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How to Heal from Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue with Jenny Tufenkian, ND

Aug 5, 2025
Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a seasoned Naturopathic Physician with over 20 years of experience, shares her insights on recovery from long COVID and chronic fatigue. She discusses how to differentiate between these conditions and emphasizes the importance of early symptom management. Jenny reveals her five root causes of chronic fatigue and offers practical strategies to restore energy and vitality. Listeners are inspired by her personal healing journeys and the transformative power of addressing both the body and mind in the recovery process.
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INSIGHT

Long COVID Is A Form Of Myalgic Encephalitis

  • Jenny Tufenkian states that long COVID is a type of myalgic encephalitis affecting brain and muscles.
  • She explains an infection or vaccine can be the trigger that flips a vulnerable person into this state.
INSIGHT

Post-Exertional Malaise Predicts Crashes

  • Jenny Tufenkian defines post-exertional malaise as doing more than usual and paying for it later.
  • She notes recovery can take days and that pattern signals deeper mitochondrial dysfunction.
ANECDOTE

Removing Mercury Sparked My Healing

  • Jenny Tufenkian removed all 20 of her mercury amalgams and then spent two months detoxing.
  • She describes the change as 'night and day' and it restored her full energy and function.
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