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Migraine in Hypermobility and Neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism)
Migraine is more than a headache. It is a neurological condition that affects sensory processing, energy regulation, and daily functioning. It is also more common in people with hypermobility, ADHD, and autism. This article explains why migraine occurs more frequently in this population, how triggers such as sleep, hydration, and blood sugar play a role, and what approaches, including lifestyle and medical treatment, can help reduce frequency and severity.
Maya Illipse
2 days ago5 min read


Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) and Hypermobility
Chronic abdominal pain in hypermobility is often dismissed or misunderstood. Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) is a lesser-known condition that may explain severe, persistent symptoms, especially when tests come back normal. This article explores how MALS works, why it can be missed, and what patterns may help you recognize when something more specific is going on in your body.

Ines Illipse
Mar 306 min read


Small Fibre Neuropathy in Hypermobility & ADHD
Burning feet, tingling, and unexplained nerve pain are common in hypermobility and neurodivergence but often dismissed. This article explains small fibre neuropathy, why it happens, how it overlaps with deficiencies and thyroid issues, and what to track for diagnosis. Learn how nervous system regulation, movement, and nutrition can support your body in a more targeted and sustainable way.
Maya Illipse
Mar 248 min read


Endometriosis, Hypermobility & ADHD
Severe menstrual pain is more than cramps. For many people with endometriosis, hypermobility, or overlapping conditions, it reflects real, multi-system challenges in the body. Fatigue, digestive changes, and intense pain are not ignored signals. This article explores what is happening, why it takes time to be understood, and how recognition can make a real difference.
Maya Illipse
Mar 187 min read


Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Hypermobility: Why Your Shoulders, Nerves, and Nervous System Are Under Pressure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is often overlooked in people with hypermobility, HSD, and hEDS. Tingling hands, arm fatigue, neck tension, or cold fingers may not just be “poor posture.” In hypermobile bodies, joint instability, fascial tension, and nervous system sensitivity can compress or irritate the nerves and blood vessels passing from the neck to the arm. In this guide we explore what TOS is, why it’s more common in hypermobility, and how a holistic approach to movemen

Ines Illipse
Mar 95 min read


7 Steps to Build Capacity in Hypermobility (HSD/hEDS)
Hypermobility symptoms appear when your body's compensations reach their limit. Improving symptoms requires more than strengthening alone. The ParaMotion 7-step framework addresses nervous system regulation, stability, strength, and load management to safely build capacity in people with HSD and hEDS. This structured approach helps reduce pain, fatigue, and flares by supporting the systems that control movement and recovery.

Ines Illipse
Mar 28 min read


When Silent Hypermobility Becomes Symptomatic: Why HSD/hEDS Symptoms Suddenly Appear
Hypermobility can stay silent for years, until it doesn’t. Many people with HSD or hEDS function well in childhood and early adulthood, only to suddenly develop fatigue, pain, brain fog, or dysautonomia after infection, hormonal shifts, stress, or injury. This article explains the load–capacity model, compensation collapse, and the most common triggers that push a previously stable hypermobile system past its threshold.

Ines Illipse
Feb 249 min read


Hypermobility and Weather Sensitivity: Why Pressure Changes Affect Your Body
Does weather affect your body more than it affects others? You're not imagining it. This guide explains why barometric pressure changes and wind trigger symptoms in hypermobility, hEDS, neurodivergence, and MCAS. Learn how your body's systems; proprioception, nervous system, autonomic function, and mast cells, respond to weather shifts, and discover practical tools to support yourself when the air changes.

Ines Illipse
Feb 176 min read


Collagen and Hypermobility: Supportive Tool or Wellness Myth?
Collagen is often recommended for joint stability and connective tissue support, but does it truly help people with hypermobility? This evidence informed guide explores what collagen does inside the body, whether it can influence tissue strength, and why protein, mechanical loading, and nervous system health matter more than any single supplement. A calm, science grounded perspective for those navigating HSD and hEDS without hype or false promises.
Maya Illipse
Feb 96 min read


Misophonia in Hypermobility and Neurodivergence: Understanding Your Overloaded Nervous System
Misophonia is more than sensitivity to sound, it’s a nervous system response that is common in people with hypermobility and HEDS. This blog explores what misophonia is, why it happens, how it feels in daily life, its social and emotional impact, and how nervous-system-informed movement and support strategies at ParaMotion can help expand tolerance and reduce strain over time.
Maya Illipse
Feb 15 min read


Peptides & Hypermobility: Hype, Hope, and What the Science Actually Says
Peptides like BPC-157 are touted as revolutionary for hypermobility & hEDS, but what does the science actually say? We cut through the hype, review the evidence and risks, and highlight the proven, foundational strategies for sustainable management.

