Podcasts about long covid

What if everything you've been told about detoxifying your body is backward? After years of trying every functional medicine protocol, I wish I had known then what I know now about therapeutic plasma exchange. My journey with plasma exchange started a few months ago when I was looking for ways to address my own toxic burden. I was immediately presented with several options, including various binders, saunas, and IV therapies. Then, I discovered the profound impact of actually removing the plasma that carries these toxins. In the last year, I have opted to explore plasma exchange, and the results have been incredible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Savage, former ER doctor, now functional medicine physician and founder of MDLifespan. We dive deep into what therapeutic plasma exchange actually is, why standard detox methods often fail for severe toxic burdens, and what everyone needs to know about chronic inflammation right now. The medical establishment is finally catching up to what Dr. Savage has been practicing for years. We cover everything from the science behind plasma exchange and how it compares to standard treatments, to why environmental toxins are the root cause of so many chronic illnesses. You will learn what you can do right now to actually reduce your toxic load, not just manage the symptoms. What you'll learn in this episode: Why standard detoxification methods often fail to remove forever chemicals and plastics  What therapeutic plasma exchange is and how it mechanically dilutes the body's toxic burden  Why pacing the treatments a month apart is crucial to avoid severe Herxheimer reactions  How the increase in environmental toxins is driving chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and cognitive decline  Why the source of the albumin used in the exchange is a critical safety factor  The truth about chronic infections like Lyme and how reducing toxins helps the body fight them  How to effectively minimize your exposure to toxins in your daily environment About Dr. Paul Savage: Dr. Paul Savage is a functional medicine physician, author, and founder of MD Lifespan. He spent 10 years as an emergency room physician before his own health crisis led him to integrative medicine. He now helps patients with severe chronic illnesses truly heal by addressing their toxic burden through specialized plasma exchange protocols. Resources and People Mentioned: Air filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Air Doctor): https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1978 Water filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Aquasana): https://get.aspr.app/SH1gxW Vibrant America Total Toxic Burden Test (with forever chemicals add-on): https://vibrant-wellness.com Dr. David Haase and the Maxwell Clinic: https://maxwellclinic.com/ Avoiding Toxins Book by Dr. Paul Savage: https://mdlifespan.com/plasma-exchange-guides/avoiding-toxins-guidebook/  Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/  Dr. Myers' Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/  Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/newsletter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Dr. Paul Savage: Website: https://mdlifespan.com/

SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- What happens when conversations about health, personal autonomy, freedom of conscience, and free expression become harder to have? This week, May and Tim are joined by Rebecca Mello, a Canadian law student and organizer with Think Canada, to talk about the upcoming Health Under Fire conference in Scarborough, Ontario. After launching its first conference under the theme Freedom Under Fire, Think Canada returns for its second year with a focus on health—from physical health to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Rebecca explains why the team felt Canadians needed a place to gather in person, ask difficult questions, exchange ideas, and connect with others who share their concerns about health and individual freedom. Think Canada: Health Under Fire November 13–14 | Scarborough, Ontario This year's featured speakers include Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Conrad Vine. Rebecca shares that Dr. McCullough's presentation will focus on physical health, including long COVID, spike protein, and his approach to addressing related health concerns. Dr. Vine will explore history, faith, freedom, and the spiritual dimensions of the issues facing society today. The conference will also include a Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Rebecca also shares that the first 100 registrants will receive a copy of Dr. McCullough's latest book. Conference information & registration: ThinkCanada.net In This Episode May, Tim, and Rebecca also get into the bigger conversations behind the conference: why Rebecca believes face-to-face community still matters, differences between Canadian and American approaches to individual rights, the role of media and government in shaping public discourse, personal responsibility for health, and why younger generations need opportunities to connect with mentors—and with one another. Rebecca also shares her own story, from studying business and law in Spain to returning to Canada and becoming increasingly interested in law during the COVID era. At just 26, she discusses how her family and faith influenced her willingness to speak publicly about issues she believes matter. At its core, this conversation—and the upcoming conference—is about creating a place for people to think critically, connect in person, ask questions, and participate in conversations about health and freedom. Connect with Think Canada Website & Conference Registration: ThinkCanada.net Instagram: @thinkcanada.net Facebook: Think Canada About BS Free MD Join May and Tim as they tackle medicine, culture, current events, and the conversations you're probably already having—with plenty of humor and absolutely no interest in keeping things overly polished. Instagram: @bsfreemd Facebook: BS Free MD Email: doc@bsfreemd.com Medical Disclaimer The information discussed on BS Free MD is for informational and entertainment purposes and should not be considered individualized medical advice. Always consult an appropriate healthcare professional regarding your personal health decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. James Jackson is a psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in medical trauma and Long COVID. He talks about his work in post-intensive care syndrome, discusses acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and opens up about his own struggles with OCD. Look for his new book, Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma.Purchase his new book Reclaiming Your Life From Medical TraumaCheck out his website: https://www.jamescjackson.com/Follow him on X https://x.com/DrJimJacksonFollow him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jackson-b451503This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.This episode is sponsored by Alma. Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Go to www.HelloAlma.com/happyhourThis episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price . Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula and listeners can still get 20% off when they go to www.timeline.com/MENTALIf you're interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.comWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It's extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media. It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donateYou can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Many Australians consider COVID-19 a thing of the past, but new research suggests the virus continues to have a significant impact on thousands of people living with ongoing symptoms. A new survey of medically vulnerable Australians found one in six (16.6%) report persistent COVID-19 symptoms, commonly known as Long COVID, with many saying it continues to affect their physical health, mental wellbeing and everyday life. Associate Professor, Respiratory Physician and co-researcher Anthony Byrne speaks to John Stanley about the key findings, including how Long Covid is negatively impacting physical health, decline in mental health, symptoms being experienced for more than a year and more... Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC BrisbaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long COVID continues to raise important questions for many veterans navigating the VA disability system.In this episode, Leah Bucholz — Army combat veteran, board-certified Physician Assistant, former VA C&P examiner, and founder of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting — discusses Long COVID from a medical evidence perspective and explains some of the challenges veterans may face when pursuing VA disability claims related to persistent post-COVID symptoms.Topics discussed include:What Long COVID is and how symptoms can vary significantly between veteransCommon Long COVID symptoms seen in medical recordsWhy documentation and continuity of symptoms matterThe importance of diagnosis, treatment history, and objective medical evidence when availablePotential secondary and overlapping conditionsChallenges involving causation, symptom overlap, and preexisting conditionsThe role of medical opinions and rationale in complex claimsWhy veterans should work closely with their treating providers and accredited legal professionals when appropriateThis episode is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or medical treatment advice.Learn more about Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting:https://prestigeveteranmctx.com#Veterans #LongCOVID #VADisability #VAClaims #VeteranBenefits #COVID19 #MedicalOpinion #NexusLetter #VeteransHealth #VAClaimHelp

HOST: Dr. Daina Parent, ND GUEST: Cheryl Cuozzo, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-C, FAIHM   Cheryl Cuozzo, an integrative Nurse Practitioner, shares her personal story overcoming Lyme Disease with host and Naturopathic Doctor Daina Parent. They discuss early signs and symptoms, issues with testing and protocols, and the limits of the conventional model when dealing with complex conditions such as Lyme, co-infections and other chronic conditions. Cheryl's inspiring story led her to design an integrative foundational healing program for her patients that she based of off the holistic care that helped her recover from Lyme. Both practitioners share diet, lifestyle, supplementation and herbal remedies that support the multisystem recovery process from complex conditions.   Cheryl Cuozzo, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-C, FAIHM, is a dual Master's–prepared clinician with graduate degrees in Nursing Education and Nurse Practitioner studies. She is double board-certified as an Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner and is a Fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (FAIHM). Cheryl is the first and only Nurse Practitioner in Connecticut to earn FAIHM distinction.  Cheryl's work emphasizes foundational nutrition, neuroimmune regulation, detoxification support, and whole-body lifestyle strategies. She is the founder of Intentional Wellness, a worldwide virtual consulting platform born from her Connecticut-based practice, Cuozzo Health Integrative Medicine. Having personally recovered from Lyme disease using integrative, non-drug approaches, her clinical focus centers on supporting individuals with Lyme disease, co-infections, and other complex, multisystem chronic conditions.   2:00 Cheryl's personal Journey with Lyme: early symptoms and signs 5:25 Cheryl's personal Journey with Lyme: Laboratory testing discrepancies and working Dr. Sensenig 10:28  Cheryl's personal Journey with Lyme: Navigating conventional and holistic strategies 13:15 Five Healing Foundations: integrative strategies as the foundation of Cheryl's practice, modeled after her own experience 18:30 The importance of whole food nutrition in the healing process 19:12 The importance of starting a detoxification/purification protocol with a qualified healthcare practitioner before incorporating strong herbs to address Lyme 24:05 Targeted movement and regenerative sleep as part of the healing process 33:54 Neuroimmune and Endocrine regulation 35:42 Herbal supplementation for energy and nervous system regulation 37:28 Toxic load reduction – through a focus on diet, personal and household care products, and detoxification/purification 42:26 Clinical tip: prescribing lifestyle and sleep recommendations to patients for greater compliance 45:21 Integrative care as a Nurse Practitioner: Differences between the conventional model and an integrative approach 49:22 Dr. Sensenig quote "The minute you reduce medicine to protocols you remove the patient from the equation" – looking at each person as an individual 50:03 Supplements and herbal remedies for neuroinflammation in Long COVID and EBV antibody reactivations 52:17 Supplementation and herbals for Lyme coinfections 54:09 Timeline for working with long COVID – when do patients start to feel better? 56:35 Cheryl's mentorship program - training other practitioners in whole food nutrition and integrative strategies: www.cuozzohealth.com 58:57 Shift from conventional mindset to integrative approach - "what's good for the patient?" 1:00:35 Not a one-size-fits-all strategy for Lyme, long COVID and coinfections; remembering the foundation of whole food nutrition

