#292: Using Lifestyle Medicine to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Dr. Tila Kansagra
"I refuse to believe that if something tangible like diabetes or hypertension can get better, and the same diet helps so many chronic diseases, why would it not help ME, CFS, or fibromyalgia?" – Dr. Tila Kansagra
Explore the intricacies of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia with Dr. Tila Kansagra, an experienced general practitioner. Learn the definitions and diagnostic processes of these conditions, and discover approaches to treatment with lifestyle medicine and a plant-based diet.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Dr. Tila Kansagra’s journey to plant-based nutrition.
Impact on her medical practice and changing approaches to patient care
Her passion for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Root causes of CFS
Understanding fibromyalgia
Role of plant-based diets in CFS and fibromyalgia treatment
The role of chronic stress and lack of connection between CFS and fibromyalgia
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Dr. Tila Kansagra
More about my honored guest:
Dr. Tila Kansagra has been a medical doctor for 15 years and a family doctor (General Practitioner for 10 years). She has experience of several types of work including community based care of elderly services. She currently works as a GP specialist in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME and Fibromyalgia in London and Hertfordshire.
She turned vegan 5 years ago after developing issues with her own health and never looked back. She is now Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine and has a Certificate in Plant-Based nutrition and likes to incorporate lifestyle medicine into her consults. She works privately as a health coach and is known as the “Plant Promoting Doctor”. Plantpromotingdoctor.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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