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Reversing autoimmune disease through data-driven interventions.
+8.2 years of life expectancy gained in 20 months.
Managing autoimmune conditions through targeted interventions.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Autoimmune attack on thyroid causing subclinical hypothyroidism
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Positive CCP antibodies indicating potential RA development
EBV Reactivation
Chronic Epstein-Barr virus reactivation from 2016 mono infection
Gut Dysbiosis
Root cause: extreme Staphylococcus overgrowth driving autoimmune cascade
HPA Dysfunction
Adrenal fatigue with severely depleted morning cortisol
Every biomarker tracked. Every intervention measured.
View all 150+ biomarkersTSH
TPO Antibodies
Morning Cortisol
LDL Particles
Vitamin D
Body Fat
21% to 11.2% body fat in 86 days.
True body recomposition: lost 24 lbs of fat while gaining 1.3 lbs of muscle. Achieved despite Hashimoto's, multiple genetic mutations, and active autoimmune conditions.
7 genetic mutations affecting methylation and detox.
70% reduced methylation capacity
Impaired B12 recycling
Rapid homocysteine conversion
Slow catecholamine clearance
Reduced vitamin D sensitivity
27 supplements daily.
Each supplement targets a specific dysfunction identified through testing.
Armour Thyroid
Thyroid hormone replacement for Hashimoto's hypothyroidism
Rx Info
L-Glutamine
Gut barrier repair, intestinal permeability healing
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SunButyrate
Short-chain fatty acid for gut lining and enterocyte fuel
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Methylcobalamin B12
MTR/MTRR mutations - impaired B12 recycling
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Vitamin D3+K2
VDR mutation - reduced vitamin D sensitivity
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Liposomal Vitamin C
Immune support, adrenal health, HPA axis
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L-Lysine
EBV viral suppression (high lysine/low arginine)
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Fish Oil (Omega-3)
Inflammation reduction, cardiovascular health
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LMNT Electrolytes
Electrolyte balance, hydration, adrenal support
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Red Light Therapy
Mitochondrial function, thyroid support, tissue healing
AmazonStrict AIP + high lysine protocol.
Complete elimination of inflammatory triggers to heal the gut, suppress viral activity, and reduce autoimmune inflammation.
From 74.2 to 82.4 years life expectancy.
Multiple autoimmune conditions, viral reactivations, HPA dysfunction
The journey documented.
One Month on Armour Thyroid - Dramatic TSH Improvement
First thyroid panel after starting Armour Thyroid 30mg. Results exceptional: TSH dropped 42% in just 1 month (6.20→3.57 mIU/L), now in optimal range. TPO antibodies continuing aggressive decline: 799→627 (-22%). This validates the multi-pronged approach: thyroid hormone replacement addresses immediate TSH issue while gut protocol targets root cause.
Started Ultra-Simplified Gut Healing Protocol
Initiated comprehensive gut dysbiosis treatment targeting Staphylococcus overgrowth and Bifidobacterium restoration. Protocol: BPC-157 (500mcg 2x/day), HMO prebiotic (15g/day), Bifido Maximus (5 caps/day), Oregano oil (4x/day), Berberine (1000mg/day), Monolaurin (2400mg/day). Expecting 12 week timeline for significant results.
October Comprehensive Panel - Major Improvements
Omega-3 index +51% (4.9→7.4%), EPA +133%. HDL +31% (49→64). LDL particles -46% (2,284→1,243). Small dense LDL -55% (544→243). Morning cortisol fully restored +697% (0.49→3.9) - HPA axis dysfunction RESOLVED. Vitamin D corrected +89% (27→51). However, TSH worsening (5.91→6.20), indicating need for thyroid medication.
Root Cause Identified - Gut Microbiome Analysis
Microbiome analysis revealed ultimate upstream driver of autoimmune cascade: extreme Staphylococcus overgrowth (99.9th percentile - higher than 999/1000 healthy adults) combined with severe Bifidobacterium deficiency (15.5th percentile). Gut dysbiosis score 69.8. This explains the entire causal chain: dysbiosis → intestinal immune activation → molecular mimicry → autoimmune attack → thyroid destruction.
Started Armour Thyroid 30mg
Initiated thyroid hormone replacement with Armour (natural desiccated thyroid) at 30mg daily. Decision made after TSH continued worsening despite all other interventions improving. Armour chosen over synthetic levothyroxine because it provides both T4 and T3. Goal is to eventually wean off as gut heals and antibodies decline.
