Peter Steele joins the podcast for the seventh episode in our series, discussing his path into eastern medicine and how it has shaped his work at Rezilir Health. Stemming from childhood illnesses, join Peter as he discusses with Jacob how eastern medicine opened up the door to a healthier life and how it steered his direction in life. Becoming a Master Naturalist and Master Gardener, Peter talks about the overlap that is occurring with Chinese medicine and modern bioscience. By choosing the right herbs, we may pinpoint pain more accurately and be more in tune with our body, rather than treating herbs as a one-stop shop pharmaceutical. Peter clarifies what yin/yang exactly means and how it applies to our many internal systems, especially when applying herbs to relieve issues. Following the Buhner Protocol, Peter explains how it allows for some flexibility in the use of herbs as treatment, including it’s uses against CIRS, specifically skull cap and it’s many uses. Navigating within the Buhner Protocol, Peter details the treatment of Lyme disease and how herbs have led to a greater help in finding and treating co-infections of Lyme, the transmission of it, and generally bumping up your own immune system. Referencing The Art of War, Peter tells how the classic text has inspired him to approach situations from many different angles, using antibiotics in conjunction with herbs, and the extremely high demand for cordyceps and their many beneficial properties.