WHAT IS CHRONIC INFECTIONS?
Chronic infections occur when your body is unable to fully clear an infection after the initial exposure. These long-lasting infections may be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, or even mold/mycotoxins, and they can linger in the body for months, or even years, without being properly identified or treated.
Factors like a weakened immune system, chronic stress, nutrient depletion, environmental exposures, and co-infections can allow these pathogens to go dormant, reactivate, or persist in stealthy ways that standard labs often miss.
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Juliann understands how isolating and confusing chronic infections can be—especially when your labs come back “normal.”
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That’s why we use a multi-pronged approach that includes functional testing, clinical insight, and a deep understanding of how chronic pathogens operate in the body.
Together, we’ll develop a plan to support your immune system, restore balance, and help you reclaim your health.
At Balanced Healing, Juliann frequently works with patients affected by:
common CHRONIC INFECTIONS we see and treat at Balanced Healing
At Balanced Healing, Juliann frequently works with patients affected by:
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Lyme Disease and Co-Infections
Parasites (often missed in standard stool tests)
Gut microbiome imbalances (yeast overgrowth, SIBO, H Pylori, commensal and pathogenic bacteria)
Mycotoxin illness from mold exposure
These infections often overlap and create a burdened internal environment, making it difficult for your immune system to function optimally.
SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC INFECTIONS
Symptoms vary widely depending on the pathogen involved and how your body responds. Below are some of the patterns we commonly observe:
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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Debilitating fatigue
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Persistent sore throat
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Brain fog and headaches
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Feeling “run down” or flu-like without explanation
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Lyme Disease &
Co-Infections
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Fatigue and sleep disturbances
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Poor stress tolerance
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Weight changes
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Hair loss
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Dizziness, chills
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Brain fog, mood disorders
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Joint pain, muscle aches, and stiffness
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Gut-Based Infections & Imbalances
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Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea
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Foul breath, excessive gas, food sensitivities
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Skin rashes, eczema, immune reactivity, mood changes
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Mycotoxin Illness (Mold Exposure)
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Range of vague & distressing symptoms: fatigue, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, brain fog
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Normal labs despite feeling very unwell
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Immune suppression that leads to recurring infections and slowed healing
If you’ve been feeling unwell with no clear answers, chronic infections may be an overlooked contributor.
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CHRONIC INFECTIONS
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FOR
CHRONIC INFECTIONS
Chronic infections are elusive, often flying under the radar of conventional testing. These tools allow us to uncover what your body is fighting - and why - and help us build a clear path to resolution.
At Balanced Healing, we go deeper using:
FUNCTIONAL LAB TESTING
to assess immune stressors, infections, gut health, and toxic burden
