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Carbohydrates, Blood Sugar, Blood Sugar Monitoring and Fatigue
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.

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How to follow a low histamine diet
Histamine

How To Follow A Low Histamine Diet

A low histamine diet may be part of the solution for Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance which can be part of the complex web of imbalances in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and other chronic illnesses. This blog specifically is designed to help you implement a low histamine diet should you suspect that MCAS and /or histamine intolerance are a problem for you.

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MCAS Histamine Intolerance and Chronic Fatigue
Mold & Mycotoxins

MCAS, Histamine Intolerance and Chronic Fatigue

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance may be part of the complex web of imbalances in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and other chronic illnesses.

MCAS can be associated with pain, cognitive dysfunction, brain fog, sensitivity to light and sound or intolerance to chemicals and smells. Many of these symptoms, and more, go hand in hand with those who experience a chronic illness.

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Is Fasting Useful For Fatigue Recovery
Blood Sugar

Is Fasting Useful in Fatigue Recovery?

Fasting, in simple terms, is not eating for periods of time. If you are wondering whether this could be helpful if you struggle with chronic fatigue, CFS/ME or another chronic illness, the answer is: it depends. 

Can fasting be a useful tool in fatigue recovery? Absolutely yes!

Can it be detrimental when used inappropriately for the individual? Also yes. 

Therefore, my goal here is to help you understand the nuance and whether or not it could be appropriate for you.

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Can a Ketogenic Diet help Chronic Fatigue
Blood Sugar

Can a Ketogenic Diet help Chronic Fatigue?

If you have been wondering whether or not a ketogenic diet can help chronic fatigue then the short answer is: Yes and, it depends.

If you would like to understand whether or not a ketogenic diet may be appropriate for you and where you fit into the nuance of it all, then keep reading…

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