What if one of the greatest medical breakthroughs started not in a lab, but in a fabric dye factory? In this episode of Healing Beyond Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West unpacks the incredible story of methylene blue—the vivid dye that became the first synthetic medicine, fought malaria, saved lives in rare blood disorders, and now shows promise for brain health and energy at the cellular level.

You’ll learn how this humble molecule supports mitochondria, why researchers are studying it for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and how Dr. West uses it in clinic to help patients battling fatigue and brain fog. You’ll also hear the real risks, including dangerous drug interactions and genetic contraindications, and why methylene blue is not a DIY experiment.

This is a story about rediscovering old tools, blending history with modern science, and asking the powerful question: what if your diagnosis isn’t the end of your story?

After years of chasing symptoms, endless tests, and being told “follow up with your primary,” Brady and Calista Watkins had hit a wall. No diagnosis. No clear path forward. Just frustration—and a wife who was getting sicker.

Then a friend’s words changed everything: “If we could do it all over again, we’d go to the West Clinic sooner.”

From Spokane, WA, to a small railroad town in Idaho, this is the unfiltered, real-life journey of a family who risked time, money, and comfort for one thing—answers.

In this episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with the Watkins family to talk about:

• The decision to trust intuition over endless research

• What it’s like to feel dismissed by the medical system

• The emotional toll illness takes on the entire family

• The difference empathy and human connection make in healing

• Why “Vitamin H” (hope) is the most important prescription

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unheard, or hopeless in your health journey, this story is proof—you can find answers. You can find hope. And you might find them in the last place you expect.

They’ve lived out of gas stations, powered through pain, and roped their way into rodeo legend status. But what happens when the body breaks down, the blood doesn’t lie, and the comeback road demands more than grit?

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with world champion calf roper Tyson Durfey and elite cowboy Cory Solomon for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life on the road, the toll of chasing gold buckles, and how two of the toughest athletes in rodeo learned to stop treating their trucks better than their own bodies.

Tyson opens up about chronic fatigue, chest pain, and walking away from competition—only to return stronger in his 40s.

Cory shares what happened when a "reluctant visit" to the West Clinic turned into a powerful wake-up call—and how IV therapy, live blood analysis, and nervous system resets helped change his mindset and performance.

Together, they reveal the hidden struggles behind rodeo fame, the importance of treating yourself like your horse, and why your only true asset in life is your health.

This isn’t just about rodeo. It’s about resilience, redemption, and redefining what it means to be strong.

Cowboy up. Heal up. And if you're chasing a dream—this one's for you.

Welcome back to Healing Beyond Diagnosis. I’m Dr. Jason West, and today we’re diving deep into one of the most misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated conditions in modern medicine: Lyme disease.

Lyme isn’t always loud. It’s sneaky. It mimics chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, and even mental illness—leaving patients in diagnostic limbo while their lives fall apart. If you've ever been told it's just stress, it's all in your head, or your labs are fine when you're clearly not—this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt and no-holds-barred episode, I unpack:

• Why Lyme disease is often missed (and why that ELISA test isn’t the final word)

• The truth about co-infections like Bartonella, Babesia, and mold toxicity

• Why antibiotics alone aren't enough—and what to do when they fail

• Our Five Pillar Approach to healing chronic Lyme at the West Clinic

• Real recovery stories from patients who went from hopeless to healing

• How Lyme impacts the brain, gut, immune system, and mitochondria

• And why the terrain inside you matters more than just killing bugs

You’ll hear about biofilms, nerve memory, mitochondrial sabotage, emotional trauma, and most importantly, hope. Because healing from Lyme is not only possible—it’s probable when you follow a comprehensive, personalized strategy.

Whether you're battling Lyme yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode will validate your struggle, equip you with answers, and give you a path forward. Visit www.americashealer.com to learn how we can help you reclaim your life.

You are not broken. You are not beyond repair. You’re just in a battle you weren’t trained for. We’re here to help you win it.

What do you do when your PSA skyrockets, the diagnosis is stage 4 prostate cancer, and the medical system offers only surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy? For Bob, the answer was: start fighting differently.

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with Bob—a patient, friend, and warrior—who refused to surrender to his diagnosis. From breaking down with his wife in the kitchen to praying for peace and discovering a new path through clean eating, natural medicine, and unwavering faith, Bob’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone facing prostate cancer.

You’ll hear:

• What happened when Bob’s PSA jumped from 3.9 to 25

• Why he turned down surgery and radiation—and what he chose instead

• How diet, NAD, vitamin C, and emotional support changed his trajectory

• The spiritual strength that helped him say, “I believe we’re going to beat this”

• What advice he would give his 56-year-old self—and to anyone newly diagnosed today

If you or someone you love is navigating prostate issues, this is an episode you can’t miss. It’s about healing, hope, and a different way forward.

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Is your body out of energy? Joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, insomniait might all come down to one simple issue: your cells need a recharge. In this electrifying episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with Alisa, a passionate biohacker, health entrepreneur, and founder of Rejuvenate Light, to uncover how red light therapy is transforming lives—from arthritic moms to overworked athletes.

Alisa shares her journey from skeptic to believer, explains the powerful science of photobiomodulation in plain English, and reveals how red light therapy can cut recovery time by 80%, boost melatonin naturally, and help your body eliminate toxins before disease takes root.

Whether you’re new to red light therapy or ready to take your healing to the next level, this episode gives you the “aha!” moments and action steps you’ve been looking for.

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Call 208-530-9067 to book.

In this unforgettable episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with cowboy, restaurateur, NASA scientist, real estate mogul, and all-around life wrangler James Billman. From getting bucked by horses (but not bucked off) to losing half a million dollars in three days—and still coming back stronger—James shares raw, real stories of resilience, reinvention, and relentless belief.

You’ll hear how affirmations, a good ribeye, a six-day fast, and a vision board with a helicopter helped James go from broken pelvis to breakthrough living. Whether you’re a patient, a practitioner, or just someone facing life’s rodeo, this episode will inspire you to stop living by default and start living by design.

Saddle up for a wild ride through health, hardship, and high-performance mindset—and remember: it’s not over until you win.

In this powerful episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with one of his most inspiring patients, Ryan Durand—a man who stared down a multiple sclerosis diagnosis and said, “No, thank you.” What began with a numb tongue and a shotless basketball game turned into a rollercoaster of MRIs, misdirection, and misguided advice. Told there was no hope beyond pharmaceuticals, Ryan defied conventional wisdom and built a new path—one paved with faith, food, family, and functional medicine.

From Hot Pockets to plant-based power, from being dismissed by neurologists to finding purpose at the West Clinic, Ryan’s story is an honest, uplifting, and often humorous account of reclaiming health when the world said it couldn’t be done. Discover how Vitamin H (hope), lifestyle changes, infusion therapy, protomorphogens, and a relentless willpower helped Ryan regain his health—and how it just might help you or someone you love.

If you or someone you know is battling MS or any autoimmune diagnosis, this episode is proof that you are not your disease.

Tune in, be inspired, and remember: you don’t need a perfect body to live a powerful life.