Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome

00:44 - Nicole's Personal Story Begins

02:43 - The Misdiagnosis: Early Onset Alzheimer's

03:35 - Finally Diagnosed: Lyme, Bartonella & Babesia

04:19 - The Tragic Outcome & Nicole's Mission

05:39 - Why Current Lyme Testing Fails So Many People

08:13 - Why Conventional Testing Has Only 40% Sensitivity

12:14 - Direct Detection: The Gold Standard Approach

13:42 - Galaxy's Two Core Technologies Explained

17:49 - Technology #2: Blood-Based Testing for Co-Infections

19:58 - Galaxy's Sensitivity vs Standard CDC Testing

21:55 - Serial Blood Draws: Why Three Tests Are Better

28:18 - Is the CDC Finally Paying Attention?

31:22 - How to Get Tested Through Galaxy Diagnostics

33:45 - Book Recommendation: "What Lurks in the Woods"

In this powerful episode of Resilient Health Radio, Dr. Darin Ingels sits down with Nicole Bell, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics, to discuss the critical failures in Lyme disease testing and the innovative solutions that are changing the landscape of tick-borne illness diagnosis.

Nicole’s Personal Story: Nicole shares how her MIT-educated husband was misdiagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, only to later learn he was suffering from Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia. After 15 months of searching for answers, her heartbreaking journey became a mission to improve tick-borne disease diagnosis.

What You'll Learn:

🔬 Why Current Testing Fails:

Standard CDC antibody tests have only 40% sensitivity

Why antibodies can remain elevated for 20+ years after treatment

How immune suppression affects test accuracy

🧪 Revolutionary Testing Methods:

Urine antigen testing for Lyme disease detection

Digital PCR vs. conventional PCR (6x improvement in detection)

Why serial blood draws improve Bartonella detection

🦠 Co-Infections Matter:

Why Bartonella cycles in and out of the bloodstream

The discovery of "sequestering Babesia" in tissues

How misidentified Babesia species affect treatment outcomes

💡 Key Insights:

Why Lyme disease is still a clinical diagnosis, not just a lab diagnosis

The connection between tick-borne infections and neurodegenerative diseases

How COVID research is finally validating infection-associated chronic illness

About Nicole Bell: Nicole Bell is the CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics with degrees from MIT and Duke. After losing her husband to undiagnosed tick-borne illness, she became a leading advocate in the Lyme disease space. She is the author of What Lurks in the Woods and works with organizations like the Center for Lyme Action.

Resources Mentioned: 📖 Book: "What Lurks in the Woods" by Nicole Bell 🔬 Galaxy Diagnostics: www.galaxydx.com 📄 State of Lyme Disease Research (Center for Lyme Action)

Connect with Dr. Darin Ingels: 🌐 Website: dariningelsnd.com

Connect with Galaxy Diagnostics: 🌐 Website: www.galaxydx.com 💬 To find a provider who uses Galaxy testing or to set up an account

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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.

Resilient Health Radio is a series of comprehensive natural approaches to treating acute and chronic Lyme disease from your host Dr. Darin Ingels (a leading naturopathic physician who has managed his symptoms for more than fifteen years) and his expert guests.

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