Miguel's FULL recovery from Severe CFS and POTS

New CFS Recovery Programs Guide: healwithliz.co... Miguel Bautista is a video producer based in Vancouver who fully healed from severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and POTS after a 4.5 year journey. Chat starts at 0:25. Interview begins 1:52. TIMESTAMPS are below. His turning point came after a bad crash sent him to the hospital, where he met a doctor that gave him information (and along with that - hope) that would be key to his recovery.
Reminder: Nothing on this channel is medical advice nor meant to contradict what you yourself have discovered to be true. There is no "one-sized-fits-all" for recovery but I appreciate Miguel coming on and sharing his story!
SUMMARY:
In this powerful interview, Miguel breaks down the science behind the root cause that was driving his Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related debilitating symptoms (severe fatigue, PEM, migraines, insomnia, intense heart palpitations, POTS, body tremors, muscle pain, and much more), which he learned from a helpful doctor at the hospital.
Miguel explains how symptom-related PTSD perpetuated his illness and the surprisingly simple things he did to heal.
Miguel also talks about “building thresholds,” including what stresses he removed in his life and what he added in his life to support his recovery.
Today, he is in the best health of his life, mentally and physically and shares his new lease on life.
Miguel’s KZbin channel:
/ @cfsrecovery
Miguel’s awesome KZbin video where he breaks down the science of his CFS recovery, which the helpful hospital doctor explained to him:
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/ cfsrecovery
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/ healwithlizc
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:25 We talk about our weekends
1:52 Intro, why Miguel is sharing his story
2:31 Miguel’s life before CFS - he wasn’t just an over-doer, what else was going on.
5:00 This was his life 2 years before CFS
5:42 Miguel’s body at his “peak fitness” - what was going on internally
6:32 Miguel’s onset with CFS in the library
8:00 We discuss “Does the trigger for CFS matter?” (not medical advice, we're not experts)
9:52 Miguel’s life in limbo and what it felt like to miss out on fun with friends
10:40 Full overview of Miguel’s symptoms
12:30 Depression - here are the 2 things that actually caused it
13:20 List of Miguel's symptoms
13:33 What initial doctors said
14:13 The diagnosis a naturopath gave him and the medication that felt like a “bomb going off in his body”
16:19 How an elevated heart-rate triggered PTSD
17:32 Miguel discusses the IVs the second naturopath gave him that helped him get by
18:24 How he pushed himself to the limit
22:19 Reflections on hitting a deeper rock bottom
23:30 What it was like being cared for by his elderly grandparents and his realization on what really matters (I thought what he says at 24:02 was really powerful)
28:14 Miguel's loss of his grandpa Lolo would change the course of his life, sending him to the ICU for tests
31:32 Miguel is offered an available bed in the psych ward... this is his surprising reaction
33:10 Miguel meets the doctor that would give him answers... and along with that HOPE
36:26 Miguel breaks down the science-inspired diagrams his doctor drew him that made sense of his CFS
44:03 Miguel's doctor shares the THREE WAYS to help his body heal
46:51 Miguel surprises me with this simple strategy
49:18 CFS recovery may feel like you're going in a Circle, but it's actually THIS (love this analogy)
52:59 The THIRD area of focus that helped Miguel recover.
54:30 Miguel leaves the hospital and sees the world again.
56:10 Miguel's transition to his life now. Does he do any recovery practices STILL now? Miguel's adventures post-recovery.
1:02:04 Miguel's sleep hygiene practices
1:03:35 Miguel's inspiring words of encouragement for people on their CFS recovery journey
1:07:19 Miguel's powerful dream about his grandpa Lolo 2 months before he passed away. I then talk about my Grandpa.
1:13:32 PART 2 OF OUR INTERVIEW
1:13:45 *Success in CFS recovery is measured by THIS (you have to watch this part, it's so simple, yet so good.)*
1:15:44 Miguel shares how he increased his physical capacity (I made a summary list 1:16:37). He didn't "push" himself, he rather did THIS instead.
1:16:51 Miguel talks about "stimulant threshold" (a factor & contributor to CFS) and how he gets clean energy now
1:22:58 Ending
Article on chronic pain and neuroscience that Miguel mentions is by Dr. Michael Moskowitz, MD.
Note: The transcript of our conversation is up on healwithliz.com
**New: CFS Recovery Programs Guide by Heal With Liz & Lindsay Vine **
healwithliz.co... (includes analysis of Miguel's new program)

[@cfsrecovery]

This interview was amazing!! Thank you so much for having me on and allowing me to share my thoughts with your viewers 😀 We could have chatted for 2 more hours if we wanted to! Probably the best talk I've had about my journey with this illness.

