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Health & Nutrition Club
for people with ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia


Nutrition and Diet
In this category we provide resources on simple dietary improvements that can be made to reduce inflammation or oxidative stress, improve gut health, reduce pain, balance blood sugars and improve overall health


Vitamin D for immune health: key nutrients to boost immune health in ME/CFS and Long Covid
When you have ME/CFS, Long Covid or Fibromyalgia, your immune function is compromised, a feature of these conditions. However, you can take action to support your immune system and there are practical steps you can take to make your immune function as strong as possible. If you are deficient in Vitamin D this is likely to further weaken your immune health, so addressing deficiency is key. We also recommend you consider vitamin c and zinc to boost your immune health.

Isabel Hemmings
Oct 87 min read


The Best Diet to Support Thyroid Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the ultimate thyroid diet to boost your thyroid health! Explore nutrient-rich foods and essential tips for a balanced thyroid diet today.
Sue Wharton
Jun 234 min read


Managing blood sugar in ME/CFS and Long Covid
Metabolic health is a key piece in the complex puzzle of ME/CFS and Long Covid. While there is no one-size-fits-all fix, stabilising blood sugar helps to reduce inflammation and supporting your mitochondria with good food, stress management, and gentle movement can make a difference to your overall healthHere we describe what is meant by metabolic health, what can go wrong in these conditions and steps you can take to reduce high blood sugar and support your metabolism.

Isabel Hemmings
Jun 34 min read


Low Histamine Diet: Food Lists, Tips and a Sample Meal Plan
Discover how a low histamine diet can alleviate symptoms of histamine intolerance. Get food lists, tips, and a sample meal plan for better health.
Sue Wharton
Jun 33 min read


The role of oxidative stress in ME/CFS and Long Covid
Discover how oxidative stress in ME/CFS and Long Covid affects energy production and symptoms. Learn strategies to reduce oxidative stress effectively.

Isabel Hemmings
May 294 min read


Immune system dysfunction in ME/CFS and Long Covid
Explore immune system dysfunction in ME/CFS and Long Covid: what we know and how nutrition can help manage symptoms. Learn more now!

Isabel Hemmings
May 274 min read


What is an anti-Inflammatory diet and how can it help?
Chronic inflammation is a hidden contributor to many modern health conditions. Inflammation is a natural and necessary part of the immune response, however problems arise when it continues long-term. This low-level, ongoing immune activation can gradually damage tissues and organs, contributing to fatigue, joint pain and many aspects of health. Here we describe what is meant by an anti-inflammatory diet, which foods to choose, and which to avoid

Isabel Hemmings
May 273 min read


Nutrition to support immune health
Research continues to show that what we eat directly impacts how our immune system functions. This is particularly important for people with ME/CFS and Long Covid as immune health has been shown by research to be affected in these conditions.
Here we look at the key nutrients that are important for immune health and steps you can take to strengthen this aspect of health.

Isabel Hemmings
May 264 min read


The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: A Practical Guide for Managing CFS, Long COVID, and Fibromyalgia
Discover the power of the anti-inflammatory diet for managing CFS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia. Learn how an anti-inflammatory approach can ease symptoms.
Sue Wharton
May 164 min read


Fructose and oxidative stress
Fructose is a sugar found in fruit and honey and also in some processed foods and sweetened drinks like coke. It sounds harmless, but eating too much fructose can be damaging, particularly in conditions like ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia.
Unlike glucose, fructose is absorbed in the liver and the particular way it is metabolised leads to mitochondrial stress, fat accumulation, inflammation and reduced energy levels.

Isabel Hemmings
May 154 min read
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