#34 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Gut Health with Dr. Sarah Myhill

[@Wds__99]

Proper circadian rhythm is foundation of health. Then food.

[@ourhealthpath]

Yes I’d agree with circadian rhythm being foundational. Yet it’s also bidirectional - many of the conditions that can be caused by circadian dysfunction are thought to also cause or exacerbate circadian dysfunction.

[@Bachconcertos]

I started my Paleo Keto diet today I want to heal - I got a foot massage also and just took an Epson salt bath with lavender.

[@ourhealthpath]

That’s great! Well done and keep it up! Let us know how you get on! We’d love to hear!

[@julian.morgan]

Firstly I have a huge respect for Dr Myhill and her books are an invaluable reference.That said I do question her assertion that the paleo-ketogenic diet is the ONLY way based on her further assertion that this is what we are evolved to eat. As she mentions here, homo sapiens evolved in Africa near the equator: The oldest remains so far discovered go back 150,000 years, and importantly these were people who were anatomically identical to modern humans. These people were omnivores and will have eaten anything they could lay their hands on, and since this is equatorial Africa we're talking year round growth of all manner of foods including those fruits, berries, nuts and tubers rich in carbs. For sure, they're not massively over-eating grains and cereals or starchy tubers, because, as hunter gatherers, they're not growing crops. But the 'autumn only' idea can't be quite right? Also there is growing evidence from places like Gobleki Tepi that the 'agricultural revolution' of around 10,000 BC was probably a reintroduction of such skills post ice-age, rather than being the time of their first invention. I suspect that human 'civilisation' goes back a lot further than what we're told by orthodox archaeology which basically starts things off at the end of the last ice age and assumes that people who were anatomically identical to us left Africa and spent 140,000 years twiddling their thumbs, which seems implausible to me. Surely the argument to make is then about drastically reducing our dietary dependence on carbohydrates? Using the paleo-ketogenic diet as a carb and sugar detox to regain ketones as a viable energy source? For some this might be a 'for life' thing, for others something shorter term, maybe only a few months. I just wonder if the whole idea wouldn't be more 'palatable' if it were presented as a six month dietary 'reset' to eliminate the effects of modern excesses? Arguably it's easier to forbid a food group than it is to eat it in sensible proportions, but when history shows us long lived civilisations such as those on the Indian sub-continent and China subsisting largely on rice, wheat, legumes, veggies etc. it would seem that with the junk and rubbish eliminated and detoxed, healthy gut flora re-established etc, it's not actively bad for us, in moderation? I've phrased the above as questions because I'm keen to learn, and might well have missed something obvious :)

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi Julian. Many thanks for your comment. No I don't think you have missed anything and I tend to agree with your line of thinking - it is rare there is ONE approach that will work for everyone. Ultimately there are numerous causes to CFS and thus treatment needs to be tailored to the needs/preferences of each individual. I do feel a low carb approach is almost always best but having some root veggies/tubers etc in there for some is really helpful and needed.

[@Truerealism747]

We have to remember they didn't have pesticides and genetically modified food.well we don't think so they found a steel ship 2500 years old with cast gears in this week so who knows.

[@ASouthernLadyinAppalachia]

The tubers weren’t as starchy and the fruit was small and not nearly as sweet as we have now.

[@lynnjackson782]

great lady

[@ourhealthpath]

Yes she is! 😊🙌

[@joydavies1217]

Amazing doctor, very impressive human being.

[@ourhealthpath]

Thanks for the comment Joy! I’m sure Dr. Myhill will be very appreciative. An amazing doc indeed!

[@GodiscomingBhappy]

amazing!! a true gem. thx

[@ourhealthpath]

We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the video. She is indeed!!

[@DB-uo2hj]

Excellent common sense rundown, simply explained. Thank you.

[@ourhealthpath]

Our pleasure! Glad you liked it! 🙏

[@Listen2DeathMetal]

Awesome Colab, great podcast very useful thanks

[@ourhealthpath]

Thanks, we're glad you are enjoying them. Stay tuned for more!