[@HealwithLiz]

Miguel, it was an honor to share your story & insights! Love how you break things down and also put so much heart into this. I have actually found your interview super helpful in my own life, even now post-CFS. Last week I had a little bug. (Normal since I've been socializing more.) Editing our interview was a great reminder for how to respond to the symptoms and also lifestyle-wise. Feeling good as new today. 😀 Looking forward to more great content on your new KZbin channel!

[@hibaalkadri2014]

Its very positive to know that people with these conditions can really heal and get their lives back, my question is about anti-depressant, how can someone with fatigue take something like anti-depressant which causes lots of fatigue and lethargy in healthy people, I have been told many times that I need to take them but always too scared to try them as I am barely able to cope with the fatigue I already have, I have 2 small children and I can't afford to have more fatigue.

[@HealwithLiz]

@@hibaalkadri2014 Hi Hiba, thanks for your comment and glad our interview gave you hope. A friendly reminder, we cannot provide medical advice or explanations, but let me share some thoughts. :) Miguel does talk about how it helped his nervous system when he was in a very severe state and how he tapered off them not too long after. And then he did multiple other things to support his healing - none of them being a one time quick fix kind of thing. That said, I am not aware that antidepressants give one a lot more energy. I am aware they have been somewhat helpful to some people with CFS, but I know they have not to others. I know of no one where it was the "cure." It sounds like you are overwhelmed by having CFS and two small children and my heart goes out to you. I suggest considering a pacing coach to help you deal with your current situation and create a plan to manage your energy. My friend Pamela Rose is very good helping mums (and anyone for that matter) with ME/CFS do this. I've listed her on my site. Then, you may want to look into neuroplasticity / brain retraining resources, (Miguel provides helpful free info on his wonderful new channel) or actual programs that can be supportive to the nervous system. Not medical advice, and not saying there is a one-sized-fits-all, but I typically observe people who know how to avoid the push-and-crash cycle / create healthy boundaries & routines and also add in neuroplasticity make positive improvements. [Sidenote: Brain retraining is not about pushing through, it's about supporting the nervous system to support your body's capacity and responses. No one should push through.] You also may want to consult a functional doctor (keeping in mind there is no "cure" that a doctor can give you and that most healing happens outside the doctors office). And last, you may want to do things to help improve the quality of your sleep. Several people on my channel and website have shared advice around this, myself included. Hope that helped! Liz xo

[@amarston3862]

Your story sounds so much like mine!

[@md6887]

will this help for Long Covid?

[@me-cfs-strategiesforhealing]

Yay for Miguel! Recently came out in an interview saying he hopes to make a million dollars this year from his program for the sick! What a champion for the ME/CFS community

[@sephblack]

Yeah, dude is a vulture.

[@sophsoph_psd]

That’s nothing to be proud of tbh

[@Blizzards19]

Yeah l bet he didn't mention cfs health online course kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6nci6aJgpeUhNksi=xNrIrhb-g9gM01SJ

[@rachaelenglish348]

This interview is so inspiring. Thank you Miguel and Liz. What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Tissues needed at times. I started DNRS 6 weeks ago. Bed bound and in an awful way. I listen to this interview as I was driving...I WAS DRIVING for an afternoon out in the country side with my husband!!! The message of Neuroplasticity needs to come out. Much love.

[@HealwithLiz]

I am so happy for you Rachael from the bottom of my heart. A summer day in the country side sounds very lovely! Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. Sending you love and encouragement for continued healing and thriving.

[@soniaippersiel7880]

Great positive vibes! Miguel’s joy and appreciation of newfound health was so inspiring for me. I am convinced I will recover from 29 years of CFS. The game is on:)

[@HealwithLiz]

That's amazing to hear Sonia! Cheering you on!! You are resilient and powerful. Sending you my support and encouragement for your recovery and vibrant health!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

How u doing now sonia?

