I think as you get older some of the things that you struggled with in your youth, don’t seem to be as much of a problem now. I used to get throbbing headaches and bad cramps every month when I had my menstrual cycle. One time I was at the grocery store with my mother, […]
Light Therapy May Help Arthritis Pain
According to Boston University, Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD), affects 10 million Americans. That’s a sobering statistic. During the winter months, the sun’s rays weaken. The days get shorter. Often the sky is cloudier, too. These short, gray, days can hurt your physical and mental health. How does SAD affect arthritis? Colder weather may cause tendons, muscles, bones, […]
Treat Yourself to Handwarmers
My husband Mark had a lab appointment this week and I sat in the car and read. It was about 60 degrees outside and I thought about cracking a window just to get some fresh air. After about 15 minutes, I was freezing and wrapped myself up in two coats, and this is with the […]
Nutritious Meals to Relieve Arthritis Pain
I am a person who likes to stay on top of things, so as my arthritis continues to get worse, I’ve been researching ways I can experience less pain, that doesn’t involve medication. Cooking nutritious meals is certainly high on my list, and I don’t want to give up the foods that I love. Does […]
Get Off the Yo-Yo Dieting Bandwagon
One of the important aspects of managing arthritis pain is maintaining a normal weight. It is easier to move your joints, and you have more energy to power through your day. According to Dr. Michael Christoper Sobieraj, “losing even just a small amount of weight can improve the health and function of your joints, not […]
What I Wish I’d Known About Arthritis
I have lived with arthritis for 28 years, and as I look back at all the treatments that I have received over the years, there are a few things I would definitely change. One frustration is that doctors just prescribe pain pills instead of doing more investigation of how and when your arthritis […]
I Need Sciatica Pain Relief NOW!
I have had a lot of pain since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis 29 years ago, but sciatica has to be one of the worst. It’s hard to sit up straight, bend down to pick things up, or take walks that I always enjoy. At the end of the workday, I am wiped out. According to […]
What You Need to Know About Big Toe Arthritis
If you read my blog regularly, you know I like exercising. I love walking, riding my stationary bike, and lifting weights., At age 71, I must keep myself in the best health possible. Have you ever started walking, and your big toes feel frozen in place? They don’t want to move without pain. That’s what […]
How to Be Successful on the Paleo Diet
When you’re not eating healthy foods, you may be stressed out because you’re breathing harder and don’t have as much energy to do the things you enjoy. Exercising is harder because excess weight can put too much pressure on your knees and feet. My arthritis feels a lot better when I am eating more protein. […]
Can’t Sleep Because of Chronic Arthritis Pain?
Sleeping is certainly hit and miss with me, and there are some nights when I have taken all my medication and should be sleepy, that I am still wide awake. I would be a lot happier if I didn’t have to take any medication, but as I have gotten older, the doctor is always tinkering […]
