I remember when I read my first post on anti-inflammatory foods. Some of the foods in this list brought me back to my childhood. My dad loved hamburger patties, pinto beans, fried potatoes, and cornbread. He was happy if he just ate a pan of cornbread. Now, since I have so much arthritis pain that […]
Eating Clean for Arthritis Pain Relief
It seems like everybody and their brother is on some type of diet. Some are low-carb, high protein, keto, it’s enough to make your head spin. According to the Arthritis Foundation, “Having a balanced, nutritious diet is important for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, which is critical for joint health. Every pound of extra weight […]
Handle Frustration in a Healthy Way
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 […]
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 […]
Are NSAIDS Safe for Arthritis Pain?
I have had low blood pressure for most of my life. I was lucky because I had no diet restrictions or any medications that I had to take to maintain that low reading. When I went to the doctor for my annual physical, the doctor would always remark that I must be doing everything right. […]
Take a Mental Health Day
Dealing with arthritis pain is enough to ruin your day, so you don’t need some drama queens at your job trying to stir up trouble. When I was in the workforce, there were days that were so stressful I was about to snap. I worked the phones for a large insurance company, and guess who […]
Use Your Five Senses to Help Control Anxiety
There is certainly enough stress in the world right now, and everyone has a different way to cope with it. When I read the news, and then add on my personal problems, it is no wonder I can’t control anxiety. When I am dealing with arthritis pain, which is pretty much all the time, my […]
