Isy’s Pocket Guide to Managing CRPS Naturally
Is it possible to manage CRPS without drugs? I tell you from personal experience, it takes time and study and a lot of experimenting, but… Read More »Isy’s Pocket Guide to Managing CRPS Naturally
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Pacing, from the outside for a change
Now that I’m writing more, I find (again) that I don’t always know if I’m writing a blog post or journal entry until after the… Read More »Pacing, from the outside for a change
Don’t abandon yourself
Um, I’m embarrassed here, but WordPress decided I wanted to publish this instead of keeping it as a draft, despite my (I thought) clear button-clicking.… Read More »Don’t abandon yourself
Managing with one foot
CRPS tends to demineralize the bones, creating a sort of Swiss-cheese-looking osteoporosis. I’ve held that at bay so far, and I believe it relates to… Read More »Managing with one foot
On treatments and at-home management strategies for CRPS
Quick brain dump here. There have been a lot of questions lately about treatment options. THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. It’s barely an overview. It’s… Read More »On treatments and at-home management strategies for CRPS
Ted’s Talks #2: “Relaxed” in Chinese
Ted Mancuso is famous for his enthusiastic Renaissance mind and the kinds of explanations it leads to. If that kind of thing doesn’t drive you… Read More »Ted’s Talks #2: “Relaxed” in Chinese
Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best
A fellow martial arts teacher/competition judge once barked at Ted Mancuso, “None of your students move like you!” Ted blinked, barked back “Good!” and walked… Read More »Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best
The Bean Dip Response, companion to the Spoon Theory
Those of us with crazy-bad illnesses appreciate the stroke of genius from Christine Miserandino, who originated the Spoon Theory to explain what it takes to… Read More »The Bean Dip Response, companion to the Spoon Theory
Preparing for winter in “Settler summer”
I’m too conscientious a historian to call it Indian summer, when the normally pleasant California shoulder season turns murderously hot. I’m cleaning up, getting rid… Read More »Preparing for winter in “Settler summer”
Learning to stand: t’ai chi, qi gong, and unscrambling the CNS
About 15 years ago, I studied shaolin kung fu with Ted Mancuso at the Academy of Martial Arts in Santa Cruz. I was outrageously lucky… Read More »Learning to stand: t’ai chi, qi gong, and unscrambling the CNS