Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness

Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies:  https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html    In this special episode, we revisit the most impactful moments and powerful insights from the past year. Featuring a compilation of expert discussions and heartfelt stories, this chapter showcases the groundbreaking discoveries and strategies that defined 2024.    You’ll hear about breakthroughs in managing long COVID, Gulf War Illness, and other chronic conditions. Our guest experts have shared the science of inflammation, the importance of detoxification, and how patient-centered care makes a difference.     Celebrate a year of progress with us! We are grateful for your support and hope you will continue to join us in 2025.    Tune in to the latest episode of the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness – A Year of Healing: Stories and Strategies from 2024      Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study:  https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy    If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form.  https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others.    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT    Sign up today for our newsletter.  https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d    This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.     Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM 

Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   Haylie Pomroy welcomes Dr. Nancy Klimas, Director of the Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine, along with special guests Katie Brennan and Andrea Henkel Burke, co-founders of ThriveNinety. Together, they share insights on how to recover from long COVID and how patient advocacy can make a huge difference.   Katie, a long COVID survivor, talks about her health journey and how lifestyle changes helped her regain her strength. Andrea, a former Olympic athlete, shares the importance of building a strong foundation through simple, daily exercises to support the mind and the body.   Dr. Klimas gives her expertise on how personalized approaches, like the ThriveNinety program, can help rewire the brain and body toward healing.    Whether you're dealing with long COVID, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for ways to improve your health, this episode offers valuable guidance and hope.   Learn more about ThriveNinety’s mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7bPSXav7so   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html.   Katie Brennan is a co-founder of ThriveNinety and an economist with extensive experience in healthcare policy, focusing on innovative approaches to care for people with complex conditions. She has held senior leadership roles in the healthcare sector, with over a decade of experience in the National Health Service in England, as well as in the US. Since March 2020, she has been living with Long Covid, using her knowledge of healthcare and emerging research to manage her symptoms. After moving back to the US in 2021, Katie collaborated with Andrea Henkel Burke to develop tools to help others manage Long Covid, and since March 2023, she has focused on supporting individuals dealing with the condition.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550057996211 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiebrennan026/ Twitter: https://x.com/katiejbrennan   Andrea Henkel Burke is a co-founder of ThriveNinety and a former professional athlete with multiple Olympic and World Championship wins in Biathlon, representing Germany. Over her long competitive career, she gained extensive experience in optimizing body function, helping her overcome illness and setbacks while maintaining peak performance for over a decade. She is also a certified personal trainer with expertise in supporting brain/body connections and holds multiple certifications in health-related fields, including psychoneuroimmunology. Andrea is dedicated to sharing tools developed to help people with Long Covid and improve overall resilience and well-being.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-henkel-burke/?locale=en_US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_henkel_burke Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/andreahenkel.de/?_rdc=1&_rdr Twitter: https://x.com/BurkeHenkel Get to know more about ThriveNinety. Website: https://www.thriveninety.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550057996211 Twitter: https://x.com/ThriveNinety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveninety   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM   #LongCOVID #PatientAdvocacy #ThriveNinety #COVID19Survivor #NeuroImmuneHealth #Healing #AntiInflammatoryDiet #Neuroplasticity #ChronicIllnessSupport #PersonalizedMedicine #HealthPodcast  

Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html   In this episode, Haylie Pomroy welcomes Dr. Melanie Hoppers, a physician at the Bateman Horne Center and an expert in chronic illness, specializing in conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, and other complex disorders.   Dr. Hoppers shares essential strategies for managing symptoms, including pacing and energy monitoring to help prevent severe fatigue. They explore tools like wearable devices and heart rate tracking, empowering patients to understand and respect their personal energy limits.   Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness or supporting a loved one, this episode provides valuable tools and insights to enhance health and resilience.   Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness – Post-Exertional Malaise: The Price of Exertion.   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy Dr. Melanie Hoppers is a practicing physician at the Bateman Horne Center of Excellence, specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Union University in Jackson, TN, and her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Hoppers completed a dual residency in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, equipping her with extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions, including ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. At the Bateman Horne Center, she contributes to both clinical care and research aimed at improving patient outcomes​.   Learn more about Melanie Hoppers, M.D. here: https://batemanhornecenter.org/about/staff/melanie-hoppers-md/   Stay informed on the latest in ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and long COVID research and care! Subscribe to the Bateman Horne Center's newsletter today: https://batemanhornecenter.org/outreach/newsletter/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-hoppers-939a00279/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.hoppers   Donate to BHC. https://bit.ly/3P8URWa   PEM Resources: https://batemanhornecenter.org/providers/mecfs/diagnosing-managing/rehab-professionals/   BHC Newsletter: https://batemanhornecenter.org/outreach/newsletter/   Learn more about the Bateman Horne Center. Website: https://batemanhornecenter.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batemanhornecenter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bateman-horne-center-of-excellence/ X: https://x.com/BatemanHorne YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OFFERUtah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bateman_horne_center/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM #PostExertionalMalaise #ChronicIllness #MECFS #LongCOVID #MyalgicEncephalomyelities #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Pacing #EnergyManagement #PatientEmpowerment #HealthPodcast  

Visit Dr. Theoharides’ website to learn more. https://www.drtheoharides.com/   In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy welcomes Dr. Theoharis Theoharides to explore the effects of mold and heavy metals on our health.    A seasoned expert in neuroimmunology and environmental medicine, Dr. Theoharides shares his expertise on how environmental toxins impact the body, and what we can do to protect ourselves.   They also discuss mast cells, a type of immune cell that plays a big role in inflammation. They explain how mold and toxins can trigger these cells, and why understanding them is important for conditions like chronic fatigue and autoimmunity.    Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – The Effect of Mold and Heavy Metals on the Body.   Learn more about Nova Southeastern University’s Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research. https://www.nova.edu/nim/neuroinflammation-research/index.html If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html   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. He has also developed unique supplements containing flavonoids to promote health and wellness.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoharis-theoharides-ms-phd-md-faaaai-67123735   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM   #Mold #HeavyMetals #HeavyMetalToxicity #MastCellActivation #MastCellActivationSyndrome #EnvironmentalHealth #ChronicIllness #Neuroinflammation #HeavyMetalDetox #Health #FunctionalMedicine #IntegrativeHealth #HealthPodcast