52: Plasma Exchange: Remove Forever Chemicals, Beat Chronic Fatigue and Crush Inflammation with Dr. Paul Savage, MD
I am happy to bring you this week’s guest, Dr. Paul Savage, MD, a leading expert in therapeutic plasma exchange and the founder of MD Lifespan. Dr. Savage has spent decades uncovering what most conventional physicians are simply never taught: that the toxic burden we carry from our environment may be the root cause behind some of the most common chronic health complaints I see every day.
This episode is deeply personal for me. If you follow me on social media, you might have seen a post I did a few months ago where I was doing plasma exchange myself. I have experienced firsthand how getting toxins out of the body can shift energy, clarity, and overall health in ways that no medication ever could. If you are someone struggling with chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, or mold toxicity who has been told your labs are normal but you still feel exhausted, or if you are wondering if there is a better path forward for detoxifying your body, I made this episode for you.
Dr. Savage also shares his own powerful story of overcoming severe health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and narcolepsy, which he initially blamed on the stress of being an ER doctor. He traced much of his health decline back to a toxic burden and lifestyle factors he had been living with for years. That journey transformed how he practices medicine and led him to develop a comprehensive protocol for therapeutic plasma exchange combined with functional medicine for both chronic illness and longevity.
What You'll Learn
- Why Your Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog May Start with ToxinsÂ
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The Root Causes Behind the Modern Toxicity CrisisÂ
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Why Standard Detoxification Methods Are FailingÂ
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Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and the Elements of True DetoxificationÂ
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What Every Chronically Ill Patient Needs to KnowÂ
About Dr. Paul Savage
Dr. Paul Savage, MD, is a functional medicine physician and the founder of MD Lifespan, with decades of clinical experience specializing in therapeutic plasma exchange, longevity, and the treatment of chronic toxic burden. He trained extensively in emergency medicine before transitioning to integrative care, and he has developed specialized protocols to safely and effectively reduce toxins and restore health.
Resources
Air filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Air Doctor)
Water filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Aquasana)
Vibrant America Total Toxic Burden Test (with forever chemicals add-on)
Dr. David Haase and the Maxwell Clinic
Avoiding Toxins Book by Dr. Paul Savage
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Timestamps
- 00:00 Welcome and Dr. Savage’s ER BackgroundÂ
- 02:57 Personal Health Crisis and Discovery of Functional MedicineÂ
- 07:29 The Transition to Plasma Exchange for Toxin RemovalÂ
- 12:12 What is Therapeutic Plasma Exchange?Â
- 15:27 The Evolution and Safety of the ProcedureÂ
- 20:18 The Bathtub Analogy for ToxinsÂ
- 22:42 The Increase in Environmental ToxinsÂ
- 28:02 Measuring Toxins with Vibrant AmericaÂ
- 34:34 Plasma Exchange for Lyme and Long COVIDÂ
- 40:00 The Importance of Sourcing Quality AlbuminÂ
- 46:27 Patient Selection and Safety ProtocolsÂ
- 50:19 Avoiding Herxheimer ReactionsÂ
- 53:20 Cost and Accessibility of TreatmentÂ
- 58:19 Three Ways to Take Back Your Health
