I'm chronically ill (PMDD, POTS, EDS, and others) and these are the things and services that help me the most!
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What Saved Me from PMDD
San Luis Obispo County
Tools
Potions
Wear
Drinks
What Saved Me from PMDD
PMDD is a kind of allergic reaction that happens when hormone levels shift. Here's the combo I use to control them. I take this for 4 days to a week each month when I start to feel sad for no reason/ that part of my cycle comes back around.
H1 Blocker
Kirkland Signature Aller-Tec, 365 Tablets
H2 blocker!
Walgreens Cimetidine 200 mg Acid Reducer Tablets
San Luis Obispo County
Floating in the magnesium tank is guaranteed to give me a couple days solid sleep. I went yesterday and nearly overslept my Monday morning meeting. I also love the Fire and Ice membership - a sauna/ cold plunge combo I get to do once a month. Divine.
Central Coast Floats
Vanessa practices The Emmett Technique which isn't quite a massage but has the same effects. I can literally feel the tension unwinding from my muscles when she touches me. It's incredible. And good for animals too!
Mo Betta Wellness
Dr. B is the only one I trust when my neck or back go “out” - he always puts me right back together. He's a magician with feet, knees, shoulders, wrists and more. I've been seeing him for more than 12 years and he's been so helpful in getting me out ...
People's Chiropractic
Tools
It's rumored to reduce pain and inflammation, and even help wrinkles. I haven't had it for long but I do know it's incredibly relaxing to lay under this red light for half an hour each night while listening to a meditaiton or reading my Kindle.
Red Light Therapy Lamp for Face & Body
You can relieve pain with this AND give yourself a facelift. Incredible.
The Good Grace
Potions
Soak me in magnesium until I feel better
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes Pure Zechstein
Excellent for managing pain and getting better sleep.
Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil Spray 12oz
When you really need the pain to cut it out for a while…
Transdermal & Topical
Wear
Waist compression - steel boned corsets are my favorite
Corset Story
Fixing my chronically bad eyes
Zenni Optical
Love my arthritis gloves when the temperatures drop and my hands get stiff.
Best Arthritis Gloves
Giant heating pads to keep you warm and soothe inflammation. Perfect for comfort on chilly winter nights.
King Size Heating Pad for Back Pain 32x24
Drinks
Electrolytes I can fit in my purse and take through TSA easily!
Buoy | Ocean Electrolytes & Wild Foods
The trace minerals you need to stay hydrated. Very little flavor, easy to add to many liquids.
40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate
Matcha is fabulous for my ADHD (the L-theanine slows down my thoughts) and theirs is one of the best in San Luis Obispo. So delicious, and so many exotic flavors like ube!
Sequel Cold Brew Tea
So many delicious and elegant matchas. Helps my ADHD and energy and makes me feel so fancy.
