New research helps up make sense of folic acid metabolism. A review of MTHFR and what it may mean for CFS patients. Are you supplementing with the right form of folate?

In Part I, we saw how a high carbohydrate diet can be detrimental to many aspects of health important to CFS and fibromyalgia patients—including the gut, hormones, mitochondria, and brain health. So what should those with CFS or fibromyalgia eat?

In Part I, we focus on the very basics of a diet that is ideal for those with CFS or fibromyalgia. I give you 5 reasons to reconsider your current dietary approach.

A novel study showing reduced Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. This study provides another biomarker that validates the illness as real and organic. But, most importantly, it presents another modifiable piece of the complex puzzle of CFS.

A bold new study examined the effectiveness of herbal therapy versus antibiotic therapy for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. They found herbal therapy was safer and more effective than antibiotic therapy.

NK cells provide surveillance for the immune system. They circulate looking for viruses and cancer cells. In lieu of clinical trials, many ME/CFS doctors opt for natural ingredients to boost NK cell activity. Here are three supplements with well documented evidence of raising NK cell number AND function. 

Biohacking played a key role in my CFS recovery and I continue to find new ways to optimize my health so that I can prevent relapse.

Do you have experience with a N=1 experiment? 

When used in conjunction with other effective therapies, lipid replacement therapy is a valuable addition to improve mitochondrial function in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Gastrointestinal symptoms? Probiotics worsen symptoms? In today’s post I’ll walk you through a 3-step process to heal and restore the gut for long-lasting results.

Do you ever wish that you could give your cells a healthy dose of Spring cleaning? You can. Find out the benefits for fasting for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MECFS)

A recent study looked at gluten-free diets for fibromyalgia patients. The results? Over half of the patients improved and some entered complete remission!

A total dietary overhaul may be unappealing and overwhelming to many. But with a diagnosis of CFS or Fibromyalgia, dietary changes can make a BIG difference in symptoms. Try removing these 3 foods from your diet and see if your symptoms improve.

Adequate rest is essential for good outcomes in CFS & fibromyalgia. After years of sleepless nights my sleep toolbox doth overflow! Here are 5 evidenced-based strategies that I have found to be most effective.

Melatonin has a long history of use and is recognized as a safe alternative for sleep. But with all of the other effects perhaps we should consider regular supplementation as part of a health-promoting lifestyle.

In 2009 I stumbled across a little book that changed my life. The title left me skeptical but I felt like I was at the end of my rope. I tried everything but now I was in the middle of the worst relapse I’d ever experienced in my decade diagnosis with CFS. I was scared—really scared. I knew that CFS leaves some bedridden and I was only 25 years old.