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@irishiker

Trauma-informed PT specializing in chronic pain | Suspected EDS / confirmed CCI | MCAS | Mold | Lyme | 😷🦠

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The first reminds me of orange sherbet … great summer memories. Thank you!

02.03.2025 01:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this new paper by Amy Proal @michaelpelusomd.bsky.social and colleagues describing new insights and clinical trial recommendations for "Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in long COVID" πŸ‘‡
@polybiorf.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

12.02.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
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A moment of zen for anyone who may need it.

11.02.2025 06:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™ŒπŸ» This is the basis for myofascial release and why gentle, sustained pressure over time (> 2 min) can create profound changes within the fascial system, leading to downstream effects throughout the body.

31.12.2024 02:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved that you responded!! πŸ˜‚ I thought he mentioned a Seattle station so it would be great to get this out there more.
You’ve been quite the topic of conversation and admiration tonight. The narcolepsy section really floored me as a PT. Hoping to get this to local media. Thanks again. πŸ™πŸ»

20.12.2024 08:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Sorry, that was directed to @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social but thank you for presenting the information is such a concise and easy to digest way!

20.12.2024 08:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This was a great interview - thank you both! I heard you plug Seattle?? Do you have contacts at KOMO or KATU in n Portland? Would be great to get this on a network’s home page.

20.12.2024 06:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks, Matt.

The privilege was all mine.

Always happy to have the opportunity to warn folks about the damage of CΓΆvid.

Long CΓΆvid is NOT for sissiesπŸ’”πŸ€¬

I would be delighted to do this again with you, Sir πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

20.12.2024 01:38 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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The Village Christmas Project – 2024 Welcome to this year’s adopt-a-family! Below are Amazon wish lists of families who have been affected by long COVID. They have been asked to include wants and needs. Here is a little bit abou…

Please bookmark this! Don't cross strike lines.

Every (almost) year, I do an adopt-a-family for Christmas. It's not perfect, but... This year, all of them have been affected by long COVID. Wish lists up. Anyone can make their Christmas bright!

thevillagechristmas.wordpress.com/2024/11/19/t...

29.11.2024 19:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Free Webinar Friday, Dec 13th @ 12PM PT featuring Dr. Jamie Knuckle
MCAS and Neurological Manifestations In Covid

Free Webinar Friday, Dec 13th @ 12PM PT featuring Dr. Jamie Knuckle MCAS and Neurological Manifestations In Covid

Webinar highlights include: 
β€’ The influence of mast cells on both central and peripheral nervous systems, including brain inflammation versus neuropathies 
β€’ Mast cell-mediated responses beyond histamine,
along with treatment strategies 
β€’ Environmental triggers affecting neurologic mast cell
response, including:
β€’ Toxins (mold/mycotoxins)
β€’ Infections (Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses)
β€’ COVID-19 impacts

Webinar highlights include: β€’ The influence of mast cells on both central and peripheral nervous systems, including brain inflammation versus neuropathies β€’ Mast cell-mediated responses beyond histamine, along with treatment strategies β€’ Environmental triggers affecting neurologic mast cell response, including: β€’ Toxins (mold/mycotoxins) β€’ Infections (Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses) β€’ COVID-19 impacts

Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

10.12.2024 19:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIt’s not an individual problem, it’s everyone’s”: Matt McGorry shares his experience with Long COVID - The Sick Times This fall, activist and actor Matt McGorry disclosed on social media that he has Long COVID in an educational, two-part video series. In the videos, shared with over a million followers, McGorry talke...

The Sick Times: 'β€œIt’s not an individual problem, it’s everyone’s”: Matt McGorry shares his experience with Long COVID'

"...it’s been by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done." - Matt McGorry

thesicktimes.org/2024/12/09/i...

09.12.2024 19:26 πŸ‘ 119 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Never be so kind, you forget to be clever
Never be so clever, you forget to be kind …
The best people in life are free … πŸ’œπŸ«ΆπŸ»

10.12.2024 07:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Could also be diaphragm restrictions, especially if you’ve ever had a history of trauma/car accident (seat belt injury), abdominal lap procedure etc. Could explain front to back pain band, as the diaphragm is contiguous fascially.

