Aids & Assists
The items presented on this page have been recommended by people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and it’s associated comorbidities. Connective Strength makes no warranty about the efficacy or accuracy of information contained within. Links to Amazon.com provide a referral fee back to the organization to support our wider mission of education, awareness, and advocacy. To recommend a product, please email us.
Books & Educational Items
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       Graceful StrengthStep into a world of empowerment with "Graceful Strength." Equip yourself with the tools to manage chronic illness effectively and reclaim control over your health and happiness. 
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       Why Do I Hurt?Education and Pain Treatment Strategies to Help You Move and Function Better, Experience Less Pain, and Take Back Your Life 
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       DisjointedDisjointed (688 pages) is for patients with hEDS/HSD and the physicians who treat them. 
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       Explain Pain HandbookA Handbook to Help You Find Freedom from Pain Using the Power of Knowledge and the Remarkable Bioplasticity that Exists in Every Single One of Us 
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       Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers Danlos SyndromeThis book informs people with EDS about the healthcare team needed to treat them properly and guides physical therapists and their patients through the Muldowney exercise protocol. 
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       Mast Cells UnitedAt 542 pages and referencing over 1200 academic articles, this book is the longest and most thorough resource on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) to date. 
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       The Body Keeps Score“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane 
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       The Dysautonomia ProjectA much needed tool for physicians, patients, or caregivers looking to arm themselves with the power of knowledge. 
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       The Lady's Handbook for her Mysterious IllnessThe darkly funny memoir of Sarah Ramey’s years-long battle with a mysterious illness that doctors thought was all in her head - but wasn’t. A revelation and an inspiration for millions of women whose legitimate health complaints are ignored. 
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       The Trifecta PassportThe “trifecta” refers to three conditions that commonly occur together: mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and the hypermobile type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). 
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       Why Are My Nerves So SensitiveA Handbook for Patients with CRPS or RSD ― Learn the about the Neuroscience of Pain and Graded Motor Imagery to Help Desensitize the Tissues 
Therapy & Mobility Aids
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       Body BraidThe Body Braid creates a gentle pressure on your skin, and this pressure creates a link between your movement and the stimulation of your sensory nerves. Your brain receives enhanced information about where your body parts are, and how they are moving relative to each other. 
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       Inner Balance Coherence Plus + HeartMathHeart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback helps you access a healthy and high-performance state called heart coherence which balances your mind and emotions. This helps prevent stress and clears your thinking for more effective choices. 
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       KT TapeBy gently lifting the skin, KT Tape temporarily increases local blood flow to reduce pain and muscle soreness 
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       LifeGliderUnlike conventional walkers, the LifeGlider prevents falls by securing the center of gravity, which affects posture, balance, and gait. 
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       SI BeltBy uniquely stabilizing the sacroiliac joints (SI joint) at the base of the spine, the SI Belt relieves back, hip, pelvic and leg pain while relaxing the muscles and promoting healing. 
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       Vibration Plate Exercise MachineVibration plates are a great way to build core strength and help with Lymph drainage. 
Nutrition, Supplements, & Food
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       Soylent Drinks (Multiple Flavors)A plant-based complete nutrition shake that provides your body with everything it needs to thrive. 
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       Barleans Intestinal RepairBarlean's Intestinal Repair is formulated to soothe irritation of the gatrointestinal tract, support healthy digestive membranes, and assist the cells lining the intestinal wall for healthy digestion. Non-GMO, sugar-free, gluten-free 
Clothing & Comfort
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       Billy Shoes (Zipper)Zipper shoes, popular with kids 
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       PajamaJeansSoft, stretchy, and stylish tall blue jeans that look like denim but feel like pajamas so you can conquer the day comfortably and in style; drawstring waist for a custom fit 
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       Zeba ShoesZeba Sneakers requires no bending and no tying. Our sneakers utilize a Patented “Collapsible hands-free” shoe heel-technology that allows users to put on their shoes effortlessly, without bending down! The back of ZEBA shoes collapses downward and pops back up once the foot is inside the shoe, so that it doesn’t require bending or tying. 
Makeup, Skin Care, & Beauty
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       Acure ProductsAcure products are free from parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, and formaldehyde.