[@andylopez6411]

I’m a 22 year old with CFS caused by mono. It’s almost been a year now & it’s definitely the worst that’s ever happened to me. I feel as if my life was robbed away. I totally relate to this guy and your channel gives me hope and inspiration to not give up mentally, as I know it’s really important. Thanks Liz ✨

[@HealwithLiz]

Sending you my support and encouragement Andy. That was part of my perfect storm too - I share more about it on my website. Glad to hear our interview gave you hope - really appreciate your comment and sending healing vibes! Hope to share your story one day. ✨

[@TheUnknown-yx8zc]

so sorry. I am a 21 year old that has been dealing with this for about four months now just got diagnosed with post viral syndrome

[@ljon008]

Andy bro hope you’re advancing in your recovery 💪🏼

[@ezza1236]

Think of it this way Soooo many people get a virus like this Why can they heal and live normal but you can’t, you’re a human just like they are

[@hysca5]

One of the best videos i have ever seen about this disease. I found it very helpful how you (Miguel) explain this with the analytical part of your doctor. And I loved this depth and the spirituality. It made me cry. Great job you two!

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Lisa!!! Miguel really explains it so well. ❤️❤️❤️

[@1992squiffdude]

Amazing encouragement, thank you both. The vision you both had for your grandpas is incredible. Having CFS has rekindled my spirituality too and I love the idea of writing a letter to / from your future well self

[@HealwithLiz]

Hi Stuart, thanks for sharing that. I also love the idea of writing letters to/from my future self. Visualizing my life and thanking myself now for the things I did to get there. I feel like CFS does make one more spiritual and in tune with what really matters. And yes, my Grandpa... I want to do just a post about him. He had these great life sayings that I thought of throughout my recovery and still today.

[@anitahabibovic2881]

I LOVED THIS !!! one of the most emotional and inspiring stories to date. Thanks for sharing :)

[@HealwithLiz]

Thank you SO much Anita for your kind words, you are very welcome! Sending you good vibes! 🥰

[@lanalegge6569]

Awesome interview. Miguel has a calling for sure! So glad he accepted it and thank you for interviewing him and doing what you do. Much appreciated.

[@ljon008]

He gave his life up and give you his energy!!! Pause the video……………………..--------………….------…………… Tears 😭 and emotions ❤️. Took 10 minutes to gather my self🙏🏼

[@HealwithLiz]

That was such a powerful part of the interview. ❤️

[@amandafieldhouse3066]

Liz, your vibrant presence and radiant smile are healing in themselves! As someone in the process of recovery, I feel Miguel's comment that how we respond to symptoms is key to our success is spot on. That has been my biggest lesson. Thank you for a heart warming, uplifting and encouraging interview. Keep up the great work!

[@HealwithLiz]

Thank you so much Amanda, your comment touched my heart and made me really smile. I'm so glad you appreciated our interview! Sending you encouraging vibes from California!

[@kimmaddin4714]

Thank you, Miguel, for sharing your amazing success story. I was nodding my head to everything you said, and was in tears at a couple points. You have a gift to share with the world, I so appreciate your message of positivity and hope. Just what I needed to hear right now as I am exploring some brain retraining options. I have been struggling for a year since getting Covid (I was using a walker too for a period) and while I am starting to feel better, I realized there is a missing link here and I believe it is the brain as you explained so well. I look forward to watching your other videos. Thank you for this interview, and to Liz. Very inspiring.

[@christinakoufoudakis8310]

This is incredible! Thank you both. The onset of my illness and subsequent PTSD was almost identical to Miguel’s. I look forward to learning so much more from him. From both of you thrivers! 💪🏼❤️

[@melindabrown9718]

Amazing interview! I’ve been visualising myself doing a recovery interview with you 😂 I just started brain retraining and using a acupressure mat and I’m seeing improvements 🥰

[@HealwithLiz]

I feel so honored Melinda ☺️🥰, and sending you my enthusiastic support. So interesting that Katie (2 interviews ago) and Miguel both love their acupressure mats, and cool that you're loving yours, too. Sending you good vibes.

[@ljon008]

The best interview.

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Ljon ❤️❤️❤️!

[@SoundsNatureAnimals]

Thanks so so much guys, this was brilliant. I love when someone says “I HAD this symptom” 😃😃😃🎉 I am so glad you filmed this.

