Hypermobility syndromes are more prevalent, multifaceted, and diverse than many healthcare practitioners may realize. Each hypermobile patient presents a unique set of challenges, and it’s often difficult to address their needs using standardized protocols or paradigms. Individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) can sometimes be underserved by Western medicine, and this book highlights the potential for Chinese medicine to provide valuable support to this community.
This pioneering text focuses on hEDS from the perspective of Chinese medicine. It starts by presenting the existing biomedical narratives about the condition and then delves deeply into Chinese medicine paradigms. The book offers a comprehensive overview of potential treatment approaches and tackles the various issues encountered by individuals with EDS. These issues include pain management, psycho-emotional challenges, disruptions in gut health, and chronic inflammation, including post-Lyme syndrome. By addressing these aspects, this guide demonstrates how Chinese medicine can provide valuable support and insights to individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
