Wondering if you have parasites? This is the episode for you! Melissa Rose AFMC, INHC, AADP is an Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in autoimmune disease, complex illness, mystery illness, and rare autoimmune conditions. With over 1000 clients served, Melissa has established herself as a high-level practitioner for advanced autoimmune clients at Sagebrush Wellness. She is also the Founder and CEO of Sagebrush Wellness and Autoimmunerecovery.org. Melissa is a sought-after speaker, educator, and practitioner mentor. She has made notable appearances at the annual CellCore Conference, the Symptom Free MS Summit, and the MS Fitness Challenge. She is the host of the Reimagine Autoimmune Recovery Summit and conducts weekly roundtable discussions and monthly educational webinars. Melissa's expertise and dedication have made her a trusted resource in the field of functional medicine. In this episode, Rachel and Melissa discuss: Healing from autoimmunity naturally Parasites: signs, testing, self treatment, and prevention Food sensitivities Digestion optimization Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:08 - Melissa's background and her journey into functional medicine after a personal health crisis. 6:18 - The pivotal moments and initial steps in Melissa's recovery from multiple sclerosis. 9:04 - How nutrition plays a crucial role in healing from autoimmune diseases. 11:33 - Signs of a parasitic infection and the importance of recognizing them. 13:01 - Where parasites can hide in the body, and strategies for elimination. 15:12 - The importance of binders in the parasite cleansing process to minimize symptoms. 17:42 - Maintenance and preventive measures against future parasitic infections. 20:11 - Testing and targeting specific health issues with personalized herbal protocols. 23:23 - Introduction to Koze Red Light Therapy as a beneficial biohacking tool. 27:05 - Sources of parasite infection and strategies for prevention. 32:06 - Other crucial health improvement measures alongside microbial elimination. 35:26 - The potential for healing food sensitivities and the process of reintroducing foods. 37:30 - Tips for optimizing digestion and the importance of lifestyle changes. 42:27 - Adjustments for better digestion. 45:10 - Speed round Q&A with Melissa on personal preferences and wellness tips. 47:41 - Encouragement to live in gratitude 48:33 - How to connect with Melissa Rose and explore working with her. 50:05 - Closing remarks and the importance of readiness in the healing journey. 51:04 - Invitation for a health consultation with host Rachel Smith. More from Melissa: Website: www.sagebrushwellness.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SagebrushWellness IG: https://www.instagram.com/sagebrushwellness/ Mentioned in today’s show/Affiliation: KOZE RED LIGHT THERAPY - Discount code: Naturalhealthrising Fullscript - get 15% off of professional-grade supplements here More from Rachel: Book Your Free Consult With Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.coachmatixmail.com/widget/appointment/rachelsmith/healthconsultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE Energy Reboot Health Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Elimination Protocol Recipe Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/recipe-book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Natural Health Rising Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/