Body Composition Milestone: 11.2% Body Fat
Achieved elite athletic body composition: 11.2% body fat, 160.8 lbs lean mass, 65.2% body water. Over 12 week transformation: lost 24 lbs of fat while GAINING 1.3 lbs of muscle (true recomposition). This is exceptionally rare and validates metabolic optimization protocols despite Hashimoto's and genetic mutations.
Started High-Dose Methylation Support Protocol
Initiated comprehensive methylation support for MTHFR/MTR/MTRR/CBS mutations: L-Methylfolate 5mg, Methylcobalamin 3mg, TMG 1.8g, NAC 600-1200mg, Liposomal Glutathione 500mg, Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate 90mg. Goal: support impaired methylation pathways, reduce homocysteine, improve detoxification capacity.
Methylation Genetic Testing - 7 Mutations Found
Comprehensive genetic panel revealed SEVEN methylation-related mutations: MTHFR (reduced folate conversion by up to 70%), MTR & MTRR (impaired B12 recycling), CBS (rapid homocysteine conversion), COMT (slow catecholamine clearance), VDR (reduced vitamin D receptor sensitivity), MAT1A (impaired SAMe production), NOS3 (reduced nitric oxide). This rare combination (<1% of population) explains severity of symptoms.
Food Sensitivity Testing - Severe Reactions Identified
IgE/IgG/IgG4 panel identified severe reactions: EGG WHITE (extreme - IgE >100), Egg Yolk (severe), Gluten (severe - IgG 34.84), Walnut (severe). High reactions to: beans, beef, whitefish, hazelnuts, tomatoes, pineapple. This explained chronic inflammation and guided strict elimination diet.
Transformation Start - Baseline Measurements
Beginning of systematic health optimization. Starting weight: 208 lbs, body fat ~21%. Symptoms: requiring 14+ hours sleep daily, chronic fatigue despite being physically active, brain fog, exercise intolerance, cold intolerance. Initiated strict elimination diet and targeted supplementation.
Function Health Panel - Initial Discovery
For years, I knew something was deeply wrong but couldn't prove it. Every doctor visit ended with 'your labs look fine.' This comprehensive panel finally gave me answers: TPO antibodies at 900 (normal <35) - active thyroid attack. EBV reactivated from 2016 mono. Early RA markers positive. Morning cortisol at 0.49 (barely detectable) - adrenal collapse. Pattern B dyslipidemia with dangerous small dense LDL. Every major system was failing simultaneously.
End of 3-Year Chronic Stress Period
A major life stressor that had been ongoing for approximately 3 years finally resolved. During this period, I required 11 hours of sleep daily (vs normal 8). This chronic stress likely exacerbated autoimmune conditions and contributed to immune dysregulation. Following resolution, sleep normalized to 8 hours.
Tonsillectomy Performed
Tonsils surgically removed after becoming enlarged to the point of nearly touching. Had completed 6-week antibiotic course with no improvement. Post-surgery: morning headaches resolved completely, speech became noticeably clearer. In retrospect, tonsils likely contained EBV viral reservoirs or antibiotic-resistant Staph. Removing them reduced immediate load but infection may have migrated to gut.
Mono and Strep Co-Infection
Contracted mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus) and streptococcal infection simultaneously. This was a major immune system event. EBV establishes lifelong latency and can reactivate during immune stress. The 2025 testing showing active EBV reactivation indicates the virus acquired here has reactivated due to immune dysfunction from gut dysbiosis.
First Panic Attacks - Age 19
Experienced first unprovoked panic attacks - a flood of danger signal out of nowhere. Conventional medicine dismissed them as anxiety disorder. In context of later findings (COMT mutation causing slow catecholamine clearance, HPA axis dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction), these were likely physiological - driven by stress hormone dysregulation and metabolic dysfunction, not primary psychiatric condition.
First Symptoms Appear - Age 16
First onset of chronic neck and back tightness. Required intensive intervention: weekly massage therapy and twice-weekly chiropractic care throughout 2010, then reduced to weekly chiropractic from 2010-2016 (6 years total). This early musculoskeletal dysfunction in an otherwise healthy teenager suggests systemic inflammation and immune issues were present from adolescence.