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast I talk about how to BOOST WELLBEING for LONG COVID recovery. I  explain the concept of 'being well', and what constitutes 'wellness'. I outline the connections and interactions throughout the body and mind that underpin wellbeing. I then explain the strategies on how to facilitate this, based on the 5 key essential elements to achieve wellbeing, that will aid recovery from Long Covid.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for three NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on YouTube as well as:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN HOW TO JOURNALSPEAK When Christian developed chronic dizziness, vestibular migraines, fatigue, and post-exertional crashes after COVID, his life quickly became organized around fear. As a sports broadcaster, his symptoms were especially intense at work—the very place where his identity, ambition, and ability to provide for his growing family felt most vulnerable. After normal medical testing and months of searching for answers, Christian found Mind Your Body, began JournalSpeak, and started to recognize that his nervous system was capable of change. But when his symptoms didn't disappear as quickly as he hoped, a new fear took over: What if he couldn't heal unless he quit his job? What if he hadn't reached rock bottom yet? In this hybrid success story and Real-Time Heal, I help Christian understand why his symptoms attached themselves to work, achievement, and self-worth—and why recovery doesn't require abandoning his life or waiting for his body to collapse. With his first son on the way, Christian begins to see this experience not as the end of the life he planned, but as an opportunity to build the emotional strength he'll carry into fatherhood. We talk about predictive coding, symptom monitoring, fear of crashes, and the importance of meeting symptoms with safety rather than panic. Christian believes his story will have a happy ending. My answer is simple: It already does. XO n. More for you: THIS WILL SELL OUT SO BOOK SOON!! Lisa and I will be teaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Miraval Austin from September 25–27 ⁠⁠⁠⁠for a relaxing, immersive retreat experience rooted in this work. You can learn more by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.NicoleSachs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and clicking the Retreats tab. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW SUBSTACK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! So excited about this one :)) Want your questions answered directly by me?

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Gladden interviews Dr. Bill Rawls, who shares his transformative journey from conventional medicine to holistic healing. Bill discusses his struggles with chronic illness, particularly Lyme disease, and how he discovered the importance of cellular health and autophagy in recovery. He emphasizes the role of herbal therapies and adaptogens in promoting wellness and protecting cellular function, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of chronic illness and aging. In this conversation, they explore the intricate connections between autoimmunity, chronic illness, and the role of microbial influences. They discuss the implications of long COVID, the benefits of adaptogenic herbs, and the importance of nervous system regulation in healing. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, focusing on creating a supportive environment for healing and the potential of herbal medicine in managing chronic conditions.   For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!    Takeaways ·       Dr. Bill Rawls transitioned from conventional medicine to holistic healing due to personal health struggles. ·       Chronic Lyme disease was a pivotal point in Dr. Bill's journey, leading him to explore alternative therapies. ·       Understanding cellular health is crucial for addressing chronic illnesses. ·       Autophagy is a key process for cellular rejuvenation and health. ·       Herbal therapies can effectively support the body's healing processes. ·       Adaptogens help the body adapt to stress and promote resilience. ·       Impaired autophagy is linked to many chronic illnesses. ·       Dr. Bill emphasizes the importance of diet, sleep, and lifestyle in maintaining health. ·       Herbs can protect cells from stress and inflammation. ·       The journey of healing is often non-linear and requires exploration of various therapies. Autoimmunity may be driven by microbial invasion and immune response. ·       Long COVID symptoms could be linked to reactivation of dormant pathogens. ·       Adaptogenic herbs can support cellular health and stress management. ·       Nervous system regulation is crucial for effective healing. ·       Herbal preparations can be more effective than traditional medications. ·       Creating a healthy environment is essential for chronic illness management. ·       The body's stress response can exacerbate chronic health issues. ·       Herbs can provide a broad spectrum of benefits beyond just antimicrobial effects. ·       Education and environment play key roles in health improvement. ·       Chronic illness management requires a shift in healthcare focus.  Chapters 00:00 Dr. Bill Rawls' Journey from Conventional Medicine to Holistic Healing 05:12 Understanding Lyme Disease and Chronic Illness 10:46 The Role of Autophagy in Health and Disease 16:36 Herbal Therapies and Adaptogens in Healing 25:20 Protecting Cellular Health and Mitochondrial Function 26:20 Understanding Autoimmunity and Microbial Influence 28:02 Long COVID and Chronic Illness Connections 30:14 The Role of Adaptogenic Herbs in Healing 32:07 Nervous System Regulation and Healing 33:55 Herbal Preparations and Their Efficacy 37:54 The Broad Spectrum of Herbal Medicine 40:59 Creating a Healthy Environment for Healing 49:03 The Future of Health and Chronic Illness Management   To learn more about Dr. Bill Rawls:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawlsmd/ Website: rawlsmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/   Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw       Gladden Longevity Podcast Disclosures Production & Independence The Gladden Longevity Podcast and Age Hackers are produced by Gladden Longevity Podcast, which operates independently from Dr. Jeffrey Gladden's clinical practice and research at Gladden Longevity in Irving, Texas. 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The Brain–Body Connection, Gut Health, Stress, and Medical Gaslighting: board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Susan Trachman, author of “It's Not Just In Your Head,” about psychosomatic medicine and the two-way brain–body connection. Trachman explains how patients with complex symptoms are often dismissed as having “medically unexplained symptoms” and discusses medical gaslighting, especially affecting women and people of color, with examples of missed diagnoses. She describes how inflammation, the gut microbiome, leaky gut, diet, probiotics, fermented foods, and even fecal transplants can influence mood and health, and reviews vagus nerve stimulation research. The conversation covers stress effects, including Takotsubo “broken heart” cardiomyopathy, CBT for anxiety, IBS, and pain, the role of sleep and the brain's glymphatic system, pandemic-related mental health and long COVID symptoms, concerns about GLP-1 drugs causing emotional flatness, and careful SSRI tapering to avoid withdrawal. 

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses research concerning Long COVID and why women experience more severe symptoms than men, as well as testing on a drug that focuses on pancreatic cancer.

You learned to lead exhausted. You push through the fatigue, the brain fog, the slower recall, the anxiety that was not there a few years ago. You keep going because that is what you do. But functioning is no longer the same thing as thriving, or even close to how you used to feel...and you already know that. I want you to hear this episode sister! I sat down with Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, for a powerful conversation about chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, Long Covid, and the signals your body has been sending you long before it forces you to stop. Miguel fully recovered from severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and built a clear, structured recovery system rooted in nervous system regulation. No quick fixes. No guesswork. He has since helped thousands of people worldwide move from surviving to fully living again. Here is what we get into: Why your chronic and adrenal fatigue is so closely tied to a stressed nervous system The hidden energy leaks keeping your body locked in survival mode How shifting the way you perceive stress helps your adrenals begin to recover Doable first steps for you when you feel like you have tried everything short of quitting the career you love This conversation is for you, the woman in midlife who loves her work but is carrying it through a lens of exhaustion. Your body is not betraying you. It is asking you to listen. Stewarding your wellness starts right there. I pray this blesses you abundantly today! XO, Michelle   Connect with Miguel: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery   Get your copy of the Whole Health Journal!     ***Join our community, Mind, Body. Restored.  to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on Substack  AND YouTube   *DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.

