by CCIS admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog
With great sadness, we were informed in October that Maurice Dryden had passed away. Maurice has been a dedicated supporter of Complex Chronic Illness Support (Formerly called ME / CFS Support (BOP)) for 26 years! Maurice first joined ME / CFS Support in 1997. In...
by CCIS admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog
The festive season is fast approaching and that means more social gatherings and additional family functions. Christmas is a great opportunity to catch up with family and friends that you may not have seen in a while and join in on the festivities. As fun as it is,...
by CCIS admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Media
Two New Zealand researchers have been chosen to receive the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society (ANZMES) annual grant of $25,000 to undertake vital research into increasing understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME, also known as Chronic...
by CCIS admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Research
A group of researchers have investigated the effects of COVID-19 on the vagus nerve, (Otherwise known as the vagal nerve). The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system. This means that the vagus nerve is...
by CCIS admin | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog
Many of you know that I have been supporting the ME / CFS / FM community for nearly 10 years now and I think it is fair to say that I know a little bit about how to live with these complex conditions we support. However, this year, I have learned the difference...
