Some years ago, when I had ME/CFS, I went to bed the night before Easter Sunday. I had an interesting and powerful dream. It was one of those dreams that was so vivid, that it stayed with me. In my dream, I was climbing the steep slope of a snow covered mountain. As I climbed, I …
In this post, former ME/CFS sufferer and Coach Simon Pimenta explores the topic of how ME/CFS sufferers can approach exercise without triggering symptoms. There are many benefits of exercise. There is strong evidence that being physically active is good for your health and has a protective effect. It has the following beneficial effects: It improves immune …
Heidi suffered with from CFS for 4 years. She had to stop working. Over a year ago, she decided to do the Building Resilience Training. In this brief video, she talks about life with CFS, her thoughts about the course and the progress she has made.
In this post, former ME/CFS sufferer and Coach Simon Pimenta explores why supplements might not have a noticeable effect on health and wellbeing for ME/CFS sufferers. Someone asked me “Why do some people get better just by taking supplements, but others don’t?” This is a question that Doctor John Briffa, who had degrees in Nutritional Medicine and Immunology, asked …
In this post, former ME/CFS sufferer and Coach Simon Pimenta briefly outlines what he believes may be 6 Strategies that may be important to consider as a starting point for anyone who has ME/CFS. Some of these topics I have addressed already, some I will explore in more detail soon. ME/CFS & The Fundamentals i. Diet …
Supplements People with ME/CFS will often consider what supplements might help the condition. There is no end to how many supplements you could take and how much money you could spend. The following is designed to act as a starting point, rather than a comprehensive list of supplements, as recommended by Doctors who specialise in working with …
In this short series of posts ‘ME/CFS Simple Strategies’ trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores strategies for people with ME/CFS. ME/CFS & Diet Please re-read the caveats in the first article. As stated in the first article, diet is a big topic and often advise is conflicting. The first article focussed …
In this short series of posts ‘ME/CFS Simple Strategies’ trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores strategies for people with ME/CFS looking at: 1. Diet 2. Supplements 3. Rest 4. Exercise 5. Stress 1. ME/CFS & Diet Please re-read the caveats in the first article! As stated in the first article, diet is …
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The topic of being kind to yourself, having compassion and loving your self keeps coming up in the work I do with clients. Talking about loving yourself may come across as a bit self indulgent. However, consider that: 1. Being kind to yourself is essential if you have a health issue or are recovering from one, as ANY …
In this short series of posts ‘ME/CFS Simple Strategies’ trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores strategies for people with ME/CFS looking at: 1. Diet 2. Supplements 3. Rest 4. Exercise 5. Stress 1. ME/CFS & Diet Please re-read the caveats in the first article! As stated in the first article, diet is …