[@TDK.92]

this interview was truly amazing! absolutely loved the analogies 👌🏽 "your success is determined by how well you respond to symptoms" Will write that all over my entire room 😂😎. Thank you so much

[@HealwithLiz]

❤️🙌❤️🙌 My favorite quote. You are so welcome Tamara!!

[@Nsh311]

Thank you liz. A very comprehensive interview from Miguel. He is inspirational!!

[@HealwithLiz]

I too felt so inspired by his story! There were many gems, and I also loved throughout how he described the shift that was happening on the inside. Can't believe he's almost a decade younger than me, so wise beyond his years! Many thanks for your support!!

[@Nsh311]

@@HealwithLiz going through something like this gives you the wisdom of life. If you believe that it’s not just a coincidence but it’s a state that gradually introduces you to your true self on a much deeper level. It seems very hard but when you come out on to the other side you realise that you’ve got the best gift that life could offer anyone. I love the philosophy of “seeing it as an opportunity”.

[@Nsh311]

I am still not on the other side but I have made the shift (by the grace of God) from the old “fix this now” to a more “let things be”, wait for things to take their own course. No need to push, resist, react but to create a distance between you and what seems urgent “fight or flight”, It’s a skill that I am still learning.

[@HealwithLiz]

@@Nsh311 Such a powerful turning point! I agree and personally resonate with everything you said and those aspects of Miguel's story. Appreciate you sharing your powerful insights and sending you healing vibes.

[@Nsh311]

@@HealwithLiz btw what is your practice now after healing by the grace of God what self care routine practices do you do every day. Do you still do visualisations and meditation etc?

[@SunnyCarnivore]

He had an excellent doctor which are so hard to come by so i really appreciate him sharing his experience.

[@davidbogdan3985]

That was just right for me, thank for interviewing Miguel.

[@HealwithLiz]

You're welcome David. Sending you healing vibes from California!

[@TeenaAbuHamdeh]

Great interview! Very interesting story and journey! Reminded me of some of my past symptoms and thought processes to recovery. These stories are so needed right now as it gives people hope ❤️

[@HealwithLiz]

Thank you so much Teena! You continue to be such an inspiration for me! ❤️❤️❤️

[@blakeaaron5698]

This was a great interview Liz, and I could relate to a lot of aspects of Miguel's journey.

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Blake really appreciate your kind words 🙏, and glad it resonated.

[@Rutashealingroute]

This interview resonates with me so much ...I also got POTS and CFS from over exercising..I was a competitive distance runner that was relying on sports stimulant supplements for an extra " edge"..! Also working crazy hours with some personal stressor such as a toxic relationship, toxic boss, and a near starvation vegan diet while overtraining. I found this story of Miguel's experiences very inspiring.

[@movewithdonna]

Great interview! Seems so similar to mine, great tips and reminders for my own continued recovery. Thank you ❤️

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Donna! I too got many good takeaways from this for life. If anyone else is reading this, lovely Donna shares her recovery story on my friend Raelan Agle's channel. ❤️

[@steve0ne11]

That was a great interview! Thank you very much for doing this. The description says POTS, which is what I am dealing with right now. I was hoping to hear a little bit more about that. I would love to see an interview in the future with some more detail on it. Thanks again!

[@HealwithLiz]

Hey Steve, so glad you enjoyed the interview! Miguel is AWESOME. As fate would have it -- my latest recovery story is a CFS and POTS recovery story. Caitlin goes in detail into her POTS symptoms, what helped alleviate symptoms, and what helped her ultimately heal from it. I hope it's helpful! Sending you my support.

[@kimnovak3068]

This us a GREAT interview!! So helpful and adds hope for all of us suffering. Wishing everyone well!!

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Kim! Appreciate your very kind words! Sending you ❤️️!

[@gbankoildiko]

Thank you so much for this interview! I feel hopeful 🙏🏻😀

[@viviennebedford6280]

Fantastic interview ❤️ so articulate and insightful. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Vivienne ❤️ Miguel has such great wisdom.

[@phoebeclarke3427]

Why,why, are there only 4.:5 thousand views ,? This stuff should be out there ! This is crazy !!! Where are the other CFS/fibro sufferers??

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks for your encouragement Phoebe!! Aye -- Miguel has such great wisdom and his story is so powerful and inspiring.

