Stealth Infections
When Something’s Off, But No One Can Tell You What
Hi friends,
Let’s talk about a category of troublemakers that love to fly under the radar: stealth infections.
If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while still feeling like a foggy, achy, inflamed, exhausted version of yourself… this might be part of your story.
I’m talking about things like:
Lyme disease (and its co-infections)
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Candida overgrowth
Mold exposure
Other low-grade, chronic infections that linger in the background and quietly wreak havoc
These are infections that don’t always show up on standard labs. They can hide, morph, go dormant, then flare back up when you’re stressed, run down, or dealing with other health issues.
Symptoms of Stealth Infections Might Include:
Fatigue that no amount of sleep helps
Brain fog
Muscle aches or migrating joint pain
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Digestive issues
Skin problems
Sensitivity to light, sound, or chemicals
Feeling like you’ve “caught something” but it never goes away
Sound familiar? You’re not crazy, and it’s not “just stress.”
Why Stealth Infections Are So Tricky
These bugs are smart. They’re like the bad roommates of your immune system — hiding in the walls, throwing parties when you’re asleep, and making it impossible to rest.
They often suppress or confuse the immune system just enough to avoid full detection but still cause chronic inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and all kinds of downstream chaos. This is one reason why they’re often missed and why so many people struggle for years before getting answers.
So What Can We Do About It?
First of all: don’t panic. You don’t need to go on a 30-day celery juice cleanse or buy every detox supplement on the internet. Healing from stealth infections takes a strategic, gentle approach.
At East West, we focus on:
Regulating the immune system, not overstimulating it
Calming inflammation through acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle support
Restoring gut health (because 70% of immune function lives there)
Nervous system repair because when your body feels safe, it can heal
Targeted herbs and protocols that are customized for you, not one-size-fits-all
The Bottom Line
If you feel like something is wrong, trust that inner knowing. You don’t need a “perfect” test result to deserve support. And you definitely don’t need to do it alone.
These conditions are real. Your experience is real. And healing is possible.
I’d love to help you get to the root and help your body feel safe enough to heal.
With heart,
Dr. Izabel
Founder, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Integrative Doctor
East West Acupuncture and Integrative Health
Bee Cave, TX
