TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What do our diagnoses mean? 02:31 The shared biology of chronic disease 05:47 The cause of disease persistence 06:56 Does the trigger of our condition matter? 10:01 My top 3 book recommendations for healing
@DanEngell
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are nailing it regarding the ANS. Sympathetic dominance by its very definition is focused on short term emergencies and correctly shuts down healing in order to survive now. I know we are all different. I had childhood stuff that I believe rewired my ANS to be in high alert 24/7. Even when I sleep I have to wear a nightguard because the nervous teeth grinding starts immediately as I drift off. It really demonstrates the challenge of solving something that lives in the subconscious/unconscious part of the brain. Logic and telling ourselves to calm down doesn't get the job done. I have not checked out Dan's program yet but undoing the wiring that shuttles us into fear as a default seems like a huge key to healing. Using my conscious brain, I can keep stretching the tight muscles, breathe to improve heart rate variability, continue eating a maximum nutrient per calorie diet, and keep tweaking the sleep. I am also copying your "healing sessions", taking time to just lay down and feel every muscle relax and soften. We might need more maintenance than others but ultimately we can all get there and (not kidding) we possess an awesomeness of spirit not found in those common "normies". This challenge is a gift that will pay dividends.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Dan for taking the time to share all of this! Very well said. It's a challenging path but I agree, it changes you in amazing ways (if you let it!)
@Benswinger
3 жыл бұрын
Fairly certain I love you. Absolutely certain I love this comment. I’m really working on that Parasympathetic part and some nifty brain retraining skills. But very interested in knowing more about aiding the body into an even more optimal healing state. Optimal diet is different for everyone. Movement is essential. Sleep is essential. Hormonal balance is helpful. For me, breath work and being in nature/grounding. I believe continued work and healing of trauma and or stress management is absolutely important for living well and with your living with a heart that is at peace (ongoing). And now I’m rambling... Peace.
@dfblake7
3 жыл бұрын
Dan. . I want to thank you for your insights. I have been on this journey for 2 decades now, and am careful what I listen to, as so much is unhelpful. But your comment summarises the conclusions I have come to myself, and reinforces my opinion that the key to release from this prison, is in the mind- body connection. Even thinking of CFS as a challenge is a good start, as you said ' a gift that wil pay dividends'. Raelan is a a guiding light and I'm thankful for her.
@B3l0v3d05
Жыл бұрын
Yep- been grinding my teeth since a kid. And my son does too. What are these "healing sessions" you're talking about here?
@kkatja
3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend Gabor Mates "When the body says no - the cost of hidden stress"
@santella.story.healing
3 жыл бұрын
So what’s the treatment??
@kkatja
3 жыл бұрын
@@santella.story.healing It's not a treatment. It explains how stress, trauma, suppressed feelings manifest as disease. A great read 👌🏻
@kathystoner5239
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and information! I would love to hear about the book Younger at Any Age! Sounds like you were a terrific teacher!
@jessicahayward-smith3469
3 жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree with the message in this video. I came to the conclusion that cfs is caused by a maladapted stress response, which sounds like a similar idea. I'm now reversing the stress response (which for me was caused by mental and emotional stress) to reverse cfs. It's so exciting to see the message about chronic illness changing. Only last year I got my diagnosis, which after an initial - yes! Someone is taking me seriously - changed quickly to - oh, I have to live with this forever?! But now I know that isn't true. Through some physical changes, and mental changes that reach the subconscious, eg through meditation, you can reverse chronic illness. Thank you so much for your dedication to the cause as always! ❤️
@kayoss2306
3 жыл бұрын
Jessica, I totally agree with the maladapted stress response idea. I know it's true for me. I was much more closed off to any suggestion of a mind-body connection before, but after years of trying other things and no improvement, I looked into the impact of chronic stress on the body and I'm utterly convinced now. Have been taking a mind-body approach using what I've learned and am seeing improvements for the first time in years. I think I was stuck in fight or flight, and I'm retraining my nervous system with messages of safety. Good luck with your journey!