[@skinscapetattoo]

I was diagnosed with me/cfs in late 2019. It was the darkest time of my life, initially the dread and fear that this was what my life would be like going forward ,was overwhelming. Now 3 years later, after mountains of research, I am recovering well. I have very little trust in Doctors and do not believe in their modality of drug prescription. The hardest part through all of this is the alienation of my mother and sister, who will not engage with me on the topic of me/cfs, in any way but seem to have decided I may have been misdiagnosed and instead have bipolar personality disorder. This hit me like a punch in the gut. I felt so invalidated, invisible, dismissed and blamed. They respond to me as if engaging in any way whatsoever over this subject would be pandering to a silly neurosis that they shouldn’t feed, so it’s a subject that has been completely removed from the table. I only have one friend with which I can talk about my journey and experience with this condition,in any way. Otherwise I don’t mention it to others. Their response is just too strange demeaning and hurtful, from complete silence to ‘I don’t think you have me/cfs’ or ‘you don’t still have that!’ People have always perceived me as being really strong, independent, fit and capable. I live alone and have always been someone who just withdraws when I am sick or injured and heal myself quietly with rest and plants. So no one ever sees me when I am in a crash as I just isolate and stay home until I feel better and able. People only ever see the functioning me. I would feel ashamed and burdensome for them to see the other. KZbinrs talking about their own experiences have been invaluable. Thank You

[@HealwithLiz]

What a rough and familiar road, but empowering story. So proud of you! My mom and older sister were kind of the same. Not taking them seriously or trying to earn their understanding was key, while feeling my feelings, and learning to be That person for myself was essential. It's funny how people like us who had the tendency to push through and not share struggle ended up with a condition that the general public isn't very knowledgable about and we'd have to learn that relying on somebody else to tell us to stop and take care of ourselves wasn't going to happen -- and we have to do that ourselves. When the time is right, you can share with the world (like on a KZbin channel ;-) your inspiring story and we can laugh about the ridiculousness along the way. PS. I hope you do have someone in your life you can get some support from (Whether a coach, etc. or a partner or friend) because I think there is healing in being seen - having that burden all on you is a lot.

[@skinscapetattoo]

@@HealwithLiz I agree.. isn’t it ironic..feeling unseen & unheard and having a condition called ME… you have to laugh. I’m suddenly discovering how to find and let the right people in and am quite taken aback by their genuine kindness & care. It’s taken two recent consecutive accidents, both involving thoracic/rib cage injuries to show me this & crack open a lifetime of protective build up around my soft and tender heart.… irony by the spadeful. Thanks Liz

[@07torresa]

Liz you have such a beautiful personality! And Miguel, you’re a beast. Thank you both so much. This was a game changer 💙😭

[@phoebeclarke3427]

Well done guys,thank you. Miguel,you’re a champ, free material, amazing!!

[@EvolverWellness]

Re adrenal fatigue: Ari Whitten runs the channel "The Energy Blueprint", he does functional medicine, and he wanted to prove to doctors that adrenal fatigue is a real thing, so he went to compile the research... and he was shocked to find there were NO studies that supported a connection between low energy and unstable cortisol. Some poeple with higher cortisol had fatigue, and others with lower cortisol had plenty of energy. He surveyed something like 60 studies...and he put it all into a presentation. It convinced me that adrenal exhaustion is not a real thing.

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks, listening to his podcast with Wellness Mama about this right now. Always cool when people reject their own pre-conceived notions.

[@margotmuffen9948]

Thank you both as I was just diagnosed (and prescribed SSRI & Pregabalin) and am feeling uncertain in situation. It was informational, calming, helpful, Thanks!

[@phoebeclarke3427]

Liz ,could you please give me more info. On brain retraining, it seems so so important,(to me) !i.e. what others do, what you did,etc, etc .I’ll buy the book you mentioned, but I’m in bed and broke (and have a family !) so whatever new stuff I can get for free, I truly appreciate. I know that there are tens of thousands like me,and we truly envy you both,but this gives us hope, and ways to improve ,(and recover) and like most others, I NEVER ,NEVER EVER GIVE IN !! Thanks again for your great work.😊

[@AlexSelf-Help]

1:15:30 - ‘it’s impossible to crash on that medication’ -what medication is he talking about?

[@HealwithLiz]

He previously mentioned in his other video an SSRI, which was Zoloft. Which he weened off of in weeks, I believe. Nothing shared is medical advice.

