Health Expert Reacts: SciShow on Exercise Actually Makes ME/CFS Worse with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
Release Date: 10/08/2025
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with mold and air quality expert Michael Rubino about how to properly inspect and remediate mold, and why most homes are not being handled correctly. Michael Rubino is the founder of HomeCleanse, host of the Never Been Sicker podcast, and Chair of the Change the Air Foundation. He’s a leader in the fight against toxic indoor environments and is on a mission to raise awareness about how air quality impacts chronic fatigue, long COVID, and overall health. In this episode, you’ll learn: The truth about hidden mold in “clean”...
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How Much Die-Off is Okay in Chronic Fatigue? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains what a Herxheimer (die-off) reaction really is, how to recognize it, and why you don’t need to feel terrible to get better. He breaks down how toxins like heavy metals, chemicals, molds, and infections are released from tissues during detox, and how to move through the process gracefully instead of suffering from excessive inflammation and crashes. Learn Evan's four-step process for removing the “Toxic Five” safely, how to use the die-off dance to avoid setbacks, and why “pushing through” reactions may actually slow your recovery. In this...
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Increase Natural Energy by Lowering Artificial EMF with Julia Lupine
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In this episode of the EnergyMD Podcast, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with homesteader, goat trainer, and EMF-awareness advocate Julia Lupine about the overlooked connection between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and fatigue, sleep issues, mood changes, and chronic illness. Julia is a homesteader, goat trainer, author, primitive skills enthusiast, backpacker, gardener, herbalist, and songwriter. She’s based in the western U.S., often found “under a rock” with her goats and cats. Deeply committed to helping EMF-sensitive people thrive, she provides education, tools, and insight to help others...
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Perimenopause, Blood Sugars, GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Gain with Jennifer Pfleghaar, DO
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar, DO, to unpack the often-misunderstood transition of perimenopause and how it connects to blood sugar issues, weight gain, GLP-1 medications, and chronic fatigue. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency and Integrative Medicine who helps people heal by getting to the root cause. A graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and fellowship-trained at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, she’s passionate about aligning body, mind, and spirit with God’s design. ...
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, breaks down why many people with ME/CFS and long COVID continue to feel tired even after treating Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). If you've tried antivirals, herbs, or IV treatments and still aren’t better, this episode explains why that may be the case. Evan reveals how immune dysfunction, toxic overload, and the full Toxic 5, heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections, and nervous system dysregulation, must all be addressed together for true healing. You’ll also learn why lab tests often give false reassurance, and why protocols that only treat...
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In this episode of the EnergyMD Podcast, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with Aumatma Simmons, ND, a holistic fertility expert and best-selling author, about the deeper causes behind infertility that most doctors overlook, and how energy and reproductive health are intricately connected. Dr. Aumatma is a seasoned Naturopathic Doctor and board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology, with 18 years of clinical experience. She also trains doctors seeking to specialize in fertility and is the bestselling author of Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making, which...
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Health Expert Reacts: SciShow on Exercise Actually Makes ME/CFS Worse with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this reaction video, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, founder of the EnergyMD Method, shares his professional insights on a SciShow episode titled “Exercise Actually Makes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Worse.” As someone who has helped hundreds of people resolve chronic fatigue and long COVID, Evan breaks down the key points of the video, offering clarifications and expert commentary from over a decade of experience in environmental and functional medicine. If you've ever been told to just "exercise more" when struggling with fatigue, this is the episode you need to watch. In this...
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains why targeting parasites alone isn’t enough, and what’s really needed to overcome chronic fatigue and long COVID. While parasites can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and other debilitating symptoms, they are often just one part of a bigger picture. Evan explains why the body’s 'Toxic 5' (heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections including parasites, and nervous system dysfunction) must all be addressed together, in the right order and at a pace your body can handle. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why a parasite...
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The Pros & Cons of EBOO Therapy for ME:CFS & Long COVID with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
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In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD shares an in-depth look at EBOO therapy (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation) and whether it’s the right choice for people dealing with ME/CFS and Long COVID. EBOO therapy is designed to oxygenate and ozonate the blood, with potential benefits like killing infections, boosting mitochondrial function, and removing heavy metals. While this sounds promising, Evan explains why this treatment may not be appropriate early in the recovery process, especially if detox pathways aren’t properly supported. Using clear examples and his...
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How to Do the "Die Off Dance" in ME:CFS:LC with Evan H. Hirsch, MD
EnergyMD Podcast
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains how to recognize, manage, and move through die-off reactions (also known as Herxheimer responses) during recovery from ME/CFS and long COVID. These temporary flares can occur as the body starts eliminating heavy metals, mold, infections, and other toxins, and they don’t have to derail your healing. Evan shares the exact 4-step system used inside the EnergyMD Program to support the body during this process, including how to: Open up detox pathways (liver, kidneys, lymph, and more) Adjust herbal protocols using microdosing Avoid “crashing” and...
info_outline- Why exercise often worsens symptoms in ME/CFS and long COVID
- What “post-exertional malaise” really means
- The truth behind the PACE trial and flawed research
- The role of the “Toxic 5” in immune system breakdown
- How recovery is possible, without pushing your limits
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Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.