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Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Show summary:

Nutritional therapist and CNM graduate, Lauren Windas, shares her incredibly inspiring story of how she overcame a five-year battle with ME, more commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Lauren explains what ME is and how chronic fatigue can be managed naturally through diet and lifestyle. Lauren also discusses how she’s built a successful career in nutrition and a thriving wellbeing brand.

What you’ll learn:

  • An overview of ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis): what it is, the causes/ triggers and common symptoms.
  • The steps Lauren took to manage her ME and how she went from being severely tired and in pain to thriving fit.
  • Key functional tests Lauren recommends to get to the root cause of ME.
  • Lifestyle factors that impact those suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME, including stress, over-pacing and lack of self-care.
  • The importance of gut health and how dysbiosis (an imbalance of bacteria in the gut) plays a role in ME.
  • Natural solutions for overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME, including dietary and lifestyle recommendations to alleviate symptoms.
  • Why mindset is key for improving health and how Lauren inspires her clients to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
  • How Lauren has built a hugely successful wellbeing brand and career in nutrition.

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About Lauren:

Lauren Windas is a Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath. She is also the co-founder of holistic wellbeing company Ardere which offers expert nutritional therapy services and aromatherapy self-care products. Lauren works with clients in her private clinic to support them with their diet and lifestyle. She specialises in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E, digestive issues such as IBS, weight management and disordered eating. Lauren coaches her clients on how to adopt simple changes to their nutrition and lifestyle so they can overcome their health challenges and live a healthier, more fulfilled life.

Resources:

ARDERE Wellbeing

Lauren Windas Nutrition – nutrition clinic and mindset coaching programme

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Your route to recovery

CNM Naturopathic Nutrition Diploma

CNM Nutrition for Everyday Living

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