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In this Friday 5 episode, VJ shares five ways to pace yourself if you are recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome or are living with fatigue due to chronic illness or autoimmune disease. 

You can accelerate your recovery and heal with nutrition and lifestyle changes by pacing yourself. 

Highlights from this episode include:

• Ways to schedule rest for CFS.
• Why planning and setting expectations is key for sustained energy.
• Knowing how much activity is right for you.
• Preparing for special events.
• The power of consistency in recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome. 

You can join The Sugar RESET challenge here. 

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

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Dr Deepak Ravindran has over 20 years of experience in pain management and is one of the few consultants in the UK with musculoskeletal, pain medicine and board certified in lifestyle medicine. He lectures nationally and internationally on pain medicine and trauma-informed practice issues and has regularly spoken to the media and television on these issues.

Dr Deepak Ravindran helped establish the award-winning community pain service in Berkshire (IPASS) in 2015 and more recently helped set up the Berkshire Longcovid Integrated Service (BLIS) in 2020. He initiated pain research in his department and is an active part of the Pain Research Network at the University of Reading.

Dr Deepak Ravindran brings that integrative holistic approach to the bedside in caring for and providing a personalised plan for his patients.

Highlights from this episode include:

• Dr Deepak Ravindran shares his journey into pain management and how his approach differs from the mainstream in conventional medicine. 
• The different types of pain and why it matters in autoimmune disease.
• How your gut health affects pain and what you can do to support it. 
• Dr Deepak's RAD approach for managing autoimmune flares. 

You can hear more from Dr Deepak on his YouTube channel here, and be sure you get a copy of his incredible book, The Pain-Free Mindset.

And if you would like to book a free initial consultation with VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, to find out how nutritional therapy and functional testing could improve your health, you can book an appointment here. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

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In this Friday 5 episode, VJ shares five healthy eating tips while you are travelling, so if you have plans to travel this summer, and you don't want to miss this episode. 

Highlights from this episode include:

• Planning ahead is vital to maintain a healthy diet whilst travelling, especially if you follow the autoimmune paleo protocol. 
• Why the type of accommodation you book matters. 
• Ways to eat local produce. 
• Why hydration is key.
• How to avoid overindulging. 

Download The Healthy Breakfast Meal Plan. 

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

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Deeann Graham is an award-winning author of Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, an alopecia educator & advocate, and the podcast host of Alopecia Life. I speak to communities about autoimmune hair loss, regaining personal power when given a confusing diagnosis, and work to educate medical communities about the emotional and physical aspects of alopecia areata during appointments in order to avoid unhealthy outcomes. 

In this episode, Deeann shares her journey with alopecia, how parents can help their children with alopecia areata and how to regain their identity and personal power after hair loss. 

Highlights from today's episode include:

• Deeann's journey with alopecia.
• How parents can support their children who experience alopecia. 
• Good resources for those with alopecia.
• Steps you can take to feel comfortable and empowered after hair loss. 

You can find out more about Deeann's podcast, Alopecia Life and the coaching services Deeann offers, here.

And if you would like to join the Hair Growth Reviver, it is running again live from 10 July 2023. Hair Growth Reviver is for anyone who has experience hair loss or hair shedding and is keen to find ways to intimate hair growth faster for sustainable hair growth. You will find more details here.

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

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Studies have shown that genetic predisposition accounts for approximately thirty per cent of all autoimmune diseases. The rest, 70 per cent, are due to environmental factors, including toxic chemicals, dietary components, gut dysbiosis, and infections.

In today's episode, VJ explains the environmental triggers that can lead to the development of autoimmune disease.

Highlights from today's episode include:

• The role of chemicals in autoimmune disease. 
• How mould toxins can trigger autoimmunity.
• How a high viral load can lead to inflammation. 
• The link between autoimmune disease and oral health. 
• Why food sensitivities can lead to autoimmune disease. 
• How functional testing can help to decipher the root cause of autoimmune disease. 

You can also read my article on the role of the Western diet in autoimmune disease.

You can learn more about the Cell Health Test Package here.

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

And if you would like to improve your symptoms of autoimmune disease with natural therapies, book your free discovery call with VJ here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

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In today's Friday 5, VJ is joined by guest Janie Waring who explains five ways to flick the switch on negative thinking.

Janie Waring works with clients of all ages across the globe, helping them clear the noise of life and bring them home to who they truly are—an incredible, compassionate, heart-centred empath with a gift for helping people feel whole again.  

Janie is a qualified coach, trained in human needs psychology by Tony Robbins & Cloe Madanes and an EAM (Energy Alignment Method) Mentor, trained by the founder Yvette Taylor, in a highly transformational law of attraction based therapy, rooted in eastern practices, the universal laws, quantum physics & neuroscience.

