Holistic Health and hEDS
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The Languages of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, MCAS, and POTS: Words Count
How do you articulate your experience? Yes, this is a loaded question. If you read it and thought of your joints, your articulations, then you read it just fine. If you went to the implication of verbalizing, you are also correct. Even so, for the purposes of this blog post, I will focus
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Living With the Seasons According to Chinese Medicine: The EDS Version (Are You Ready For Winter?)
Every season is nested into a context and has its own associations. What do you think about when you ponder winter season? Holidays, colder weather, the space in between fall and spring…? In my practice, about 80% of my EDS, MCAS, and/or POTS patients see winter through the lens of icy hands and feet
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Astragalus for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and MCAS (Or… What is Huang Qi?)
Astragalus… you may have heard of it. If you have EDS and/or MCAS and are familiar with the supplement options popular within the community, you probably have tried it too. Astragalus grows in China, Mongolia, and North Korea and is a beloved herb in Asian tradition. Its Chinese name is huángqi (alternate spelling: huáng
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Red Light Therapy and Vibration Plates: Are They Good or Bad for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and/or MCAS?
Have you ever considered trying red light therapy (RLT) or were you wondering about whether or not a vibration plate might be beneficial? These are two popular tools used for mood support, skincare, wound healing, and pain reduction (RLT) and for lymphatic drainage, bone density support, and muscle stimulation (the plate). You can go
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How Chinese Medicine Treats hEDS (Where to Begin)
Acupuncture and other modalities of Chinese medicine can be an excellent resource for people with complex disorders, EDS and the common comorbidities included. But do you know how to get the most out of your treatment when you’re complicated? What happens when you are experiencing pain AND mast cells flares AND gastroparesis AND insomnia
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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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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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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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