Can Infections Drive Alzheimer's? Nikki Schultek, founder of Intracel Research Group and co-founder of the Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative, details evidence that pathogens may contribute to Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative and neuroimmune disorders beyond the amyloid hypothesis. Schultek recounts her own misdiagnosed systemic illness with neurodegenerative symptoms, later found to involve Lyme disease, Babesia, and chronic infection with the intracellular respiratory bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae, treated with combination antibiotics. The discussion covers PANS/PANDAS as an infection-associated pediatric neuropsychiatric condition, parallels with neuroinflammation and blood–brain barrier changes, and a 2023 Alzheimer's & Dementia “research roadmap” documenting 86 infection-associated dementia cases and calling for actionable testing and collaboration. They review links involving herpes viruses, COVID-related cognitive decline, gum pathogen P. gingivalis therapies, and controversies around chronic infection diagnosis and long-term antibiotics, and share resources including alzpi.org, ILADS, MAPS, and Schultek's Pathobiome Research Center at PCOM.

In this episode of A Friend for the Long Haul - A Long COVID Podcast, I'm joined by Charlie McCone. Charlie is a Long COVID advocate, contributor to The Sick Times, member of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative, someone whose work has become deeply woven into the LC community, and another guest I was convinced was too cool to come on the show.Charlie and I talk about what happens when your life is changed by an illness that most people still don't understand, if they even think it's real. We explore why Long COVID has been so difficult for the public to grasp, why facts alone don't seem to be enough to create change, and the role storytelling plays in helping communities be seen, believed, and understood.We also discuss the concept of "hypocognition," which is what happens when society lacks the frameworks to recognize a problem, and how this shows up in the experiences of people living with chronic illness and disability, as well as disability culture, patient-led research, the power of first-person narratives, how communities organize, and what keeps people speaking up when progress feels so very painfully slow. We also chat about Charlie's friendship with Alice Wong, and the lessons he learned from her about advocacy and life.You don't have to live with Long COVID to understand how it feels to try to find purpose when your life takes an unexpected turn. But if you do have LC, are navigating another chronic illness or disability, you're supporting a loved one, or trying to better understand what millions of people have experienced over the last 6 years, I think we took a really good look at how people telling the truth about what they've lived through is a powerful way to drive change. Charlie, thanks for your work and for joining me!Find Charlie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loscharlos/Bravely, on X: https://x.com/loscharlos?lang=enOn Threads: https://www.threads.com/@loscharlos His amazing piece, Alice Wong showed us DIsability Justice makes our advocacy stronger: https://thesicktimes.org/2026/04/10/alice-wong-showed-us-disability-justice-makes-our-advocacy-stronger/Find Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afriendforthelonghaulpodcast/Treat yourself to some Long COVID merch in my shop and support this podcast and mutual aid: https://www.bonfire.com/store/a-friend-for-the-long-haul/Read my Substack: https://f4lh.substack.com/

Long after acute infection has resolved, many survivors of severe COVID-19 experience persistent symptoms. Understanding the causes of long COVID and developing effective treatments pose a challenge for clinicians and researchers alike. In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, speaks with Matthew Baldwin, MD, MS, about his article published in the March 2026 issue of Critical Care Explorations that examines post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) survivors over a three-year period. One of the study's most notable findings is that approximately one in four study patients, many of whom were middle-aged and previously healthy, continued to meet criteria for long COVID three years after infection. This finding emphasizes the burden of chronic illness caused by COVID-19 infection and the need to focus research and treatment efforts on this population of ALI/ARDS survivors. Drs. Baldwin and Enfield discuss the relevance of inflammatory, thromboinflammatory, and endothelial biomarkers in understanding illness due to COVID-19. Surprisingly, the study found no association between long COVID symptoms and these biomarkers. Dr. Baldwin contextualizes this finding and encourages future studies to employ multiomics to better uncover the underlying mechanisms of these symptoms. The discussion emphasizes the patient-centered approach of the study, which examines functional outcomes as well as biomarkers. Dr. Baldwin encourages clinicians to validate the experiences of severe COVID-19 survivors and guide them towards the next step in their recovery as researchers continue to look for better therapies. Resources referenced in this episode: Baldwin M, Jones AE, McGroder CF, et al. Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 persist over three years in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome survivors but are not associated with persistent thromboinflammation or endothelial dysfunction. Crit Care Explor. 2026;8(3):e1390. Hodgson CL, Higgins AM, Bailey MJ, et al. Comparison of 6-month outcomes of survivors of COVID-19 versus non-COVID-19 critical illness. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2022;205(10):1159-1168. Herridge MS, Tansey CM, Matté A, et al. Functional disability 5 years after acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(14):1293-1304. National Institutes of Health RECOVER Initiative. RECOVER: Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery. https://recovercovid.org Leisman DE, Mehta A, Thompson BT, et al. Alveolar, endothelial, and organ injury marker dynamics in severe COVID-19. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2022;205(5):507-519. Cervia-Hasler C, Brüningk SC, Hoch T, et al. Persistent complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation in active long COVID. Science. 2024;383(6680). doi:10.1126/science.adg7942 Oelsner EC, Krishnaswamy A, Balte PP, et al. Collaborative cohort of cohorts for COVID-19 Research (C4R) Study: study design. Am J Epidemiol. 2022;191(7):1153-1173.

SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- Why are so many patients still struggling with debilitating symptoms years after COVID—and why does conventional medicine seem to have so few answers? In this encore presentation, Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh sit down with internist and cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough for an in-depth discussion about long COVID, persistent spike protein, chronic inflammation, and the growing number of patients experiencing symptoms that don't fit neatly into traditional medical models. The conversation explores why some individuals develop lingering neurological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and immune-related symptoms long after infection, the emerging theories surrounding persistent spike protein, and the ongoing debate over diagnostics and treatment approaches. Whether you're a clinician, patient, or simply trying to understand why long COVID remains such a challenging condition, this episode dives into one of the most controversial and widely discussed topics in post-pandemic medicine. Note: This episode is being re-released due to continued listener interest. The discussion reflects the guests' perspectives and the evidence available at the time of recording. Research into COVID-19, long COVID, and related therapies continues to evolve. In This Episode Why long COVID continues to puzzle physicians Symptoms that extend far beyond the respiratory system The connection between inflammation, clotting, and neurological symptoms Current theories surrounding persistent spike protein Why some patients experience dramatically different recoveries Autoimmune responses and chronic immune dysregulation Mast cell activation and histamine intolerance The role of the gut microbiome in recovery Challenges surrounding laboratory testing and diagnosis Why individualized treatment approaches remain essential Emerging therapies being explored for long COVID The importance of continuing research into post-viral illness About Our Guest Dr. Peter McCullough is a board-certified internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic he became one of the most recognizable physicians discussing early treatment strategies, vaccine safety, and long COVID. His work has generated both significant attention and controversy within the medical community. Key Takeaway Long COVID is not a one-size-fits-all condition. While researchers continue investigating its underlying mechanisms, patients and clinicians alike are searching for better ways to diagnose, understand, and treat persistent post-viral symptoms. This episode explores one physician's perspective on those ongoing challenges and why continued research remains critical. Resources Mentioned LabCorp COVID antibody testing Research on long COVID and post-viral illness Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) Gut microbiome research Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) Spike protein detoxification protocols discussed by Dr. McCullough Connect with BS Free MD

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello debate if Senator Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization is due to post-polio syndrome or just old age, how air quality from Maine to Chicago has been affected by the Ontario wild fires, new screwworm, Legionnaires and cyclosporasis cases, the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and development of a novel vaccine and antiviral, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, long term effects of COVID-19 immune dysfunction including ocular and gut and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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Emily Mendenhall, a medical anthropologist talks about her new book titled, "Invisible Illness: A History, from Hysteria to Long Covid".

