Handle frustration in a healthy way. Sometimes it is easier said than done. Yesterday was a good example. My husband Mark and I had two appointments, one to the dentist and one to the doctor. By the time, I sat for each of these appointments plus lunch and the drive home, my back felt like […]
Try Organic Food to Help Control Arthritis Pain
According to the Office of Disease Progression and Health Promotion, arthritis is currently reported by 54.4 million U.S. adults. That is a very sobering statistic. I have had arthritis for almost 28 years. I’ve tried painkillers, physical therapy, cortisone, opioids, ultrasound, massage, and a TENS machine. Since I am almost 70 years old, there has been […]
How to Trim Nails with Arthritis
How to Trim Nails with Arthritis When I was younger, I used to bite my fingernails. I bought a hypnosis download, and now I don’t bite my fingernails, but I don’t like long nails either. No pedicure, no fancy nail polish, I was never interested in those things. I have had the hardest time cutting […]
How to Live a Happier Life
When I was in the workplace almost 20 years ago, I met a lot of unhappy people. They didn’t like the job, money was tight, their weight was out of control, or they would prefer to work for themselves rather than answer to a grouchy boss. I did my fair share of complaining, but to […]
Traveling with Chronic Arthritis Pain
I have a bucket list of things I would like to see and do, and I am ready for a semi-long road trip. However, I live with chronic arthritis pain every day, and at times, I have been hesitant to travel because of my back and neck pain. I can get mighty grouchy, and it […]
Eat Smarter, Not Faster
I grew up in a household with three brothers. We sat at the dining room table for dinner, and there would often be a single piece of meat or serving of casserole left. As we chewed the last bites on our plates, all eyes were on those leftovers. We didn’t mind eating faster when some […]
Use a Vision Board to Reach Your Goals
My blog deals with arthritis pain and I want to help as many people as I can. However, concentrating on my mental health is just as important as my physical health, and I do have goals I would like to reach. One big goal I have is to reduce my arthritis pain and be more […]
Six Easy Ways to Reduce Arthritis Neck Pain
I started having neck pain when I was 58. Now, it is almost 12 years later, and I need to find some new ways to cope. My doctor is familiar with my pain history and has prescribed anti-depressants used as painkillers, anti-histamines, and Gabapentin to take care of nerve pain. Believe it or not, […]
How to Track Arthritis Pain
I’ve suffered from arthritis for 27 years, and my pain is getting worse. I have needed stronger medications, and my doctor even mentioned back surgery, which I definitely do not want. I’ve been tracking my symptoms, and my pain seems to be the worst in the afternoon and early evening. I still take medication in […]
Eat a Vegetarian Diet to Help Arthritis Pain
I do a lot of research to find out what relieves arthritis pain. It seems like everything under the sun causes inflammation. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that you can reduce arthritis pain with a vegetarian diet. I am a big foodie who has not always had the healthiest diet in the past. […]
