What if parasites are playing a bigger role in your clients' chronic symptoms than you realize, and what if the key isn't simply getting rid of them? In this episode of IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Sinclair Kennally—CEO of Detox Nation, host of the Detox Nation podcast, and founder of Toxin University—for an eye-opening discussion about parasites: the current hot topic in health that's mystifying practitioners and overwhelming clients. Together, they delve into symptom patterns, the links between parasites and mental health, the clinical pitfalls of jumping into protocols too soon, and practical strategies for effective, holistic parasite management. In this episode: Why parasite testing is so challenging and what a negative result really tells us How parasites may influence mood, sleep, behavior, and nervous system function The relationship between parasites, biofilms, mold, and other environmental toxins Why not all parasites are necessarily harmful and why eradication isn't always the answer How to prepare clients for parasite protocols with nervous system, drainage, and detoxification support What we know, and still don't know, about the mysterious "rope worm" The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/ Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ Join our email list here: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/join-our-email-list/ Book a call with the admissions team to continue your training: https://instituteofrestorativehealth.com/study-with-us/?utm_source=email Future Proof Your Practice in the Land of AI Margaret talked about what you can do to make sure you are protecting your business and staying relevant, even if you are using AI to maximize yourself! 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Connect with Sinclair Kennally: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxnation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedetoxnation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@detoxnation Podcast: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59C1YTlOsqB7sFSIsktM4w Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/detox-nation-with-sinclair-kennally/id1568959944 Timestamps: 00:00 Struggling with restrictive diets 05:12 Talking about parasites in healthcare 06:50 Parasites and neurotransmitter interference 10:03 Identifying symptoms of parasites 15:34 Blood sugar and sleep interruptions 18:51 Biofilms, parasites, and fungi interactions 22:07 Feeling safe in your own body 25:34 Addressing challenging client cases 27:20 Building trust with clients 32:03 Dealing with C. diff irritations 34:27 Challenges in parasite research funding 36:39 Rope worm unique spinal structure 39:15 Creating a toxin university certification Guest bio: Sinclair Kennally, CNHP, CNC, is an award-winning expert on chronic digestive illness and the CEO and co-founder of Detox Nation. After overcoming her own complex chronic illness, she has guided more than 15,000 students to the root causes of their symptoms. In 2025, she and co-founder Michael Spandel, CNC and Chief Science Officer, opened the Selah Center, a private wellness retreat in Carlsbad, California. Through Toxin University, she trains licensed clinicians to resolve the toxic exposures behind chronic illness. She's host of the Detox Nation podcast and you can find her writing on subtack about all things root cause-related. Keywords: functional health practitioners, chronic disease reversal, parasite testing, parasites and symptomology, stool tests, GI-MAP, Genova, pathogen detection, helminths, trematodes, liver flukes, systemic parasites, microbiome, mold exposure, immune suppression, EMFs and health, stomach acid and pathogens, nutrient deficiencies, iron deficiency, zinc deficiency, B vitamins, elevated eosinophils, heavy metals, Candida, mycotoxins, biofilm disruptors, binders for detox, constipation and diarrhea, drainage pathways, neuroinflammation, nervous system support Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. 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