You all know that we are living in a toxic soup of seen and unseen chemicals. They're in our water, our food, our air, our furniture, and our clothing — everywhere we turn. It can feel overwhelming. But what if detoxification simply became a natural part of how we live, not something we need to fear or stress about? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, vitality expert and detox architect Natalie Lefevre, for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to support the body's ability to heal. Like many of the guests I love bringing to you, Natalie's passion comes from her own healing journey. After being misdiagnosed, experiencing serious health challenges, and losing someone she loves, she was propelled into a lifelong search for answers that took her far beyond conventional medicine and around the world in pursuit of innovative healing modalities. Natalie works with advanced diagnostics and blood filtration technologies to uncover what conventional approaches often miss. But what I love most about her perspective is that she doesn't stop at the physical body. We explore the emotional and nervous system patterns that can silently keep us stuck, even when we're eating well, exercising, and doing all the "right" things. Together, we discuss environmental toxins, heavy metals, microplastics, inflammation, nervous system regulation, grief, emotional healing, subconscious programming, and the powerful connection between body, mind, and spirit. Natalie's philosophy is simple: detox isn't a protocol — it's a way of life. And true vitality becomes possible when we address all of who we are — the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of healing. Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking to go deeper into root-cause healing, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to detox, heal, and reclaim your health. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ :

When Philip Hoover and his wife Lauren Hill-Hoover tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022, they thought they knew what to expect. But then Philip's symptoms persisted, morphed and intensified. They talk to Anita about how an illness that's affected tens of millions of Americans upended their life and forced them to confront big, existential questions, like: What does caring for each other in sickness and in health *really* mean?Meet the guests:- Philip Hoover is a writer who has long COVID- Lauren Hill-Hoover is Philip's wifeRead the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for EmbodiedDig deeper:Philip's Modern Love essayPlease note: This episode originally published August 7, 2025.Updates: Philip and Lauren have now moved into their own place, and Philip is starting graduate school in the fall to pursue his Master's of Social Work. He still lives with long COVID, and there are still no FDA-approved treatments for the condition. 

Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/Why are you always tired, even after getting enough sleep? If you wake up exhausted, struggle with brain fog, rely on caffeine, or lose your energy halfway through the day, the problem may begin inside your cells.In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz explains why your body may be “biologically bankrupt,” meaning it is using energy faster than it can rebuild it. She breaks down three hidden causes of low energy: mitochondria that are not producing enough power, declining NAD levels, and old “zombie cells” that remain in the body and increase inflammation.You'll also learn simple ways to support your energy, including better sleep, moderate exercise, stress management, intermittent fasting, and nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, CoQ10, and quercetin.In this episode:Why you may still feel tired after sleepingHow your cells create energyThe connection between fatigue and brain fogWhat mitochondrial dysfunction meansWhy NAD matters for energy and cellular repairWhat “zombie cells” areHow inflammation drains your energyWhy caffeine and sugar only provide a temporary boostHow sleep and exercise help rebuild cellular energyPractical ways to stop running on emptyLearn more about hol+ and schedule an appointment:https://holplus.co/Listen to more episodes of the hol+ podcast:https://holplus.co/podcast/If you know someone who is always tired or struggling with low energy, share this episode with them. Subscribe for new episodes about hormones, gut health, inflammation, healthy aging, and whole-person healing every week.Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftChapters00:00 Why Your Energy Never Seems to Last00:48 Chi, Prana and the Body's Energy01:49 Why Our Cells Are Running on Empty02:54 What Is Biological Bankruptcy?04:01 The 3 Pillars of Cellular Energy05:08 How Mitochondria Produce Energy06:24 Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage07:39 How Mitochondrial Dysfunction Accelerates Aging08:29 Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID and Cellular Energy09:48 Your Fatigue Has an Address10:14 Join The Circle11:00 Why NAD Is Essential for Cellular Repair11:44 Why NAD Levels Decline12:13 The NAD and Inflammation Cycle13:41 What Are Senescent or “Zombie” Cells?15:22 How Zombie Cells Drive Inflammaging15:57 What Fatigue May Reveal About Your Health16:35 Cellular Energy, Focus and ADHD17:24 How to Reverse Biological Bankruptcy17:46 Sleep and Mitochondrial Repair18:15 Exercise and Mitochondrial Renewal18:41 CoQ10, Magnesium and B Vitamins19:04 Rebuilding NAD Levels19:39 How to Clear Out Zombie Cells19:59 Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy20:13 Cortisol and Mitochondrial Dysfunction21:02 Final TakeawaysProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Can a single infection permanently change your health, or does it simply reveal something that was already there? In this episode, host Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes back Dr. Ina Stephens, Associate Director of the UVA Health EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center, for an in-depth discussion about Long COVID, post-infectious syndromes, and their connection to Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and immune dysfunction. Dr. Stephens explains why post-infectious illnesses are real and have been recognized for more than a century, tracing the pattern from the 1917 influenza pandemic and encephalitis lethargica to modern conditions including Long COVID, reactivated Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Lyme disease, Babesia and other tick-borne infections, and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). She shares the detective work behind her Diagnostic Dilemma Clinic, how a comprehensive history and targeted evaluation uncover hidden diagnoses, and why so many patients with complex chronic illness also have hypermobility. The conversation explores emerging research showing that people with hypermobility are approximately four times more likely to develop Long COVID, with an even greater risk in those with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Stephens and Dr. Bluestein discuss the underlying biology, including immune dysregulation, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, vagus nerve dysfunction, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the ways connective tissue disorders may influence recovery after infection. They also review evidence-informed treatment strategies, including supporting mitochondrial health with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), glutathione, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC); the role of low-dose naltrexone (LDN); optimizing iron and vitamin C status; when antiviral medications may be appropriate; intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG); and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Finally, they explain why gradually increasing muscle mass and strength may have a greater long-term impact than any single supplement and share practical strategies for supporting recovery and strengthening your regimen at the first sign of illness. Whether you're living with EDS, HSD, Long COVID, POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS, Lyme disease, or another post-infectious condition, this episode offers practical, science-based insights into why these conditions overlap and what you can do to support healing. Takeaways: • Can a virus, Lyme disease, or another infection permanently change your health? Learn why post-infectious syndromes have been documented for more than a century and how infections can trigger chronic illness through immune dysregulation and autoimmunity. • Why are people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) so much more likely to develop Long COVID? Discover the research linking hypermobility, POTS, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and prolonged recovery after infection. • What do Long COVID, Lyme disease, ME/CFS, POTS, and other post-infectious conditions have in common? Explore the shared biology of immune dysfunction, autonomic and vagus nerve dysfunction, and mitochondrial dysfunction that may explain multisystem symptoms. • Which treatments actually help? Hear the evidence behind coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), glutathione, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), low-dose naltrexone (LDN), iron and vitamin C, antiviral medications, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. • Could building muscle be one of the most powerful treatments for chronic illness? Learn why increasing muscle mass and strength may have a greater long-term impact than any single supplement, plus Dr. Stephens' practical strategy for boosting your regimen at the first sign of infection. Go http://www.AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. 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Can a single infection permanently change your health, or does it simply reveal something that was already there? In this episode, host Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes back Dr. Ina Stephens, Associate Director of the UVA Health EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center, for an in-depth discussion about Long COVID, post-infectious syndromes, and their connection to Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and immune dysfunction. Dr. Stephens explains why post-infectious illnesses are real and have been recognized for more than a century, tracing the pattern from the 1917 influenza pandemic and encephalitis lethargica to modern conditions including Long COVID, reactivated Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Lyme disease, Babesia and other tick-borne infections, and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). She shares the detective work behind her Diagnostic Dilemma Clinic, how a comprehensive history and targeted evaluation uncover hidden diagnoses, and why so many patients with complex chronic illness also have hypermobility. The conversation explores emerging research showing that people with hypermobility are approximately four times more likely to develop Long COVID, with an even greater risk in those with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Stephens and Dr. Bluestein discuss the underlying biology, including immune dysregulation, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, vagus nerve dysfunction, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the ways connective tissue disorders may influence recovery after infection. They also review evidence-informed treatment strategies, including supporting mitochondrial health with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), glutathione, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC); the role of low-dose naltrexone (LDN); optimizing iron and vitamin C status; when antiviral medications may be appropriate; intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG); and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Finally, they explain why gradually increasing muscle mass and strength may have a greater long-term impact than any single supplement and share practical strategies for supporting recovery and strengthening your regimen at the first sign of illness. Whether you're living with EDS, HSD, Long COVID, POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS, Lyme disease, or another post-infectious condition, this episode offers practical, science-based insights into why these conditions overlap and what you can do to support healing. Takeaways: • Can a virus, Lyme disease, or another infection permanently change your health? Learn why post-infectious syndromes have been documented for more than a century and how infections can trigger chronic illness through immune dysregulation and autoimmunity. • Why are people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) so much more likely to develop Long COVID? Discover the research linking hypermobility, POTS, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and prolonged recovery after infection. • What do Long COVID, Lyme disease, ME/CFS, POTS, and other post-infectious conditions have in common? Explore the shared biology of immune dysfunction, autonomic and vagus nerve dysfunction, and mitochondrial dysfunction that may explain multisystem symptoms. • Which treatments actually help? Hear the evidence behind coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), glutathione, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), low-dose naltrexone (LDN), iron and vitamin C, antiviral medications, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. • Could building muscle be one of the most powerful treatments for chronic illness? Learn why increasing muscle mass and strength may have a greater long-term impact than any single supplement, plus Dr. Stephens' practical strategy for boosting your regimen at the first sign of infection. Go http://www.AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. 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In dieser Folge teile ich einen Teil meiner Geschichte mit dir, den ich all die Jahre zurück gehalten habe: Mien e Geschichte mit Long Covid. Drei Corona Infektionen haben mir das Leben zur Hölle gemacht. Ich hatte ganzkörper Schmerzen, starke Fatigue, fast täglich Migräne und keine Ahnung, wie ich da raus kommen sollte. Bis meine Intuition mir gesagt hat: Probiere Mineral Balancing aus. Und ich hatte Recht.Wenn du mit mir zusammenarbeiten willst, dann buche dir gerne dein 0€ Beratungsgespräch bei mir: Klicke dafür hier.Folge mir gerne auf Instagram, um nichts zu verpassen: @paula.klisiewicz