[@dan5135]

Great interview, thank you.

[@HealwithLiz]

You're very welcome, and thanks! ♥️

[@COLOFIDUTI]

miguels story is pretty much like mine, fullblown bodybuilder working hard , now i struggle with a flight of stair😢

[@fiat2496]

Great video! Very inspiring! Did he say if he got off of medication or did he stay on it?

[@Jane-pg8jv]

Wauw this was so powerful to listen and so much ❤️ really very very helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you both so much!!!!! Blessings, love and happiness from Holland😘

[@HealwithLiz]

You are so welcome Janna ❤️ I'm very glad to hear our interview was helpful for you! I also found it helpful, even for my life now 😊. Sending you sunshine from California!

[@siporapersonal]

Wow he was lucky to find that doctor! I do believe in sympathetic over activation for sure with CFS. But I think its a big thing to tackle for people with complex trauma. Great video with great info!

[@HealwithLiz]

It was fate, I know! Aye, more research and stories seem to be pointing to sympathetic over-activation as a driver. You make such a good point. I actually have 2 upcoming stories of people who had to also process trauma. Not the very next one, but they are in the queue for me to edit. Sending you my support! And thanks for your comment. 🥰

[@deion312]

Thank you liz

[@HealwithLiz]

You're very welcome, thanks so much for your supportive comments and will check out that audiobook! 🙏

[@saras8612]

Amazing ♥️ thank you both for sharing 🌻

[@HealwithLiz]

Thanks Sara for your kind words! Much appreciated ♥️

[@deion312]

Yess!!! Talk about caffeine! I listened to an audiobook called "The truth about caffeine." Its an incredible book.

[@ravishekkumar6703]

Ur laughing is so lovely 😍😍

[@Fern7441]

Love this

[@HealwithLiz]

So happy to hear that Dianne! 💖 Thanks for your support and sending you good vibes from California!

[@ljon008]

Really !!!!! 1 Dislike the video,this person must not have CFS and don’t understand our situation and what we are going through. But it’s OK all Love here, God bless.

[@HealwithLiz]

The first time I got a down vote I cried. But realized it's a good opportunity for me to put in practice cherishing the good things in my life, in this case the heartfelt messages of support from people like you who this helped. Truly taking a moment to hold each message dear. I actually suspect the person might just be in a low place from challenges with this condition and have tried many things, and not resonated with this interview in particular. Which is okay. There are more stories coming showing different approaches. And yes, All love.

[@Moonberriess]

Wonderful interview!! Thank you for sharing. Could you share which brain retraining program Miguel did? Thank you!

[@HealwithLiz]

You're so welcome Kelsie! ♥️ Miguel didn't do a specific program. For anyone reading, Miguel shares what he did and the science behind it, explained to him by a helpful hospital MD, from minute 33 - 48.

[@emmacarolan1010]

Thank you both so much for this interview, really interesting and so helpful. Im hoping to start brain retraining soon and you both so inspiring, thank you 😊

[@HealwithLiz]

Appreciate your kind words Emma! 😊, sending you my support and encouragement!

[@AHMEDShOaib12RA]

I have a question: Fatigue feeling , Does it feel like too much heaviness on whole body, From brain to toe .. Sometime Very loose body, Like Unbalanced like a rubber, Sometime it turns Super tight ... But Fatigued, Balance is sometime prob because of the fatigue ... Is it so ?? Waiting for the answer ..& Yaa is it feel like gravity is pulling down, like 5x more ... ??

[@HealwithLiz]

Yes, these are common sensations and symptoms. And it's possible to fully heal and feel connected, present, relaxed, in the flow, easy breezy, light, balanced, and that all cells are in harmony.

[@ShermanTank13]

Amazing, thank you! I'm working through the Energy Codes and also Sensitive is the new Strong by Anita Moorjani - lovely to hear the journey this way.

[@HealwithLiz]

Ooh thanks Jenny, I'll have to check out Sensitive is the New Strong, sounds good. PS. Thanks for the heads up about Ted Lasso season 2, really enjoying it.

[@mikefranklin2765]

Thank you so much for this video. A few months ago I was diagnosed with ME/CFS. After seeing dozens of doctors I traveled the state to see a doctor who diagnosed me. He did not know much about the disease and referred me to the CDC website to learn more. I have been struggling to find a doctor who even knows about ME. My question is, is there a list of doctors who specialize in ME/CFs?

