Strength/Flexibility/Health/EDS

40 Years Old in 4 Months – Day 1

40yo in 4mo is my personal challenge for myself. I’ve shared a bit about my idea/self-directed program on FB, but I still need to write an overview of what I see in my head. My focus is not on what I eat and how much I “workout.” IMO – nutrition and daily movement are understood …

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Heat Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Pain – Avacen Product Review

“THIS IS A SPONSORED POST FOR AVACEN IN COLLABORATION WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS BLOGGERS NETWORK. ALL OPINIONS REMAIN MY OWN, AND I WAS IN NO WAY INFLUENCED BY THE COMPANY.” Chronic Pain is estimated to affect “more than 100 million Americans,” according to a 2011 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM). I’m quite positive the …

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#WorkFlow – The Dynamic Workstation, Sitting on the Floor and Managing Chronic Pain

#WorkFlow – In the moment picture taken by my husband. We were deciding the best picture approach for @mind_body_eds’ EDS Awareness campaign for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome awareness month (it’s May – this month). I was working, which has been more than my already-too-much work schedule, because of pretty significant personal and professional life changes that I’m …

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40 Years in 4 Months Started Today – Holding Myself Accountable Even on Vacation

40yo in 4mo started today. Holding myself accountable to several things that I feel are critical to improving (and sustaining) long-term health and overall well-being. There many things I want to incorporate – much more than diet and exercise. Actually, nutrition and exercise will most likely represent a smaller portion a more broad program (but …

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40 Years in 4 Months

I decided that I wanted and needed a challenge – especially because my 40th Birthday is coming up. So, I decided to create (& continuously develop as I go along) the all-inclusive wellness/life change/ “Get your big girl underpants on!”/adulting is hard/“What do I want to be when I grow-up?/turning 40yo/legit mid-life crisis” self-directed program that …

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'The Hypermobile Dancer – What Every Dancer and Dance Educator Needs to Know About Hypermobility Disorders’ with Linda Bluestein, MD and Kendra Neilsen Myles, CHES, BCPA, RYT 200

Webinar Title: ‘The Hypermobile Dancer & Other At-Risk Athletic Communities’ with Linda Bluestein, M.D. Date: July 29th, 2018 Time: 7pm EST/6pm Central Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgccjKUYTwKtKwzAHy7DXA Overview: ‘What Every Dancer and Dance Educator Needs to Know About Hypermobility Disorders’ Dr. Linda Bluestein will lead an educational webinar & interactive discussion on the hypermobile dancer, inherent risks, strategies …

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26 Years – EDS Awareness Month

We took these the other night. 26 years. He was holding onto to a few of my fingers with one hand and taking pictures with the other hand. I didn’t notice why at first – or ask. Holding my hand lightly while doing something that isn’t uber comfortable for me isn’t abnormal – especially when …

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Parenting Through Teachable Life Moments – Music, Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra

Life has been rough lately and I’ve not been modest about the personal and professional challenges that I’ve been facing. We are also moving. Finding a house and the area that fits our family best is more than stressful. And it’s been more than hard and scary. My kids have seen me cry, hysterically, several …

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'Approaches to Strength Training with Hypermobility' with Adam Foster ("The Fibro Guy") – Webinar This Wednesday! Hosted by EDS Wellness

Registration is open for EDS Wellness’ video webinar, Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 with Adam Foster – The Fibro Guy. And yes, if there are more than 100 attendees, EDS Wellness ensures that everyone will be able to participate as long as registrations are not last minute.  EDS Wellness’ 2018 webinar series & education program will …

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5 Common Complaints Associated with Hypermobility, EDS and Related Conditions and the Benefits of Infrared Therapy

“THIS IS A SPONSORED POST FOR HEALTHYLINE.  I HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED THROUGH THE CHRONIC ILLNESS BLOGGERS NETWORK. ALL OPINIONS REMAIN MY OWN, AND I WAS IN NO WAY INFLUENCED BY THE COMPANY.” A little over a year ago, I was more than excited to discover that one of my main providers, also an acupuncturist, had …

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