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Understanding Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog - Dr. Jenny Tufenkian #037
About My Guest
Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a licensed Naturopathic Physician with two decades of experience, specializes in empowering health-conscious professionals to conquer long COVID and ME/CFS fatigue. Her personal battle with chronic fatigue inspired her to uncover its root causes, leading to the creation of a transformative system that addresses the five core root causes of Chronic Fatigue/ME. This approach helps those overwhelmed by exhaustion regain their energy and vitality, allowing them to fully embrace life once again. Combining a thorough functional medical approach with deep subconscious work, Dr. Tufenkian's method facilitates significant shifts in both physical and energetic well-being. She believes in a holistic healing process that integrates the physical, mental/emotional, and energetic dimensions, emphasizing the body's inherent ability to be vital. Dr. Tufenkian earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the National University of Natural Medicine. She is also a mom of two, happily married and loves her time outdoors and in the kitchen.
Summary
What happens when a naturopathic doctor becomes a patient herself? Dr. Jenny Tufenkian joins host Leah Vachani for an eye-opening conversation about her personal battle with chronic fatigue syndrome and how it shaped her approach to treating long COVID, myalgic encephalitis, and unexplained exhaustion.
If you've ever felt dismissed by doctors or told your symptoms are "all in your head," this episode will resonate deeply. Dr. Tufenkian gets real about why these conditions are so often misdiagnosed and why women especially struggle to get the answers they deserve. She breaks down the frustrating reality that there's no simple test for long COVID or chronic fatigue, but explains how to start connecting the dots between your symptoms and potential root causes.
From brain fog that makes you feel like you're living in a haze to energy crashes that derail your day, Dr. Tufenkian explores what's really happening in your body. She dives into everything from immune system chaos and mitochondrial burnout to hidden mold exposure and hormonal shifts that can leave you feeling like a shadow of yourself.
The conversation gets practical too, as Dr. Tufenkian shares her five-step healing protocol and explains why your subconscious mind might be more involved in your recovery than you think. Whether you're dealing with post-COVID symptoms, unexplained fatigue, or just want to understand how to advocate for your health better, this episode offers hope and actionable insights for reclaiming your energy and vitality.
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The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. Please be reminded that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Long COVID and Personal Journey
06:34 Understanding Chronic Fatigue and Women's Health
12:32 Diagnosing Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalitis
18:25 Root Causes of Fatigue and Brain Fog
24:19 The Impact of Hormones and Metabolism on Health
25:22 Understanding Brain Fog and Inflammation
29:17 The Connection Between Hormones and Dementia
32:22 Identifying Mold and Its Impact on Health
36:40 Empowering Self-Care in Healthcare
39:32 The Five-Step Healing Protocol
44:34 The Power of Healing and Self-Discovery
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