American media is famous for flaunting pictures of skinny, well-groomed models in high heels as something or someone young women should aspire to look like. When you’re a sick girl, it’s tough to feel sexy in those ways. It’s hard enough to make it to the gym sometimes let alone button your blouse, blow dry … Continue reading Romantic Relationships and Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Mix
Juvenile Arthritis: Kids get Arthritis too
If I randomly said the word "arthritis" to someone, they would most likely conjure up an image of a grandparent complaining about achy joints. I for one used to always think of grandma Petrillo from the Golden Girls and that awful, menthol, medicinal scent of joint creams like icy hot. Most people don't hear the word "arthritis" and think of a … Continue reading Juvenile Arthritis: Kids get Arthritis too
Lupus “Night for the Fight” Event in NYC on June 8
For all of my New York City area readers, the Young Leadership Committee of the Lupus Foundation is hosting their 7th annual "Night for the Fight" event at Sky Room on June 8 (which just happens to be my birthday!). Click here to buy tickets.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Test from CNN.com
1.3 Million Americans have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I'm a firm believer that how you cope with your Arthritis can actually control some of the physical and mental impairments this disease can trigger. CNN.com just posted a test today that you can take to find out how you are fairing with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Take this quick, simple test to: Find … Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Test from CNN.com
Natural Healing for RA – Addressing “Leaky Gut”
Until now, I'd never heard of addressing "leaky gut" to help alleviate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. According to Dr. Barker, MD, who specializes in natural healing methods, we can fight RA using the food we eat instead of medication. I myself tried the "pain free diet" a few years back and found that not only did I lose … Continue reading Natural Healing for RA – Addressing “Leaky Gut”
The Faces of Rheumatoid Arthritis
I don't know about you all, but as hard as I try to stay positive, I have my negative, lonely RA days too. When you wake up in sweltering pain knowing that it's going to be a difficult day before you even get out of bed in the morning, it's easy to feel down. On day's like … Continue reading The Faces of Rheumatoid Arthritis
If Jeffrey Gottfurcht can climb Mt. Everest, I can make it to the gym once in a while
For the first time in known history, a fellow rheumie - AKA Rheumatoid Arthritis patient named Jeffrey Gottfurcht is going to attempt to climb Mt. Everest starting in late March 2011. This is mind-blowing to me. To think... RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) limits me from tackling certain things everyday like typing, unlocking my apartment door, buttoning my coat, etc. while this man with the same disease is going to climb … Continue reading If Jeffrey Gottfurcht can climb Mt. Everest, I can make it to the gym once in a while
Master Switch that Triggers Rheumatoid Arthritis Found
LONDON: In what may pave the way for an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis , scientists have identified what they claim is a "master switch" which triggers the condition . A team at Imperial College London has, in fact, found a protein, called IRF5, that acts as a switch, telling immune system cells, called macrophages … Continue reading Master Switch that Triggers Rheumatoid Arthritis Found
Feeling Under the Weather?
How can countless doctors tell me that my Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is not affected by the weather when I feel like I'm 100 years old as soon as the temperature dips south of freezing??? Seriously. I was fine all summer and then BAM! it hit me like a ton of bricks two weeks ago. My fingers, my hips … Continue reading Feeling Under the Weather?
Turmeric – Some call it the Miracle Spice
Curcumin is the biologically active ingredient in turmeric. It has been suggested that this ingredient reduces abdominal swelling and the number of precancerous lesions in the human intestinal tract. Health professionals tout an endless list of diseases that can be avoided by adding large amounts of this important spice into your diet.
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