How To Manage ME/CFS and Other Chronic Illnesses with Jaime Seltzer

Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-stu... Haylie Pomroy welcomes back Jaime Seltzer, the Scientific Director of MEAction for another insightful conversation about myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). They explore how personalized nutrition, pacing, and lifestyle adjustments can support the management of chronic conditions, including post-exertional malaise (PEM), long COVID, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Jaime offers practical tips on preparing simple, healthy meals, understanding the stages of illness, and creating a less stressful environment. Together, they emphasize how small changes can significantly improve quality of life. Whether you’re living with ME/CFS, caring for someone who is, or looking to learn more about chronic illness, this episode provides valuable advice and insights. Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness – How To Manage ME/CFS and Other Chronic Illnesses with Jaime Seltzer. Key points: 00:01 Introduction 01:46 What is ME/CFS? 05:24 Triggers and causes of ME/CFS. 09:29 Long COVID and its similarities to ME/CFS. 12:15 Diagnostic challenges of ME/CFS. 19:44 Jaime’s journey with cognitive dysfunction. 22:21 What is post-exertional malaise (PEM)? 26:25 Nutrition and alternative medicine. 28:29 The importance of nutrition. 37:21 Immunological phases in ME/CFS. 38:35 Early vs. chronic phases. 42:41The importance of food rotation. 45:55 Impact of environment on health. 47:32 Use of specific herbs and supplements. 54:02 Diet tips for ME/CFS. If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/survey... Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/survey... Jaime Seltzer is the Scientific Director at MEAction, a nonprofit advocating for those with chronic illnesses. She bridges communication between healthcare, government, and research sectors, representing ME Action globally. Additionally, Jaime collaborates with institutions like Stanford Medicine and Mayo Clinic Rochester on post-infectious chronic diseases research. She brings personal insight to her work as someone living with ME/CFS. LinkedIn:   / jaime-seltzer-b23abb14   Twitter:   / exceedhergrasp1     / meactnet   Website: https://www.meaction.net/ Facebook:   / meactnet   Instagram:   / meactnet   Subscribe to the MEAction Newsletter: https://www.meaction.net/subscribe/ Donate to the MEAction Network: meaction.net/donate Neuroinflammation Research Review (2019) by Jaime Seltzer: http://www.meaction.net/wp-content/up... Pacing and Management Guides: https://www.meaction.net/resource/pac... Ask Mayo Expert: https://www.meaction.net/2023/04/26/m... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc... Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subs... This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook:   / instituteforneuroimmunemedicine   Instagram:   / nsu_inim   Twitter:   / nsu_inim   #MECFS #PEM #LongCOVID #ChronicFatigue #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicIllness #Healthcare #ChronicIllnessCare #PostExertionalMalaise #POTS #PEM #ChronicFatigueManagement #HealthPodcast