This talk will discuss the fascia and explain how trauma is stored in the tissues. We will explore the connection between the heart, the brain, and the vagus nerve and identify how it relates to Dercum’s disease, lipedema, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dysautonomia, and mast cell activation syndrome. The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain, cardiovascular, gut, and immune systems. There is a link between the fascia and the autonomic nervous system, as there are many sensory nerve endings in the connective tissue. These sensory nerves transmit pain signals. Patients with lipedema and connective tissue diseases have chronic inflammation and pain…
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Navigation For years I’ve been asked “What’s the difference between a yoga class modified for pregnancy and a prenatal yoga class? I believe it comes down to the intention of the class. A prenatal yoga class is specifically designed for pregnant folks whereas a yoga class where the teacher includes safe modifications for those who are pregnant is a class that anyone can join; it isn’t specifically for pregnancy. So which class should you choose? In my opinion, it comes down to what you are hoping to get out of it. Prenatal Yoga Classes Why might a pregnant person choose…
About 20 percent of the 7,528 confirmed or probable travel-associated U.S. dengue cases reported during 2010 to 2021 occurred in 2019, according to research published in the July 28 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Joshua M. Wong, M.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues compared the number and characteristics of travel-associated dengue cases reported to national surveillance in the United States in 2019 with cases reported during 2010 to 2018 and 2020 to 2021. The researchers found that 7,528 confirmed or probable travel-associated dengue cases were reported during 2010…
sometimes it’s good to be alone. it gives us a chance to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going. only when you begin to appreciate your own company can you truly appreciate another’s. in order to feel happy alone, we must first build a relationship with ourselves, as one would do to build any relationship with another person. while we may believe that we already know ourselves, the majority of what we know is probably about who we should or shouldn’t be, as opposed to who we truly are. in this sense, getting to…
Protecting the neck is important in yoga practice, as it can be a vulnerable area for injury. Here are some tips for keeping your neck safe during yoga: Maintain proper alignment: Maintaining proper alignment is key to protecting your neck in yoga. Here are some tips for doing so: Keep your head aligned with your spine: Your head should be in a neutral position with your ears aligned with your shoulders. Avoid dropping your head forward or jutting your chin out. Lengthen your neck: Imagine lengthening the back of your neck as if someone were gently pulling a string from…
With thirty-six episodes in the vault, the Lipedema Patient Roundtable celebrated its third anniversary with some trips down memory lane. A special guest in honor of Lipedema Awareness Month was Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA, one of the authors of the Standard of Care for Lipedema in the United States. She fielded a host of questions about active and passive compression, heat or burning/tingling in limbs, how to raise awareness, and much more. Lotions and a Lippy Butterfly potion, silver linings of jeans not ripping (!), and how to deal with being overwhelmed were also discussed. Angelique Charles shared what the Roundtable has meant to…
1. Acupoint tapping calms the amygdala Tapping on known acupoints sends deactivating signals to the amygdala. With repeated sessions of EFT tapping, the deactivating signals outweigh the activating signals of the stress response created by exposure to the distressing thought. Neural imaging shows the effects occur almost instantaneously, which may account for the rapid improvement in symptoms reported with EFT tapping (Feinstein, 2019). 2. Acupoint tapping speeds up memory reconsolidation As EFT tapping brings about a more regulated nervous system, the exposure statement simultaneously brings the distressing emotion front and center. The distressing mental image of donating blood for a…
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Social isolation is a significant risk factor for nursing home use among older adults, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Mary Louise Pomeroy, Ph.D., from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues evaluated whether higher levels of social isolation are associated with overnight hospitalization, skilled nursing facility stays, and nursing home placement among a nationally representative sample of 11,517 community-dwelling older adults. The researchers found that approximately 15 percent of community-dwelling older U.S. adults experienced social isolation, which was significantly associated with increased odds of nursing home placement (odds…
Donald Officer, MA ’89, is a strategic thinking practitioner who melds problem solving research models to help clients anticipate unexpected scenarios and opportunities while pursuing what is most meaningful to them. In addition to coaching, facilitation, and consulting Don blogs at The Intention Coach, where he welcomes comments. He is a certified facilitator and a member of the International Coach Federation and the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. Donald’s articles can be found here. Emotions Don’t Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil By Bruce Hutchison, Ph.D. 328 pp. Crossfield Publishing 2021. The full title of this book by…