Join primary care professors Mark Ebell, Kate Rowland, Gary Ferenchick and Henry Barry as they discuss 4 new studies: semaglutide for alcohol use disorder, a vibrating cool pack to prevent post vaccination syncope, PCR for 23 respiratory pathogens in primary care to reduce antibiotic use, and fluvoxamine for Long-COVID Fatigue.LinksSemaglutide for AUD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42070571/Vibrating cool pack for vaccine syncope: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41692229/ Point of care PCR for acute RTI: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42149561/Likelihood that pathogen is commensal vs pathogenic: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39864052/ Fluvoxamine and long COVID: Ann Intern Med. 2026;179(5):621-628  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41911553/

She started caregiving at 13, lost her mother at 26, went on to serve in the White House, and built a life that refuses to be defined by loss alone. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I'm joined by Marisa Renee Lee — two-time author, grief advocate, social-impact founder, and a relentless woman. We cover everything from sneaking breaks into your workday and the lifelong lessons of childhood caregiving, to living with Long COVID, why failing is completely normal, and her genius idea of assigning friends to bring the fun. Plus, her personal mantra, a new puppy, and a Paris trip on the horizon. This one is for anyone who is looking for peace when life feels uncertain. Show notes with product and resource links: https://bit.ly/HHCPod232 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

The headlines say your thyroid medication might cause cancer. Before you stop taking it, read this. A 2021 study of over 600,000 people found that long-term levothyroxine users had higher rates of several cancers. That number spread quickly, and for good reason. It sounds alarming. But the study had a critical flaw: it could not separate the effect of the medication from the autoimmune disease that caused people to need it in the first place. In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD breaks down what the research actually found, why Hashimoto's is likely behind the numbers, and what to focus on if you want your health to actually improve. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the study cannot prove levothyroxine caused the cancer, and what it was actually measuring How Hashimoto's thyroiditis, not the medication, likely explains the elevated cancer risk What the study got wrong about who it compared, and why that changes the conclusion Why switching to natural or desiccated thyroid does not reduce your cancer risk What drives autoimmune thyroid disease, and what you can actually do about it Why stopping thyroid medication is not the answer if you want to improve your health Discover your fatigue score and the root causes keeping you stuck: https://myfatiguescore.com Free Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com See real results: https://energymdmethod.com/results Chapters: 00:00 - Does Levothyroxine Cause Cancer? 00:31 - What the Research Actually Found 01:22 - Correlation vs. Causation Explained 02:39 - Hashimoto's and Cancer Risk 03:43 - The Toxic 5 and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease 04:50 - Should You Stop Taking Levothyroxine? 06:00 - The Real Root Cause to Address Subscribe to the EnergyMD Podcast for weekly conversations with leading experts on resolving ME/CFS and Long COVID by addressing the real root causes. . For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.  Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.  Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Can full recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) truly be possible? In this episode, Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, shares the hidden drivers behind CFS and a step-by-step framework for regaining energy, rebuilding health, and reclaiming life. After personally experiencing severe, debilitating CFS, Miguel refused to accept that recovery was out of reach. Drawing from science, lived experience, and years of experimentation, he created a practical system now used by thousands to overcome fatigue and restore vitality. In this conversation, we explore: ·       How nervous system dysregulation may underlie chronic fatigue symptoms. ·       Proven strategies to recover from CFS and post-viral fatigue. ·       The link between personality, stress patterns, and healing outcomes. ·       Connections between Long COVID, fibromyalgia, and CFS. ·       How to identify your personal recovery stage and tailor a plan that works. Take the first step toward recovery with the CFS Finding Genius Exclusive Recovery Stage Identifier and Personalized Recovery Report: https://cfsrecovery.co/genius Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Miguel Bautista socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfsrecovery/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfsrecovery/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery 

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast I talk about the use of VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION for LONG COVID. I talk about the therapy and why it is useful, the side effects, contraindications and the practical aspects of VNS.I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for three NHS Long Covid Services in South West England - Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.Episodes are found on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTranscripts of the individual episodes are available on YouTube as well as:www.LongCovidDoctor.comEpisodes are accessed on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinked inDisclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.Links, resources:NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-ManagementHow to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

What happens when the life you planned collides with the reality of chronic illness or disability? Is it still possible to build something meaningful, even if your energy, body, and definition of success have changed?In this episode of A Friend for the Long Haul, I'm joined by entrepreneur and creator Katrina from https://www.katrinadreamer.com/ for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to pursue your dreams while living with chronic illness.Together, we explore the tension between ambition and acceptance, the pressure to "keep up," and the ways disability forces us to rethink productivity, purpose, and success. We talk openly about the grief of letting go of old expectations, the creativity required to build a business around fluctuating health, and why sustainable entrepreneurship often looks very different from the stories we're told.Whether you're considering starting a business, navigating a career after illness, or simply trying to figure out what comes next, this conversation offers reassurance that there isn't one "right" path forward. Sometimes the dream doesn't disappear, it just evolves.We DiscussThe realities of entrepreneurship with chronic illness and disabilityRedefining success when your body has new limitsLetting go of productivity myths and unrealistic expectationsBuilding a business that supports your health instead of sacrificing itNavigating uncertainty, identity shifts, and changing dreamsWhy being flexible isn't giving up, it's a strategy for sustainabilityIf you've ever wondered whether your dreams still have a place after illness, I hope this conversation reminds you that they do. They may look different than you imagined, but they can still be deeply meaningful.Connect with KatrinaVisit Katrina at KatrinaDreamer.com and follow their work to learn more about their experience.On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinadreamer Co-founder of Covid Safe Colorado: https://www.instagram.com/covidsafecolorado/The Covid Logs Co-Editor: https://www.instagram.com/thecovidlogs/Writer of Chaotic Good and the Banned Bookmobile webtoon: https://www.instagram.com/chaoticgoodcomic/Connect with BethOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afriendforthelonghaulpodcast/On Substack: https://f4lh.substack.com/If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who's learning to build a life that works with their body, not against it. I'm trying to learn that living well with chronic illness isn't about doing more.If you'd like to support my work, you can Venmo me at afriend4thelonghaul, you can check out my merch shop for Long Covid and chronic illness merch : https://www.bonfire.com/store/a-friend-for-the-long-haul or you can help my family of 6 disabled folks survive summer at home together by sending us a little something from my Amazon wishlist. Thanks!

Why do some health conditions gain recognition while others remain difficult to classify, diagnose, or accommodate?Aaron Goodman speaks with Geoffrey Bowker, Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and author of Sorting Things Out: Classification and Its Consequences, about medical classification systems and what they can teach us about MCS.You'll hear:• Why MCS remains difficult for many healthcare systems to classify and recognize• How medical classifications influence diagnosis, accommodation, and support• Why some health conditions fit established categories while others remain contested• The role of patient knowledge and lived experience in healthcare• What lessons Long COVID may offer for the future recognition of MCS• What could help MCS gain broader recognition within medicine and societyListen now and subscribe:https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/1970633/episodes/19445366-the-recognition-gap-mcs-medical-classification-geoffrey-bowker-phdWatch & subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yjGCEIMre0Support the showThank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation generously supporting the podcast!If you find the podcast helpful, please consider becoming a monthly or one-time supporter:https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/1970633/supporters/newhttps://buymeacoffee.com/mcspodcast  Follow the podcast on YouTube!  Captions available in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media:FacebookInstagramXBlueSkyTikTok

