#inflammation

Working on a long infusion tea blend for inflammation. Pictured: goldenrod, blackberry leaf, selfheal, american plantain, yarrow and wood nettle.

Goldenrod = stiffness support

Blackberry leaf = tissue-toning support

Selfheal = restorative, cooling support

Plantain = soothing and balancing

Yarrow = circulation and stiffness

Wood nettle = nourishing, mineral-rich foundation

Still very much in an experimental stage—first cuppa was definitely bitter and medicinal. Not at the point of posting a recipe until I see if it does anything. We’ll give it a week or two.

Funny enough, I was cramping so bad last night. It was horrible but thank god I had Advil.

The Spicy Autistic Femme

I actually found a Harvard article about this. Here’s an excerpt:

Autistic people are more likely to suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) ailments than the general population. They are especially more difficult to identify and diagnose in adults with communication challenges. GI symptoms can range from mild stomachaches to serious, persistent vomiting. There is no single set of signs, symptoms, or treatments that applies to all autistic patients.

Another article said:

According to many researchers, the GI issues that come with ASD might be due to two factors: firstly, inappropriate immune activation Trusted Source, causing inflammation of the tract; and, secondly, differences in the types of gut bacteria Trusted Sourcethat are present.

Oh FFS!