Chronic fatigue and unexplained illness can be incredibly frustrating for patients and practitioners alike. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie dives deep with Dr. Alison Grimston, a UK-based functional medicine physician, to uncover the hidden contributors to chronic fatigue, including mold toxicity, Lyme disease, Long COVID, and reactivated infections.

You’ll learn how to approach these complex cases with compassion, advanced testing, and functional strategies including lifestyle, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical interventions. This conversation sheds light on why many people continue to struggle despite conventional care and how a root-cause approach can restore hope and health.

What’s Inside This Episode?

1. Why chronic fatigue syndromes, Long COVID, and post-infectious conditions are often misdiagnosed
2. How mold toxicity, viral reactivation, and vector-borne infections hide from standard testing
3. Functional testing strategies for Lyme, Babesia, Bartonella, and other co-infections
4. The role of genetics and nutrigenomics in guiding testing and treatment
5. Integrative approaches combining lifestyle, diet, mindfulness, and targeted pharmaceuticals
6. Early warning signs practitioners should never overlook
7. Why patience and multi-layered care are crucial for recovery

Resources and Links:

1. Download the full transcript here
2. Download our FREE Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune System
3. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community support
4. Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills
5. Check out other podcast episodes here

Guest Resources and Links:

1. Dr. Alison Grimston’s website: DrFinlays.co.uk | DoctorAllie.com
2. Free gift Tantalizing Smoothies
3. Connect with Dr Ali on Social Media:
4. Facebook
5. X/Twitter
6. LinkedIn:
7. Instagram
8. YouTube

Guest Bio

Dr Alison Grimston is a UK-based functional medicine physician with a background in general practice and extensive experience supporting individuals with complex, chronic fatigue-related conditions. With advanced training in nutrigenomics and root-cause medicine, she focuses on the hidden contributors to illness — including mold toxicity, Lyme disease, Long COVID, and chronic infections. She is passionate about empowering patients with personalised strategies to optimise energy, resilience, and long-term health.