21 episodes

Welcome to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast. It's our mission to help people that have some really complicated illnesses. People that have post viral syndrome like long COVID and ME/CFS or chronic fatigue. Those that have had toxic exposures like gulf war illness, mold exposures, pesticides and heavy metals.

These illnesses can present very similarly, they can actually look the same to your clinician.

You may have fatigue, post exertional malaise, foggy brain and many other symptoms that seem to be common across many illnesses. Underneath all of these illnesses, the causes of the symptoms are very similar. We know first hand how hard it is to get access to meaningful information and care when you find yourself or a loved one here. It is our hope to give you, bit by bit, the knowledge and ideas that we have seen make a positive impact on individuals just like you. And that you will take all those threads and begin to weave back together a healthier person.

Brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine where we have over 200 years of combined clinical experience in Neuro-Inflammatory disease.

Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine

    • Health & Fitness

Welcome to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast. It's our mission to help people that have some really complicated illnesses. People that have post viral syndrome like long COVID and ME/CFS or chronic fatigue. Those that have had toxic exposures like gulf war illness, mold exposures, pesticides and heavy metals.

These illnesses can present very similarly, they can actually look the same to your clinician.

You may have fatigue, post exertional malaise, foggy brain and many other symptoms that seem to be common across many illnesses. Underneath all of these illnesses, the causes of the symptoms are very similar. We know first hand how hard it is to get access to meaningful information and care when you find yourself or a loved one here. It is our hope to give you, bit by bit, the knowledge and ideas that we have seen make a positive impact on individuals just like you. And that you will take all those threads and begin to weave back together a healthier person.

Brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine where we have over 200 years of combined clinical experience in Neuro-Inflammatory disease.

    EP20: ME/CFS in Action: Transforming Chronic Illness Care

    EP20: ME/CFS in Action: Transforming Chronic Illness Care

    Watch Jaime Seltzer and other experts share their expertise at the INIM Conference 2024 on May 10, 2024.
    Register here: https://www.nova.edu/nim/events.html
     
    In this episode, Haylie Pomroy and Jaime Seltzer discuss the challenges faced by patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) and Post-COVID Syndrome (or Long COVID) in obtaining proper diagnosis and treatment due to the lack of understanding among medical providers. 
    Together, they emphasize the importance of patient-reported symptoms in diagnosing ME/CFS accurately and discuss efforts by Jaime’s organization, ME Action, to improve clinical care and education.
    Don’t miss out on this episode as Jaime and Haylie explain the complexities of post-viral conditions like ME/CFS and Long Covid, including the relationship between viral damage, immune responses, and genetic factors. Explore the various sources of symptoms in these conditions and the need for personalized approaches to address them effectively.
     
    Resources Mentioned:
    Mayo Clinic Paper, “Diagnosis and Management of Myalgic
    Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”:
    https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0025-6196%2823%2900402-0
     
    Pacing and Management Guides:
    https://www.meaction.net/resource/pacing-and-management-guide/
     
    Neuroinflammation Research Review (2019) by Jaime Seltzer:
    http://www.meaction.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/19_MEA_Revised_2019_Research_Summary_190610.pdf
     
    Subscribe to the MEAction Newsletter:
    https://www.meaction.net/subscribe/
     
    Donate to the MEAction Network:
    meaction.net/donate
     
    Jaime Seltzer is the Director of Scientific and Medical Outreach at ME Action, a nonprofit advocating for those with chronic illnesses. She bridges communication between healthcare, government, and research sectors, representing ME Action globally. Additionally, Jaime collaborates with institutions like Stanford Medicine and Mayo Clinic Rochester on post-infectious chronic diseases research. She brings personal insight to her work as someone living with ME/CFS.
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-seltzer-b23abb14/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/exceedhergrasp1
    Website: https://www.meaction.net/
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    • 50 min
    EP19: POTS: Diagnosis and Treatment

    EP19: POTS: Diagnosis and Treatment

    In this week’s episode, host Haylie Pomroy is joined by Irina Rozenfeld, a board-certified nurse practitioner, to talk about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), its effects on the body and working with clinicians to find the right treatment.
    The heart rate of individuals with POTS, when moving upright, elevates up to 30-40 beats per minute, depending on age. Patients can also experience tachycardia (Racing heart), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), orthostatic intolerance, and hypotension. 
    A healthy body should be able to adapt to posture changes. But POTS causes its patients’ heart rate to go up and blood pressure to drop. It also goes with symptoms of other chronic diseases, such as diabetes and anemia
    Tune in as we bring you hope and help in dealing with POTS. We at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine are eager to help you transform body dysregulation into wellness.
     
    Irina Rozenfeld is a Doctor of Nursing at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. She is also an Assistant Professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Irina worked for over 20 years as a physician assistant in Russia before joining INIM, where she focused on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic infections, vector-borne illnesses, metabolic syndrome, chronic pain, environmental issues, detoxification, and auto-immune diseases.
     
