As a parent and carer for a teen with chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), I was often puzzled by how wiped out he would become after we’d been to a medical appointment, tried to keep up with his studies or sat up for a few hours when weContinue Reading
If you are wanting to start to exercise, but don’t know where to start, there are plenty of options. One of my favourites is walking. I like it as it is an easy place for most people to start. It is low cost – free if you already have comfortableContinue Reading
Once you are interested in a particular topic, you seem to develop a sensitivity to it. Last week I came across an interview with Andrea Wool, the topic was, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Exercise and Chronic Illness’. How I wish I had this information at hand when myContinue Reading
Being a carer often means you are time poor and exhausted, so why would you introduce more activities into your busy day? Part of the carer’s role is to ensure they are well enough to be there for their loved ones. Your good health is important, one of the factorsContinue Reading
