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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Help Kids Succeed with Positive Affirmations
We’re all busy with work, taking kids back and forth to school, keeping the house clean, and preparing foods that the family enjoys, while dealing with chronic arthritis pain. It’s easy to let things slip, and there are many nights I am just too tired to wash the dishes or fold the clothes. If you […]
Tackle Arthritis Pain with a Footrest
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 54 million adults in the U.S., or 23% of people, who have arthritis. Sometimes when my pain is at its worst, I feel like I am the only one that is suffering. I am using a lot of arthritis aids. A lumbar cushion is […]
Want to be Successful? Look in the Mirror
There is no argument that life can often be rough at times. I can use myself as an example. I had a hysterectomy at age 35 for a massive fibroid, which ended my chances of getting pregnant and having a child. I had a job I really liked but had a disagreement with another co-worker […]
Relieve Arthritis Pain with a Gravity Blanket
I am chronically sleep-deprived and when I find something that is going to help me sleep better, I am ready to buy it. My arthritic hands and back hurt constantly and there are many nights I am getting up at midnight and either getting in my rocking chair or having a late snack in order […]
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 […]
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 […]
