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Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness

Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness

By: Institute For Neuro-Immune Medicine
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 Welcome to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast. It's our mission to help people that have some really complicated illnesses. People that have post viral syndrome like long COVID and ME/CFS or chronic fatigue. Those that have had toxic exposures like gulf war illness, mold exposures, pesticides and heavy metals. These illnesses can present very similarly, they can actually look the same to your clinician. You may have fatigue, post exertional malaise, foggy brain and many other symptoms that seem to be common across many illnesses. Underneath all of these illnesses, the causes of the symptoms are very similar. We know first hand how hard it is to get access to meaningful information and care when you find yourself or a loved one here. It is our hope to give you, bit by bit, the knowledge and ideas that we have seen make a positive impact on individuals just like you. And that you will take all those threads and begin to weave back together a healthier person. Brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine where we have over 200 years of combined clinical experience in Neuro-Inflammatory disease.2024 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • EP79: The Science Behind Brain Fog

    EP79: The Science Behind Brain Fog
    Dec 23 2025
    Support the Institute today: https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025 In this episode, Haylie Pomroy speaks with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides about the scientific foundations of brain fog. Together, they clarify its definition, physiological mechanisms, and how it presents across various illnesses and cognitive disorders. Dr. Theoharides further examines the relationship between brain fog and inflammation, explains how viral infections can contribute to the development of chronic illness, and discusses the role of microglia in neuroinflammation. He also reviews supplements that may help inhibit microglial activation, explains alpha-gal syndrome, and outlines relevant laboratory testing that can assist individuals experiencing brain fog in gaining clearer insight into their current health status. Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is a Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology, and Director at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine-Clearwater, an Adjunct Professor of Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine, where he was a Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, and also the Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology & Drug Discovery, and Clinical Pharmacologist at the Massachusetts Drug Formulary Commission (1983-2022). He received his BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, and MD degrees and the Winternitz Price in Pathology from Yale University and received a Certificate in Global Leadership from Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He trained in internal medicine at New England Medical Center, which awarded him the Oliver Smith Award, "recognizing excellence, compassion, and service." Dr. Theoharides has 485 publications (46,491 citations; h-index 106), placing him in the world's top 2% of most cited authors, and he was rated the worldwide expert on mast cells by Expertscape. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, the Rare Diseases Hall of Fame, and the World Academy of Sciences. Website: https://www.drtheoharides.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theoharis-theoharides-ms-phd-md-faaaai-67123735 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.theoharides/ Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/ X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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    23 mins
  • EP78: Understanding ME/CFS and Post-Infectious Illnesses

    EP78: Understanding ME/CFS and Post-Infectious Illnesses
    Dec 9 2025
    Support the Institute today. https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025 In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Cort Johnson, Founder and Director of Health Rising, and Dr. Nancy Klimas, Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, for an in-depth discussion on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), post-infectious illness, and long COVID, and why countless patients continue to be misunderstood and misdiagnosed. They trace the history of how ME/CFS has gained long-overdue recognition in the medical field, offering a deeper understanding of self-advocacy and discussing why practical, sensible support is essential to healing. They also highlight how Health Rising is expanding access to information and resources, how the Institute has been positioned at the forefront of long COVID research and clinical care, and the ongoing challenges of securing federal support and funding for patients and long-term research efforts. Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx Cort Johnson is the founder and director of Health Rising – a website dedicated to covering the latest research and treatment possibilities for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). Cort came down with ME/CFS/FM while engaged in an Environmental Studies program at the University of California at Santa Cruz during the 1980's. Unable to complete the program at UCSC due to ME/CFS/FM, Cort received a BA in Philosophy from Cal State Long Beach in the late 1980′s, and then an MS in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University in 2000. In 2015, Cort was Prohealth's Advocate of the Year. In 2016, he received a Special Services award from the organization supporting ME/CFS professionals – the International Association of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IACFS/ME). Health Rising has also been named one of the best fibromyalgia blogs. Instagram: https://x.com/CortJohnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cort.johnson.9/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cort-johnson-53097213/ Twitter: https://x.com/CortJohnson Learn more about Health Rising. Website: https://www.healthrising.org/ Dr. Nancy Klimas, a clinical immunologist by training, is the director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, who has devoted her life to helping other people find cures for their complex illnesses that were once considered helpless. She works with her fellow medical experts in researching and analyzing the deeper causes of such diseases, particularly on the neuro-immunity side, to provide the best option suited for every single case or story they handle. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178/ Twitter: https://x.com/ngklimas?s=20 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancyklimas Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/ X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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    50 mins
  • EP77: Mast Cells and Mold: What You Need to Know

    EP77: Mast Cells and Mold: What You Need to Know
    Nov 25 2025

    Support the Institute today.

    https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025

    Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides to dive into the complex world of mast cells, environmental toxins, and mold exposure.

    Dr. Theoharides shares insights from over 40 years of research, explaining how our immune system, particularly mast cells, responds to allergens, parasites, mold, and environmental stressors. From the hidden dangers in our homes to the toxins in everyday food, he highlights how chronic exposure can trigger inflammation, chronic fatigue, neurological symptoms, and autoimmune responses.

    Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study:

    https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy

    If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form.

    https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx

    Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.

    Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/

    X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy

    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT

    Sign up today for our newsletter.

    https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d

    This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.

    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM

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    39 mins
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