Zebra Pig

Update 012322 24.01.2022 10:48 ↓

An update on how things have been going in my life recently.

Bicarbonate 19.01.2022 26:31 ↓

An overview of what bicarbonate does in the human body, Metabolic Acidosis, Metabolic Alkalosis, Diet for Metabolic Acidosis, and Diet for Metabolic Alkalosis

Update 011822 18.01.2022 4:04 ↓

An update on how things have been going in my life the past week.

2 Years of Masking 14.01.2022 8:25 ↓

Just a discussion of some of the things I've noticed about masking. Some things that surprised me and some that didn't.

Chloride 12.01.2022 11:18 ↓

An overview of how chloride is used in the body, Hyperchloremia, Hypochloremia, Chloride Supplements and Chloride in the Diet.

House Plant Appreciation Day! 10.01.2022 4:22 ↓

Yup, that's another little known holiday!

Coping Skills: Part Two 08.01.2022 20:46 ↓

This is the second part of my discussion of coping skills that you can use to help you manage your chronic illness

Phosphate 05.01.2022 10:56 ↓

A discussion of how the body uses Phosphate, low levels, high levels, supplementation, and dietary sources.

Festival of Sleep 04.01.2022 10:47 ↓

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://zebra-pig.com/2022/01/03/festival-of-sleep/

Calcium 29.12.2021 16:24 ↓

A look at Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia, Calcium requirements, calcium Supplements, and sources of calcium in your diet.

Recording Doctor Appointments 29.12.2021 7:19 ↓

A discussion of why people are recording medical appointments, the benefits and some pit falls.

Canary in the Coal Mine 27.12.2021 7:16 ↓

Neurodivergents are the canary in the coal mine. Accommodating the neurodivergent's needs isn't about accommodating something special or weird. It's about making sure that our environments are human friendly. When we make sure that the neurodivergent person can thrive in an environment, we are also making sure that the neurotypical can as well. Everyone benefits from having a better and healthier...

Parenting the Neurodivergent 26.12.2021 9:50 ↓

This pod cast is about my thoughts on the most important thing a parent can do for a neurodivergent child: creating the safe space.

Potassium 22.12.2021 12:18 ↓

An overview of how potassium helps our bodies, hyperkalemia and hypokalemia. A discussion of supplementing potassium as well as finding potassium in your diet.

Through the Media's Eyes 20.12.2021 8:50 ↓

A discussion of the way that the media portrayal of mental illness plays into the social stigma surrounding mental illness.

Change Your Soil 18.12.2021 6:53 ↓

A discussion of how important our environment is for personal growth.

Update 121521 15.12.2021 9:39 ↓

The spoons have been scarce...

Magnesium 02.12.2021 12:52 ↓

An overview of magnesium. 

Coping Skills: Part One 29.11.2021 23:12 ↓

A discussion of some coping skills that you can use during the difficult times.

The Obesity Discussion 26.11.2021 20:28 ↓

My thoughts on the current social media discussion surrounding obesity, body shaming, body positivity and bias.

Sodium 24.11.2021 13:42 ↓

The first in the electrolyte series.

Update 112321 23.11.2021 13:08 ↓

This is an update on how things having been going in my life and with my chronic illness management.

ADHD and Memory 19.11.2021 8:35 ↓

A discussion of the way that the ADHD brain engages with the world.

Electrolyte Series: Introduction 17.11.2021 5:20 ↓

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The Myth of Binary Gender 15.11.2021 11:47 ↓

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