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-rozenfeld-413a4028/ 
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    #POTS #chronicillness #treatment #diagnosis
     

    • 50 min
    EP18: Translational Research for Gulf War Illness Treatment

    EP18: Translational Research for Gulf War Illness Treatment

    Translational research is now a key player in advancing studies for Gulf War Illness.
    In this episode, Dr. Amanpreet Cheema, Program Director of Research Operations at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, discusses how the experts and researchers at the Institute effectively collaborate to translate scientific discoveries into real-world solutions for Gulf War Illness. 
    Joined by Haylie Pomroy, Dr. Cheema also explores the ongoing research and initiatives addressing health issues affecting Gulf War veterans. They also discuss studies involving Bacopa monnieri, glutamate, N-acetyl cysteine, and B-cell suppression, aiming to help veterans and individuals heal from chronic illness symptoms.
    Dr. Amanpreet Cheema, PhD, is the Director of Office of Clinical Research at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. With a background in nutritional biochemistry, she focuses on identifying natural products and nutraceuticals as potential therapies for complex illnesses. Dr. Cheema oversees clinical research development and operations, having previously coordinated operations for a multi-site consortium. She also serves as vice chair on NSU's Institutional Review Board and holds an Assistant Professor position at INIM, Department of Nutrition Science. Her research aims to create profiles of complex illnesses based on nutrition and disease symptomatology, facilitating patient subgrouping and identifying disease targets.
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanpreet-cheema-phd-ms-55037158/
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    • 37 min
    EP17: Virus Reactivation: Testing and Treatment

    EP17: Virus Reactivation: Testing and Treatment

    In this episode, Haylie Pomroy delves deep into the perplexing world of viral reactivation with Dr. Nancy Klimas, Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine.
    Dr. Klimas, with her wealth of expertise, sheds light on how dormant viruses can awaken and the different triggers in our environment. This alters lives and challenges our understanding of the immune system. 
    From the intricacies of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) to groundbreaking research on potential treatments, this conversation is a deep dive into the science and hope that fuels the fight against complex chronic diseases. Uncover the mysteries of viral reactivation and its profound impact on conditions like Post-COVID syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
    If you're seeking clarity on virus reactivation, this episode promises to enlighten and provide answers.
     
    Dr. Nancy Klimas with 40 years of experience, is renowned for her work in multi-symptom disorders like ME/CFS, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. She leads the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine and is a Professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine for 30 years, she now contributes significantly to research and education in her field, focusing on innovative treatments and training the next generation of clinicians and scientists.
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178
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    • 40 min
    EP16: Acupuncture for Chronic Illness

    EP16: Acupuncture for Chronic Illness

    In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy and Dr. Jacqueline Junco explore acupuncture’s healing capabilities in addressing chronic illness.
    Originating from Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture has been a proven and time-honored practice that taps into the body's natural healing mechanisms, offering relief and balance for people experiencing stress, pain in different areas of the body, and even complex conditions.
    Explore the science behind acupuncture's ability to transform tension into serenity and illness into wellness. If you're searching for an alternative approach to treating your health issues, this conversation will illuminate a path to holistic well-being.
    Tune in and learn how the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine breaks the conventional and works tirelessly to find answers for your loved ones with chronic illness.
    Dr. Jacqueline Junco is a distinguished practitioner blending the best of both worlds with traditional Chinese medicine and Western medical training. Certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and oriental medicine, Dr. Junco has enriched her 20+ years in healthcare with an extensive array of certifications, including integrative nutrition and sound healing. With a residency in General Surgery and a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at prestigious institutions, her expertise extends to preventative medicine, cosmetic acupuncture, and neuro acupuncture. Dr. Junco’s commitment to health saw her impact Veterans' lives through clinical research at the University of Miami, bringing holistic wellness to the forefront of her approach.
     
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jackiejunco_/?hl=en 
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-junco-775507162/ 
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    • 31 min
    EP15: Neuroinflammation: The Link Between Nutrition and the Brain

    EP15: Neuroinflammation: The Link Between Nutrition and the Brain

    In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. Richard Deth, Director of the Brain Research and Integrated Nutrition Center at Nova Southeastern University, to discuss the intricacies of metabolic pathways and how oxidative stress can be managed through diet and environmental control.
    Dr. Deth and Haylie also illuminate the connection between gut health and brain function, shedding light on how food choices like gluten and casein can profoundly affect our well-being.
    Dr. Deth and Haylie invite you to take charge of your health through informed choices and to understand the complex dance between our biology and our modern lifestyle.
    Dr. Richard Deth joined Nova Southeastern University in September 2014 after 38 years as a faculty member at Northeastern University. He is the Director of the Brain Research and Integrated Nutrition Center and a Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is a molecular neuroscientist with a research interest in several brain disorders, including autism.
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-deth-2383175/
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    • 40 min

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