• Health And Fitness

    Tai Chi Heaven and Earth

    This set of morning movements looks tailor made for some of my stubborn post-stroke issues. 35 years ago I used to take a Tai Chi class (Wu style) and some of the forms and stances were similar. Link leads to Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/187DYYqMfX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  • Food, Glorious Food

    Chickpea Salad Nicoise-ish

    We improvised as we didn’t have Greek yogurt. So, olive oil mayo, and threw in a wee can of black olives. Next time, would use a stick blender to cream half of the canned garbonzos, and maybe some tahini with the creamed beans too. Chickpea Salad Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod This chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad, some refer to it as “chickpea chicken salad.” It’s made with basic ingredients, loaded with flavor, and perfect for picnics, work lunches, or a simple, healthy lunch at home. www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wprm_print/chickpea-salad

  • Health And Fitness - Politics, Schmolitics

    Central post-stroke pain–trying amitriptyline gives me HOP

    Trying amitryptiline for the persistent “burning tinglies” in my left arm, hands, and left side. I suspect the carpal tunnel is overlaid a bit with this CPSP on the left side, my doctor started me on a low dose. It may take a few months to dial in the lowest effective dose. At night I can neutralize it temporarily with electric massage, a tight cycling sleeve, and gloves so that I can sleep. Daytime, I wear long sleeves and avoid typing or touching textures. As soon as my bare arm touches my shirt on the side, or upholstery, fabrics, etc.,…

  • Health And Fitness - Politics, Schmolitics

    Central post-stroke pain–trying amitriptyline gives me HOP

    Trying amitryptiline for the persistent “burning tinglies” in my left arm, hands, and left side. I suspect the carpal tunnel is overlaid a bit with this CPSP on the left side, my doctor started me on a low dose. It may take a few months to dial in the lowest effective dose. At night I can neutralize it temporarily with electric massage, a tight cycling sleeve, and gloves so that I can sleep. Daytime, I wear long sleeves and avoid typing or touching textures. As soon as my bare arm touches my shirt on the side, or upholstery, fabrics, etc.,…