On this episode of Chucky Chat we talk about the  questions from @_jessica_wiley_ in regards to vitamins and @hopeforfnd in regards to helmets.  Follow Chucky @ friendsoffnd on Instagram link to his fnd merchandise in the information of this episode. 
 

links and info to check out:

what is micronutrients?

https://blog.nasm.org/micronutrients

what on earth is lions mane? Check it out ;

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lions-mane-mushroom

Reishi Mushroom;

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/reishi-mushroom-benefits

what kind of helmets are out there ? I know this is a price list but I found this interesting to look at from the epilepsy foundation as they go through different helmets and what they offer 

https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Helmets-price-and-evaluation-FINAL.pdf

How to choose a helmet? It’s in relation to a child but it does raise good points

https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/3/how-choose-protective-helmet

the different types of helmets again out there available 

https://ilcaustralia.org.au/search_category_paths/380
 

https://www.rehabmart.com/post/ribcap-protective-headwear-the-protection-you-need-in-the-styles-you-want

To listen to our song playlist  started by our lovely Maggie on Spotify click on the link below 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lvGhN4Ab3AtwBj42L5DDA?si=IyN0V1ENQdi1_6W6MrNjAA

FND Merchandise to support FND Australia Support services by Chucky from @friendswithfnd

https://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chat

from masks to bags hoodies and tshirts check them out!

HELPFUL RESOURCES:
A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.

https://www.neurosymptoms.org/

Neurosymptoms has an app that you can download now too. Look up neurosymptoms or Jon stone and you will find it there. 

https://www.neurokid.co.uk/

A website for young people and families living with NEAD and neurological symptom

https://fndportal.org/

Amazing website with information and links to fnd 

Information on Non Epileptic Seizures or NEAD

https://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Epilepsy/pil2072.pdf

FND ORGANISATIONS:

https://www.fndaus.org.au/

FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.

Click below to hear more about FND Australia Support services and who Dr. Katherine Gill is 

https://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fnd-podcast-with-detty-dr-katherine-gill-and-fnd-australian-support-services

FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK.
https://www.fndaction.org.uk/

FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups’ across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.

http://fnddimensions.org/

A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: '

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQ

Other podcasts/ blogs / vlogs to follow:

itsmeitsmeitsfnd

https://open.spotify.com/show/6RSjTADQCw9tA4Udnutf0L?si=JZy4CAfuSB6FWaBCi8Avgg&dl_branch=1

Bed Life and Beyond by Rach also a lovely FNDer 

https://pandoralocksmith.wordpress.com/about/

John McLeans Fnd Journey

https://m.facebook.com/JohnsFND/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0

Lmtd Life with FND

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3xLKpn7gkgvVoH29ulu4IA/videos

FNDer amplified: Meg Jacks

follow on Instagram @ Meg.jacks_

TicTok: @megjacks

Instagram follow Emma’s journey :@emmas_fnd_fun

The Fnd Podcast always suggests that you always talk with your gp and or specialist with any treatments in regards with FND