What happens after Lyme disease treatment ends—but you still don't feel like yourself? In this powerful in-person Tick Boot Camp studio interview, bestselling author, certified health coach, and Lyme disease advocate Amy Kurtz returns to discuss her groundbreaking new book, But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick and Well and How To Break Free. Following the overwhelming response to her first Tick Boot Camp interview in Episode 449: Kicking Sick: Your Go-To Guide for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions, Amy joins Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen for an unforgettable conversation about the emotional, neurological, and psychological aftermath of chronic illness. Together, they explore why healing doesn't always end when symptoms improve—and why many Lyme disease patients remain trapped between being physically better and emotionally free. Amy introduces the concept of Medical Trauma Brain, a framework that helps explain the fear, hypervigilance, anxiety, identity loss, and nervous system dysregulation experienced by so many people recovering from Lyme disease, tick-borne illness, mold illness, autoimmune disease, Long COVID, and other chronic conditions. If you've ever wondered why recovery still feels incomplete after treatment, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Listen or Watch

What if the word uncurable really just means a doctor has run out of ideas? This episode dares you to question that verdict and discover a functional medicine approach built on gut health, trace minerals, and nervous system repair that has helped many people defy impossible odds and rewrite a hopeless diagnosis into a story of hope.Host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman to Salad with a Side of Fries, where he shares how chronic illness recovery starts with the basics everyone overlooks, and why patients in remission from conditions like multiple sclerosis prove healing is possible even when doctors say there is nothing more they can do.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the label “incurable” often just means idiopathic (unknown cause) and how functional medicine looks deeper✅ How gut health, sleep, and stress form the foundation of true chronic illness recovery✅ The connection between hypermobility, dysautonomia, mast cell activation, and autoimmune disease✅ Why organ meats, bone broth, and trace minerals support the nervous system and healingThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to this episode on functional medicine and rethinking an incurable diagnosis03:47 Dr. Aaron Hartman explains cerebral palsy and his daughter Anna's dire early diagnosis07:17 Why incurable and idiopathic are labels Dr. Hartman refuses to accept and exploring the mast cell activation, hypermobility, autoimmune, gut, and dysautonomia super syndrome15:28 The big three foundations of gut health, stress regulation, and quality sleep for healing21:41 Why trace minerals, organ meats, and bone broth matter for true nutrient-dense nutrition24:38 Practical sleep hygiene tips rooted in circadian rhythm and nervous system regulation28:58 Balancing sugar addiction and dopamine-driven cravings with real food healing habits31:43 How the body's self-healing capacity applies at any age, from childhood through adulthood37:12 Lipid medicine: Using fats to heal your bodyKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Send us Fan MailWhy does one person become severely ill from mold exposure while everyone else in the house seems fine?In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with holistic physician Dr. Michael Biamonte to explore the often-overlooked connection between mold illness, Candida overgrowth, gut health, toxic metals, parasites, and chronic inflammation.Dr. Biamonte explains why mold recovery isn't just about remediating your home. He discusses how gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, biofilms, and weakened immune function can make certain people far more susceptible to environmental toxins. The conversation also dives into long COVID, spike protein, heavy metals, personalized nutrition, pharmaceutical side effects, and why treating symptoms alone often isn't enough.Whether you're struggling to recover from mold exposure or searching for the root cause of chronic illness, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how your environment and your body work together.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:02 Meet Dr. Michael Biamonte02:10 Why Some People Get Sick From Mold05:20 Candida, Gut Health & Mold Illness08:00 How Mold Hides in the Body11:15 Leaky Gut, MCAS & Chronic Inflammation14:05 Why Mold Recovery Starts at Home17:10 Can Mold Mutate?20:00 Long COVID, Spike Protein & Mold24:00 Root Cause vs. Symptom-Based Medicine28:10 Heavy Metals & Environmental Toxicity31:20 Parasites and Gut Dysbiosis34:30 Are We Oversupplementing?38:15 Pharmaceuticals & Nutrient Deficiencies42:10 Why Healing Requires Fixing the Environment45:20 Have We Never Been Sicker?47:45 The Cholesterol Controversy50:10 The Biggest Lie in Modern Medicine52:30 Where to Find Dr. Michael Biamonte-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What if a single nerve in your ear could shift you out of fight-or-flight in 10 minutes? Jane Ollis explains why your vagus nerve and HRV may be the most overlooked levers for stress, sleep, and longevity. In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Jane Ollis — founder and CEO of Sona, medical biochemist with a career across NASA, Oxford, and the NHS — to unpack the science of the vagus nerve, heart rate variability (HRV), and the autonomic nervous system. Jane breaks down why HRV is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality, why a tiny patch of "fish gill pipework" in your outer ear is the key to calm, and how Sona's AI-powered closed-loop vagus nerve stimulator personalizes a 10-minute daily protocol to retrain a nervous system stuck in chronic sympathetic overdrive. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction 01:01 — Meet Jane Ollis: From NASA and Oxford to Vagus Nerve Science 03:05 — Why Chronic Stress Drives Inflammation, Insulin Resistance and Disease 05:07 — Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic: The Two Arms of Your Autonomic Nervous System 08:09 — The Hidden Benefit of Stress (And Why You Still Need Recovery) 11:13 — Cortisol, Adrenaline and How the Stress Response Actually Works 12:14 — Acetylcholine, Repair Mode and the Parasympathetic Switch 14:19 — Symptoms of Autonomic Imbalance and Sympathetic Overdrive 17:22 — Heart Rate Variability: Why It Predicts All-Cause Mortality 20:27 — HRV, Aging, Blood Pressure and the Baroreceptor Connection 23:29 — Anatomy of the Vagus Nerve: The Body's Communication Superhighway 26:33 — Free Vagus Nerve Hacks: Slow Breathing, Humming and Chanting 28:35 — How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Works (Cervical vs Auricular Branch) 30:37 — From Epilepsy to Depression: 30 Years of Implanted VNS Research 32:40 — Inside Sona: The First AI-Powered Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulator 35:44 — How to Use Sona: 10-Minute Daily Sleep Ritual and Neuroplasticity Stack 38:46 — Sleep Quality, Deep Sleep and Stroke Rehab: What the VNS Evidence Shows 40:49 — The Future: Personalized VNS for Anxiety, PTSD, Long COVID and Metabolic Disease 42:52 — The Biggest Myth About Stress, Recovery and Resilience 45:00 — Final Takeaway: One Small Action to Calm Your Nervous System Today KEY TAKEAWAYS: Higher heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the strongest non-invasive predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The parasympathetic nervous system isn't about "switching off" — it switches on repair, digestion, and immune housekeeping via acetylcholine. 80% of vagus nerve fibers carry information from the body to the brain — it's a communication highway, not just an output. The auricular branch of the vagus nerve in the outer ear (cymba conchae) is a 100% afferent vagal pathway. Slow-paced breathing with a long nasal exhale, humming, and chanting are zero-cost vagal activation tools that raise HRV. Closed-loop, AI-personalized vagal stimulation may unlock applications in anxiety, depression, PTSD, long COVID, and metabolic disease. STUDIES & SOURCES: Sammito et al., 2022 — HRV as a predictor of all-cause mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36243195/ Wang et al., 2023 — taVNS in depression meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37230264/ Wu et al., 2018 — taVNS for depression: Frontiers in Psychiatry taVNS for insomnia (PSQI): ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

For many people, COVID-19 now feels more like a bad cold, with symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, and fatigue. But for millions of others, the effects don't end when the infection does. Long COVID can cause symptoms that linger, return, or appear months later, sometimes lasting for months or even years. Dan talked with Julie Sullivan of the COVID Recovery Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital about the challenges of Long COVID and the help available for those living with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only 14% of people who get the stellate ganglion block have lasting relief. The other 86% aren't unlucky. They just weren't told what was still driving the problem. If you got the SGB, felt better for a few weeks, and then watched the symptoms come back, you are not alone. The block did what it was supposed to do. What it cannot do is remove whatever put your nervous system in overdrive in the first place. In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD breaks down what the research actually shows, why the root causes keep driving symptoms after the block fades, and what it takes for the relief to last. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the stellate ganglion block relieves symptoms for a while but doesn't fix what started the problem How the Toxic 5 keep your nervous system locked in fight-or-flight even after the block fades What a real case shows: two SGB blocks, mold in sinuses, Epstein-Barr reactivation, and the treatment that finally worked Why getting even a week of relief from SGB is a good sign for your recovery How to use SGB as one part of a plan, not a standalone fix Discover your fatigue score and the root causes keeping you stuck: https://myfatiguescore.com Free Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com See real results: https://energymdmethod.com/results Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - What the Stellate Ganglion Block Actually Does 01:54 - What the Research Actually Shows 02:51 - The Toxic 5 and What's Still Driving Your Symptoms 03:51 - Real Case: Two Blocks and Still No Lasting Relief 05:18 - What to Do If Your Block Didn't Hold Subscribe to the EnergyMD Podcast for weekly conversations with leading experts on resolving ME/CFS and Long COVID by addressing the real root causes. . For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.  Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.  Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

In this episode of Resiliency Radio, Dr. Jill Carnahan welcomes cardiologist and longevity expert Dr. Abid Husain for an eye-opening discussion on the future of cardiovascular medicine. After years in conventional cardiology, Dr. Husain recognized that treating heart disease after it develops is not enough. Today, he combines cardiology, functional medicine, regenerative therapies, hormone optimization, and peptide science to help patients prevent disease and optimize performance. Together, they explore the hidden drivers of cardiovascular disease, including inflammation, gut dysfunction, toxic burden, sleep disturbances, hormone imbalances, and metabolic health. This conversation offers a roadmap for anyone interested in preventing heart disease, improving longevity, and understanding how regenerative medicine is reshaping the future of cardiac care.

