Have you heard of photobiomodulation? Photo (light) + bio (life) + modulation (regulation or adjustment) is a popular modality because it really is a marvel. Basically, it’s a fancy way to say light therapy. There are a number of different ways to use illumination to effect healthy change. For example, LED (light-emitting diode) therapy … Continue reading LED Light Therapy: What It Is, Why You’ll Love It
~~~~~~ Have you ever visited the home of a true-blue, dyed-in-the-wool Elvis Presley fan? I remember doing so once as a child. The house was like a museum. Everywhere I looked: posters, figurines, magazines, you name it, all of it reflecting an obsession with the Tupelo-born singer. I thought it was all so beautiful … Continue reading EDS and Elvis Presley: Some Thoughts on Hypermobile Health
~~~~~~ Do you wake up with hair on your pillow? When you brush your hair or run your hands through it, are you left with horrifying chunks of hair dangling between your fingers? Do you want your hair back once again? If so, keep reading to discover how a holistic approach may be able help … Continue reading Hair Loss And How To Grow It Back: Holistic Health Information And A Message Of Hope
~~~~~ Finding the right acupuncturist for you can be a bit of a challenge. One question that I get asked a lot by people who contact me after reading my blog posts is about how to do just that. They want someone with sterling credentials. They may be leery of needles or herbal medicine and … Continue reading Find An Acupuncturist: How To Find The Best Chinese Medicine Practitioner For What You Want To Accomplish
~~~~~ Acupuncture can be of great benefit for people with EDS when the practitioner is familiar with the condition and the patient is clear about their own expectations and presentation. Fortunately, the majority of EDS people I’ve seen are incredibly aware and strong about self-advocacy. Also good? Licensed acupuncturists tend to be extremely attuned to … Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Acupuncture: How This Ancient Healing Modality Can Help You
~~~~~ One of the more interesting things that I remember from student clinic was hearing about what different interns attracted into their treatment rooms. Some of my friends got all the infertility cases. Other folks saw one chemo recovery patient after the next. Still others saw the allergy cases. And me? I had my regular … Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Reclaim Your Body, Become Your Own Best Advocate
~~~~~ Ehlers-Danlos is a complicated matter, as anyone who has experience (either lived or by proxy) understands. It’s not a cookie cutter issue. There is no one single easy way to work with it and, when possible, thrive despite all the challenges. An optimal life with EDS requires ingenuity, determination, and creativity. My own experience … Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Resources In Traditional Chinese Medicine And Modern Health Coaching
Do you have or do you know anyone with EDS? It’s a genetic condition that makes for hypermobile joints and many other symptoms. Have you ever wondered what Chinese medicine can do for you if you are extraordinarily stretchy? Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Tui Na, and You: How Traditional Chinese Bodywork Can Make a Difference
~~~~~ Fibromyalgia—in a word—hurts. To the 5 million-plus sufferers who know this condition intimately, it is a case of Tolstoy’s “every happy family is alike and every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” when it comes to symptoms, presentation, and effects on quality of life. The common link, of course, is muscle pain. … Continue reading Fibromyalgia Relief and Ancient Chinese Medicine: Tai Chi, Acupuncture, and Tui Na
~~~~~ “This photo was taken less than 72 hrs after an ER trip for emergency units of blood. There was a 50 FT rock face I saw while hiking with family. I pushed the envelope and made it to the top. I did it for myself, for those who would, but can’t, and for those … Continue reading A Rare Courage: Transcending Self, Helping Others
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