This post is about how to fire up your focus. Let’s face it, there are just those days when you just feel like sitting and doing nothing. In the morning, I eat breakfast and check the online news. You know how it is, one interesting story can lead to another, and of course, I have […]
Fewer Calories Bigger Challenges
Challenges of low-calorie dieting. I feel like I could write a book on the subject.”Lose weight.” If you have a doctor’s appointment for anything, losing weight is usually included in the conversation. What is one of the most popular ways to lose weight? Starting a low-calorie diet. I crave sweets when my calorie count is […]
When Medication Stops Working
When medication stops working. What do you do? I rely on my arthritis medications to give me the best quality of life possible. If I am wracked with pain, I don’t want to participate in the things that I enjoy. In the last two weeks, I have experienced a medication rebound. My pain lasted every […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reduce Arthritis Pain with a Plant-Based Diet
Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting approximately one in four adults. Of course, genetics have to be taken into consideration, but changing to a plant-based diet can also help reduce arthritis pain. According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a 2015 study found that people eating […]
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 […]
Peel Away Pounds with the Step Diet
Since I’ve had arthritis, I am always looking for new ways to control pain and inflammation. Since I am more than middle-aged and less active, I could certainly stand to peel away the pounds. Best of all, when you lose weight, it puts less pressure on your joints, and in my case, I don’t feel […]
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 […]
