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🌊 Episode 6: Mineral Magic—Harnessing Sea Vegetables to Quench Inflammation
Explore how sea vegetables—rich in minerals, antioxidants, and natural anti-inflammatory compounds—can support energy, nerve health, and overall balance. This episode introduces simple ways to use Kombu and Wakame to boost digestion, replenish minerals, and gently support the body for those living with chronic pain and neurological instability.

Lori Verton
3d3 min read


🍵 Sip Your Way to Serenity: The Calming Power of Warm Twig Tea
Warm twig tea (Kukicha) offers a simple yet powerful daily ritual for calming the nervous system and supporting mind-body balance. Rooted in modern neuroscience and macrobiotic wisdom, this gentle, low-caffeine tea helps activate the vagus nerve, reduce stress, and ease the intensity of Arachnoiditis and chronic pain. Sip slowly and let warmth become part of your healing routine.

Lori Verton
Nov 263 min read


🔥 Unlocking New Possibilities: The Ginger Compress for Stagnation
Today we introduce the Ginger Compress, a warming traditional therapy for stiffness and stagnation. Ginger’s active compounds boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and provide gentle, penetrating heat. Used only on non-spinal muscle areas, it can help ease deep tension and bring comforting relief. Try it and note any shifts in mobility or comfort.

Lori Verton
Nov 243 min read


Understanding Arachnoiditis and Spinal Cord Stimulators: A Comprehensive Guide
Spinal cord stimulators are often promoted as an option for chronic pain, but their effectiveness in adhesive arachnoiditis is far more complex. This series explores what current evidence really shows, how paddle and percutaneous systems differ, the risks patients should understand, and how new technology may — or may not — change outcomes for those living with severe nerve root inflammation and scarring.
EveBlackburn
Nov 224 min read


Painageddan: My first hand account of surviving a Pain Crisis and latest, ongoing flare.
Educational Article for Peer Support : Navigating Acute CrisisI . Introduction : Strategy in the Worst State I am sharing a raw,...

Lori Verton
Oct 48 min read


Bulletin #4 Exercises for the Prevention of Foot and Leg Paralysis and CSF Flow
The Tennant Foundation provides simple daily exercises to help individuals with adhesive arachnoiditis (AA) maintain mobility, prevent foot and leg paralysis, and support healthy spinal fluid flow. These include standing stretches, ankle and leg movements, walking with arm swings, rocking exercises, and deep breathing. Regular walking is emphasized as the most important activity to improve spinal fluid circulation and overall neurologic function.
EveBlackburn
Sep 161 min read


Breathwork & Pain Relief: Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom
New neuroscience research shows that breathwork can synchronize brain activity in ways similar to psychedelic states — offering measurable relief and calm. For those living with Arachnoiditis and chronic pain, this ancient practice is gaining scientific validation as a valuable tool to improve quality of life.

Lori Verton
Sep 72 min read
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