Dr. Kasey Holland, ND

11/16/2025

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/lupus-cause-epstein-barr-virus-study-rcna243364

Researchers say they finally understand the connection between the autoimmune disease and Epstein-Barr virus.

11/16/2025

Scientists just uncovered a major twist in how the Lyme bacteria works — and it could change future treatments. 💚🧬

A new study published this week in the journal mBio reveals that manganese, the mineral Borrelia burgdorferi uses to shield itself from your immune system, is also a major crack in its armor.

Northwestern’s Brian Hoffman, one of the study leaders, explained it perfectly:

“Manganese is a double-edged sword in Lyme disease. It’s both Borrelia’s armor and its weakness. If we can target the way it manages manganese, we could open doors for entirely new approaches for treating Lyme disease.”

Here’s what that means in simple terms ⤵️

Borrelia needs manganese to survive — it uses it like a protective forcefield.

But if the bacteria don’t get enough manganese, the shield collapses.

And if they get too much, the manganese becomes toxic and harms them.

Either way, the bacteria become much easier for the immune system — or treatments — to destroy.

Researchers used advanced imaging to watch Borrelia try to juggle this delicate manganese balance.

🔬 As the bacteria age, they lose their ability to manage manganese, making their weak spot even bigger.

This discovery opens the door to future treatments that could weaken Lyme by disrupting this manganese balance — starving the bacteria, overwhelming it, or blocking its ability to use manganese as protection.

Real science. Real hope. 💚✨

Northwestern University Article: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/11/manganese-is-lyme-diseases-double-edge-sword

Research Study - EPR spectroscopy reveals antioxidant manganese defenses in the Lyme disease pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.02824-25

11/12/2025

Fatigue isn’t always about doing too much — sometimes it’s about your body fighting too much.
If you’ve been dealing with brain fog, muscle aches, or energy crashes that don’t improve with rest, there may be a deeper root cause.
🦠 Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation
🪲 Chronic Lyme disease
🌿 Mold toxicity
These are three of the most common hidden infections I see in patients who feel “burned out” but can’t seem to recover no matter what they try.
Each affects the body differently — from the mitochondria that make your energy to the immune system that protects it. Addressing them can completely shift your energy, focus, and resilience.
If you’ve been told “everything looks normal,” but you know something deeper is going on — it’s time to look beneath the surface.
💻 Schedule a discovery call or learn more at Innate Naturopathic (link in bio).
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Dr. Kasey Holland, ND
Root cause medicine | Chronic fatigue | Complex illness

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

Healing rarely looks like a straight line. It’s messy, layered, and real — and that’s okay. Keep listening to your body; it knows the way.💫

10/28/2025

Tired of not knowing while you are tired?
Our team is looking for 5 people to deep dive and get their energy back! Heal below and I’ll send you the link to set up a time to chat⚡️

09/26/2025

Your daily habits impact how you age. When it comes to optimizing your longevity, we take a multisystems approach and look at your current oxidative stress levels.🧬

You can get started by a complimentary call through the link in our bio. Stay tuned for more tips from 🎉

09/24/2025

Tenaya Gibson is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, and continuing education provider with over 20 years of experience in integrative health. She combines clinical knowledge with traditional healing systems to support whole person wellness across the physical, emotional, and energetic layers.

Tenaya’s work is grounded in natural medicine, Ayurveda, trauma informed care, and therapeutic bodywork. Her passion lies in empowering both patients and practitioners to reconnect with the innate intelligence of the body and the resilience of the nervous system.

When she’s not in the treatment room, Tenaya enjoys mountain air, family adventures, and tending to the rhythms of nature.

At Innate Tenaya provides:
🧡Patient care coordination
🧡Nurse calls
🧡Blood draws
🧡Vitamin shots
Stay tuned for when she opens her schedule to offer lymphatic drainage! Text 406-763-8773 to get on the waitlist!