Here is a semi-complete listing of my articles on wellness topics and specific conditions, such as exercise, physical therapy, nutrition and wellness. If you’re looking for information on supplements, please go here. I will continue to add articles here as I write them:

Assistance, Mobility and Wellness Devices

• App Review: Emergency Chat | autisticzebra
• Easy Book Clip Spares Hand Pain
• The Spoonie Dilemma of Hair Care
• FasciaBlaster’s Fab Little Sister; The FaceBlaster
• Fascia Treatments for EDS and Fibromyalgia
• New Shower Chair in Town

Dysautonomia (POTS, NMH, etc.)

• Remaining Upright Approaches to treating the symptoms of Orthostatic Intolerance
• Exercise: The Best Remedy for POTS Exercise strategies to reduce the symptoms of POTS and how to do it safely
• Managing OI with ORS
• Calorie Counting, Cardio and POTS
• Autonomic Testing Jitters
• Dysautonomia and Achieving a Better Quality of Life Through Exercise – The Unchargeables

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

• What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
• Chronic Migraine in EDS A discussion of the different types of head pain in EDS, their symptoms and how to get relief
• New Book on EDS and HSD
• Autonomic Dysfunction in EDS
• Progress in the Psychological Dimensions of EDS Presented by Dr. Antonio Bulbena
• Gastrointestinal Symptoms in EDS by Dr. Adam Farmer
• EDS Hypermobility Plenary Session by Dr’s Levy, Kline and Francomano
• EDS: Practical Pacing & Fatigue Mgmt by Jason Parry
• Chargie Story: How Capricious Found Her Answers ‹ The Unchargeables
• New Concepts in Neurological and Immunological Recovery A presentation by Dr. Kendal Stewart on methods of healing Neurological disorders
• FDA Warns of Dangers of Epidural Spinal Injections
• Eye Rate

Exercise and Physical Therapies

• Exercise: The Best Remedy for POTS Exercise strategies to reduce the symptoms of POTS and how to do it safely
• Get Moving! EDS and Exercise A How to Guide for Safe Exercise with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
• Fascia Treatments for EDS and Fibromyalgia A guide for how to use the FasciaBlaster for a significant reduction in symptoms
• The FaceBlaster Introduction to the FaceBlaster and what you can use it for
• FasciaBlaster Resources Help and support for using the FasciaBlaster for treating chronic pain and connective tissue disease
• Fascia Treatments for EDS: Moving into Maintenance Phase
• Let’s Talk About Sex(ual Dysfunction in EDS), Baby Pelvic floor dysfunction and therapy
• Pelvic Floor Therapy: What to Expect Nervous about seeking pelvic floor therapy? Know what to expect!
• EDS Core Strengthening Using Pilates Is Pilates Safe for Zebras?
• The Importance of Good Posture for Zebras

Exercise Videos and Tutorials:

• Tips for Exercising with EDS– A guide to safe exercise with connective tissue disease and joint issues, not just for EDS
• Exercises for Jamming Ankles– How to strengthen ankles, feet and calves without using any equipment.
• Organizing Your Fitness Routine A video Discussion
• Pelvic Tilts and Lifts– For a strong core that will support your overall health and improve back pain
• Calorie Counting, Cardio and POTS– Monitoring and maintaining the right heart rate during exercise with POTS & NMH and why calorie counts are never accurate on exercise machines and where to get accurate information
• Leg Lifts for Lumbar Issues– These modified leg lifts work great for people with back problems or who are seriously deconditioned because they work the core while protecting the back, offering lower resistance than traditional leg lifts.
• Side Leg Lifts and IT Band Stretches – Can be done laying down or standing to build core and leg strength
• Wall Squats– A great alternative to the traditional squat for bad backs and knees
• Wall Push Ups – An alternative to traditional push ups that are easier on wrists and elbows and help prevent shoulder and rib subluxations by building muscle in these areas
• Neck Strengthening Exercises– Gentle strengthening exercises for mildly troubled necks.
• Upper Body Resistance Exercises – For beginners, these easy exercises can be done standing, sitting or lying down. They also reduce dislocations of the shoulders, collar bones, ribs, and elbows, as well as costochondritis.
• Wall Resistance Exercises for Arms – These beginning exercises require nothing but the outer corner of a wall and your own gumption. Great when first getting out of bed after a long period of illness.

Gastroparesis, IBS, SIBO and GI Dysfunction

• What is Gastroparesis?
• Natural Treatments for Gastroparesis
• Natural Treatments for Gastroparesis Part Two
• Does Vitamin Deficiency Prevent Weight Loss?
• Low FODMAP Fiber Supplement
• #tubieweek – What Is A Tubie?
• Aloe Veritas Pure and Natural Drink Gel

General Healthcare Topics

• What is Myasthenia Gravis
• New Migraine Drug Aimovig
• Are Vaccines Safe for My Condition? A discussion of vaccine safety for the immune-compromised
• Try These Apps for Glare Sensitivity Ways to avoid triggering migraines and insomnia using blue light filters
• Allodynia or Allergies? A discussion of dermatological allodynia, why we get it and how to treat it
• Neurontin/Lyrica Block Formation of Synapses in Brain
• Hot Weather Increases Pain in Chronic Illness
• New Doctors, New Treatments
• FDA Warns of Dangers of Epidural Spinal Injections
• Could Medication Overuse Be Causing Your Headaches? Join a Study
• The Poetry of Pain

Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia Syndrome (HA-TS)

• Genetic Finding Could Help Explain POTS, EDS, IBS, FM, ME/CFS and Others
• NIH Releases FAQ on Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia
• Are Most Spoonies Suffering from MCAD?

Mast Cell Activation Disorders

• Understanding Mast Cell Disorders
• MCADs and the Low Histamine Diet– Introduction to the Low Histamine Diet
• Preparing for Concerts and Events with MCAS
• MCAS & Doctors Disbelieving Patients
• Are Most Spoonies Suffering from an MCAD?
• Quercetin and MCADs
• MCAD: Medications and Treatments
• MCAD: Prevention & Avoiding Triggers

Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety and PTSD

• First Step to Wellness is Mourning
• Learning to Manage Anxiety, Depression and Panic Attacks
• Complex PTSD and Chronic Illness
• Dissociation in the Doctor’s Office: Complex PTSD & White Coat Syndrome
• Confessions of an Anxious Spoonie
• MCAS & Doctors Disbelieving Patients
• Healing the Spirit
• Affirmations and Effective Journaling
• Changing Perspective
• Hell Hath No Fury Like an MCAS POTSie
• When Family Denies Your Pain
• How to Set Healthy Boundaries

Nutrition

• Dietary Changes to Improve Every Spoonie’s Health, Pt. 1 Simple dietary changes you can make to improve your health
• Dietary Changes to Improve Every Spoonie’s Health, Pt. 2 Continues the discussion on the effects of glyphosate on autoimmune illness, with new evidence
• FODMAP Diet Trials, Tribulations & Resources to Make It Easier A discussion of FODMAP’s for IBS, how to do it properly and resources to make it easier
• Low FODMAP and Low Histamine Recipes– 30+ recipes and other information on these diets
• MCADs and the Low Histamine Diet– Introduction to the Low Histamine Diet
• Low Histamine Diet Recipes Section in the Works– Includes meal ideas and preparation tips
• MCAD and the Low Histamine Diet – A guide to get you started on this diet designed to reduce histamine levels and help control the symptoms of MCAS, Mastocytosis, histamine intolerance, hereditary alpha tryptasemia, interstitial cystitis and severe allergy.
• Why Aloe is for Spoonies – check out all the amazing dietary benefits of this wonder substance.