@jessicahayward-smith3469
3 жыл бұрын
@@kayoss2306 Yes I've become totally convinced by the mind body connection too. And that's exactly what I think happened to me - I was stuck in fight or fight! I felt mentally weak and trapped and ended up literally feeling physically weak and trapped in my own body! For my recovery I'm probably focused 95% on mental /emotional aspects. That's really great that you're seeing progress too! Well done! What approach are you using? Have you heard of Dr Joe Dispenza? X
@DanEngell
3 жыл бұрын
@@jessicahayward-smith3469 Jessica and Kay, I totally concur! When fight or flight is always on healing is almost impossible and depending on the trigger, if it is that amygdala level thing that we can't reach from the prefrontal cortex (present awareness) we have to learn techniques to trigger a parasympathetic response while also supporting our bodies with every modality available. We will all get there!
@kayoss2306
3 жыл бұрын
@@jessicahayward-smith3469 I'm not really using any one specific technique but more picking up good ideas all over the place and creating my own path with them. It's all about trying to train the nervous system for a sense of calm and safety, so I try and be very mindful about my thoughts and behaviours, I meditate, do breathing exercises, spend time in nature and listen to uplifting music often. A lot of the stuff on the mind-body approach to chronic pain (although a slightly different issue) is very relevant to CFS and has been very helpful to me, such as the "Tell Me About Your Pain" podcast, Dr Howard Schubiner's work, or the videos by Pain Free You on KZitem. I also really recommend the book "Hardwiring Happiness" by Rick Hanson; it's not about chronic illness but it is about training your brain to be happier which can only help! Philosophy is helping me too in a weird way, I think I just needed a big change in the way I was thinking about and approaching life! I have read You Are the Placebo by Joe Dispenza and have watched some videos of him on KZitem. I've not used his meditations or anything but I do find he's good for inspiration. Norman Doidge's books about neuroplasticity are amazing too, they really opened my eyes to what the brain is capable of! Such an amazing time to be alive, we've got so much information available to us. Good luck!
@kayoss2306
3 жыл бұрын
@@DanEngell totally agree Dan. I think our brains need rehabilitation and that will take some time. It's all about sending constant messages of safety to our nervous system, from our body posture, breathing, behaviour, to our thoughts, beliefs and how we respond to emotions. Every aspect of life has to be pointed in the same direction :) But you're on the right path, so with time and patience, you'll get there! Good luck to you!
@jessicahayward-smith3469
3 жыл бұрын
A book review is always welcomed!
@FreshAgenda
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are getting better and better! Thanks!
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@RyanTford
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your book recaps. Would love for you to do one of that second book you mentioned, especially if you found it to be so helpful! 🙏❤️
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Great, will do Ryan!
@paulsenjohannes
3 жыл бұрын
Depression plays a major role in CFS and is very difficult to treat in many cases. CFS is not just about being tired. It is VERY difficult to treat PTSD and depression.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Great point, Johannes 😊
@boxerdogmum583
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raelan. I say yes to your book reviews. Also, I recommend Rangan Chatterjee’s podcasts.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@Hallelujur
3 жыл бұрын
Raelan! I love how your showing us you funny and quirky side! 😍😂 And yes, I would love the book review videos! Especially when it could be combined with practical tips for healing me/cfs, or better yet, FIXING OUR HEALING CYCLE. 🙏🏽
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Haha I love that you like my quirky side! And great video suggestion, thank you!!
@shellbell8062
3 жыл бұрын
This is so true. I have recently found a protocol by a guy called Victor Cozzetto who is a "Wise Traditions Nutritionist" and healer (following the Weston Price modality of nutrition). He has a KZitem channel called Vitagenics and he explains his protocol in detail. He believes that all chronic disease is down to 2 factors: deficiencies and toxicity. His protocol consists of about 8 different foods / interventions that you need to take to heal, shield and nourish the body. I have seen a huge difference since following the protocol. What is really interesting is that there are many of us following the same protocol - some have ulcerative colitis, adrenal fatigue, liver disease, and everyone improves. The same protocol for everyone although it is adaptable for those who cannot yet tolerate certain foods. It actually makes sense - if you give the body all of the tools and support it needs to heal, it will.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
That is so interesting! Thanks so much for sharing this. And I'm so glad it's been helping you ❤️
@gingerschultz3258
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a breath of fresh air compared to some CFS groups out there. I just asked to join your FB group. I will definitely check out these books. Thank you! And I’d love to see a book review.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, Ginger! And I'm excited to have you be a part of the group 💛
@readsandeats2263
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information. Am trying to cope with CFS/ME and Depression and it is so positive to hear you say you have recovered.
