holiday stress

Many of us seem to be revisiting our symptoms in one way or another this holiday season. Unweaving Pain is a new podcast to me, but the latest (listen or read the transcript), reminds us to be in the “work” in the moment.. that this is a life long, never ending mind/body connection we have.. and...

The holidays can be fraught with pain for our poor bodies. The expectations and disappointments, the pressure to be a certain way or have things go a certain way, and the general vision we have of the holiday and others we call family can really activate our people pleasing, self critical...

Hi All, I posted this awhile back but have new links to this, so I am posting again. Can be found at http://www.tmspainrelief.com/tis-the-season-for-pain/ ('Tis the Season for Pain? | TMS Pain Relief with Andy Bayliss) Andy B ‘Tis the Season for Pain? I don’t give Christmas presents any...

I liked Walt's post with this on another thread and wanted to bring to others' attention with title. Andy B. By Kim Tranell We asked top meditation and mindfulness pros for their best on-the-spot, do-anywhere calming techniques -- because who has time for chanting "om" when you're about to...

Originally written: December 21, 2008 The role of triggers: Holidays and headaches As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of the importance of things that trigger MBS symptoms.I once heard a description of families during the holidays as being, “just the way they are, only more so.”It...

Hi All, I hope holidays are going well. Some might be interested in my experience, which is a long post below.... I just posted this on my blog. Andy I don’t give Christmas presents any more. I don’t have to find a gift that someone is “sure to like.” That’s a relief! I live in the same town...

Last night we attended a small Christmas party with a handful of couples. It was a lovely evening and of particular interest to me was my observations through the lens of TMS. Probably half, HALF, of the discussions revolved around health challenges. Who was having what surgery. What...