I can always tell when it is a shower and shampoo day because my scalp starts itching once I have rinsed and dried my hair. It also itches when it needs washing, so I feel like sometimes I am in a no-win situation. The urge to scratch is so strong that I go someplace that […]
Driving Pretty with Arthritis Pain
Driving a car can be very beneficial for your mental health. You get to explore new sights and sounds, enjoy your privacy, feel the wind in your hair, and reflect on your problems and what you can do to solve them. When I was in the work world, I liked taking lunch in my […]
How Sleep Apnea Affects Arthritis
My husband Mark and I are both loud snorers. I don’t snore as much as I used to, but I have not been able to kick it entirely. Most of the time this is OK because we sleep in separate rooms unless we are on vacation. He usually gets to sleep first, and I have […]
Cleaning House with Arthritis Pain
When I was in my 30’s and worked in food service, I liked all the cleaning jobs. Mopping the floors, running the dishwasher, cleaning, and setting tables were things I volunteered to do.Now that I am 72, just the thought of doing housework gives me a migraine. Lugging a heavy vacuum from room to room, […]
How to Treat Shortness of Breath
I’ve been treated for arthritis for 27 years and tried many medications to control pain. Right now, I seem to be on a treatment plan that is working, so I don’t feel so much pain that I don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. My doctor always asks me if I am […]
Try Turmeric for Arthritis Pain
My doctor wants me to give up ibuprofen, but I haven’t been able to control my pain without it. I use it with Tylenol as a supplement to gabapentin and amitriptyline. According to Doctor of Chiropractic Richard Gliddon, “taking ibuprofen can increase the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.” When I was referred […]
Practice Portion Control During the Holidays
I go through stages where I am top-notch at portion control and then flip and can’t seem to get back on track. The holidays are a terrible time. I enjoy turkey, ham, stuffing, and candied sweet potatoes. Hot rolls are a must and I tend to eat too many. Let’s not forget those holiday pies. […]
Snuggle Into Arthritis Relief
I’m always looking for new ways to control my back pain. I use TENS, stretching, heat, ice, injections, exercise, you name it, I have probably tried it. Growing up, I had feather pillows. I was young, with no muscle pain, and money was tight, so if we could save, all the better. I remember when […]
How to Choose a Diet Buddy
When you are dieting, it’s nice to know that you are not the only one who has packed on the pounds and needs to get back in shape, but is it true that friends can make you fat? Maybe not literally, but hanging around people who are always discussing their diet (or lack thereof) can […]
Eating Disorders In Older Women
According to the International Journal of Eating Disorders, “more than 13 percent of women 50 and older have reported eating disorder symptoms. There is a lot of pressure to look younger than your actual age, and you may feel that you will do anything to make it happen. How does being on a restricted diet […]
