a selection of interesting reads

Social Interconnectedness and Loneliness Can Physically Change Biological Gene Expression – Scientific Fact

When we're ill, many of us return to our beds and sofas after visiting the doctor. For those of us where "rest" becomes weeks and months, feeling isolated or lonely away from friends, family and colleagues can actually have measurable negative impacts upon recovery...

Nocebo – No Way!

Why Your Perspective Literally Shapes Your Healing.   “Try to be a little more positive”, is something a lot of myalgic encephalomyelitis patients hear, and I heard frequently during my illness. It frustrated me because being positive is especially difficult to...

Who is your authority on healthcare?

If you or someone you love is living with ME/CFS or another chronic disease, then you probably have some experience with how little support, or, even information the current healthcare model can provide. My experience centred around disconnect and lack of information...
Nocebo – No Way!

Nocebo – No Way!

Why Your Perspective Literally Shapes Your Healing.   “Try to be a little more positive”, is something a lot of myalgic encephalomyelitis patients hear, and I heard frequently during my illness. It frustrated me because being positive is especially difficult to...

Who is your authority on healthcare?

Who is your authority on healthcare?

If you or someone you love is living with ME/CFS or another chronic disease, then you probably have some experience with how little support, or, even information the current healthcare model can provide. My experience centred around disconnect and lack of information...