I am often asked about the benefits of using supplements for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. People usually want to know which supplements I use for chronic pain or fatigue so they can have a better idea about where to start with their own supplement regime. Unfortunately, like everything else about this illness, we all respond differently, so what…
​Time to catch up on the latest M.E. news headlines and blog updates from the community. So grab a cuppa and get comfy,​ there are many great articles to read this week! *If you missed last week’s round up, I’m sorry, that was my fault, I never finished writing it due to ill health, I will finish it off and…
​Last year, at the end of Summer, we moved into this house that has a lovely little garden. It was the first time in years that I have had a private garden to explore and relax in – quite a treat when you’re housebound and severely ill! Last year we didn’t do much in the garden, the family focused ​their…
​It’s that time of the week again! M.E. news headlines and blog updates from the community. There’s been a lot of buzz this week with bold M.E. activism in the EU parliament, the Cochrane review being released and flu season around the corner for those of us in the North. ​Get comfy and enjoy! If you​’ve missed my previous summaries…
​Hello lovelies! Scroll down for this week’s M.E. news highlights and the latest blog updates from warriors in our community summarised just for you. Please share any of these articles if you find them interesting or helpful​ and why not leave a comment to let the authors know you stopped by. It’s always encouraging to get feedback from our readers.…
​It’s that time of the week again – grab some snacks, make yourself comfortable, and let’s catch up! I’ve summarised the latest news articles and blog updates from the M.E. community just for you and this week there is so much to be excited about! If you enjoy reading any of these articles, please consider sharing the links on your…
​As this community grows I get more and more questions about certain words or acronyms I use in my writing and graphics, so I thought I would create a page to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about M.E. I hope this will be helpful to you, please share any of the images from this page. It would…
It’s time for some weekend reading! Curl up with a cuppa and let’s catch up on some community news. I’ve summarised this week’s M.E. news as well as the latest updates from bloggers in the community. Enjoy! ​This Week’s M.E. News ​You can ​help raise awareness of M.E. by ​sharing any of the linked articles or ​sharing this page. Every…
​I’m running a bit late this week, but here’s a summary of the latest news ​on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis as well as blog updates from our fellow warriors. So, make yourself comfortable and let’s catch up! It seems to have been a busy week in our community, lots of new articles were published and there was the annual symposium at Stanford…
​​I am honoured to have been nominated for the Chronically Hopeful Award! ​​And no, I did not create this award, ​the name is just a happy coincedence, although I had actually been planning to create one for ​spoonie bloggers myself​. But as you can see, fellow chronic illness warrior, Pamela ​from There Is Always Hope, beat me to it! I…
​It’s time for this week’s M.E. ​news ​and ​blog updates from the ​community. So ​get ​a nice cup of tea or coffee and make yourself comfortable – let’s catch up! If you’re wondering about ways you can help raise awareness of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, but are unsure how you could ​be helpful, know that one of the easiest ways to help…
​It’s that time of the week again! ​Pull up a chair and grab some snacks, we’ve got lots of exciting news and interesting blog updates from the M.E. community this week. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is getting more and more visibility in the media and we have all sorts of allies stepping up to support our campaigns. These are exciting times! Remember,…
​I can’t read this without a ​smile on my face and shaking my head in agreement. In this three-part series our guest author, David Graham, shares ​his humorous ​take ​on life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. I ​think it also ties in wonderfully with our Effects Of M.E. awareness campaign. I hope it makes you ​giggle as much as I am! ​I’ve…
​Grab a cuppa and get comfy – it’s time for some weekend reading! I’ve gathered together a ​collection of some of this week’s ​M.E. news ​as well as some lovely blog updates from the community. ​This Week’s M.E. News ​​The M.E. Association is hosting a new series focused on Very Severe M.E. Greg has been caring for his wife, Linda,…
​August 8 is Severe M.E. Awareness Day. A day to give a voice to the millions of people around the world who are living in isolation and torment due to the harsh effects of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. 25% of people with M.E. are housebound or bedridden. The most severe living in darkness and silence for years… decades even. Neglected, misunderstood, vulnerable…
​I’m so honoured and grateful to be nominated once again for the ​WEGO Health Award​s. Last year I was nominated for ​the Best In Show: Blog category, this year it’s for the Best In Show: ​Facebook category for all my ME/CFS advocacy​. ​Being an advocate is hard work, especially when you have a severe chronic illness like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Patients are…