nutrition

Active presence

by Isy
October 1, 2020October 1, 2020
activity, basics, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, mortality, nutrition, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, what works

I love the term “radical presence” because it feels radical to jump the barrier of overwhelming emotion to land face-to-face with the moment and be… Read More »Active presence

Angel wings & tactical things

by Isy
November 19, 2019January 6, 2020
ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, brain care, brain plasticity, bugging out, CRPS knock-on effects, home-hunt, mortality, nutrition, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, recipes, reiki/meditation, self-care, tools and techniques, what works

This morning, I woke up feeling like a butcher knife was lodged in my heart, the memory of barking and snarling voices ringing in my… Read More »Angel wings & tactical things

This is not a triptych

by Isy
October 2, 2018
activity, adaptation, basics, brain care, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, kitten, loved ones, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

I’m a writer; I think in terms of story. I assumed I’d have some definite third stage of recovery from that breakup, but no, just… Read More »This is not a triptych

Many itchings!

by Isy
April 11, 2018April 11, 2018
2 Comments
CRPS knock-on effects, food allergies, neurotransmitters, nutrition, self-care, what works

Another great question about an ordinary (for CRPS!) change led to another “Isypedia” blurch. Here goes. Once in awhile, something changes out of the blue.… Read More »Many itchings!

On repetitive motion and avoiding CRPS

by Isy
March 19, 2018
3 Comments
basics, injuries & surgeries, meds/drugs, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

Oh boy, another brain dump … This one on how to work on getting worsening tendinitis to back off and let you get your life… Read More »On repetitive motion and avoiding CRPS

Nut milks can be magical

by Isy
March 13, 2017
brain care, food allergies, loved ones, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, recipes, self-care

I’m doing a sort of elimination testing to refine what nuts and seeds, under what conditions, cause the troubles I howled about last week. It’s… Read More »Nut milks can be magical

Aw, nuts!

by Isy
March 5, 2017March 5, 2017
1 Comment
ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, brain care, CRPS knock-on effects, food allergies, imp-possible, loved ones, neurogastroenterology, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

While I was mulling the constancy of nausea and yuckiness, looking for a reason more useful than “it’s winter”, I realized I had relentless cascades… Read More »Aw, nuts!

Documentation: Updating supplement sheet, showing changes

by Isy
January 3, 2017April 28, 2017
2 Comments
basics, care team, documentation, insur-dance, meds/drugs, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

I switched to a new insurance company that might provide dental care. I haven’t tried them on that yet, but I will. It’s on the… Read More »Documentation: Updating supplement sheet, showing changes

My gut has a mind of its own

by Isy
June 25, 2016June 25, 2016
basics, brain care, critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, food allergies, imp-possible, neurogastroenterology, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

I take good care of my brain. I work hard at learning more all the time about how to support and foster it in spite… Read More »My gut has a mind of its own

Battle for the Brain

by Isy
April 13, 2016
adaptation, basics, brain care, critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, martial & internal arts, nutrition

It’s been a crazy winter, even for New England. Those of you with pain syndromes know what that means: changeful weather means unstable pain neurology… Read More »Battle for the Brain