Blog contributor Rachel takes us through some additional reasons why dietary sugar is a no-go for those with ME/CFS.

Studies link poor hydration with cognitive dysfunction. Is poor hydration worsening your brain fog? Are you drinking enough?

Dietary polyphenols can exert varied benefit for those with chronic fatigue and pain. Which foods are the best to choose from? Learn my top picks to consume daily for long term benefit.

Polyphenols are essential nutrients in a diet for chronic fatigue and chronic pain. More than simply antioxidants, dietary polyphenols exert effects on key regulatory pathways and the gut-brain axis.

Lipoic acid is a common supplement for chronic fatigue syndrome. Is it a better option instead for fibromyalgia? Clinical trials in neuropathy suggest so…

Do you know your malate from your orotate? Oxide from your Sulphate? Learn which form of magnesium is best and how you could unknowingly be deficient.

Lactate has always been thought of as a waste product. So when it comes up again & again in ME/CFS research what are we to make of it? Lactate is a lot more important than you think.

Carnitine is a common supplement for chronic fatigue syndrome (MECFS) but does it really work? Here’s my critical take on this nutrient, where it may have a place, and what clinical trials show so far.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine is a common supplement for chronic fatigue syndrome (MECFS) but does it really work? Here’s my critical take on this nutrient, where it may have a place, and important things to consider for those that choose to take it.

Caloric restriction and fasting have been known for over 3 decades to reliably reduce inflammation and slow aging in numerous animal models. But what’s the difference and is this effect also seen in clinical trials? What method do I choose?

Chronic illness often means excess weight due to limited physical abilities. Exercise is contraindicated in MECFS and long COVID, so how can one lose weight without exercise? There are several diet options for weight loss supported by clinical trials.

Blog contributor Rachel takes us through some nutrition basics in this series. First up, sugar — where it hides, how our body handles it, & how it zaps energy

Chronic pain can be a metabolic issue. Reducing glucose has a pain relieving effect. New research shows promise in using ketogenic diets for some types of pain relief including migraine.

Want the benefits of nutritional ketosis without the super restrictive diet? Exogenous ketones are a promising option. Learn the different supplement options in this post.

The ketogenic diet has exploded into a modern day diet fad. Yet there are still many, many reasons to raise a curious eyebrow to the research surrounding it. Learn the latest in this post and how it relates to ME/CFS

Want to try a ketogenic diet but don’t want to lose weight? Here are some tips to achieve the benefits of therapeutic ketosis without losing weight for the thin or severely ill with MECFS.

Some report tremendous benefit after starting a ketogenic diet. Others, however report terrible side effects or worsening of symptoms. Learn why in this post.

Too much dietary protein make your brain fog worse? Gut problems associated with cognitive fog? Learn how to effectively reduce brain fog by targeting ammonia.

Brain fog—the most annoying symptom of them all. Here are 3 contributors most relevant to the brain fog of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia

Patients are more complex than their disease or symptoms. Functional medicine aims to be medicine for the individual, not the disease itself. Modern times and modern illness demand better medicine.