A Recommendation for Low Stimulation Entertainment:

Today I thought I’d start something new. To thrive with a chronic illness, we have to find ways of making rest pleasurable. Unfortunately though, modern entertainment seems to be designed for stimulation and it can be really challenging to find entertainment that keeps stimulation to a minimum but still entertains. I need my entertainment to … Read more

When a Setback Drags On ….and On

This is a post I wrote about 6 weeks ago now and was first published by ProHealth’s Inspirational Corner  about a month ago. I’m happy to say that the strategies I describe here were extremely effective. Trust brought me the peace I needed to heal, and as things improved slightly I was able to invest a little more … Read more

Comforting Coconut Dhal

This is one of my favourites recipes for being so quick, easy and delicious. It’s GLUTEN FREE, SUGAR FREE, low GI and VEGAN. Although I don’t follow a strict FODMAP diet, because I’ve found that it difficult to go without beans and pulses, I have found it helpful to avoid the white flesh of onions, … Read more

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Celebrating 5 Years of Blogging: My 10 Most Popular Blog Posts

I have to thank facebook for reminding me that I started blogging 5 years ago. To celebrate my 5 year anniversary I thought I’d share the 10 posts that have had the most views since I started. In reverse order: 10. ME/CFS and Supplements 5: Echinacea 9. ME/CFS and Positive Reframing 8. ME/CFS and a … Read more