Sleep
How To Have a Good Nights Sleep with CFS/ME
Poor sleep with CFS/ME is common but it doesn’t have to be the norm. Learn how you can have a good nights sleep with chronic fatigue!
May 10, 2023
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Author: Anna Marsh
Brain Health
How to Assess and Address Neurotransmitters in CFS/ME and Chronic Fatigue
Neurotransmitters can impact energy, mood, sleep and cognitive function but what, if any, if their role in ME/CFS and Chronic Fatigue?
May 2, 2023
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Case Studies
Case Study: Jane’s Journey with Lupus, Lyme, and Mould Illness
A Functional Medicine Case Study: Lyme, Lupus and Mould Illness. No more methotrexate and 80% symptom improvement! A month by month break down of Jane’s Healing Journey.
April 25, 2023
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Foundations
Assess and Address Anaemia to Increase Energy in Chronic Fatigue
Humans need oxygen to survive. That is an absolute fact. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that anaemia and poor oxygen delivery are very important to address in chronic illness generally and fatigue recovery specifically. However, this is an often overlooked, under-assessed and under addressed aspect of health.
April 12, 2023
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Blood Sugar
Carbohydrates, Blood Sugar, Glucose Monitoring and Chronic Fatigue
Both high and low blood sugar negatively impact energy production. Low blood sugar increases cortisol levels and sympathetic activation of the nervous system, which is disruptive to creating a healing state. In the early stages of fatigue recovery we want to create as much stability as possible to allow for healing.
Therefore, it is difficult to recover and feel well, without stable blood sugar. I recommend that everyone does some blood sugar monitoring at some point in their journey – sooner rather than later in my opinion – even if all they do is rule it out as a problem.
March 29, 2023
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Foundations
What to eat for more energy?
When we consider eating for energy we want to distinguish between eating for an instant energy boost versus eating for sustainable energy and health long term. If you are someone who is experiencing a chronic illness – such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), PoTS, Fibromyalgia or an Autoimmune Condition – then you definitely want to focus on the latter and avoid the former. Here is how…
March 21, 2023
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Nervous System
How To Support a Loved One With CFS/ME – Part 4
This is part 4 of a series pn how to support a loved one with a chronic illness such as CFS/ME. The intentions are specifically
March 1, 2023
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Nervous System
How To Support A Loved One With CFS/ME – Part 3
Part 3 in a series on how you can support a loved one with a chronic illness (such as chronic fatigue syndrome) better. This series is for both the loved ones and the person who is experiencing the chronic illness.
February 22, 2023
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Nervous System
How To Support A Loved One With CFS/ME – Part 2
Part 2 in a series on how you can supported a loved one with a chronic illness (such as chronic fatigue syndrome) better. This series is for both the loved ones and the person who is experiencing the chronic illness.
February 15, 2023
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Nervous System
How To Support a Loved One With CFS/ME – Part 1
Whether you are someone experiencing a chronic illness like CFS/ME or the loved one of someone with a chronic illness you’ll want to learn how you can work together as a team. This is part 1 is a series which will teach you how.
February 8, 2023
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