After 19 years of explaining ME/CFS to others, I know what works. Here’s exactly what to say, how to communicate it and the scientific studies I use to silence the doubters.
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How do you make friends when you are chronically ill? How do you socialise when you are housebound? This article suggests 9 ways people with chronic fatigue can beat loneliness and social isolation.
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Brain retraining is one of the most controversial approaches to treating ME/CFS. This article looks at both sides of the debate and considers which claims are supported by scientific research
Brain retraining controversy: the promises and pitfalls Read More »
Having lived with ME/CFS for 19 years, I’ve become pretty good at pacing. In this article I share my pacing strategies & answer FAQs like: How do I find my baseline? Why do I keep crashing?
CFS pacing guide: 15 FAQs answered Read More »
ME/CFS specialist Dr Jennifer Curtin explains what PEM is and discusses three medications she uses in post exertional malaise treatment to help patients reduce crashes and increase their activity
3 Medications to Help Manage Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) in ME/CFS Read More »
Intentional questioning turned Brianna’s health journey from one of despair to one of resilience and empowerment. She shares 10 questions you can use as journal prompts or for quiet self reflection.
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Osteopath and neuroscientist Dr Raymond Perrin has spent 30 years developing a treatment based on ME/CFS having a bio mechanical cause. This article explains how the Perrin Technique works, what it costs, the side effects and how to find a practitioner.
Perrin Technique: an in-depth FAQ guide Read More »
Four videos, created by exercise professionals with lived experience of ME/CFS, offer gentle, supportive ways to move for a variety of different energy levels
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Dr Myhill has published multiple research papers on the link between mitochondrial dysfunction and ME/CFS. In this article she explains how mitochondria work and the symptoms we experience when they fail.
Mitochondrial failure: the cause of CFS symptoms? Read More »
After 19 years of living with ME/CFS, personal trainer Theresia Eggers appreciates the power of gentle movement. In this article she shares three simple stretches to help relieve tension in your neck and shoulders.
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