Trauma, Infections, and Healing with Sam Varriale

The Goode Health Podcast

Sam Varriale is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, passionate about helping tired people boost their energy, increase their vitality and reclaim their lives. After a demanding 20-year career, a period of intense personal and professional stress, followed by two viral illnesses, Sam was diagnosed with post-viral syndrome, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

In this episode, Nicole invites Sam to discuss major root causes that might hinder healing, focusing on trauma, infections, viruses, and mycotoxins. They share their expertise and patient stories to shed light on how these factors impact recovery and discuss practical tips and strategies for addressing them.

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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:26] - A journey through chronic fatigue
• [02:57] - Exploring trauma and its impact on healing
• [13:43] - Nutritional and supplement support for trauma
• [19:42] - Alternative therapies for trauma
• [25:25] - Infections and viruses: hidden roadblocks to healing
• [27:36] - COVID-19 and reactivated viruses
• [29:03] - Case study: misdiagnosed rheumatoid arthritis
• [31:24] - Chronic viral symptoms and nerve pain
• [33:00] - Stress and immune system resilience
• [38:02] - Common infections and diagnostic questionnaires
• [40:08] - The impact of mycotoxins and mould
• [47:53] - Building resilience and addressing underlying drivers

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Exploring four major root causes: trauma, infections, viruses, and mycotoxins
• The importance of considering these root causes when traditional approaches do not show improvements
• Why integrating emotional and psychological recovery alongside physical health is crucial
• How we can build resilience is crucial for long-term health

IMPORTANT LINKS & MENTIONS:

• Connect with Sam on Facebook
• Visit Sam’s Website
• Take the FREE MitoImmune Health Assessment
• Join the Waitlist for Nicole’s Book
• Connect with Nicole on Instagram
• Visit the Goode Health Website
• Join Nicole’s Free Newsletter
• Get Started with the MitoImmune Way: The 12-Week Programme
• Unlocking the Mystery of Your Thyroid Results [Free Download]
• 30 Steps to Thyroid Health [Free Download]
• Get Access to the Thyroid Freedom™ Bundle

Mentioned in this episode:

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