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Post-viral fatigue
Post-viral fatigue

Many previously healthy people, who have had a mild Covid-19 infection, are struggling to return to their normal levels of activity and energy. It is likely that they are experiencing post-viral fatigue (PVF) or post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), which could develop into ME/CFS. This post contains guidance on how good convalescence and basic management of post-viral fatigue, especially in the early stages, can reduce the risk of this turning into a long term and debilitating illness.

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Gut and Weight Loss
Gut and Weight Loss

Losing weight can be hard. Diet and exercise are important, but many other factors can play a role: inflammation, hormone imbalance, genetics, lack of sleep, stress and an imbalanced microbiome. Reduced gut bacterial diversity is associated with weight gain, so restoring a healthy balanced gut may aid weight loss.

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ME and Nutrition
ME and Nutrition

Why good nutrition is important for ME/CFS (and fibromyalgia) sufferers, with tips on what to eat and things to avoid.

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ME & Stress: Limbic Kindling
ME & Stress: Limbic Kindling

Stress may cause ME/CFS, sometimes many years later. Stress may also explain why ME/CFS lasts for years. A look at the ‘Limbic Kindling’ theory and the role of the unconscious amygdala.

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Stress: Part 2
Stress: Part 2

The second post in my stress series. I discuss how chronic stress causes symptoms/disease.

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