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



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


Why we should celebrate the findings of the DecodeME genetic study
A landmark genetic study brings new hope for the ME/CFS community. The groundbreaking DecodeME project, the largest of its kind in the world, has successfully identified the first robust genetic links to myalgic encephalomyelitis, providing long-awaited scientific validation that this devastating illness is rooted in biology.

Isabel Hemmings
Sep 74 min read


Circadian Rhythms and Sleep
Sleep and Circadian Rhythm disruption are very common in ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia. Circadian rhythms — the body's internal 24-hour clock — play a vital role in regulating sleep, metabolism, hormone release, and digestion. When disrupted, they can significantly affect health, particularly people with ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia, where sleep disturbances and fatigue are common.

Isabel Hemmings
Jul 176 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


Understanding MCAS in ME/CFS, Long COVID, and Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Patients
Explore the complexities of MCAS in ME/CFS, Long COVID, and Fibromyalgia. Discover how MCAS impacts these conditions and find relief strategies.
Sue Wharton
Jun 33 min read


Histamine Intolerance in ME/CFS, Long COVID, and Fibromyalgia: A Hidden Link in Chronic Illness
Discover the hidden link between histamine intolerance and chronic illnesses like ME/CFS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia. Learn how histamine impacts symptoms.
Sue Wharton
Jun 34 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


Gut Feelings: How Your Microbiome Could Be Fuelling ME/CFS
Discover how your gut could be fuelling ME/CFS symptoms. Learn about gut inflammation, microbiome imbalances, and their impact on your health.
Sue Wharton
May 183 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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