@kayoss2306
3 жыл бұрын
I recommend the book Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson. It's a really nice technique for training our brains to be happier over time. I've suffered with my mental health too, but I believe the brain can always change through neuroplasticity :) Good luck and don't lose hope! You can do this!
@readsandeats2263
3 жыл бұрын
@@kayoss2306 Thank you for the recommendation, much appreciated.
@rachelarmel7547
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video..so informative, uplifting and encouraging. Thank you Raelen for sharing so much to help others. You rock!
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Rachel!
@nolamayer2493
2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes Raelan, please do a summary of any books you think are informative . I wish you had of been my teacher “back in the day” I would of actually enjoyed school !
@Petero3
3 жыл бұрын
Your summary of UnDoIt was helpful.
@jimnevin2255
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Raelan. If anybody liked your interview with Dan Neuffer they may like to watch the interview with Ashok Gupta on The Puzzle of Healing website. Also to do with brain retraining. I wouldn't mind more book reviews and l do agree with your first pick Finding Freedom. This and the channel have been incredibly helpful and quite a tonic with their positive message. More power to you Raelan and to everyone on the path to healing.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, That is a great video recommendation, looking forward to watching it! And that's helpful to know about the book reviews, thanks for sharing that. And I'm so glad that you've found my book and channel helpful in some way! That's so great to hear 💫 More power to you as well!
@mikebaca6312
3 жыл бұрын
Great takeaways. You mentioned Long Covid as one of the chronic conditions. Have you interviewed any Long Haulers who have recovered? I think it would be huge as there are millions of long haulers out there, not to diminish any of the other conditions as they are all challenging and difficult conditions to deal with.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I'd absolutely love to get some long covid recovery stories out there. I did interview Chimere who has made a lot of progress, but wasn't yet fully past this at that time. I'll definitely look into finding some recovery stories on this because I know that unfortunately so many people are facing this. Here's Chimere's interview if you want to take a look kzitem.info/news/bejne/t6uCvGiifmmYqHY
@lisawaldegrave5738
Жыл бұрын
@@RaelanAgle Dr. Marie Matheson, N.D in Ottawa, Canada has helped about 800 patients already with C-long haul...you might want to interview her! She addresses it much in the same was a chronic Lyme..cause again as you said the root blocks are the same
@wendievanheerden
3 жыл бұрын
Forgot to add, love your videos! Makes me realise I am not so broken😇
@rachelcharles9690
3 жыл бұрын
I love the book reviews, it still takes a lot of energy for me to read and research to much in one go!😉❤️
@Sindre94Ipswich
3 жыл бұрын
Helpful video as always. I want to recommend the book Cured by Jeff Rediger: a really good read and cover the holistic approach to healing.
@kayoss2306
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that book. Really helped me step out of the "magic bullet" headspace, and start looking at every aspect of how I live my life.
@Sindre94Ipswich
3 жыл бұрын
@@kayoss2306 exactly!
@14MellyJo
2 жыл бұрын
Another amazing, inspiring and informative video. Thank you so much Raelan for all your hard work and for sharing 🙏
@RaelanAgle
2 жыл бұрын
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
@heatherinnorfolk
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thank you. So helpful. And yes book summaries would be great please.
@user19374name
2 жыл бұрын
Yes pleaaaaase share book summaries!!
@danutachea7537
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and yes I would like to see book review video😊
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
You got it!