Ines Illipse
Jan 266 min read


Beyond Oxygen: How CO₂ Regulation Affects Fatigue and Pain in hEDS and Neurodivergence
For many with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) and neurodivergence, chronic low carbon dioxide (CO2) is a common but overlooked physiological signal. It results from altered breathing mechanics and nervous system regulation, not disease. Low CO2 impairs oxygen delivery, reduces brain blood flow, and increases nerve sensitivity, contributing to fatigue, cognitive fog, dizziness, and pain. Understanding this helps shift from asking "what's wrong?" to "how can I support my system?" throug
Maya Illipse
Jan 196 min read


Understanding Creatine: A Guide for Those with Hypermobility and ADHD
People with hypermobility and ADHD often face layered fatigue: muscles working overtime to stabilise joints, and a brain that burns more energy just to focus and regulate. When comorbidities like POTS or MCAS are added, energy demands increase even further. This educational guide explores creatine as a potential support — what research shows, what the community reports, how creatine affects both muscle and brain energy, and how to use it safely with complex conditions in mind
Maya Illipse
Dec 15, 20254 min read


Lipedema & Hypermobility: Understanding the Overlap in Connective Tissue
Lipedema and hypermobility frequently coexist due to shared connective tissue differences that affect circulation, pain, stability, and movement. This article explains how lipedema presents, why it overlaps with hEDS and HSD, how neurodivergence can influence symptom experience, and what supportive movement, nutrition, compression, and nervous system regulation can offer alongside medical care.
Maya Illipse
Dec 4, 20257 min read


The Hypermobile Mouth Part 2: Dental Care Challenges in hEDS & Hypermobility
Numbing not working? Slow healing? Teeth shifting back? For those with hEDS, dental care is different. Your connective tissue changes everything. Learn why and how to advocate for care that works for your body.

Ines Illipse
Nov 25, 20256 min read


The Hypermobile Mouth, Part 1: Everyday Oral Symptoms in hEDS & Hypermobility, and Why They Happen
If you live with hEDS or hypermobility, your mouth can be affected too. From fragile gums and tongue swelling to dry mouth and dental sensitivity, learn why it happens and how to support oral health gently and effectively.

Ines Illipse
Nov 17, 20257 min read


Hypermobility, hEDS, and Your Nose: Why Nasal Symptoms Are So Common and What You Can Do
If you have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), you've probably noticed your nose has strong opinions—chronic stuffiness, frequent nosebleeds, sensitivity to smells, or sinus pressure that won't quit. Here's what's often missed: your nose is made of the same flexible connective tissue as your joints. This blog explores why nasal symptoms are so common in hEDS, what's actually happening in your tissue, and evidence-based management strategies that address the root cause

Ines Illipse
Nov 11, 20257 min read


Listening to the Body: Hypermobility & Ear Problems
Many people with hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome notice that their ears feel unusually sensitive — ringing, fullness, or dizziness can appear without a clear cause. This blog explores how connective-tissue differences affect the ears, from tinnitus and balance to vestibular migraine, and offers gentle, science-informed ways to support your hearing, proprioception, and nervous-system calm.
Maya Illipse
Nov 3, 20256 min read


Straight Talk: Understanding the Link Between Hypermobility and Scoliosis
Hypermobility and scoliosis often overlap — but few understand why. Both involve connective tissue fragility and neuromuscular adaptation that affect alignment, balance, and proprioception. This blog explores the deep connection between the flexible body and spinal curvature, offering holistic strategies for movement, breathing, and nervous system regulation.

Ines Illipse
Oct 27, 20256 min read


Understanding the Connection Between Hypermobility and Vision
People with hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos often experience eye problems like dryness, fatigue, light sensitivity, or focusing issues. These are not just eye problems — they reflect how connective tissue, the nervous system, and neurodiversity interact. Discover the science behind the connection and gentle, whole-body ways to support clearer, more comfortable vision.

Ines Illipse
Oct 20, 20254 min read
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