Movement is medicine - Stretching / personalized excercises To make it easier on my fingers lol, I've attached an article below to explain what wall angels are all about - the same explanation Dr provided to me. If readers recall, in part 3 we first commenced with floor angels to make it easier and slowly … Continue reading 227 ~ Transformative tips – Part 8 ~
Month: March 2020
226 ~ Transformative tips – Part 7 ~
Headstands were also suggested but at that particular moment with the concern of suggesting something for low blood pressure, he probably missed the broader picture encompassing all my other co-existing conditions. Headstands are not recommended in Dys scenario. The discussion on Instagram went as follows - My question and concerns: It's important to first seek … Continue reading 226 ~ Transformative tips – Part 7 ~
225 ~ Transformative tips – Part 6 ~
My pharmacist then responded with the following options to raise low blood pressure: "Antistax tablets and gel Venavine caps and cream Paroven capsule Also rehidrat to increase blood pressure" Although I thought the first 3 options wouldn't be so appropriate because it's more for swollen legs, and the Tasly Danshen cardiac capsule prevents swelling, so … Continue reading 225 ~ Transformative tips – Part 6 ~
224 ~ Transformative tips – Part 5 ~
In this part we speak about Pure Autonomic Failure and the variations of blood pressure issues that arise with any type of autonomic dysfunction. In particular - dizziness among other symptoms usually worsen in the morning, when walking, after eating, after exercise, in hot weather, and at high altitudes. "Signs of PAF include a fall … Continue reading 224 ~ Transformative tips – Part 5 ~
223 ~ Transformative tips – Part 4 ~
In part 3 of transformative tips I shared a few points with regards to aromatherapy.. Thereafter I thought it better to elaborate further when Dr explained the part about our soles being porous.. These explanations were posted on my Instagram stories but I'm adding it here as well, for the sake of those who aren't … Continue reading 223 ~ Transformative tips – Part 4 ~
222 ~ One year younger – 2/2 ~
"Christina was drowning in relentless waves of health obstacles" On January 25, 2015, she texted Tava, “I feel like my body has finally given up on me.” Fatigue overwhelmed her as she could barely walk 20 feet, often too dizzy to go to class, slept 16 hours a day, experienced numbness in her extremities, and … Continue reading 222 ~ One year younger – 2/2 ~
221 ~ One year younger – 1/2 ~
I opened my news feed and the words of the first video played out on the screen: "In memory of Christina Tournant" Transported back in time to that tragic day 5 years ago, a lump formed in my throat. I felt. Every. Single. Pain. That she had undergone. I'd been there. On the verge of … Continue reading 221 ~ One year younger – 1/2 ~
220 ~ A rebirth of goals ~
How many a time have my arteries closed, but an aliveness subsequently flowed Speaking about all things rare related, I felt it important to elaborate and briefly cover one such topic. An extensive report of my condition recently came through, where in particular it noted the following with regards to the angina - chest pain, … Continue reading 220 ~ A rebirth of goals ~
219 ~ Reframe rare – 7/7 ~
Rare lives that can otherwise be perceived as melancholic, becomes colored and empowered by the care of others as illustrated below by a couple of spectacular images captured from various events worldwide. Upon seeing these updates, we shook with joyful emotions and astonishment that global efforts for recognition of rare diseases went this far 😍😍😍 … Continue reading 219 ~ Reframe rare – 7/7 ~
218 ~ Reframe rare – 6/7 ~
Building awareness of rare diseases is so important because 1 in 20 people will live with a rare disease at some point in their life. Despite this, there is no or limited treatment options for the majority of rare diseases and many go undiagnosed. Rare Disease Day improves knowledge amongst the general public of rare … Continue reading 218 ~ Reframe rare – 6/7 ~
Swimming Through The Waves 