Tag Archives: myalgic encephalomyelitis

OHC Live 66 – Cultivating a positive mindset II

Alex expands on last week’s introduction to building a positive mindset in recovery from ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia – including the increased emphasis on building a brand new mindset that didn’t exist before getting ill. Sign up for a free information pack from The Optimum Health Clinic or sign up for a free 15-minute chat […]

David B’s recovery story

Filmed as part of Secrets to Recovery 2014 – Alex interviews David about his journey through Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. David got ill at university after a series of infections, stressors, viruses and challenging living conditions. After a while he started the 90 day programme with The Optimum Health clinic which over time […]

OHC Live 93 – The power of self awareness

In this Facebook Live session, Alex talks about the power of self awareness in recovery from ME CFS and Fibromyalgia. Being able to understand our own issues, limitations, and challenges helps us find the best techniques to allow us to heal and grow.  Having a lighthearted approach to ourselves, our faults and our weaknesses can […]

OHC Live 63 – Listening to your body

Alex discusses the benefits of learning the language of your body – being able to tune in to the head, the heart, and the body becomes essential to listening to your body needs in each moment. Sign up for a free information pack from The Optimum Health Clinic or sign up for a free 15-minute […]

Alison T’s Recovery Story

Alison became ill with ME CFS when she restarted her nursing career – and was ill for 20 years. Here she shares her recovery journey and what helped and what didn’t work for her. For many years she continued to try to push through work as her GP had no reference for how to manage […]

OHC Live 61 – Focusing on now

Alex discusses how focusing on the present moment allows us to get into a healing state, and how avoiding being present can snowball into catastrophic thinking that causes us more stress. The practice of meditation or mindfulness can help calm the nervous system and bring us back to now. Sign up for a free information […]

OHC Live 92 – Do we need to fix everything to be well?

In this Facebook Live session, Alex dispels the idea that we have to become perfect before we can heal. There are SOME issues that will need to be resolved, or at least attended to to remove some blocks to recovery, and to get you into a healing state. Sign up for a free information pack […]

OHC Live 58 – Be a realist and an optimist

Alex explores finding a balance between a realistic view of where you are and how your feelings of positivity and negativity about the future might guide your decision making. He encourages an honesty about the present moment and a hopeful view for the future. Sign up for a free information pack from The Optimum Health […]

OHC Live 57 – Do I need to be symptom free to start increasing activity?

Alex talks about the different steps and stages of recovery from ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia and what kind of energy we may feel if we’re ready to increase our activity. Sign up for a free information pack from The Optimum Health Clinic or sign up for a free 15-minute chat to see how we can […]

OHC Live 56 – Self-worth

Inspired by patient stories of being dismissed by doctors, Alex offers some advice on how to develop self-worth to demand respect for your experience with ME CFS and what you need to help you feel better or receive treatment. Sign up for a free information pack from The Optimum Health Clinic or sign up for […]