What Is Causing The Parkinson’s Epidemic?
Parkinson’s disease is the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder. More than 6 million people worldwide live with it, and that number is expected to double by 2040. For most of the past century, Parkinson’s was framed as a disease of aging or genetics. But an important shift is now underway in the research community. The majority…
Six Years In: What Causes Long COVID?
For the first few years after the pandemic began, Long COVID was described primarily by symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, headaches, dysautonomia, pain, and anxiety. But over the past few years, the conversation has shifted. It is no longer a matter of if Long COVID is real, but what is causing Long COVID to persist.…
Setting Expectations For Recovering From Complex Chronic illness
Recovering from complex chronic illness is rarely straightforward. For many patients, the symptoms are only part of the challenge. Equally difficult is navigating uncertainty, managing expectations, and unlearning the belief that healing should be quick once the “right” diagnosis or treatment is found. Most people suffering from complex chronic illness did not become sick overnight.…
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Autoimmune Diseases
Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is best known as the cause of mononucleosis, but its role in chronic illness is far more extensive. Up to 95% of the world’s population has been exposed to EBV, and for most people, the virus remains dormant. For others, EBV periodically reactivates, contributing to chronic fatigue, immune dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and…
The Importance of Glutathione in Health and Healing
Glutathione is the most abundant intracellular antioxidant, playing a crucial role in maintaining our health. It helps protect our mitochondria and cells, detoxifies environmental toxins, and balances our immune system. As the body’s master antioxidant, glutathione recycles other antioxidants and helps repair cellular damage caused by daily exposures to environmental toxins and free radicals caused…
Sinus Colonization in Mold Illness
Exposure to water-damaged buildings (WDB) and mold has been linked to various health issues, including chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), immune system dysregulation, and neurological dysfunction. A growing body of research suggests that sinus colonization in mold illness, facilitated by biofilm formation, plays a crucial role in the persistence of these illnesses, even long after the…
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A Successful Recovery From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic illnesses are not just illnesses but complex conditions that demand a comprehensive approach. When a patient like Megan, who has battled with a multitude of symptoms across various systems for years, experiences significant recovery, it’s a testament to the intricate nature of these conditions. Each person’s chronic illness is a unique constellation, but sharing…
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SOT For Lyme Disease
Supportive oligonucleotide therapy, or SOT, is a treatment that holds great promise in the fight against chronic infections. It involves the identification of gene sequences of various targets, such as Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr virus, from a blood sample. The lab then produces a specific oligonucleotide therapy to silence the infection’s genes needed for survival.…
The Importance of Phosphatidyl Choline in Chronic Diseases
When individuals are afflicted with chronic illnesses, their cellular structures are not immune to collateral damage. Chronic infections, environmental toxins, and other sources of inflammation and oxidative damage can harm cell membranes and inner cellular structures like mitochondria, impacting cellular structure and function. It’s crucial to understand that the cause or causes of the illness…
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