Notes from ThriveNinety
You don’t need big changes to feel better — you need the right small ones, delivered with care. These weekly notes share simple tools, steady encouragement, and clear next steps you can take without overwhelming your system.
Tags: symptom management
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The Quiet Power Behind Symptom Relief
The habits you return to gently and consistently often make the biggest difference in how you feel.
We often expect too much from a single day and far too little from a full year.It’s understandable — when symptoms are unpredictable or energy feels limited, of course we hope for a quick fix that...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Jan 11, 2026
resilience
symptom management
Just Managing… or Making the Most of the Season? 🎄
Gentle strategies to help you move from “just getting through it” to finding moments of ease and joy this season.
The holidays often bring to mind cozy scenes—warm lights, familiar traditions, time with the people we love. But when you’re navigating Long COVID or other chronic conditions, the sea...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 14, 2025
symptom management
Healthy, Yummy Cranberry Sauce
A cozy, seasonal way to add something nourishing to your table.
Seasonal foods like cranberries are naturally rich in helpful nutrients — and making them at home gives you an easy way to enjoy the flavor without the large sugar load that often comes with store-bought versions.
Eating more anti-in...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Dec 03, 2025
symptom management
Taking Care of Yourself Helps Everyone Feel Better
This week’s “Notes from ThriveNinety” is about how taking care of yourself supports everyone around you—especially through the holidays. (written 11/16/2025)
The holidays often bring reflection, family conversations, and plans for the year ahead.If you or someone close to you is managing Long COV...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 18, 2025
symptom management
Your Gut and Long COVID
Gut health is more than just digestion; it also supports immunity and supports recovery. (written 11/02/2025)
When you think of gut health, you may picture probiotics or supplements. While they can help with recovery from Long COVID, it often starts further upstream - by feeding the gut itself....
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 15, 2025
resilience
symptom management
A Seasonal Shift: Simple Habits to Support Your Energy
When schedules shift it can free time for quick energy supporting tools. (written 09/14/2025)
As we move into autumn in the northern hemisphere, the energy of summer begins to shift. With event schedules easing up, kids back at school, and the cozy feel of the season settling in, many of us nat...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
symptom management
How I Changed a Habit Around Food
Giving up gluten felt impossible - until I felt the difference. (written 8/17/2025)
I used to be a very committed gluten eater.
Bread? Daily.Pasta? Often.Sandwiches? A lunch staple.
My husband and I used to joke that if either of us developed a gluten intolerance, we wouldn’t know what to do.
...
by Kati Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
symptom management
What Does Your Gut Say About Your Brain?
New research reveals how gut inflammation and microbiome proteins impact the brain — and how daily food choices can help you feel better. (written 08/10/2025)
We’ve known for a while that the gut and brain are connected. But recent research in journals like Nature and Science Advances reinforce...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
symptom management
How Neuroplasticity Offers Hope in Chronic Fatigue Recovery
How our brains and nervous systems can adapt and rewire over time—even in the face of persistent fatigue and post-infection conditions. (written 08/02/2025)
We recently came across an article in Psychology Today titled “Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Chronic Fatigue Recovery,” by Dr. Sarah Myhi...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 14, 2025
symptom management
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Recovery
Real motivation comes from something stronger than the hope of getting better. (written 07/27/2025)
When we think about recovery, it’s natural to focus on what we hope to gain: more energy, clearer thinking, better days.
But what if the real motivation comes from something even stronger?Researc...
by Andrea Henkle Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 13, 2025
symptom management
Recovery Kitchen Essentials
No matter where you are in recovery, small moves like this create capacity for more. (written 07/20/2025)
We’re excited to share the news: after more than a year of dedicated work, our new book, Recovery Kitchen Essentials: Research, Recipes, and Practical Tips to Support People with Long COVID...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 13, 2025
symptom management
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Embracing Pacing for Energy Management
Pacing is a whole strategy that eliminates things and activities that unnecessarily take energy. (written 07/06/2025)
What’s Pacing
Pacing, the first element in the PEDAL™ approach, is about much more than just resting. It’s a whole strategy that eliminates things and activities that unnecessar...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 13, 2025
symptom management
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