ME/CFS – General

Lifestyle change can be very helpful if you suffer from ME/CFS, but change can be challenging. On top of the usual obstacles to change, those with ME/CFS also have to contend with brain fog, fatigue and pain. Keep an eye on small steps and approaches that can begin to makeContinue Reading

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a long term (chronic) neurological condition that effects the nervous and immune systems. According to Emerge Australia, it is estimated there are around 250,000 Australians living with ME/CFS. Those with ME/CFS experience pain and fatigue associated with post-exertional malaiseContinue Reading

Drinking sufficient good quality water is required to keep you hydrated, and keep your body’s processes running well.  Whilst there is some disagreement about how much we should drink, I suggest letting thirst be your guide.  This requires having good connection with your body, and understanding that sometimes when youContinue Reading

Often when focusing on health people think of areas such as exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management, and for good reason. Research is highlighting another area to consider, when thinking about health. It’s community. Why? Loneliness is more likely to contribute to poor health than: Humans require connection and acceptance.Continue Reading

I was listening to a conversation on a podcast the other day. Both participants talked about how they are motivated by the journey of change. They are curious about implementing a change, and seeing what eventuates, what is different, and how it is different. I thought this was a veryContinue Reading

When you do not have a spare minute in the day, the idea of introducing a new habit seems impossible.  You may be surprised what you can accomplish by looking at introducing change into your life.  As a single mum, working full time, I wish I had known more aboutContinue Reading

Making positive changes that result in benefits across multiple aspects of your life is rewarding. Little did I know, when I made some small changes to my family’s diet, the impacts these changes would have. It opened the door to a number of changes, each rewarding in their own way.Continue Reading

In a recent conversation with my son, we got onto the subject of his years when he suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Given my coaching niche I was curious to discuss his memories of that time, what he found helpful and what made his life more difficult. I hadContinue Reading

Dealing with doctors and other medical professionals can be a challenge. In raising my four children I became adept at getting the best value out of my discussions with medical practitioners. Of course, when my son had chronic fatigue syndrome my interactions with doctors increased exponentially, this allowed me toContinue Reading