It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
36 Fighting Fatigue: Conservative Management and Nutrition
In this episode of It's Not in Your Head, Dan Bates and Justine Feitelson discuss the intricacies of chronic fatigue syndrome and treating excessive fatigue. Learn about the illness behavior network and conservative management strategies for aspects of fatigue including sleep, pain, cognitive issues and mood, with a deeper dive in the role of nutrition and how to make convenient, sustainable changes with such limited capacity. This comprehensive episode offers actionable tips and strategies for improving energy for those struggling with this debilitating condition.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:45 Discussing Fatigue: Excessive vs. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
03:52 Understanding the Illness Behavior Network
06:43 Exploring Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
10:38 Management Strategies for Fatigue
10:53 Sleep Management Techniques
18:01 Pain Management Approaches
19:23 Neurocognitive Strategies and Pacing
22:51 Graded Exposure and Controversies
26:55 Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction
28:27 Chemical Sensitivities and Management
30:04 Addressing Mood and Psychological Components
32:05 Nutritional Strategies for Chronic Fatigue
44:57 Special Topics: Digestive and Appetite Challenges
49:12 Hydration and Electrolyte Management
52:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-36-Fighting Fatigue-Conservative-Management-and-Nutrition