What if the fatigue, brain fog, and infections you've been fighting for years all trace back to the same root - a gut that never had a chance to recover?In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Donna Gates, author of The Body Ecology Diet and founder of Body Ecology, to cover a lot of ground: long COVID, Lyme disease, candida, biofilms, autism, and why fermented foods do something no probiotic capsule can replicate. Donna shares her own decades-long journey through antibiotic-induced illness, yeast overgrowth, and a recent long-haul COVID experience that sent her back to the drawing board - and ultimately led to her new book, Taming the Dragon. The conversation gets into why Lyme and candida are so resistant to treatment, how biofilms protect pathogens from the immune system, the surprising role of fermented vegetables in nasal health, and what the diversity inside a single head of cabbage has to do with your brain function. If you or someone you love is dealing with a chronic infection and not getting answers, this episode is worth your full attention.Key Takeaways:0:00 Introduction 1:51 How the Body Ecology Diet started with a yeast infection and a chance meeting 6:09 Why the inner ecosystem concept predated the term gut microbiome by 12 years 15:00 Long COVID as a chronic viral flare and how the antiviral diet works18:00 Taming the dragon: keeping viruses dormant through an alkaline mineral-rich body 22:00 Fermented vegetables and the histamine myth most people get wrong 29:23 Lyme and candida both hide behind biofilms and why antibiotics alone fail 36:05 Fermented vegetable juice in your nose to break up nasal biofilmSchedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902Resources:Body Ecology - https://www.bodyecology.com Taming the Dragon by Donna Gates - https://www.bodyecology.com (available on Kindle) The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates - https://www.amazon.com The Yeast Connection by Dr. William Crook - https://www.amazon.com MAPS (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs) - https://www.medmaps.org Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 6-25-2026: Dr. Dawn devotes the show's opening to ivermectin for COVID. She walks through critical thinking principles—considering the source, cross-verification, and recognizing self-interested claims—before reviewing the evidence. The most-cited 2021 Bulgarian study of 300 people showing 77% reduction lacked accessible methods, and larger trials capable of detecting even small benefits failed to confirm efficacy. On safety, the standard 12mg parasitic dose every few weeks is well-tolerated due to the blood-brain barrier and efflux pumps that keep ivermectin out of the brain, but daily long-term dosing has caused encephalopathy, liver and kidney damage, and birth defects. Critical drug interactions—macrolide antibiotics, verapamil, proton pump inhibitors, and beta blockers—disable the efflux mechanism, and high-fat meals increase absorption 2.5-fold. Dr. Dawn shares two inflammation formulas calculable from any CBC. The Systemic Inflammatory Index (neutrophils × platelets ÷ lymphocytes) flags runaway inflammation: 200-500 is good, above 900 warrants investigation and correlates with worse stroke outcomes and rising tumor burden. The SIRI (neutrophils x monocytes ÷ lymphocytes) detects chronic tissue inflammation and early innate immune activation: below 500 is good, above 1500 indicates trouble and correlates with cardiovascular mortality and arterial plaque from M1 macrophage activity. Dr. Dawn shares two takeaways from the Institute for Functional Medicine annual conference: in patients at high cardiovascular risk by cholesterol, each gram daily of combined EPA/DHA produces a 9% risk reduction, with bruising as the dose-limit signal. Additionally, a 15-minute walk within 30 minutes of a meal nearly eliminates postprandial inflammation. An emailer asks whether an endocrinologist's claim that vitamin D leaches calcium from bones is true. Dr. Dawn confirms that very high vitamin D (above 150 nanograms, with concern starting above 90) elevates 1,25-vitamin D, which stimulates osteoclast formation and increases C-telopeptide markers of bone breakdown. A crowdsourced question asks how histamines work in women. Dr. Dawn explains histamine functions as a CNS neurotransmitter promoting alertness, wakefulness, and pain perception (deficient in narcolepsy), and as a GI signal driving acid secretion, motility, and visceral sensation. Gut bacteria can convert histidine to histamine, and fish left to spoil can trigger anaphylactic-like reactions from accumulated bacterial histamine. She notes stomach acid treatments Tagamet and Zantac are H2 blockers rather than the more familiar H1 antihistamines, and confirms histamine correlates with hormones but not particularly with minerals. A crowdsourced question on B vitamins for women in their mid-twenties prompts Dr. Dawn to recommend prenatal vitamins for those who might become pregnant, and B100 complex with calcium taken with a little apple cider vinegar for those on restricted diets or eating mostly fast food. Another question asks about chest versus belly breathing. Dr. Dawn explains babies demonstrate proper diaphragmatic breathing (belly protrudes on inhalation) while accessory muscle use signals fight-or-flight—or pneumonia in a non-crying infant. Chest breathing raises adrenaline; belly breathing calms it in adults. How do I stop compulsive scratching? Dr. Dawn explains neurodermatitis has its own ICD-10 code alongside compulsive nail-biting and hair-pulling, and it is diagnosed by sparing of unreachable areas like the mid-back between shoulder blades. Treatment includes nail clipping, lubricants, covering scabbed areas, and Prozac—which uniquely among antidepressants has a secondary indication for neurodermatitis. Zurich researchers combined immature human nerve cells with magnetic nanoparticles to create 6-micrometer NPC bots that can be magnetically positioned at spinal cord injury sites and then triggered by pulsatile magnetic stimulation to mature into nerve tissue. Mice with severed spinal cords regained movement and brain-muscle electrical signals by day 34 after daily 30-minute treatments. A study of 15,000 people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome identified eight genetic regions distinguishing them from controls. Two relate to immune response to infection—consistent with the post-infectious onset many sufferers describe, including roughly half of long COVID patients—and others link to the nervous system and chronic pain. Dr. Dawn frames ME-CFS as an immune system stuck in the "on" position, unable to brake against an enemy that is long gone. An emailer asks about prostate biopsy approaches. Dr. Dawn explains the new transperineal biopsy (through skin between scrotum and anus) reduces post-biopsy infection from 1.5% to near zero and eliminates prophylactic antibiotics, though it requires more anesthesia and time. Cancer detection rates match the transrectal approach when both use MRI targeting, and she expects the transperineal approach to become standard.

Katie Brennan's experience with Long COVID began in the earliest days of the pandemic, while she was working with the UK's National Health Service on data-driven policy changes to improve care for patients. Though her experience with the acute phase was relatively minor, instead of steadily recovering, she developed a range of ongoing symptoms—difficulty breathing, sudden heart rate spikes, dilated pupils, fatigue, brain fog, and difficulty focusing. Although she was still functional enough to work, everything felt harder, and she no longer felt like herself. Eventually, she realized she had Long COVID. Navigating the push–crash cycle is common for many people with chronic illness: Katie would push herself too hard, frustrated by what her body could no longer handle, then crash and face hours or days of exhaustion and other symptoms as she recovered. A second COVID infection eroded what gains she had made. Recognizing the need to try something new, Katie attended a fitness class run by former biathlon Olympian and world champion Andrea Henkel Burke. Andrea's combination of gentle but purposeful movement and various nervous system regulation techniques gave her participants small, tangible ways to control the body's shift out of near-constant fight-or-flight into essential rest-and-repair.   Together, Katie and Andrea founded ThriveNinety, which aids people with Long COVID and other infection-induced conditions by translating science into simple, practical tools that help restore how their bodies function and help them rebuild capacity and performance. Their program provides movement and other sensory inputs that are accessible for anyone, wherever they're at in their illness recovery or maintenance. They also guide participants through nutritional changes known to have a positive effect, such as anti-inflammatory diets. Throughout her journey, Katie has discovered the phenomenal impact of listening to her body's cues and making proactive adjustments that enable her to live a healthy, happy, active life with Long COVID. ThriveNinety shows others how they, too, can improve and even thrive in the face of long-term illness. Learn more about ThriveNinety's programs and mission: https://www.thriveninety.com/  Buy the book, Recovery Kitchen: https://www.thriveninety.com/recovery-kitchen PlayWatch the episode on YouTube or Spotify, listen here on our website or on your favorite podcast platform. PODCAST LINKSWEBSITE: https://majorpainpodcast.comEMAIL: majorpainpodcast@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE: https://majorpainpodcast.com/subscribeSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NDoD07WJmICdfdRKq0TyNAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/major-pain/id1562947550?mt=2&ls=1 SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/majorpainpodcastTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorpainpodcastYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MajorPainPodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/majorpainpodcast AFFILIATE LINKSRARE PATIENT VOICE: https://rarepatientvoice.com/MajorPainPodcastAMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/majorpainpodcastNEURAHEALTH: https://www.neurahealth.co/majorpain