@poppywildman5717
3 жыл бұрын
Love your book reviews!!💗💗
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@EvolverWellness
3 жыл бұрын
Omg when u pulled out the pops and said "One pop for anyone who remembers..." I laughed Sooo hard!!! I literally just stopped the video a moment before to see what it was about again! 😆😆😆 Ps I think you would enjoy the Free e course in Functional Medicine, at IFM. Its SUCH a great model of illness to healing. They map out 1. Antecedents, 2. Triggers, and 3. Mediators. It makes so much sense to me, and its becoming widely used.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
😂 Yes I got a little off topic for a bit there didn't I! And thanks for that recommendation,, it sounds amazing and I can't wait to check it out.
@a.s.7232
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Raelan. Thanks for this video🌷 For me...all videos you do are helpful and gives me a very good feeling. The specific topic actually doesn't matter🙏🏽😅 i would love to watch a video with a summary of the second book you recommend! 🤗 Love and hugs from Anika, Berlin🥰
@jennyjilmefors1030
3 жыл бұрын
I have ME/CFS and I think these videos will help me. BUT, you have to talk slower, NO WAY a person with ME/CFS can listen to this fast pace! Tank you!
@kayoss2306
3 жыл бұрын
You can change the playback speed in the settings if that helps you.
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
Noted!
@srmayer9790
3 жыл бұрын
Would love a video about the book
@lisawaldegrave5738
Жыл бұрын
Where is the link for the book review you mentioned called UNDO IT...I believe you mentioned there was a video link below for that...would love to listen to that! Thank-you!
@JacquiQ
9 ай бұрын
Spent far far too long and far far too much energy on trying to find the root cause. Not worth it. It is hard when u r in it but looking back ...omg ..I stressed myself out so much googling all sorts of stuff. Save yr energy to concentrate on healthy food, meditating, mindset, resting, boundaries, being your authentic self, address past trauma, gentle movement, brain retraining...all the things people talk abt who have recovered. In hindsight I did not need to know why it happened at all, I still do not need to waste my energy on thinking abt when it happened or why it happened. TMS = Too Much Stress basically, in many areas of life, and finally yr health gives in at some point.
@deelicious1610
Ай бұрын
Yes. Cleaned up diet; still unwell. Eliminated food sensitivities; still unwell. Detoxed mold, candida, parasites and more; still unwell. On hormones which stopped hot flashes; still unwell. One year of brain retraining; still unwell. The list is much much longer. Still trying.
@wendievanheerden
3 жыл бұрын
Flew home for 2 weeks and rushed around like crazy seeing friends, family and doing essential admin. Had a 2 day flight home with long layover. Boom. Totley forgot that I should have had a day or 2 in between to relax.🤪🤯🙁 now 3 weeks and still hugging my pillow. As I get older I think I get more and more stressed over small things. Anyone else?
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
I think we all have been there (or something close!). It's so challenging isn't it to dial back and pace yourself, especially during special occasions and times. Sending hugs to you , Wendy ❤️
@cathycoppin5682
2 жыл бұрын
Yes books greatx
@kirstensuhr7094
3 жыл бұрын
Your last sentences touched my heart so so much♥️♥️☀️♥️ I Fight so much to get my Life back. Do you also experienced high anxiety and panic attacks will you have been ill?
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that you are facing this, Kirsten. I didn't have panic attacks but I did have a ton of anxiety. Sending love and hugs to you for your own recovery journey ❤️
@kirstensuhr7094
3 жыл бұрын
@@RaelanAgle Thank you🙏🌺♥️♥️
@cathycoppin5682
2 жыл бұрын
But what recovery did you get that helped
@LoobyLoo71
Жыл бұрын
Fab Raelan ❤
@RaelanAgle
Жыл бұрын
💖💖💖
@DDS-mw2yp
3 жыл бұрын
Hii mam I am only 18 and suffering from cfs.plss help me 🙏
@RaelanAgle
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that JK. I wish I could fix this for you, but it seems we each have to research and experiment and find our path back to health. I hope you find your answers soon 💛
@BelovedShift
2 жыл бұрын
❤️👏
@kirstensuhr7094
3 жыл бұрын
🧡♥️🙏👍
@kirstensuhr7094
3 жыл бұрын
Your last sentences really touched my heart ☀️♥️♥️♥️ i fight so hard to get my Life back.
@treecek
2 жыл бұрын
What type of exercise did your mother do? Did she use exercise machines or was she a swimmer?
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