Does your morning routine with Rheumatoid Arthritis have you frustrated? If you are a part of the 1.5 millions of Americans that have Rheumatoid Arthritis, getting ready in the morning can be a literal pain. Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA is an auto immune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its joints. That in …
May is Arthritis Awareness Month so we’re bringing attention to the leading cause of disability amongst adults in the United States by serving up the ABC’s of arthritis. What is it? Arthritis, in all of its forms, causes pain in the joints and body. Pain can also come from parts of your joint other …
Problematic Arthritis Is Never-ending Joint Pain – one of the leading complaints in patients with arthritis, and although it’s not the only symptom, it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. Without a cure, un-treated arthritis is in a category of never-ending pain and discomfort for nearly 40 million people in the United States. LIFE WITH ARTHRITIS Think …
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive disease that occurs stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). GERD is mild acid reflux that occurs at least twice a week, or moderate to severe acid reflux that occurs at least once a week.[1] According to the International …
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, there are approximately 1.5 million Americans living with some form of lupus. There are estimated to be 16,000 new cases of lupus per year, with the those falling in the childbearing age group being most affected. While anyone can lupus, about 90 percent of people with lupus are …
Summer is finally on its way, which means so is the sun! Everyone is excited to get outside and the feel the warmth again, but if you have psoriasis there could be some added benefits to getting out more. Keep reading to find out some of those benefits. UV Rays have immunosuppressive effects Psoriasis is …
Did you know that not all psoriasis is the same, and psoriasis affects different people in different ways? In fact, there are five types of psoriasis: Plaque psoriasis, Guttate, Inverse, Pustular, and Erythrodermic.[1] Let’s take a look at each one in a little more detail. Plaque Psoriasis Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of …
Spring break is finally here! If you’re traveling with GERD, you don’t want to be out for the count when all the fun begins. The last place you want to end up is stuck behind in pain when the rest of your family and/or friends are out making the memories that will last a lifetime. …
Don’t Let the Cold Freeze Your Joints, Get Moving! Best Exercises for OA Pain. One of the most common misconceptions for people suffering with Osteoarthritis is that they should not exercise for fear of making their condition worse. This is totally false! In fact, quite the opposite is true. Research has shown that exercise is …
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, it may feel as though your days at the golf course or afternoon bike rides must come to an end. While living with osteoarthritis can be a pain, staying active is key when it comes to managing OA. Osteoarthritis is also known as the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis and …