[@juliegoff1731]

I love you dr my hill ,oh how I wish I was in England and that you’re taking new patients ,but I’ve suffered my whole life ,my mother too,I’ve heard versions of what you’re saying but never presented the way you are / do.!!I have severe fatigue ,cfs and hypothyroidism autoimmunity,wondering now if the severe symptoms are the result of Candida and when it’s really bad Candida die off.Listening to you makes me think that’s what it is ,one of tje symptoms is not only fatigue but this horrible feeling of being pulled to the ground,don’t know if I can convey what I mean by that ,it’s horrific 😡

[@ourhealthpath]

Sorry to hear of your challenges. Where are you based? Perhaps we can connect you with a good functional medicine practitioner local to you?

[@billhorn3]

My friend cured candida by taking the larger bottle she bought, of capsules called "Candidase" which also well addresses the "die-off" symptoms so one doesn't suffer them at all. Good luck to you.

[@candelaa.7907]

Thank you. It was so helpful

[@ourhealthpath]

Our pleasure Candela! We’re so glad it was helpful! 🙏

[@niorneiltrinity6371]

[@ourhealthpath]

Thank you for your kind words niorneil! 😊🙏

[@terrybetts3794]

God bless you for the info

[@TwinkleToes2day]

First time visitor here to listen to you and Dr Myhill, (The video title drew me in, being the parent of someone with CFS). I am currently in the process of adjusting my own food intake after months of feeling 'not right' and was fascinated to hear Dr Myhill talk about fasting. Does one simply stop eating anything , and for how many days? I am not averse to the idea, and am generally in good health.

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi there! We’d recommend speaking with a nutritional therapist to discuss fasting - there are different ways to fast and things to consider before implementing any extended fast. One of the more popular ways to fast is the 16:8, where you eat with in an eight hour window (say 8am-4pm) and then fast for 16hrs over night. Wishing your child a full recovery.

[@TwinkleToes2day]

@@ourhealthpath Thank you so much. I have bought Dr M's PK Cookbook and look forward to us all feeling great very soon.

[@ourhealthpath]

We hope you enjoy her recipes!

[@imunchienandalusia]

So to break it down for CFS/ME people like me 1) cut carbs and sugar 2) focus on fats and fiber and protein Keto/Paleo 3) do some fasting. What else did those of you with more energy and attention catch from this vid? thanks

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi Jojo. Yes these are the main points Dr.Myhill makes in this episode.

[@5000NATE]

I'm looking for a management program so I can start recovering these symptoms are like long covid because I caught covid and February and having fully recovered having a hard time walking sometimes I feel better but then I crash I've had this in my past please help

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi there. I am sorry to hear of your health issues. I am not sure what you mean by management program though? You can learn more about our services here: healthpath.com. We also have experienced practitioners you could consider working with, you can find them here: healthpath.com/practitioners/. If we can be of any additional support please do ask. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey.

[@roonbooks3227]

Hi...I have severe gut issues, allergies,food intolerance.i wonder if I have an infection because I had an ulcer 40 yrs ago....this was way back in 1981 before the discovery of hylico pylori.ive had a few different tests for h.pylori but testing keeps coming up negative. I have severe acid/Gerd.At the age of 14, I took huge bottles of tetracycline for acne for 1.5 yrs. Straight Does anyone have any ideas for me?

[@ourhealthpath]

Sorry to hear of your health issues. I can’t recommend anything over this platform but I’d encourage you work with an experienced practitioner. You can learn about the practitioners at healthpath who offer online consultations via our website: www.healthpath.com.

[@deedee99ist]

The problem I have with this diet is all the hormones that is injected into the animals ……surely that will impact on our gut microbiome ?

[@ourhealthpath]

Great point! Yes ideally we would need to be eating antibiotic and hormone free produce but I totally appreciate this is impossible for many due to the crazy costs.

[@5000NATE]

I need more of an understanding is there any help

[@ourhealthpath]

Need more understanding on what specifically? Dr. Myhill has a great website which is very informative on many aspects of CFS that you can check out.

[@sashamellon822]

I will not give up dairy products and. I will not eat eggs , meat or fish . Is there any hope for me?

[@ourhealthpath]

It will be important to supplement the nutrients you may be lacking in your diet, but if you do this, there is absolutely hope!

[@GodiscomingBhappy]

acting against your body, your body will act against you, and you will lose.