Chronic Illness Healing Resource Hub
Welcome to your one-stop guide for trusted resources that support your healing journey with chronic illness, including Lipedema, MCAS, ME/CFS, EDS, and POTS. Whether you’re just getting started or deep in your path to wellness, this page offers vetted links to educational tools, expert methods, and support organizations that can help you feel more empowered and less alone.
Breath & Nervous System Reset Tools
When your nervous system feels overwhelmed, these tools can help bring you back to a place of calm, clarity, and connection. From breathwork and heart coherence to guided rest and neuroscience-backed practices, these resources support regulation, resilience, and healing at the root level. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness or daily stress, these methods are gentle yet powerful allies.
Wim Hof Breathing Method
A powerful breathing technique combining controlled hyperventilation and cold exposure to reduce stress, boost resilience, and improve overall well-being.
Learn More...HeartMath Institute
Offers science-based tools and technology to help regulate heart rate variability (HRV) and build emotional coherence for a more balanced nervous system.
Learn More...Yoga Nidra Network
Provides guided deep relaxation practices rooted in yogic sleep to support nervous system reset, rest, and inner healing.
Learn More...Dr. Andrew Huberman's Toolkit for Calming the Nervous System
Neuroscience-backed techniques from Dr. Huberman to help activate the parasympathetic system and manage stress more effectively.
Learn More...Movement & Lymph Flow Resources
Gentle movement and lymphatic support can make a huge difference in managing chronic symptoms like swelling, pain, and fatigue. These resources offer tools, education, and techniques to help your body feel more supported, open, and alive—one small flow at a time.
Stop Chasing Pain – The Big 6 Lymphatic Activation
A simple and powerful daily routine designed to get your lymph moving and support immune and nervous system health.
Learn More...Dr. Raymond Perrin Technique
A manual therapy method developed to stimulate lymphatic drainage and relieve symptoms of ME/CFS and related conditions.
Learn More...Lymphatic Education & Research Network
A hub for education, advocacy, and research around lymphatic diseases, offering up-to-date resources for patients and professionals.
Learn More...Lipedema Simplified / Lipedema Project
Community-driven resources, research, and support for those living with Lipedema, with a focus on movement, mindset, and care
Learn More...Pilates for Chronic Pain & Lipedema (coming soon)
A gentle, body-aware movement program created to support those living with Lipedema and chronic pain
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Links
What we eat can either fuel inflammation or help calm it. These resources offer supportive guidance for navigating food sensitivities, lowering inflammation, and finding what actually works for your body—especially when dealing with chronic illness.
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI)
A comprehensive resource for understanding histamine intolerance, with detailed food lists, symptoms, and research-backed insights.
Learn More...Toxic Superfoods by Sally K. Norton (Oxalates)
Learn how high-oxalate foods may be affecting your health and explore how lowering them can support healing from chronic symptoms.
Learn More...The Invisible Illness Kitchen by Donna Piper (coming soon)
A recipe hub for nourishing, easy-to-make meals that are low in histamine and oxalates—designed with chronic illness in mind.
The Carnivore Cure by Judy Cho
An elimination-based nutritional guide focused on animal-based eating to reduce inflammation and support gut and immune health.
Learn More...Emotional & Spiritual Support
Healing isn’t just physical—your emotions, beliefs, and inner world matter too. These resources are here to help you process, reconnect, and find grounding on the deeper layers of your journey. Whether you’re exploring trauma, seeking stillness, or building self-trust, there’s something here for you.
The Embodied Support Circle with Donna Piper (coming soon)
A gentle, private space to be witnessed, supported, and guided through the emotional side of chronic illness—through somatic awareness, group support, and presence.
TMS Wiki: Mind-Body Syndrome (Emotional Roots of Pain)
Free educational resources exploring how repressed emotions and stress can create or amplify physical pain.
Learn More...Insight Timer – Meditation & Sleep App
A free app offering thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks to support emotional balance, sleep, and self-awareness.
Learn More...Internal Family Systems (IFS) Directory
Find therapists trained in the IFS method—a powerful framework for understanding your inner parts and healing from within.
Learn More...The Holistic Psychologist (Dr. Nicole LePera)
Tools, insights, and relatable psychology content to support self-healing, reparenting, and emotional empowerment.
Learn More...Lipedema, MCAS, EDS, ME/CFS, and POTS
Living with complex, often misunderstood conditions can feel isolating—but you’re not alone. These trusted organizations offer education, advocacy, research, and community for those navigating chronic illness. Whether you're looking for answers, connection, or deeper understanding, these links are a great place to start.
Lipedema Foundation
Supports research and awareness around Lipedema, with helpful information for patients, providers, and caregivers.
Learn More...Lymphatic Education & Research Network
Dedicated to advancing research and education on lymphatic diseases, including Lipedema and Lymphedema.
Learn More...Mast Cell Disease Society
Offers support and up-to-date resources for individuals affected by Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and related disorders.
Learn More...EDS Society (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes)
A global nonprofit providing education, research updates, and community for those with EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorders.
Learn More...Solve ME/CFS Initiative
Leads research and advocacy efforts to better understand, diagnose, and treat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Learn More...Dysautonomia International
An advocacy and research organization focused on dysautonomia conditions like POTS, helping patients find hope and resources.
Learn More...Books, Blogs & Research to Bookmark
Whether you’re deep in research mode or just curious about what might help, these books and blogs offer trustworthy info, real-life stories, and cutting-edge perspectives on chronic illness, nutrition, trauma, and healing. Save these for when you’re ready to dig a little deeper or need fresh insight along your journey.
The Perrin Technique (book)
Dr. Raymond Perrin explains his method for treating ME/CFS and related conditions by supporting the lymphatic and nervous systems.
Learn More...The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
A groundbreaking book that explores how trauma reshapes the body and mind—and how healing is possible.
Learn More...Cure Chronic Illness with Dr. Becky Campbell (MCAS/Histamine)
A blog and podcast packed with info on histamine intolerance, MCAS, thyroid issues, and healing from a root-cause perspective.
Learn More...Nutrition with Judy Blog
Insights and research from a functional nutritionist exploring carnivore, root-cause healing, and metabolic health.
Learn More...The Low Histamine Chef
Recipes, lifestyle tips, and science-backed insights for thriving on a low-histamine diet and managing histamine intolerance.
Learn More...Bonus: Trackers, Tools & Downloads
Sometimes the smallest tools can make the biggest difference. These free downloads are designed to help you track patterns, support your routines, and gently guide your healing process—one day at a time.
30-Day Symptom Tracker – The Invisible Illness Kitchen (coming soon)
A simple daily tracker to help you spot patterns in your symptoms, food, mood, and movement.
Free Caffeine Weaning Kit (coming soon)
Step-by-step support to help you gently reduce caffeine without the crash—perfect for sensitive nervous systems.
Lymphatic Daily Movement Tracker (coming soon)
A printable tracker to keep you consistent with gentle movement and lymphatic flow routines.
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You are not alone. You’re not broken. And there are real tools that can help.
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