Episode 20: Understanding Invisible Illness with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian

Episode • Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 8m

Do you experience pain from an invisible illness? Do you find that many around you do not believe that you are sick, including your own family and your health care providers?

In this episode, Seth is joined by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian to discuss what invisible illness is and how naturopathic doctors are working to understand this illness more and find ways to help heal their patients.

Dr. Jenny Tufenkian is a Naturopathic Physician and Functional Medicine Educator who teaches patients, students and physicians to increase understanding of complex chronic disease. As she educates, she empowers, no matter to what audience she instills new perspectives, awareness and ultimately hope. She sees the potential for a 'positive domino effect' of her work. By guiding others to increase their energy they, in turn, have the vitality to live their purpose, to shine their light fully- and benefit all who cross their path.

In this episode, Seth and Dr.Tufenkian discuss:

Mislabeled conditions that could be an invisible illness
The confusion caused by chronic fatigue syndrome
The lack of treatment options available for those experiencing invisible illness symptoms
The five root causes of fatigue
What is Hypothalamic Pituitary Access (Adrenal Fatigue)
Types of chronic infections that can contribute to fatigue
How your mitochondria play a role in your energy levels
Best methods to overcome mitochondrial dysfunction
Major sources of metal toxicity
Different approaches to treating metal toxicity
How do traumatic events affect recovery from an invisible illness
How limbic work can help in your recovery
Advice for clinicians to help support those with an invisible illness