despite severe brain symptoms
✅ The gut-brain-toxin connection driving neuroinflammation
✅ How traumatic brain injury compounds chronic illness
✅ The rise of PANS/PANDAS in children (and adults) — what's really happening
✅ Amen Clinics' 2-week neuroinflammatory intensive program
⚡ Key Takeaways:
- Brain inflammation has THREE main drivers: gut health issues, chronic infections (Lyme, viruses, parasites), and environmental toxins
- SPECT scans show blood flow and brain activity patterns that reveal inflammation, trauma, and dysfunction
- A "damaged brain makes you more susceptible to other threats" — why healing requires addressing multiple layers
- Many treatment-resistant patients need neuromodulation FIRST before their brain feels "safe" to heal
🎯 Who This Episode Is For:
→ Anyone with chronic Lyme disease or co-infections
→ Parents of children with PANS/PANDAS or sudden behavioral changes
→ Patients who've been told "it's all in your head" despite normal test results
📍 Resources Mentioned:
• Amen Clinics (11 locations nationwide)
• DC Location (2-week intensive program): 703-880-4000
• ILADS.org — Find Lyme-literate doctors
👨⚕️ About Dr. Eboni Cornish:
Dr. Cornish is a medical doctor specializing in functional medicine and brain health, with expertise in treating complex chronic illnesses including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and autoimmune conditions. She combines cutting-edge brain imaging with functional medicine to help patients who have been "stuck" despite years of treatment.
🎙️ About Resilient Health Radio:
Hosted by Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic physician with 26+ years of experience treating complex chronic illnesses. This podcast brings you expert interviews and actionable insights on Lyme disease, immune health, and functional medicine.
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Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Darin Ingels. I've walked in your shoes before and I know what it's like to go through the rollercoaster of Lyme disease, and I'm here to share with you a message of hope. I've treated thousands of Lyme patients and my goal is to share with you the most practical, safe, and COST-EFFECTIVE therapies that will help you regain your lost or dwindled health.
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