Humidity Kryptonite

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Painful Insights

Humidity Kryptonite Hi Friends, Those of you living with an inflammatory issue will likely relate to me here – humidity is my kryptonite. Sent to weaken, swell & render me quite useless. I’ve definitely felt the tie to humidity & my inflammation grow a...

The Big Bang

by | Jul 4, 2024 | Painful Insights

Hi Friends, Whether you are a concerned dog owner (like me) or an enthusiastic pyrotechnician, tonight’s gonna be a loud one. If the insanely high decibels throw your nervous system out of whack, that’s understandable. Just don’t forget the tools in your toolbox that...

Strong = Supple

by | Jun 26, 2024 | Painful Insights

Strong = Supple Hi Friends, Yoga reminds us that everything is a balance. We need the dark with the light, the go-go-go with the rest & the softness to balance our strength. I’ve gotten the comment more than once over the years that my gentle yoga classes can be...

The Break-In Period

by | May 7, 2024 | Painful Insights

The Break-In Period Growing pains are real pain in the ass- or in my case, a pain in the foot. I am currently tenderly treading the break-in stage of new Birkenstocks. The leather has the feel of some soft steal across the top of my already inflamed metatarsals, and...

To the Chronically (un)Insured:

by | Apr 19, 2024 | Painful Insights

To the Chronically (un)Insured: “Raise your hand if you’ve experienced applying to the US health insurance system & are calling to check on the status of your application.” “Ok, keep your hand up if you’ve stayed on hold for 15 minutes” “25 minutes” “45 minutes?...