In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls to explore how stealth microbes reactivate under stress and quietly drive autoimmune issues, Lyme, and even long COVID. You'll learn why addressing inflammation alone won't lead to lasting healing.

Discover how your lifestyle, diet, and sleep patterns may be silently weakening your immune defenses, allowing dormant infections to take over. Dr. Rawls breaks down the real root causes of chronic conditions and what needs to happen at the cellular level to reverse them.

You'll also hear how herbs—often dismissed as "weak" remedies—actually provide powerful antimicrobial and immune-modulating support. Learn which specific herbal compounds can strengthen your cells, reduce microbial load, and help your body restore balance naturally.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Herbal Medicine

00:33 Interview with Dr. Bill Rawls

05:00 Understanding Inflammation and Chronic Illness

11:02 The Role of Reactivated Microbes

21:09 Dr. Rawls' Personal Health Journey

22:43 The Struggle with Chronic Illness

22:57 Discovering Herbal Therapy

24:06 The Benefits of Herbal Protocols

25:50 Understanding Stomach Acid and Digestion

27:44 Herbs vs. Medications

28:57 The Power of Adaptogens

32:32 Effective Herbs for Lyme Disease

36:39 The Restore 180 Program

42:56 Final Thoughts and Inspirations

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"Most of us carry dormant microbes our entire lives. They don't make us sick—until stress, poor sleep, or toxins weaken our cellular defenses and allow them to reactivate."

~ Dr. Jockers

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