— Welcome to A Quest for Well-Being! Imagine waking up every day feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep. Simple tasks become overwhelming, your energy disappears without warning, and despite countless doctor visits, tests, treatments, and well-meaning advice, nothing seems to help. For the millions of people living with chronic fatigue syndrome this is a daily reality. Yet recovery stories do exist. Today, we'll explore what Chronic Fatigue Syndrome really is, why so many people struggle to find effective solutions, and what approaches may help when conventional methods have fallen short. We'll discuss the role of the nervous system, stress, lifestyle, emotional well-being, and the practical steps that can support healing and recovery. If you or someone you love has ever struggled with chronic fatigue, burnout, unexplained exhaustion, or the feeling of losing hope after trying everything, this conversation is for you. Valeria interviews Miguel Bautista — He is the founder of CFS Recovery, a global recovery program helping people overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Long Covid, fibromyalgia, and related nervous system-driven conditions.  After personally spending years bedridden, hospitalized, and searching for answers to debilitating symptoms, Miguel developed a structured recovery approach centered on nervous system regulation, behavioral recalibration, and long-term stability. Today, CFS Recovery has helped thousands of people worldwide regain function, rebuild confidence, and return to living full lives. Miguel is known for simplifying complex recovery concepts into practical, actionable frameworks that help people move from surviving to thriving. Through his coaching programs, educational content, and YouTube channel with over 37,000 subscribers, Miguel shares strategies designed to help people break free from cycles of fear, crashes, and symptom management so they can reclaim their health and independence. To learn more about Miguel Bautista and his work, please visit: https://cfsrecovery.co/

Over $1 billion has been spent on "treating" Long COVID, yet the NIH admits they don't even know what it is. This episode exposes the shocking truth: Long COVID is often a symptom of underlying systemic dysfunction, not a standalone disease, and current treatments are missing the mark. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Billion-Dollar Question: What is Long COVID? 01:05 The Rise of Immunosuppressants: A Dangerous Trend 02:10 Immunosuppressants: Mimicking Chemo? 03:00 Understanding Your Immune System 03:20 Autoimmunity: A Misguided Attack 04:15 The True Targets: Invaders and Toxins LINKS

In 2020, Emily Mendenhall drove from Washington, DC to Okoboji, Iowa, a town of 800 that swells to 200,000 every summer, and walked into a pandemic that looked nothing like the one dominating national headlines. Inside gas stations and bars, masks marked you as an outsider. In one stop, a man told her family they would not be served if they kept theirs on. Her 6 year old daughter cried, confused. Mendenhall, a medical anthropologist at Georgetown University, did what she always does. She started asking questions. Over months, she interviewed neighbors, former classmates, and local officials, including her own brother in law who helped lead the local COVID response. The result became Unmasked, a case study in how community identity, economics, and politics shaped public health decisions in real time. That work led directly into her latest book, Invisible Illness: A History, from Hysteria to Long COVID, where she tracks a much older problem. Patients with chronic illness, especially women, often fail to meet medicine's demand for proof. Without a clear diagnosis, they lose access to care, insurance coverage, and legitimacy. Mendenhall argues that long COVID did not create this failure. It exposed it.This conversation centers on how healthcare systems reward certainty and punish complexity. Long COVID clinics send patients to 17 specialists without resolution. Insurance structures require diagnoses that many conditions cannot provide. Medical training still struggles to integrate trauma, mental health, and chronic disease into a coherent model of care.Mendenhall brings lived experience into the conversation. After COVID, she dealt with months of fatigue and escalating anxiety that altered her baseline health. She does not claim the label of long COVID, but she understands how quickly the system becomes harder to navigate once symptoms stop fitting clean categories. The stakes are not theoretical. In the United States, access to healthcare, disability benefits, and treatment still depends on whether a condition can be measured, coded, and reimbursed. For millions living with invisible illness, the burden of proof becomes the illness itself.RELATED LINKSEmily MendenhallInvisible Illness: A History, from Hysteria to Long COVIDScience PoliticsGeorgetown UniversityFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Support the Institute today. https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025   In this episode, Haylie Pomroy speaks with Jaime Seltzer, the Scientific Director at MEAction, to share professional insights and personal experiences living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Together, they discuss practical strategies, tools, and approaches that may support individuals navigating their own healing and regulation journey.   Jaime explores the range of symptoms and infection-associated conditions that may accompany ME/CFS, explains how the condition can overlap with other chronic illnesses, and discusses the important role nutrition may play in supporting overall health and symptom management.   Together, they also emphasize the value of identifying individualized sources of support, examine how environmental factors can influence recovery, and share practical tools and nutritional strategies that patients may incorporate into their care.   Jaime Seltzer is the Scientific Director at MEAction and a researcher with Stanford Medicine. At MEAction, she fosters communication between healthcare and government institutions, research scientists, clinicians, and people with infection-associated chronic illnesses. She has represented MEAction at CDC, NIH, on Capitol Hill, with national healthcare institutions in Australia, Canada, and the UK, and in university-led research groups for ME/CFS and Long COVID. She has worked with Stanford, Columbia, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Vanderbilt, and Project ECHO on post-infectious chronic complex diseases, including ME/CFS and Long COVID.  She is also a person living with ME/CFS. Website: https://www.meaction.net/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-seltzer-b23abb14/    Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Thank you for tuning in to the Hope and Help For Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast. Sign up today for our newsletter.

I met rapper, writer, visual artist, and technical octuple threat Rhys Langston when he opened for This Is Your Afterlife's 200th guest, Open Mike Eagle, at a show in Cleveland. As I say to him in this episode, there were telltale signs he was my type of guy. I think he'll be your type of guy too. We recorded near the end of the NBA playoffs, as my partner and I were deepening our Cavs and general basketball fandom, and it just so happens Rhys has an entire former life as a basketball player. And that's not even his coma! Enjoy our conversation, and do yourself the favor of checking out his music. It's especially good for summer.We talk about: working in multiple art forms, the tingle vs. the cold sweats, being too intense, amassing an archive of your own work, brain breaking after calling off an engagement, how many notebooks he uses at once, (Long) COVID & brain fog, wishing your art was more of a conversation, anhedonia, berries from the neighbor's yard, George Jackson, Octavia Butler, My Life as a Night Elf Priest.This Is Your Afterlife is made possible by listeners like you on Patreon. Support the show and get bonus episodes by subscribing to TIYA After Dark:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow Rhys:https://rhyslangston.substack.com/https://rhyslangston.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/rhyslangston/Need a starting point with his massive music catalog? Try...Pale Black Negative:https://rhyslangston.bandcamp.com/album/pale-black-negativeand/orLanguage Arts Unit:https://rhyslangston.bandcamp.com/album/language-arts-unitEspecially be on the lookout for his Pacific Northwest tour dates June 29–July 4 (details on IG) + his album and debut book of poetry, both coming in October (on his birthday, of course).Follow/contact This Is Your Afterlife:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/

Why aren't there more medical insurance plans that cover alternative medicine? Solutions for Long Covid; MK7 vitamin K slows arterial calcification; Keto diet shows promise for treatment of anorexia; It's not so much salt restriction—it's the dietary sodium/potassium ratio in hypertension; Study finds multivitamins don't keep you from getting Covid—but when you get it, it's milder; Incidence of social anxiety disorder is soaring among young people.

Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is, to put it mildly, a skeptic of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication, a form of meds that millions of Americans use regularly with tremendous benefit. He was once on SSRIs, went off them, then became addicted to heroin, and he believes these events are linked. He also believes they cause school shootings and cause harm to developing fetuses. There is no evidence to support this. Andrea Salinas, a Democrat who represents the 6th district in Oregon in the House of Representatives, joins us to unpack Kennedy's latest efforts to curtail SSRI use and availability and what her minority party is doing to answer the threat. Then we're joined by journalist Jason Gale, author of the book After Covid: The Health Impacts That Will Last Generations, for an update on the long-term mental health effects of the pandemic's trauma and of long covid. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh