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

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In this episode, Dr. Annie Lin and Haylie Pomroy discuss their personal journeys into nutrition, emphasizing the role of food as medicine in managing inflammation and chronic diseases.
Nutrition plays a big role in maintaining health and managing chronic illnesses. It also affects how our bodies work, controls our weight, and helps prevent diseases.
People with chronic illnesses, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Gulf War Illness, and Long COVID, can use nutrition as a way to alleviate symptoms and improve overall health.
Tune in to this episode as they discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among medical providers to give patients the best care possible. 
 
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Dr. Annie Lin is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist focusing on integrative and functional nutrition approaches for optimizing health and addressing root causes of clinical imbalances. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health and Master of Science in Applied Nutrition from the University of New England. With a background in functional nutrition, sociology, and teaching, she also advocates social and food justice. Empowering youth and adults to use food as medicine and connection is her passion. She enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annielin1
 
#nutrition #foodasmedicine #inflammation
 

Watch Dr. Theoharides’ exclusive talk on “Mast Cell Over-Activation And How It Affects Our Mind And Body Well-Being”
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Is “brain fog” real? Dr. Theoharides Theoharides explains the truth.
Joined by Haylie Pomroy. Dr. Theoharides discusses the link between brain fog and various medical conditions, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), traumatic brain injury, and viral infections, including COVID-19.
Brain fog manifests as cognitive decline, including forgetfulness, difficulty finding words, and difficulty processing information. While it’s a common issue among people dealing with chronic illness, health practitioners are concerned how this symptom manifests in so many people, regardless of age, fitness, and health level.
Dr. Theoharis C. Theoharides is a prominent professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and previously at Tufts School of Medicine. His research focuses on neuroinflammation, particularly the role of mast cells in conditions like autism spectrum disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Long-COVID syndrome. With numerous awards, over 486 publications, and 37 patents, Dr. Theoharides is a leading expert in his field. Additionally, he has developed unique supplements containing flavonoids aimed at promoting health and wellness.
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoharis-theoharides-ms-phd-md-faaaai-67123735
 
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In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by 1st Lt. Dan Rice, a United States Army Veteran who uses his own experiences to help other veterans improve their health. They discuss the unique nutritional needs of military personnel, particularly those dealing with chronic illnesses such as Gulf War Illness.
Together, they explore the health issues our servicemen face, including poor nutrition during and after their service and the critical role of proper nourishment in repairing their slowed metabolism.
1st Lt. Dan Rice also shares how his career  and his late wife's impact have shaped his current focus on using food as medicine. He emphasizes how nutritional plans can be customized to help veterans overcome their unique health challenges.
1st Lt. Daniel Rice is a nutritional coach and military veteran who uses his own experiences to help other veterans improve their health through nutrition. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans, he emphasizes the healing power of food. Daniel provides personalized coaching to help veterans make healthy dietary choices, enhancing their physical and mental well-being. His approach is empathetic and dedicated, focusing on guiding veterans through the demands of military life and their transition to civilian life. Daniel is committed to supporting veterans in achieving optimal health and longevity through the power of nutrition.
If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with Dan, please email him at Dan.Rice60@yahoo.com
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Watch Jaime Seltzer and other experts share their expertise at the INIM Conference 2024 on May 10, 2024.
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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
 
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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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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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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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