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Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness

Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness

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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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  • EP85: Disability Insurance Claims: Explained

    EP85: Disability Insurance Claims: Explained
    Feb 24 2026
    Support the Institute today. https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025 In this episode, Haylie Pomroy sits down with Edward Dabdoub, Founding Attorney of Dabdoub Law Firm, to discuss how he helps patients with chronic illnesses to get the disability benefits they need. Haylie also shares her health journey and how it inspired her to bring experts like Mr. Dabdoub on the show to help others. Mr. Dabdoub shares his personal story, including how his passion for helping people led him to specialize in disability law. His firm fights for clients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other chronic illnesses. Haylie and Mr. Dabdoub explore the challenges of getting disability insurance and the importance of having an advocate on your side. Tune in to the latest episode of the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness – Disability Insurance Claims: Explained Learn more about INIM's Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html Atty. Edward Dabdoub is a distinguished disability lawyer at Dabdoub Law Firm, specializing in long-term disability cases. With a strong focus on representing clients against major insurance companies, he has secured numerous favorable outcomes. Atty. Dabdoub is known for his strategic approach and deep understanding of disability law, making him a trusted advocate for those seeking disability benefits. Book a consultation with Dabdoub Law Firm: Website: https://www.longtermdisability.net/ Call: (888) 812-0393 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddabdoub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disabilitylaws Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabdoublawfirm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ERISAdisability https://twitter.com/disabilitylaws Website: https://www.longtermdisability.net/ 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 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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  • The Biology of Post-Infectious Chronic Illness

    The Biology of Post-Infectious Chronic Illness
    Feb 10 2026
    Read "ME/CFS and Long COVID share similar symptoms and biological abnormalities: road map to the literature" – co-authored by Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff & W. Ian Lipkin. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1187163/full Fatigue is the body's hard-wired response to a viral infection. In today's episode, Haylie Pomroy shares insights with Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff to examine the history of ME/CFS research, the causes and triggers of ME/CFS and other post-infectious chronic illnesses, and the abnormalities observed in the brain and autonomic nervous system among patients with ME/CFS and long COVID. Dr. Komaroff also addresses how patients have often been dismissed within the healthcare system, explains the physical and psychological processes involved in these conditions, and discusses how he and other clinicians are now moving to the forefront of diagnosis and treatment. Register for the Integrative Medicine Luncheon featuring Dr. Payam Hakimi on February 14, 2026. https://nova.zoom.us/meeting/register/RQnykYIKRZO-yVykmDp-YQ#/registration Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has held significant leadership roles, including Director of the Division of General Medicine and Primary Care at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Komaroff is known for his research on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and human herpesvirus infections. He has published over 270 research articles and book chapters and served on numerous advisory committees for major health organizations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-l-komaroff-64133346/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/anthonyl.komaroff Solve ME: https://solvecfs.org Open Medicine Foundation: https://www.omf.ngo National Institutes of Health (NIH): https://www.nih.gov/mecfs/about-mecfs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/about/index.html 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 so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also watch the show on our YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@NSU_INIM 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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  • EP83: The Best of 2025: Insights on Chronic Illness Research and Care

    EP83: The Best of 2025: Insights on Chronic Illness Research and Care
    Jan 27 2026
    Support the Institute today. https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025 In this episode, we compile selected highlights from the most impactful podcasts of 2025, featuring insights and clinical perspectives from leading experts, including Dr. Richard C. Deth, Dr. Marc Kesselman, Dr. Nancy Klimas, Dr. Payam Hakimi, and Dr. Philip DeFina. Together, they address critical topics such as ME/CFS, Long COVID, and neuroinflammation. This episode also highlights key themes frequently explored throughout the year, including optimizing metabolic health, the essential role of nutrient-dependent healing, and the impact of environmental toxins and mycotoxins on the body. The experts further share insights into homeopathy, post-traumatic symptoms following neuroinflammation, and the biological and lifestyle factors that help protect brain health. Ultimately, this compilation underscores the importance of communication, trust, and patient-centered relationships in delivering effective care and supporting meaningful healing outcomes. Dr. Richard Deth is a molecular neuroscientist at Nova Southeastern University, where he has worked since 2014 after 38 years at Northeastern University. His research focuses on brain disorders like autism, exploring neurodevelopment, aging, attention, and learning. He studies neurons' metabolic features, particularly the antioxidant glutathione (GSH), its role in methylation, and epigenetic regulation. Dr. Deth investigates how casein and gluten-derived opioid peptides impair cysteine absorption, affecting antioxidant levels and epigenetics. His current work examines oxidative stress, inflammation, and the anti-inflammatory potential of cobinamide, a vitamin B12 precursor. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-deth-2383175/ Dr. Marc Kesselman is the chair and associate professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also the chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kesselman received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-m-kesselman-d-o-facoi-facc-facr-6491479/ Dr. Nancy Klimas, a clinical immunologist by training, is the director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine who has allotted 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/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancyklimas Twitter: https://x.com/ngklimas?s=20 Dr. Payam Hakimi is the Medical Director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, CA, and Miami, FL, offering a range of services including Functional Medicine, Anti-aging Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Clinical Homeopathy, and IV Nutrition Therapy. A board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Hakimi blends conventional and complementary medicine with a personalized approach to care. He earned his DO from Western University of Health Sciences, completed his residency at LAC+USC, and served as Chief Resident and Assistant Clinical Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine. A national leader in homeopathic education, Dr. Hakimi is a senior faculty member at the CEDH and the only U.S. physician to consistently lecture on homeopathy at medical conferences, sharing his expertise with diverse healthcare audiences. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyofharmony/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bodyofharmony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boironusa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpayamhakimi/ X: https://x.com/Bodyofharmony Learn more about the Body of Harmony through their website: https://bodyofharmony.com/ Dr. Philip DeFina has over 40 years of experience as a neuropsychologist and cognitive neuroscientist. He is most known for developing novel, groundbreaking treatment protocols for traumatic brain injury, coma, autism spectrum, and PTSD. He is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the International Brain Research Foundation (IBRF). Dr. DeFina previously served on the NYU faculty as an associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine and the Bellevue Hospital Center. He was a forensic neuropsychologist at the Mount Sinai-Elmhurst Hospital Medical Center and was an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Psychology Department. Dr. DeFina was also the founder and first director of the Fielding Graduate University's Post-Doctoral Clinical Neuropsychology Training Program. Dr. DeFina subsequently co-founded the school neuropsychology training ...
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