[@HealwithLiz]

You are so welcome! The CDC doesn't have much advice. Doctors can be helpful to understanding healing blockers, but 90% of healing is done outside the office. I saw Dr. Karen Bullington in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia who herself had CFS. What I'm about to say is not medical advice. But for friendly information only. Consider looking for doctors who can identity 1. healing blockers like mold byproducts (running the C4a inflammation test, the TGF-Beta, Great Plains Lab mycotoxin panel), heavy metals, non-ideal organic acids like glycophosphate, bacteria (Lyme, Mycoplasma), and potential reactivated childhood viruses like Coxcackie A and B, HHV6, Full EBV panel - the Early Antigen-D, the EBNA, the IgG and IgM. 2. Test for deficiencies like the Magnesium RBC test (to show how much is in the cell), Zinc and Selenium testing, B12 testing, Vitamin D. In rare cases, but I should probably mention it, sometimes there can be an excess of a nutrient. 3. Full thyroid panel and more. Most end up offering expensive things like IVs. Some specialists even do things like hyperbaric oxygen. But I didn't personally stick with the IVs more than a couple sessions (not medical advice). I didn't do hyperbaric oxygen either.

[@deion312]

He's making a book??? Lets goo

[@a_d_s5361]

“CFS patient recovers in psychiatric ward”. Yeah that should really help the stigma attached to this illness haha. Seriously though nice recovery story and I’m really happy for Miguel.

[@HealwithLiz]

Dude, I was horrified for him when he first revealed that to me, but what came next was such an amazing turn of events. I was initially concerned about what people might say because of that element of the story (who didn't watch the rest) because of the stigma, but I'm grateful for the positive response. Thank you for your support - much appreciated! 👊

[@a_d_s5361]

@@HealwithLiz I was mostly kidding. I watched the whole thing. We all have different journeys and different ways the condition manifests itself in us depending on our specific triggers, genetics, co-morbidities etc. Really happy for him and I’m looking forward to more videos on both your channels. Cheers.

[@HealwithLiz]

@@a_d_s5361 Haha, I gotcha. Really well said, Adam! Awesome, we both got a lot more coming. :).

[@dan5135]

That naturopath prescribing hydrocortisone- what were they thinking? It's like taking a sledgehammer to the body and adrenals! Even if he had adrenal fatigue, that is not the way I would have approached his treatment. Root cause medicine - always.

[@asathora1819]

The interview is great I’m just missing how he overcame the POTS issues ?! They are not only mental or imaginary.

[@redheadedfreckles2]

None of it is “ mental or imaginary “ the symptoms are real but they are created in the brain as a defense mechanism

[@daniellemartell1130]

Can you help me?

[@jilllindfield2187]

I sure did appreciate this, thankyou so much. This helped me realise that the Covid vaccines have reignited and massively exacerbated my central sensitisation that I had gotten settled after 5 years. I’m in a bad way, yes, a dark place, with all the symptoms, but to now understand what has happened gives me hope 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

[@OdinistNordic]

The sad part is I’m 23 and going thru this exact same thing and idk what to do at this point

[@HealwithLiz]

Hey, saw this as I was just about to unplug for the evening. Miguel has a great channel CFS Recovery. It goes over in detail what he talked about in our interview. I also have a feeling you'll also appreciate the channel /heathrecovery/ by a guy named James. He had severe CFS, too, and fully recovered. He got CFS in his early 20s, and also formerly was into violent video games (I checked out your YT). James shares the radical measures he took to create calm in his life, reduce stimulation, and diet and mindset stuff. Hope you find Miguel and James' channels helpful, who seem to both be once in your shoes. I hope your rock bottom becomes your launch pad for an even better life. Sending you my support. You can do this.

[@idragonfly]

Excellent! Now .. if I can just find a healthy alternative to those Jolly Ranchers. 😊

[@HealwithLiz]

I know, right? 😂 Googling and it looks like there are some healthy peppermint brands.

[@phoebeclarke3427]

Mig,new excitement is good ,l suppose, when you have recovered,just beware what started all this! Adrenaline!!

[@69birdboy]

These poeple always seem to be young tho..i'm 47..much harder to recover