Coming out of hibernation

The Tonic is a lighthearted newsletter for folks interested in learning about long COVID, ME/CFS, and other health conditions.

Apr 11 • Amy - The Tonic

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January 2026

The Tonic goes on hiatus

Plus, the Antidote #52: COVID's ongoing toll, women's health myths, lots of fighting back (hell yeah), and blinding headlights

Jan 18 • Amy - The Tonic

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What could you do in 2025 that you couldn't do in 2024?

Plus, the Antidote #51: the roots of mental fatigue, what's new in ME/CFS research, tattoos and your immune system, and the sublime magic of micro…

Jan 3 • Amy - The Tonic

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December 2025

Life as you know it isn't coming back (and that's okay)

Plus, the Antidote #50: long COVID as autoimmune disease, Black maternal mortality, the window of tolerance, and holiday movies!

Dec 6, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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November 2025

Next year people

A song for these times. Plus, the Antidote #49: the nervous system, qigong, Deaf culture, and disembodied legs.

Nov 22, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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The healing magic of The Golden Girls

Plus, the Antidote #48: caregiving, racism in health outcomes, why language matters, and hot dogs!

Nov 8, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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October 2025

What can you dial back?

Adding more ease to our days. Plus, the Antidote #47: ME/CFS blood test, the shingles vaccine, the power of subtle change, and...foster cats!

Oct 25, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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You better work

Dipping my toe back in. Plus, the Antidote #46: a long COVID novel, gel manicures, and music-playing mushrooms.

Oct 11, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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September 2025

Recovery tools, part 6

CFS Recovery - the program that got me to the proverbial finish line. Plus, the Antidote #45: managing anxiety, FIGHTING BACK, and goodfuckingbye…

Sep 27, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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A president makes me cry

And not the one you think. Plus, the Antidote #44: preventing COVID, healing the nervous system, and UFO's.

Sep 13, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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August 2025

95%: a big whoop

Plus, the Antidote #43: ME/CFS genetics study, health promoting behaviors, and overcoming life's waves

Aug 30, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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So...what brings you here?

The Tonic turns two and we want to hear from you. Plus, the Antidote #42: long vax syndrome, the brain-gut-immune connection, and thieving foxes.

Aug 9, 2025 • Amy - The Tonic

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