Dr. Christina Rahm: How to Detox Your Body from Lyme Disease & Heavy Metals Naturally | TUH #185

A Personal Battle with Lyme Disease and Its Impact

Dr. Rahm opens up about her experience with Lyme disease, which struck her at the young age of 19. The disease profoundly altered her life, causing severe memory loss, brain fog, and near-fatal complications that landed her in the ICU. She recounts the frustration of facing disbelief from medical professionals and the challenges of navigating a diagnosis that was poorly understood at the time. Despite aggressive treatments including high-dose antibiotics, chemotherapy-like drugs, and steroids, her symptoms persisted, and she experienced secondary fungal infections—a common but often overlooked complication of Lyme disease treatment.

Her story highlights the elusive nature of Lyme disease, which can hide in the dorsal root ganglion and mimic neural inflammatory conditions rather than behaving like a typical virus. Dr. Rahm also shares her belief, supported by her research and clinical observations, that Lyme disease may have parasitic and fungal components, complicating treatment and recovery. She emphasizes that Lyme disease often distracts and overwhelms the immune system, making it difficult for the body to police itself and maintain cellular health.

The Immune System, Chronic Illness, and Detoxification

The discussion transitions into the concept of immune fatigue, an emerging theory in aging and chronic disease. Dr. Rahm and Gary Brea agree that the immune system not only defends against external threats but also monitors internal cellular health, including the removal of senescent cells and circulating tumor cells. Chronic infections like Lyme disease, along with exposure to mold, mycotoxins, heavy metals, viruses, and parasites, place a constant burden on the immune system, leading to systemic dysfunction.

Dr. Rahm stresses that modern environmental pollution and the accumulation of toxins have overwhelmed the body’s natural detoxification pathways, particularly the cytochrome P450 enzyme system and interleukin pathways (IL2 and IL4), which are critical for processing substances and maintaining immune communication. When these systems are compromised, the body struggles to metabolize nutrients, pharmaceuticals, and toxins effectively, resulting in symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and mood disturbances.

Natural Detoxification: The Role of Zeolites and Nutritional Support

Drawing from her pharmaceutical background and personal healing journey, Dr. Rahm advocates for a natural, supportive approach to detoxification that balances toxin removal with cellular nourishment. She highlights zeolites—naturally occurring crystalline minerals with cage-like structures—as powerful binders that can selectively capture heavy metals, environmental toxins, and microbial byproducts without stripping essential minerals from the body. Unlike aggressive chelation therapies that may deplete beneficial nutrients, the zeolite formulations Dr. Rahm has developed include trace minerals and vitamins to support the body’s detox pathways and overall cellular health.

She explains that zeolites have been used historically to purify water and reduce radiation exposure, and modern research supports their efficacy in binding a range of toxins, including arsenic, mercury, and other heavy metals. Dr. Rahm recommends taking zeolite supplements on an empty stomach with plenty of water or green tea to enhance elimination, and she underscores the importance of individualized dosing and medical supervision, especially for those undergoing chemotherapy or with complex health conditions.

In addition to binders, Dr. Rahm emphasizes the importance of supporting the gut microbiome with prebiotics and probiotics, incorporating anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds such as turmeric, curcumin, resveratrol, black cumin seed oil, and spirulina, and utilizing lifestyle therapies like Epsom salt baths, cold plunges, oxygen therapy, and molecular hydrogen supplementation. These combined strategies help reduce the toxic load, restore immune function, and promote cellular regeneration.

Challenges in Diagnosis and Testing

The podcast addresses the difficulties in diagnosing Lyme disease and toxic exposures due to the limitations of current testing methods. Dr. Rahm notes that standard blood tests often fail to detect dormant or hidden infections, fungal overgrowth, and low-level heavy metal burdens. Provocation tests, which mobilize toxins from tissues for detection in urine, can reveal hidden toxicities but require careful interpretation by knowledgeable practitioners.

She advocates for comprehensive biomarker panels that assess immune function, inflammation, and detoxification pathways, including P450 enzyme activity and interleukin signaling. However, she acknowledges a significant gap in the healthcare system where few doctors integrate genetic, biochemical, and environmental data to create personalized treatment plans. This gap underscores the need for patient education, functional medicine approaches, and ongoing research to develop better diagnostic tools.

Emotional and Spiritual Detoxification

Beyond physical detoxification, Dr. Rahm highlights the profound impact of emotional and spiritual toxins on health. She discusses how guilt, negative relationships, and toxic environments contribute to chronic stress and inflammation, further burdening the immune system. Drawing from her background in psychology, she encourages listeners to cultivate supportive social networks, practice self-love, and engage in rituals such as meditation, prayer, and symbolic acts like burning negative thoughts to release emotional baggage.

The conversation touches on the importance of frequency and energy in human interactions, referencing concepts like the universal law of attraction and string theory to illustrate how focused intention and positive environments can accelerate healing and personal growth. Dr. Rahm stresses that spiritual well-being is integral to overall health and longevity.

Supporting Children’s Health and Future Generations

Recognizing the rising prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, Dr. Rahm advocates for early preventive wellness regimens in children. She recommends gentle detoxification protocols using lower doses of zeolite binders tailored to children’s weight and sensitivity, alongside adaptogenic and neurotropic supplements that support neurotransmitter balance and cognitive function. She underscores the critical role of gut health in brain development and behavior, encouraging parents to prioritize microbiome support through diet and supplementation.

Dr. Rahm expresses concern for future generations facing increasing environmental and psychological stressors and calls for proactive measures to protect children’s health through integrative approaches that combine natural therapies with conventional medicine when necessary.

Becoming the Ultimate Human

In closing, Dr. Rahm reflects on what it means to be an “ultimate human.” For her, it involves living a fulfilled, joyful life while contributing positively to the world and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. She emphasizes the importance of holistic health—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and the commitment to ongoing self-care, detoxification, and personal growth.