Hello Brain + Hello Body Blog

A blog for people with chronic illness and neurological disorders written by the experts at re+active 

Mindfulness...or Else. How to Beat Dystonia Without Fighting Yourself. dystonia mindfulness neuroplasticity Mar 24, 2025

Most people living with dystonia have at least some idea about the importance of mindfulness, whether the word makes their eyes roll back in their heads or not. In general, people understand that In a...

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Dystonia is Like Golf: Finding Strength in the Process of Recovery dystonia neuroplasticity Feb 26, 2025

A few months ago, I was working with a patient with runner’s dystonia. We had worked together in a four week intensive program and since had scheduled check-ins every other month. She was doing well -...

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Healing with Love: Embracing Self-Care Through Chronic Illness chronic illness eds fnd mcas pots relationship self compassion self love Feb 13, 2025

What better month to take a closer look at self love and how it relates to resilience in chronic illness!  

The relationship you have with yourself is the longest lasting relationship you’ll ever hav...

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Navigating the Twists and Turns: A Patient's Guide to Cervical Dystonia cervical dystonia dystonia Jan 28, 2025

Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of improvement with your cervical dystonia (CD)? Do you feel lost, wondering where to turn next? Do you find yourself asking “What else can I do?” Or maybe, you ar...

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