Holistic Health and hEDS
resources & thought-provoking ideas for flexible folk
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Facial Rejuvenation & EDS? Yes, Please!
Have you ever wondered about cosmetic acupuncture? Common questions from anyone, whether a normie or a zebra, relate to things like whether or not it’s safe and if it’s worth the investment. We all want to know about that before we plunk down our payment for services rendered. But being a member of the…
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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Men: Three Key Issues
Men and their experiences living with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome is a whole topic…one that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in my opinion. When you look online for info about guys and hEDS, for instance, there just isn’t a lot of useful material. Nobody is denying that guys can have EDS, but the disorder is…
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Intuitive Eating vs. Mindful Eating–Which Is Better For You? (Some Tips For Folks With EDS, MCAS, &/or POTS)
Have you ever thought about the difference between mindful eating and intuitive eating? They are not the same thing, but both can be helpful approaches to nutrition when a person lives with EDS, MCAS, and/or POTS. Especially when a person is limited in what they can eat, an intentional view can soften the hard edges…
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Holidays and MCAS: Surviving and Thriving From November To January
I seriously almost titled this essay “girding your loins for the holidays when you have MCAS.” It kind of does feel like being thrown onto an obstacle course where you have to battle your way from point one (early November) to the finish line (the first week of January), doesn’t it?
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Tattoos & EDS, MCAS, & POTS, Part III: An Interview With Ink Master Alum Caroline Evans
Tattoos for people with EDS is a whole topic. Yes, it is. I discovered this when I set out to write a blog post for the community. I had intended to write one single essay that shared useful information for folks with hEDS, MCAS, and/or POTS. But I know what I already know as a…
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Tattoos When You Have hEDS, MCAS, &/or POTS? (It’s Complicated)
Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? One question that routinely pops up in online groups and on places like Reddit are questions about ink and EDS. Is it a realistic option, will the skin heal decently, are they safe for zebras? People want to know and the questions are certainly valid. As a practitioner…
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EDS, MCAS, & POTS: A Short Guide for Tattoo Artists
Note: The companion piece for this essay is “Tattoos When You Have hEDS, MCAS, &/or POTS? (It’s Complicated)“ and in it, I address the topic of tattoos and complex illness from the client’s perspective. If you are starting with this essay, you probably are a tattoo artist. There is a lot of useful information for you…
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Living With the Seasons According to Chinese Medicine: The EDS Version (Are You Ready For Fall?)
Ah, the end of summer…fall will soon be upon us and with this change of season comes an invitation to review how we interact with our environment. Autumn is also a time to consider themes of impermanence and change, don’t you think? The trees shed their leaves and summer says its goodbyes, and so another…
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Health Coach For College Students? Yes! (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Edition)
Part of sending your kid off to college is the worry factor. It’s pretty normal to be focused on your child’s grades, academic success, personal happiness, and whether or not your baby will be safe on the weekends and at parties. Most parents also wonder whether or not their son or daughter’s major is going…
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Living With The Seasons According To Chinese Medicine: Summer Tips For Health & Happiness For Zebras, Potsies, & Masties
***** Summer heat, especially when a person lives in a region with extreme weather, can be hard on anyone. But if you’re here and reading this, you either have EDS or MCAS or POTS, and maybe you live with the so-called trifecta of all three combined. Consequently, summer may be a challenge that tries you…
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