Episode 43: Longevity and Healthspan: Answering Your Questions - Part 2

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Written By Nicole Goode
 

In part 2 of delving into questions covering longevity and healthspan, Nicole discusses how to best manage stress and also explores the diagnostic testing when it comes to chronic fatigue. Nicole explains how stress impacts autoimmunity, highlighting the importance of stress management techniques such as mindfulness, yoga, and healthy lifestyle habits. 

She emphasises the significance of understanding root causes over solely pursuing diagnoses, the role of mitochondria in chronic fatigue and practical advice for those struggling to get a diagnosis.

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Timestamps:

[00:44] Introduction to longevity and fatigue conditions

[01:11] Understanding stress and its impact on health

[04:01] Effective stress management strategies

[08:03] Diagnostic tests for chronic fatigue

[14:15] The role of mitochondria in chronic fatigue 

[19:26] Recognising and diagnosing chronic fatigue

 
“There’s lots of things that you can try and incorporate into your daily routine to help with stress, and that’s going to be really beneficial for anybody living with POTS and chronic fatigue.”
— NICOLE GOODE
 

Essential learnings from this episode…

  • Stress and its impact on conditions like POTS and chronic fatigue

  • Incorporating healthy lifestyle habits including a balanced diet, regular movement and prioritising sleep

  • The connection between mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic fatigue

  • The importance of focusing on root causes rather than just diagnosis

 
 

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