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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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
thriveninety support
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
Will I Have to Feel Like This Forever?
Let’s reframe what recovery can mean after Long COVID. (written 06/29/2025)
If you’re living with the effects of Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, you’ve likely asked yourself: Is this just how it is now?
You’re not alone—and we want to offer a hopeful and realistic perspective.
Th...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
Wildfire Smoke, Recovery & Your Resilience
The Air Feels Heavy—Here’s How to Lighten the Load (written 06/22/2025)
If you’ve noticed a haze outside or a tightness in your chest, you’re not alone. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has drifted across large parts of the U.S. and Canada again, significantly reducing air quality and making it “...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
How to Manage Symptoms Through Summer Travel and Events
Don’t let a getaway set you back—here’s how to stay resilient on the move (written 06/08/2025)
As we move into summer and the season begins to shift, many of us are starting to think about travel—whether that’s a weekend getaway, a longer vacation, or simply spending more time out and about nea...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 12, 2025
symptom management
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