Explosive diarrhea. Crippling fatigue. A national cyclospora parasite outbreak hitting more than 18 states in America. Michigan's Cyclospora parasite outbreak just crossed 2,640 cases. That's over 50 times the state's typical annual count. Health officials still haven't identified the exact supplier. And most health coverage skips what it does to your nervous system through the gut-brain connection. This episode gives you the functional medicine recovery strategies that go beyond the antibiotic, so you repair your gut, reset your nervous system, and come back stronger. If you're tracking this outbreak, recovering from a gut infection, or just want to understand how parasites hijack more than your digestion, this one's for you.

New Normal Big Life Podcast host Antoinette Berrafato used nature therapy — archery and kayaking — to recover from physical limitations, finding passion, purpose, and people as a recipe for mental health. She brings this episode with a functional medicine foundation and 11 years of real world experience.

Chapters

0:00 — The Cyclospora Outbreak Headlines

1:30 — What We Know Right Now

3:00 — What the Cyclospora Parasite Is

5:00 — Symptoms to Watch For

7:00 — Your Body's Defense System

8:15 — The Gut-Brain Nervous System Connection

9:30 — Medical Treatment Options

11:00 — Functional Medicine Recovery

14:00 — Prevention and Food Safety

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