LLN Episode #70: Dr. Jenny Tufenkian - ONE thing You Can Do to Boost Energy Despite Complex Health Conditions and Exhaustion

About Dr. Jenny Tufenkian: 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. Dr Tufenkian has been treating chronic illness for two decades. A CFS sufferer herself she had no choice but to dig deep into the literature and uncover the root causes of CFS. Through her research and experience, she developed an effective road map for lasting change in her patients. Seeing them flourish after they had given up all hope. Many of these patients had seen many wonderful physicians but they did not know how to assess all the potential root causes of ME/CFS. Thus she realized she needed to create share her clinical wisdom with the wider medical community. Jenny Tufenkian ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who got her training and residency at National University of Natural Medicine (formerly NCNM). She went on to be a sought after adjunct clinical faculty member and ran her own successful private practice in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian holds a BA in Political Sociology from the Evergreen State College. She loves to teach. She and has created on-line and in-person tools for practitioners and individuals who desire to live with more vitality. She is also a mom of two, happily married and loves her time outdoors and in the kitchen. What We Discuss In This Episode Jenny specializes in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) - a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness. CFS is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Many people with conditions like CFS/ME will tell you it goes well beyond burnout and exhaustion. Dr. Jenny has personal experience of struggling with this condition and shares her own journey. We talk about how western medicine views and treats this type of illness versus how the functional medicine and naturopathic doctors view and treat this illness. Since this is a very complex condition, Dr. Jenny shares the ONE Thing she feels our listeners can do to boost their energy no matter if they are really exhausted or feeling well. We discuss how and when we eat can impact our energy and what we can do – especially for those who are exhausted? Dr. Jenny also discusses some of the best ways for people to find the answers they need when they are struggling with chronic fatigue. Free Resources from Dr. Jenny Tufenkian LINK to QUIZ Why are you So Tired? Find your root cause! https://quiz.drjennytufenkian.com/sf/96d715b6 LINK to MASTERCLASS free training: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/1/pg43lhx Connect with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian: Website: drjennytufenkian.com FB/LinkedIn/ IG: @drjennytufenkian YouTube : Natural Healing with Dr Jenny ND Connect with Lynne: If you are looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth Free Resource: Hot flashes? Low Energy? Difficulty with weight management? If MID-LIFE & MENOPAUSE are taking their toll then I've got a solution for you! I've taken all my very best strategies and solutions to help you feel energized, vibrant, lighter & healthy, and compiled them into this FREE resource! Thrive in midlife and beyond - download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!