Arthritis – The Facts

Write your members of Congress and request that they pass the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act of 2009. This act is detremental to the arthritis community.

“Katie Stewart Vents about RA” Nominated one of the 2010 Top Arthritis Blogs – THANK YOU READERS!

On August 19, 2010 the "Katie Stewart Vents about RA" blog received the 2010 Top 50 Arthritis Blogs award, presented by Medical Assistant Schools. Without my dear readers, this could have never happened so a big, warm thank you to all of you!

Phil Mickelson Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis

"I have this thing called psoriatic arthritis where your immune system attacks your joints and tendons and so forth," Mickelson told reporters at the Whistling Straits golf course where he is set to compete in the 92nd PGA Championship which starts Thursday.

12 Ingredients to Avoid when taking Vitamins and Supplements

According to new research from Consumer Reports, some of the ingredients in these supplements might actually be more harmful than helpful. For starters, there is a specific list of 12 vitamins to avoid as they've been linked to kidney failure, liver disease and cardiovascular issues, among other problems. Next time you go supplement shopping, stay away from anything containing the following ingredients.

Hiding Behind Blue Green Eyes

It's hard for people who know me to believe I'm chronically ill. Yep, I said it... I'm chronically ill. I live everyo one of my days with a disease and I will continue doing so every day for the rest of my life, unless by some miracle, a cure is found. Just like normal people; I go to work, I learn new things, I cook, I clean, I go to the gym and I spend time with my loved ones. If I must say so myself... I do a damn good job hiding who I really am. I am a sick girl.

The Faces of Arthritis

This is a rough draft of a video recently filmed at the Chicagoland Arthritis Walk in Lincoln Park on May 22, 2010. The video serves to educate viewers about the Arthritis Foundation and its mission. Yours truly was interviewed for the short film. I'm the one clad in brown!

Arthritis Patient Successfully Treated With Fat Stem Cells Tells His Story | TradingMarkets.com

Arthritis Patient Successfully Treated With Fat Stem Cells Tells His Story | TradingMarkets.com.

67 Year Old Woman Cured of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

"We are very excited that Medistem's protocol for isolation of a patient's own fat derived stem cells and T regulatory cells, which produced promising results in multiple sclerosis, appears to be useful in rheumatoid arthritis, another autoimmune disease," said Neil Riordan, Chairman of Medistem.

Arthritis Weather Index

As most of you Rheumies know, a slight change in weather can lead to some of the nastiest flare ups. While my Rheumatologist swears up and down that there is no tie between RA and rainy or cold weather, I simply beg to differ. My hips can usually predict when storms are a brewing. If you weren’t granted this unwanted weather girl (or boy) gift, check out the Arthritis Weather Index. It is a cool site that can help determine what your joints can expect based on barometric pressure and temperature changes in your local area.

Yoga Helps Control Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain – in Your Mind and Your Body

I’ve personally found yoga to be a God send in my RA treatment plan. Not only does it make my body stronger while increasing my energy levels, but it also calms my mind and picks up my spirits. Yoga is an emotional getaway for many people, especially those with chronic diseases. If you allow your practice to take over your mind and your body, you can truly escape to a place where pain and other negative feelings are non-existent… even if just for an hour.