Her mission is to empower people to live & communicate from a place of love, compassion and self-awareness.   Described as a “breath of fresh air, " her relaxed approach is nurturing and challenging.

You can hear more from Janie Waring here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

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In today's Friday 5, VJ shares five simple ways to keep your brain healthy to avoid brain fog, memory issues, fatigue and depression. 

Highlights from today's episode include:

• The role of omega-3s in brain health.
• Why water is essential for the brain.
• Vital vitamins for brain health.
• Minerals for cognition.
• Breathing techniques .

Download The Healthy Breakfast Meal Plan. 

Buy the Omega-3 Index Test Package.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

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Arthritis affects more than one in four people in the UK and is a blanket term used to describe over 100 different types of arthritis. If you have received an arthritis diagnosis, you will know there is no cure. Or you might not have an arthritis diagnosis, but your joints have been sore, fragile and failing for years. So, where do you go from here? 

Well, evidence suggests that you shouldn't give up hope and that you may be able to appease symptoms of pain, swelling, redness and deformity by changing your diet and lifestyle.

In today's episode, VJ unravels the potential root causes of arthritis and explains natural approaches to addressing the underlying causes of arthritis to help with symptoms of joint pain, swelling and stiffness. 

Highlights from today's episode include:

• Symptoms of arthritis include morning stiffness, joint pain and swelling.
• The different types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and creative arthritis. 
• The potential root causes of arthritis 
• The link between arthritis and gut health.
• The best diet for arthritis and the debate about nightshade vegetables. 
• Stress management techniques to help with arthritis.
• Nutrients and supplements for arthritis.

You can also read my article, 'Can nutrition help symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis'

Here are some of the studies mentioned in today's podcast:

Oral health-related quality of life and dental caries in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a cross-sectional observational study
Gut microbiota and rheumatoid arthritis: From pathogenesis to novel therapeutic opportunities
The Link between Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Klebsiella, and Starch Consumption

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

And if you would like to improve your symptoms of arthritis with natural therapies, book your free discovery call with VJ here.

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Lauren Windas is a registered Nutritionist & Naturopath, and co-founder of ARDERE, a private nutrition clinic and holistic wellbeing company, which comprises of non-toxic natural self-care products. Lauren works individually with her clients to assess their nutrition and long-term health goals, and centres upon the belief that health is built upon a multitude of pillars, those being your diet, exercise, mindset, sleep, stress levels, as well as your lifestyle as a whole. Lauren’s specialisms include chronic fatigue syndrome, gut health, weight management and disordered eating (she is also trained in NLP and as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity with the National Centre for Eating Disorders).

Lauren journeyed into the world of wellbeing and nutrition because of her own health problems at university: “I suffered with chronic fatigue syndrome and IBS and, after being unable to find help through orthodox medicine, I ventured down the alternative route. This is where I changed my diet, lifestyle, switched over to non-toxic products, and managed to regain back my health. Seeing the transformational effects of lifestyle medicine is what ultimately led to my work in this field, and my passion for helping others.” Lauren's first book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Your Route to Recovery is out on 4 May 2023. You can purchase it here.

Highlights from today's episode include:

• Lauren's journey overcoming CFS and IBS through nutrition and alternative therapies. 
• What is CFS/ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis)?
• Natural therapies, nutrients and diet for CFS.
• How pacing can help with CFS, so you can determine your exercise limits. 
• How personality traits can affect CFS.
• Lauren's new book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how it can help you overcome symptoms of fatigue. 

You can find out more about Lauren's nutritional therapy practice and wellness business Ardere, here.

And if you are struggling with fatigue, why not join my program, The Energy Enhancer. A 6 weeks programme, proving you with easy to follow diet and lifestyle practices to overcome fatigue. You can join here. 

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

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Not only are the levels of hormones vital, but also their proportion in respect of the other hormones in your body. Essential hormones include oestrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, insulin, and thyroid.

Even when you have a slight imbalance between hormones, it can cause a cascade of hormonal changes. These imbalances can lead to inflammation, cell dysfunction, and tissue damage, all contributing to autoimmune conditions. 

Many diet and lifestyle factors contribute to hormonal imbalances, such as nutrient deficiencies, excess sugar and living with chronic stress.

Highlights from today's episode include:

• The role of omega-3 essential fatty acids in hormone balance. 
• Toxicity and endocrine disruptors and their effects on hormones. 
• How orange-coloured foods can support your hormones. 
• Why restoration and stress management are key for healthy hormones. 
• How exercise stabilises insulin and cortisol. 

You can find out more about DUTCH hormone testing here.

You can also read my article, 'The link between hormones and autoimmune disease'

Tune in today and be sure to share any of your thoughts about the show on my Instagram page: @theautoimmunitynutritionist

You can also download a free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here.

Book your free discovery call with me here.

And if you would like to join my community of strong-willed people thriving with autoimmune disease, join The Autoimmunity Community. 

Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.