07.12.2024 03:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When your patient who works in the insurance industry sends you this …

06.12.2024 05:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Christmas wreath with pine cones, red berries, lights and a red bow, against the backdrop of a yellow house. White lights shine through the window.

Christmas wreath with pine cones, red berries, lights and a red bow, against the backdrop of a yellow house. White lights shine through the window.

The return of Dad’s Christmas present πŸ₯°
#AdirondackBalsamFir

03.12.2024 04:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

01.12.2024 00:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Which one did you get? I’m looking for an easy to install/operate one.

30.11.2024 18:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

While not an overnight admit, I was in the ED last wk for close to 6 hours. It was a busy, not packed night, w few 😷 (pts/HCW) & a lot of coughing.
Tools used: FloMask, Profi, QT3 and sat in front of the exit for ventilation.
RAT tested (-) today.
Perfect? No, but reassuring.
#ProtectYourHealth

28.11.2024 02:49 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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28.11.2024 00:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
There will be a lot of posts soon from people sharing how much they achieved in 2024.  But, in case someone needs to hear this...
It's okay if the only thing you did this year was just get through it.
~ 3amThoughts

There will be a lot of posts soon from people sharing how much they achieved in 2024. But, in case someone needs to hear this... It's okay if the only thing you did this year was just get through it. ~ 3amThoughts

28.11.2024 00:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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22.11.2024 19:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a nice concise graphic that may help:
bsky.app/profile/exce...

21.11.2024 06:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A large King Tide wave breaking at Cape Disappointment, spraying waves into an arc with pines standing tall in a yellow sun-filtered cloudy fog in the background with the lighthouse peaking out from the wave.

A large King Tide wave breaking at Cape Disappointment, spraying waves into an arc with pines standing tall in a yellow sun-filtered cloudy fog in the background with the lighthouse peaking out from the wave.

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18.11.2024 03:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This was a good read

17.11.2024 22:15 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

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17.11.2024 23:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Japanese leaf art

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

17.11.2024 11:24 πŸ‘ 166 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2

Europeans don't fluoridate their water, but they fluoridate salt, milk, and other products. Scandinavian countries give children fluoride rinses and tablets. So when someone like Leana Wen just casually drops "Europeans don't fluoridate their water," she is simply revealing her own ignorance.

15.11.2024 20:41 πŸ‘ 1094 πŸ” 266 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 12

In only 5 days, this 12 minute explainer video on aerosol science reached 1,000 views! Wild stuff. I want to thank everyone who took the time to share it, and to help make it a success. I’m very grateful.

TLDR: Low CO2=good

And if you enjoyed the video, please subscribe to my channel.

14.11.2024 00:41 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
As you heal, things become clear: attention isn’t love, attachment isn’t connection, and codependency isn’t support. You begin to realize the disagreements aren’t attacks, lacking boundaries isn’t empathy, and no amount of external validation can replace self love. Trauma bonding isn’t healing, ignoring your needs, isn’t strength, people pleasing, isn’t kindness, staying in toxic situations isn’t loyalty, numbing. Your emotions isn’t coping, and suppressing emotions are staying silent doesn’t bring peace.

As you heal, things become clear: attention isn’t love, attachment isn’t connection, and codependency isn’t support. You begin to realize the disagreements aren’t attacks, lacking boundaries isn’t empathy, and no amount of external validation can replace self love. Trauma bonding isn’t healing, ignoring your needs, isn’t strength, people pleasing, isn’t kindness, staying in toxic situations isn’t loyalty, numbing. Your emotions isn’t coping, and suppressing emotions are staying silent doesn’t bring peace.

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Author unknown, but posted by @Liminal1988 at 🐦

14.11.2024 07:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Snoopy has his arm around Charlie Brown, looking at the sunset. There is a quote that says: β€œToday you could be standing next to someone who is trying their best to not fall apart. So whatever you do today, do it with kindness in your heart.β€œ

Snoopy has his arm around Charlie Brown, looking at the sunset. There is a quote that says: β€œToday you could be standing next to someone who is trying their best to not fall apart. So whatever you do today, do it with kindness in your heart.β€œ

Every day, we’re given these little sliding door moments …
in the choices we make …
the words we choose …
the actions we take …

#ChooseKindness #ChooseLove

14.11.2024 05:48 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0