In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, shares how long it really takes to recover from long COVID, and why most people need more time (and deeper healing) than they expect. If you've tried multiple treatments without results, this conversation brings clarity, guidance, and renewed hope.

He breaks down the "toxic 5" (heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous system dysfunction) and explains why these root causes must be addressed for a full recovery. You'll also learn why standard lab tests often miss what matters, and how time, order, and mindset all play a key role in your healing journey.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What long COVID really is, and how it shows up in the body
• Why 36% of people still have symptoms after 3 months
• How long it takes to clear each of the toxic 5
• Why ivermectin and vitamins don't always work
• The truth about testing and false negatives
• When nicotine can be helpful

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We help you resolve your Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) by finding and fixing the REAL root causes that 95% of providers miss. Learn about these causes and how we help people like you, Click Here.

Do you have fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, muscle pain, or other strange symptoms? You might have Long Covid. Take our free quiz to find out if Long Covid is behind the mystery symptoms you're experiencing, Click Here.

For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.

Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.

Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, speaks with Katie Kimball, CSME, to explore how exhausted parents can reclaim energy and stability at home by building a true "family team." Together, they unpack how life skills, chores, and food prep can become empowering tools, especially for families navigating chronic fatigue or long COVID.

Katie Kimball helps change kids' relationship to food, both through work in the kitchen and helping parents of picky eaters. She's a former teacher, two-time TEDx speaker, writer, and mom of 4 kids. She created the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, which was recommended by The Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids. Her blog Kitchen Stewardship helps families stay healthy without going crazy, and she's on a mission to connect families around healthy food, teach every child to cook, and instill those all-important life skills with her LifeSkillsNow summer camps!

Today, Katie shares simple but powerful strategies for involving kids in cooking and household responsibilities in a way that builds confidence, strengthens family bonds, and takes pressure off parents who are stretched thin.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What a "family support team" looks like and how to create one
• Why life skills build confidence, resilience, and future independence
• How to coach rather than criticize when teaching kids
• The importance of clear boundaries and gradual responsibility
• Why apologizing is a powerful parenting tool
• How to shift parenting style as your kids become teens
• Creative ways to teach responsibility through allowance systems

Katie's Freebie: Knife Skills Video for Kids: https://kidscookrealfood.com/energymdpodcast

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We help you resolve your Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) by finding and fixing the REAL root causes that 95% of providers miss. Learn about these causes and how we help people like you, Click Here.

Do you have fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, muscle pain, or other strange symptoms? You might have Long Covid. Take our free quiz to find out if Long Covid is behind the mystery symptoms you're experiencing, Click Here.

For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.

Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.

Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explores why nicotine therapy doesn't always work for people with long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome and what you can do instead. He breaks down how the toxic load in your body, especially the "Toxic Five," can interfere with recovery and explains how to optimize your healing approach even when nicotine doesn't deliver results.

If you've tried patches, lozenges, or gum and still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, or pain, this episode offers clarity and direction.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What nicotine therapy does and why it helps some people
• The role of acetylcholine receptors and nervous system balance
• Why 50% of users don't respond to nicotine therapy
• How the "Toxic Five" interferes with healing
• When to retry nicotine after addressing deeper causes
• The lifestyle mistakes that can block progress
• Evan's four-step process for full recovery

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We help you resolve your Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) by finding and fixing the REAL root causes that 95% of providers miss. Learn about these causes and how we help people like you, Click Here.

Do you have fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, muscle pain, or other strange symptoms? You might have Long Covid. Take our free quiz to find out if Long Covid is behind the mystery symptoms you're experiencing, Click Here.

For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.

Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.

Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains what a Herxheimer (die-off) reaction really is, how to recognize it, and why you don't need to feel terrible to get better. He breaks down how toxins like heavy metals, chemicals, molds, and infections are released from tissues during detox, and how to move through the process gracefully instead of suffering from excessive inflammation and crashes.

Learn Evan's four-step process for removing the "Toxic Five" safely, how to use the die-off dance to avoid setbacks, and why "pushing through" reactions may actually slow your recovery.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What die-off reactions look like (and when they signal progress)
• Why excessive detox reactions damage mitochondria, adrenals, and hormones
• How to detoxify at a rate your body can tolerate
• The importance of pacing, pathway support, and balance in long-term healing

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We help you resolve your Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) by finding and fixing the REAL root causes that 95% of providers miss. Learn about these causes and how we help people like you, Click Here.

Do you have fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, muscle pain, or other strange symptoms? You might have Long Covid. Take our free quiz to find out if Long Covid is behind the mystery symptoms you're experiencing, Click Here.

For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.

Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.

Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

In this episode of the EnergyMD Podcast, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with homesteader, goat trainer, and EMF-awareness advocate Julia Lupine about the overlooked connection between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and fatigue, sleep issues, mood changes, and chronic illness.

Julia is a homesteader, goat trainer, author, primitive skills enthusiast, backpacker, gardener, herbalist, and songwriter. She's based in the western U.S., often found "under a rock" with her goats and cats. Deeply committed to helping EMF-sensitive people thrive, she provides education, tools, and insight to help others stay healthy in a modern, wireless world.

During the episode Julia shares her personal story of healing from debilitating symptoms, by living off-grid and dramatically reducing her exposure to artificial EMF. Together, they explore practical solutions for reducing EMF exposure, understanding your environment, and supporting your body through diet, herbs, and mindset, even if you can't move to the mountains with goats.

Learn more or contact Julia: https://substack.com/@julialupine

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We help you resolve your Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) by finding and fixing the REAL root causes that 95% of providers miss. Learn about these causes and how we help people like you, Click Here.

Do you have fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, muscle pain, or other strange symptoms? You might have Long Covid. Take our free quiz to find out if Long Covid is behind the mystery symptoms you're experiencing, Click Here.

For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.

Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.

Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.