In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik welcomes Dr. Darin Ingels, ND, a naturopathic doctor, Lyme disease expert, author, and international speaker, for a fascinating conversation on the eye-brain-body connection.

Dr. Ingels shares his personal journey with Lyme disease and multiple sclerosis, including how dim vision may have been one of his earliest MS symptoms. Together, Dr. Banik and Dr. Ingels explore how neuroinflammation, autoimmune disease, gut health, mitochondrial function, and myelin damage can affect the nervous system—and why vision changes should never be ignored.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why optic neuritis and dim vision can be early signs of MS 

• The connection between Lyme disease, MS, and neuroinflammation 

• How diet and gut health may support autoimmune and neurologic health 

• Dr. Ingels’ top supplements for neuroinflammation, including omega-3 fatty acids, phosphatidylcholine, and CoQ10 

• The potential role of lion’s mane mushroom and N-acetylglucosamine in myelin support 

• Why sleep, movement, and stress reduction matter for brain repair 

• How hyperbaric oxygen therapy may support mitochondrial function, circulation, and inflammation 

• What to know about infrared sauna, red light therapy, and heat intolerance in MS

This episode is especially helpful for anyone interested in multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, Lyme disease, neuroinflammation, autoimmune disease, brain health, natural strategies for MS, and integrative approaches to nervous system repair.

Guest: Dr. Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM, FMAPS Website: ⁠https://dariningelsnd.com⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment plan, diet, supplements, or therapies.