Groundbreaking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (ME/CFS)

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Physician, geneticist, and researcher Dr. John Greally shares the groundbreaking chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) research that he and his team are conducting aiming to establish diagnostic testing and treatment protocols for the millions of people facing this debilitating condition worldwide. ME/CFS advocate Liz Carlson also joins us to share her role in supporting the funding for this and to let others know how they can get involved. AS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: How to donate to Dr. Greally's research (or learn more about it) - https://kernls.com/projects/foundation-to-treat-cfs?utm_source=Champion&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=Toolkit_TeamLizRaelan&referredId=772cbc2a-3752-4179-9bba-f49b73fb5f42 Center for Solutions for ME/CFS at Columbia -https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/center-infection-and-immunity/center-solutions-mecfs Albert Einstein Montefiore Medical Center / Dr. John Greally -https://www.montefiore.org/body.cfm?id=1735&action=detail&ref=3391 Liz Carlson - https://healwithliz.com PLEASE NOTE: All donors will receive a tax receipt from Albert Einstein. Although donations through the link provided are preferred, 100% of donations made via the YouTube '$Thanks' button on this video will go directly towards this ME/CFS research project (no tax receipts will be issued for these). _ _ _ _ _ ✅ 👉 OTHER HELPFUL RECOVERY RESOURCES: 📈 FREE Step-By-Step Recovery Masterclass: https://cfsrecovery.co/recovery-foundations-849513?el=yt-raelan052&htrafficsource=youtube&hcategory=ambassador&hgoal=foundations 📱 Recovery app on your phone! Try Curable—6 weeks FREE: http://www.curable.com/raelanagle 👩🏻‍🦱 Prefer a self-study course? One-time purchase with bi-weekly support. Try Brain Training 101 with Raelan — https://bit.ly/BT101Raelan ________ BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER (Just $4 a month!) ✅ Your support makes a huge difference in sharing recovery stories 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4EjD4exCbtuGQkSa71ozA/join STRUGGLING WITH LONG VIDEOS? ✅ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for a bullet-point summary from our latest recovery interview 💌 https://mailchi.mp/3bd95045319b/raelan-agle LEARN MORE: ✅ Check out my book! 📖 Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. View on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2LtzBcl ✅ Join my free course! 👩🏻 Lifestyle Pacing: Tools for Optimizing Your Energy and Achieving Your Goals (join for FREE with this affiliate link) - https://skl.sh/3BMsuqk ✅ Need help with food? 🥝 Join my course Mastering Meal Planning: Stress Less, Enjoy More, & Thrive - https://bit.ly/40SDHyM LET’S BE FRIENDS: 📌 Join My Supportive Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmecfs 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle 🌐 Visit My Website — https://raelanagle.com 📌 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON MY CHANNEL? Let me know here 👉 https://forms.gle/qF2TXFzGVcJCbc6E6 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: Dr. John Greally & Liz Carlson 02:30 Dr. Greally’s work as a Bronx physician & geneticist 03:40 Why he’s passionate about ME/CFS research & his Columbia connection 05:06 Covid’s major realization 05:35 Collaboration with Columbia’s ME/CFS Center 08:25 Why past ME/CFS gene studies were inconclusive + new test success 09:10 The importance of concrete markers for ME/CFS (+ personal stories) 11:35 How finding mechanisms could lead to diagnostics & treatments 13:30 What are epigenetics, and how do they relate to disease? 10:05 What is a gene? Dr. Greally’s highway analogy 17:48 How stress activates genes & exercise findings in ME/CFS 19:36 Genomics study details + sensitive blood pressure tests 22:12 Challenges physicians face diagnosing ME/CFS 24:47 Dr. Sri Raj’s role as a geneticist in this study 28:10 Dr. Greally on the UK’s Decode ME project 30:58 Are there different types of ME/CFS? 36:45 Gut microbiome research & ME/CFS 39:59 Are long COVID & ME/CFS the same? 41:41 Genetic differences: ME/CFS vs non-ME/CFS 44:33 Research costs per participant 46:10 Potential treatment options from this research 48:30 How to support Dr. Greally’s ME/CFS research … NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support! DISCLAIMER: Dr. John Greally's interview on my channel is independent and is NOT an endorsement of any content on my or Liz Carlson's channels. In addition, this is for information purposes only and nothing we share should be considered medical advice. Please make your own assessment, do your own further research, and consult your trusted healthcare professionals before deciding if anything we talk about here might be right for you. #chronicfatiguesyndrome #cfs #chronicfatigue