Understanding Neuroplasticity for recovery from Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS & MCS [Brain-Training]

Why are we talking about neuroplasticity in regards to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS & MCS? What is neuroplasticity? How does neuroplasticity occur? How can we best affect neuroplasticity for recovery from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS & MCS? These are some of the questions we answer in episode 3 of Wisdom from the Other Side as well as central sensitisation in fibromyalgia and the benefits of taking a wider approach to neuroplasticity. Timestamps: Introduction 0:00:00 Podcast Disclaimer 0:02:53 Starting the discussion - sweating through the podcast 0:03:34 Why are we talking about neuroplasticity in regards to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS and MCS? 0:04:30 What is neuroplasticity? What are specific ways in which neuroplasticity can occur? 0:05:57 Does neuroplasticity only occur in children? 0:08:43 Dan tells about the remarkable abilities neuroplasticity can lead to. 0:12:30 Claudia asks about physical changes between meditators and non-meditators. 0:14:14 Does neuroplasticity imply that the illness is psychological in nature? 0:18:43 How can chronically ill people progress with neuroplasticity when they are limited physically? Should we push? 0:23:06 So does the illness limit neuroplasticity from occurring? How specifically does neuroplasticity occur? (perhaps surprising to many) 0:26:32 How other activities benefit positive neuroplasticity - the dopamine connection. 0:34:01 Need to take a wider approach to brain-training - wider approach including physical approach 0:37:58 Will you explain how ANS dysfunction can lead to central sensitisation? 0:39:44 Dan talks about how the program was developed for other symptoms and then the overlap for pain. 0:42:35 Dan answers how central sensitisation occurs in more detail 0:45:27 Claudia confirms about how central sensitisation leads to reduced pain threshold & Dan comments on the MCS connection 0:48:00 Dan starts to summarise closing message about the importance of focus 0:50:25 Discussion around limitations on affecting neuroplasticity 0:52:34 Where people go to learn more 0:56:11 For show notes, resources, subscription and other links visit here: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode3 UNDERSTAND MORE with my book CFS Unravelled: Get Well By Treating The Cause Not Just The Symptoms Of CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS And Related Syndromes visit my website here: https://cfsunravelled.com/cfs-unravel... or on Amazon directly here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0987509837 LET'S CONNECT (follow Dan): 💌 Sign up to my newsletter via my website - https://cfsunravelled.com/ 💙 Follow me on Facebook -   / cfsunravelled   📸 Instagram -   / danneuffer.cfsunravelled   📌 Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/cfsunrav... 🐥 Twitter -   / cfsunravelled   #Fibromyalgiapodcast #MECFSpodcast #MCSpodcast #POTSpodcast #recovery **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not provide medical advice, and the information available in this video does not offer a diagnosis or medical advice of any kind. The content is opinions and information presented for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, and MUST NOT be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment. Only a physician or other licensed health-care professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare providers if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.