The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
Don't Let Fatigue Rule Your Life: Practical Strategies for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Ever felt so rundown and exhausted that even simple tasks like showering seem overwhelming?
For millions suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), this is their daily reality - a debilitating condition often misunderstood as just feeling tired.
In this episode, we dive into the world of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as Louise Digby interviews Lauren Windas, a nutritionist and naturopath who triumphed over her own battle with CFS and now guides others on their journeys. In her debut book, "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Your Route to Recovery," Lauren dispels common misconceptions surrounding CFS and offers valuable insights.
Discover the true nature of CFS, its contributing factors, and the spectrum of symptoms associated with this complex condition. Explore practical strategies to manage the symptoms and reclaim your energy, even with CFS.
Whether you or a loved one battles chronic fatigue or you just want to understand this complex condition better, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?
Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1
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00:00 - Episode start
00:25 - How a seemingly minor viral infection can unexpectedly develop into chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
00:28 - The common trigger for most CFS cases and other underlying factors
02:06 - Why some people recover quickly while others develop chronic issues after the same infection
02:22 - The three-pronged structure or "three P's" model involved in myalgic encephalomyelitis chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
04:40 - Clearing up common misconceptions about chronic fatigue and revealing the true picture of CFS
05:54 - Learn how to identify the hallmark symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
08:02 - The debate surrounding the terminology used for ME and CFS
11:12 - A holistic approach for managing chronic fatigue symptoms
14:37 - How nutrition and naturopathic principles impact ME/CFS recovery
17:17 - Practical tips for beginning your path to better health, even with low energy levels
17:51 - The three different stages of recovery and how to navigate them effectively
19:05 - Why pacing is considered a key facet in managing your energy levels
22:38 - What are “rest buffers” and how to use them for optimal recovery
26:09 - The connection between mindset, emotional well-being, and managing CFS symptoms
27:37 - How to see beyond “CFS goggles” and maintain a positive outlook despite chronic illness
33:09 - What true recovery from ME/CFS really looks like
35:37 - Challenges you might face on the road to recovery and how to overcome them
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Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?
Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1