Episode 126: What To Focus On When You Are Bedbound with Chronic Fatigue

This is part 2 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate being housebound with Chronic Fatigue.  This includes things that you may be able to introduce now that you have transitioned from being bed bound, tips on how to gently build capacity and create routine and physical supports that may be useful if accessible.  Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/ Join the Nurturing Resilience Subscription: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/

This is part 1 of a 4 part series on what to focus on in the different stages of Chronic Fatigue and other energy limiting illnesses. In this episode Anna talks about the most important things to focus on as you navigate being bedbound. This includes an understanding of what is happening in the nervous system, tips on how to gently build capacity and create routine and physical supports that may be useful if accessible.  Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/ Join the Nurturing Resilience Subscription: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that leaves many people struggling with persistent exhaustion, brain fog, and muscle aches. Although there are multiple different factors that contribute to symptoms and every case is different, diet can play a significant role in symptom management.  There are many different dietary approaches and different things will work for different people depending on the mechanisms contributing to their specific case. One dietary component that has gained attention in this context is oxalates—naturally occurring compounds found in many healthy foods such as spinach, nuts, and berries. For some individuals with chronic fatigue, high oxalate consumption could potentially contribute to and worsen symptoms.  In this episode Anna explores the relationship between oxalates and chronic fatigue, possible causes of oxalate intolerance, and how adjusting oxalate intake might help alleviate some of the challenging symptoms of this condition. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Low Oxalate Blog: https://annamarsh.co.uk/https://annamarsh.co.uk/chronic-fatigue-are-oxalates-impacting-your-energy/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/

Not everything we do to support our bodies will have an immediate or noticeable impact. However, often these interventions work in synergy with one another.  In this episode Anna talks about the importance of layering interventions in an intentional and consistent way to move the needle of health forward over time.  Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/

Mood disorders refer to significant changes in mood that have a negative impact on daily life. It goes without saying that when someone experiences a chronic illness such as Chronic Fatigue, they may feel low at times.  However, this is different to someone who may be experiencing an ongoing low mood that feels unrelated to their current state of health or someone who is experiencing a low mood disorder that is perhaps mechanistically entangled with some of the mechanisms of chronic fatigue.  In this episode Anna talks about different types of low-mood disorders and how we can approach them alongside the journey of improving health and energy as a whole.  Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/

What does life look like at the end stages of recovery? In this episode Anna shares “a day in her life” and compares this to how far she has come. She reflects on lessons that she is still learning and things that still feel important. This includes a discussion around friendships and building community after recovery. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/

Candida overgrowth can contribute to chronic fatigue through a combination of immune system suppression, toxin production, gut dysfunction, and inflammation. When Candida proliferates beyond its normal levels, it can lead to various symptoms that resemble chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or contribute to ongoing fatigue.  In this episode Anna talks about how Candida can be a driving factor in Chronic Fatigue, how you can assess if it is something impacting you and what you can do to address it.  She covers common mistakes that people make when addressing infections such as Candida and why taking the time to go slowly and build foundations is actually what will help you get there faster.  Useful Links Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ 1-1 Support: https://annamarsh.co.uk/1-1/ Gut Health Mini Course: https://annamarsh.co.uk/courses/ Detox and Drainage Mini Course: https://annamarsh.co.uk/courses/

Contrary to what many people think about Chronic Fatigue Recovery, we are not supposed to be calm all the time. Rest matters and we definitely need periods of the day and night where we feel calm, relaxed and at peace. However, Chronic Fatigue Recovery is ultimately about building capacity which means that we also have to come into contact with more challenging experiences so that we can rebuild.  In this episode Anna discusses some of the patterns and trends she is noticing with clients which is preventing them from growing their capacity and accessing better quality states of true rest.  Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Workshop: https://annamarsh.co.uk/workshop/ Nurturing Resilience: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/

Mornings with Chronic Fatigue can be tough. Some people experience difficulty waking, feeling flat, slow and sluggish first thing in the morning and it takes ages to get up and even feel a little bit functional for the day.  Others with Chronic Fatigue may feel very wired, hyperactivated and symptomatic first thing in the morning. This can cause a negative spiral of worrying about symptoms and how the rest of the day will unfold.  Finally, others may not be overly flat or overly activated, but just have a general experience of not feeling refreshed after their sleep, which is common in Chronic Fatigue.  In this episode Anna discusses each of these challenges, underlying causes from both a physiological and nervous system perspective and, most importantly, what you can do to support your body better so that you can get more from your mornings! Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Workshop: https://annamarsh.co.uk/workshop/ Nurturing Resilience: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/

Supplement sensitivity can be common in the Chronic Illness and Chronic Fatigue community. After recently posting on instagram on the topic of supplement sensitivity, I had some comments that no one is talking about this and often those who are sensitive are made to feel like they are being difficult or overly anxious. In some cases, clients get abandoned by practitioners who feel overwhelmed by their reactions.  So I wanted to create an episode where I talk about how to supplement when you are supplement sensitive. This includes a brief overview of why you may be experiencing supplement reactions, things that can be helpful that do not include supplementation and then a short practical guide on how to take supplements if you know you are sensitive.  I hope this episode will bring you some practical guidance on how to manage your sensitivity and also some validation that what you are experiencing is actually quite common. Website: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Nurturing Resilience: https://annamarsh.co.uk/nurturing-resilience/