# Episode #226: Microglial Activation in Chronic Illness with Dr. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP

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Podcast: [BetterHealthGuy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/betterhealthguy-podcast-222585)
Published: 2025-12-19T16:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://betterhealthguy.com/episode226
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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of microglial activation in complex, chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jonathan Streit. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP is a Functional and European Biological Medicine practitioner. He has dedicated his professional life to helping patients with complex chronic illnesses. His passion for this type of work grew from walking with his wife through her own battle with Epstein Barr and Lyme disease. Since then, Dr. Streit has focused his career on applying and advancing these approaches to address the deeper roots surrounding chronic illness. He's the co-founder of the Institute for Restorative Health, where he and his team use their BioRestorative Method™ a comprehensive approach that blends European Biological Medicine, Functional Medicine, neurology, nutrition, and terrain-based healing principles. Dr. Streit has trained with internationally recognized leaders in healthcare, completed postdoctoral work through the American Institute of Postural Neurology, and teaches pathology and functional medicine for the University of Integrative Health doctoral program. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, he has supported patients across a wide range of chronic health challenges. To bring these insights to the many still struggling without answers, he wrote "Silent Spark: An Unseen Force Fueling Chronic Illness and How to Heal", a book that sheds light on the often-overlooked deepest roots keeping people sick. Key Takeaways: What are microglia and their role in chronic illness? What are the M1 and M2 states of the microglia? What symptoms or conditions may be associated with chronically activated microglia? What cytokines and interleukins do microglia produce? Is there…

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