Why are prevailing therapies for chronic pain, fatigue, depression and weight loss often unsuccessful? A more holistic approach has the answers.

5 tips on how to eat better to reduce everyday tiredness and boost your energy

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.

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.

To mark ME awareness week (6-12 May), my blog gets personal….

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

What is fibromyalgia, what causes it and what non-pharmacological therapies may improve its symptoms?