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Nutrition and Diets

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Nutrition and Diets Webinars

These webinars are recordings of sessions that were originally presented live to the members of the Health & Nutrition club for people with ME/CFS, Long Covid or Fibromyalgia, and they are password protected. In order to view these recordings we require you to become a member of our club. You will then be sent the password.

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The immune system and inflammation in ME/CFS and Long Covid, Part 1.

  • Background to the Health and Nutrition Club

  • ME/CFS and Long Covid compared 

  • Our aims for the Club

  • Using a theme-based approach

  • The immune system & inflammation in ME/CFS & LC

  • Nutrition to support immune health & reduce inflammation - anti-inflammatory diets

Recorded 23rd March 2023

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and low fodmap diets

  • Causes and symptoms of IBS

  • Nutritional approaches to managing IBS

  • Low Fodmap diets - how effective are they?

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 A low-carb weight loss approach for people with ME/CFS, long covid or fibromyalgia
•Why does weight gain occur
•Relationship between weight gain and symptom severity
•Impact of medications on weight
•Four steps to support weight reduction in these conditions
•Why a low carb diet may be effective for weight loss
•How a low-carb diet works
•Effectiveness of a low-carb diet
•How to adopt a low carb diet - the practicalities
Recorded 3rd October 2024

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Food exclusions, nutrition and anti-aging diets

  • How to avoid nutrient deficiencies when foods are excluded

  • Food exclusions in ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia

  • Nutrient deficiencies when foods are excluded & how to address

  • Dairy free diets

  • Vegetarians and vegan diets

  • Egg free diets

  • Gluten free diets

  • Effects of aging on the body and the role of telomeres in aging

  • Are telomeres affected in ME/CFS, Long Covid or Fibromyalgia?

  • Dietary patterns that support health span and longevity

Recorded 29th August 2024

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Using Nutritional Supplements part 1

  • Nutritional supplements in ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia

  • What are nutritional supplements and why you might you consider using them

  • Nutrient deficiencies in ME/CFS/Long Covid and Fibromyalgia

  • Evidence on the benefits of some specific supplements on improving symptoms in these conditions

  • Pros and cons of taking supplements and how to choose

  • Drug/nutrient interactions

  • Factors affecting bioavailability

  • Pills, capsules, powders or spray

  • Where to buy your supplements

Recorded 25th July 2024

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Using Nutritional Supplements part 2

  • Getting nutrients from food

  • Common nutrient deficiencies

  • Signs and symptoms of deficiencies

  • Specific nutrient deficiencies 

  • Specific supplementation:

  • Vitamin D

  • Supplements for digestive health

  • Essential fatty acids

  • Magnesium

Recorded 14th August 2024

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