In this episode I dive into chronic fatigue syndrome and functional medicine from different angles.

1. CFS is a syndrome, not a disease, involving neurological, immune, and gut dysfunction, often leaving patients feeling dismissed.
2. Root causes include infections (Epstein-Barr, Lyme, mold), gut dysbiosis, and neuroinflammation, with immune weakness playing a key role.
3. Traditional medicine only manages symptoms with medications, failing to address the underlying issues, leaving many without lasting relief.
4. Functional medicine targets root causes, using personalized lab testing and treatments rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
5. Functional neurology is crucial for CFS recovery, assessing brain function and connectivity to ensure a more effective treatment plan.

You may read our entire blog post version of this episode: https://peakbrainandbody.com/functional-medicine-approach-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/