There is more than enough going on in the world to make you a nervous wreck. There are meals to make, shuttling kids to school, commuting to your job, and dealing with some wild and crazy people along the way. I read too much online news. Of course, the news contains stories of crime, war, […]
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, […]
Nutritious Meals to Relieve Arthritis Pain
I am a person who likes to stay on top of things, so as my arthritis continues to get worse, I’ve been researching ways I can experience less pain, that doesn’t involve medication. Cooking nutritious meals is certainly high on my list, and I don’t want to give up the foods that I love. Does […]
How to Be Successful on the Paleo Diet
When you’re not eating healthy foods, you may be stressed out because you’re breathing harder and don’t have as much energy to do the things you enjoy. Exercising is harder because excess weight can put too much pressure on your knees and feet. My arthritis feels a lot better when I am eating more protein. […]
I’m Drowning in Pain Medication
This post is about pain medication for arthritis and since I have suffered with it for over 25 years, I definitely feel qualified to share my experience about what medications have worked for me. Let me go back to the beginning and the year was 1996. My boyfriend Frank and I were on our way […]
Paleo Meal Prep Made Simple
Time to talk about diets again. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the word “diet,” I would be a rich woman. I have also gone on my fair share of diets, and some were successful and others were a big bust. There is certainly a lot of buzz about the Paleo […]
Healthier Ways to Deal with Depression
It’s easy to see how the pain of arthritis can make you feel depressed. There are days when my pain level is so high, I don’t feel like doing anything. I’ve taken my prescribed medication, did all the right stretching exercises, and it would just be nice if I could do the things I enjoy […]
Manage Arthritis Pain in the Workplace
I count my blessings that I am retired and can deal with pain in the privacy of my own home. My lower back and neck feel like they are on fire and the medication I take often makes me sleepy. When I was in the workplace, I started taking ibuprofen the moment I sat down […]
