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essential tremor

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I was diagnosed with this some time ago. Basically, it means my hands & feet shake, and my voice sometimes sounds a little strange. I don't have Parkinson's. I just wiggle a little. It's inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing when I have trouble gripping something, or if my handwriting gets out of control. My grandfather had it too. He was able to use a tablesaw until he was about 85 years old, but it was scary toward the end.

There's not much that conventional medicine can offer on this except the usual things (stay healthy, avoid caffeine, manage stress, &c).

I'd like to know if anyone has any insights on this. with this and the migraines, you might understand why the vajra armor practice has a very strong appeal for me.

many thanks in advance.
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Alcohol manages it.

I'm serious.


I have a very wee bit of it, and have since I can recall....and I have it on authority (from a Dr, yes) that alcohol at medicinal levels helps. Of course, that implies a host of other potential pitfalls.
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Jikan wrote:I was diagnosed with this some time ago. Basically, it means my hands & feet shake, and my voice sometimes sounds a little strange. I don't have Parkinson's. I just wiggle a little. It's inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing when I have trouble gripping something, or if my handwriting gets out of control. My grandfather had it too. He was able to use a tablesaw until he was about 85 years old, but it was scary toward the end.

There's not much that conventional medicine can offer on this except the usual things (stay healthy, avoid caffeine, manage stress, &c).

I'd like to know if anyone has any insights on this. with this and the migraines, you might understand why the vajra armor practice has a very strong appeal for me.

many thanks in advance.
It's a systemic wind disorder of the nervous system.

There are all kinds of things you can do to manage. daily self-massage, a little good wine everyday, etc.
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Thank you both for the helpful information. I'm glad to know that the forms of self-medication I've picked up along the way (I've also been advised to imbibe gently but consistently) have some validity.
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Jikan wrote:Thank you both for the helpful information. I'm glad to know that the forms of self-medication I've picked up along the way (I've also been advised to imbibe gently but consistently) have some validity.
There are also a number of effective herbal formulas you can take, pm me and we can talk.
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I wish and pray that you'll find a solution which works for you!
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I too have essential tremor. The worse thing is having to explain to people, that it is not a scary, progressive condition, no big deal. When I speak in public, many people just assume I am very nervous when they see my hand shaking.

But I guess it is not a hugely heavy condition to have.

Interesting that Malcolm says it is linked to wind. I don't know much of Tibetan medicine but years back I've self-diagnosed as having a Vata imbalance according to Ayurveda.

I don't usually drink, but now that you guys think it may help I may start having a little bit. Off to raid the cupboard now.
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saraswati wrote:
Interesting that Malcolm says it is linked to wind. I don't know much of Tibetan medicine but years back I've self-diagnosed as having a Vata imbalance according to Ayurveda.

Yes, it is a vata/rlung condition connected with the nervous system or so called "white channels".
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Jikan wrote:I was diagnosed with this some time ago. Basically, it means my hands & feet shake, and my voice sometimes sounds a little strange. I don't have Parkinson's. I just wiggle a little. It's inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing [...]
This is not about the tremor but about embarrassment. I would prob ask someone who had more knowledge but a while back I noticed the flushing and hot feeling of embarrassment is kind of like inner heat. I try to utilize it when I feel it. Vajra breathing, awareness, penetrate dantian, etc.

Hopefully Malcolm was able to help you.
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I just finished watching these videos this morning. They are only accessible til Sunday.... nov 9

Dr Datis Kharrazian - The Gut-Brain Connection
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there is a neurological connection with the gut incl anything neurological, Parkinson, Alzheimers, etc

also:

Dr Alan Christianson - The Stress Cycle (The mind-body connection - resetting digestive health)

he talks about alternate nostril breathing to reset gut health... one of three practices

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