ME/CFS Holistic Coach
I went with my family to see the Olympic torch this week. It was passing my brother’s house which is the perfect distance away for my daily walk. I have to admit that I didn’t have much excitement for seeing the torch. I really went just to get my walk in. I found I had to … Read more
The experience of having ME/CFS may not appear to be a very positive one and if asked if I’d prefer not to have it, I’d have to agree. However I have it, there’s no point in wishing I didn’t and I’m very grateful for all that I’ve learnt from the experience. One of the most … Read more
T’ai chi is a wonderfully gentle form of movement and exercise that can be appropriate to all levels of physical ability. It can also result in increased energy levels which are particularly noticeable if your energy levels are low in the first place. T’ai chi along with Chinese medicine (and a number of other alternative … Read more
As I’ve been dipping my toes into the ME/CFS online community I’ve noticed how there seems to be a bit of a division between ‘cure campaigners’ and ‘self-helpers’. I guess the most balanced writers have as foot in each camp, but with limited energy it’s understandable that some of us choose one camp to focus … Read more
This isn’t another book review as promised. I’m writing this on the day before my holiday and I haven’t got done what I’d hoped to get done by now. Mainly because I’ve not been doing very well for the last 3 weeks, I’ve been experiencing a bit of a relapse. I’ve decided the book review … Read more
It never fails to amaze me just how wound up I can still get by people who claim to be experts completely ignoring the fact that ME/CFS is an illness with a physical cause. (I think I may still need to work on my non-defensive attitude!). The authors try to mask their obvious assumption that … Read more
Completing the theme of sleep disturbance there is one more tool that I have found useful: Essential oils. I have successfully used a variety of essential oils in my battle to tackle sleep disturbance. They can be used in various ways. A few drops can be added to water in an oil burner for a … Read more
When I first had this condition it took me a while to accept the idea of taking medication, as I worried that I would just be poisoning myself and giving my body another load to carry. However I eventually came around to the idea, realising that I really wasn’t going to get anywhere unless I … Read more
The sort of things that we can do to tackle sleep disturbance require a regular on-going commitment to make a difference. It can be worth it though. I take the view that any kind of medication can add an extra load to our struggling immune system. It might be needed in the short term to … Read more
Sleep disturbance is a very common symptom of ME and can take various different forms. It can mean struggling to get off to sleep, waking up regularly in the night, having vivid disturbing dreams or waking up feeling un-refreshed. Unfortunately it is a symptom that helps to perpetuate the illness. It is during deep sleep … Read more
