September 30, 2021 I always dread going to the dentist, never knowing if they will find more cavities. Also, I knew today would be the time for annual x-rays. Thankfully, the dental insurance pays 100% of the cost of x-rays. The x-ray technician was polite and professional. The dental hygienist (or assistant) who did the…
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Spa Day for the Girls
September 28, 2021 We began our Alameda day with a visit to the nail salon. Our toenails were in desperate need of cutting, and we needed the self-care of the leg massages that accompany a pedicure. In spite of the more than double cost of a pedicure since the pandemic, it felt worth it. The…
Emotional Detox, Part 2
Saturday, September 25, 2021 I set my alarm for 6 a.m. today, so I was very sleepy. But I turned on the coffee pot and started my morning routine. I logged on to the Keto Symposium that I already knew I couldn’t see very much of, since “all day” to them meant 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m….
Emotional Detox
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m. We had waited for five long weeks for Linda’s first consultation appointment at Stanford in Redwood City. Her orthopedist, Dr. Martin, whom her primary physician had referred her to, had referred Linda to Dr. Goodman at Stanford. Linda is good at following GPS instructions, and we found a good handicap…
Acupressure & QiGong
Francis facilitated the “gentle movement” session with acupressure and QiGong. He said this was an introduction to more of the same over the next few weeks. He gave this link for acupressure, showing 3 of the most popular acupressure points for pain, stress, and energy. Next he led us in some of the QiGong movements…
Dr. Prabaharan’s Recommendations
I sent this photo of my actual feet and ankles to Dr. Prabaharan (PCP), asking for his medical opinion. I didn’t say that I thought it was flea bites, but asked him if he thought I should see a podiatrist or dermatologist. Here’s what he responded to me: Hi, Discussed with the dermatologist. See full…
Acupuncture & Flea Bites
Thursday, August 26, 2021 For the past several weeks, I’ve had these visciously itching little red sores all over my feet and ankles! I didn’t figure out what they were until this week, though I had been using Cortizone anti-itch cream and ointment. This week I added Caladryl (calamine lotion plus a topical analgesic). Finally,…
Retrain Pain
Today is our 8th wedding anniversary (legal wedding in 2013). It was also our Tuesday food shopping day, including Alameda Farmers’ Market, then Trader Joe’s and Safeway. It was hard to wake up (between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m.), but otherwise was a fairly routine day. Online Pain Group at 4 p.m. was with just Francis,…