My exercise routine has certainly changed since I was first diagnosed with osteoarthritis 29 years ago. I enjoyed taking long walks, and since I didn’t drive, I got a lot of exercise just by taking the bus and walking to and from work. I was in pain from the moment I sat down at […]
Easy Steps to a Nutritious Smoothie
I occasionally go through some weird phases, and I have a taste for milkshakes. What is interesting about that is that I never would have ordered a milkshake in the past. They have too many calories to include all the goodies I want, and are a nutritional no-no. There is a fast food place around […]
Arthritis-Friendly Picnic Foods
I’ve always enjoyed food in any form, but picnic food is exceptional. As a child, my mom would pack sandwiches and take me and my siblings to the park. Playing in the fresh air was fun, but the main attraction was the food. Once everyone had finished eating, we walked back home again. According to […]
How to Trim Nails with Arthritis
How to Trim Nails with Arthritis When I was younger, I used to bite my fingernails. I bought a hypnosis download, and now I don’t bite my fingernails, but I don’t like long nails either. No pedicure, no fancy nail polish, I was never interested in those things. I have had the hardest time cutting […]
Traveling with Chronic Arthritis Pain
I have a bucket list of things I would like to see and do, and I am ready for a semi-long road trip. However, I live with chronic arthritis pain every day, and at times, I have been hesitant to travel because of my back and neck pain. I can get mighty grouchy, and it […]
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 […]
Can’t Sleep Because of Chronic Arthritis Pain?
Sleeping is certainly hit and miss with me, and there are some nights when I have taken all my medication and should be sleepy, that I am still wide awake. I would be a lot happier if I didn’t have to take any medication, but as I have gotten older, the doctor is always tinkering […]
Five Ways to Deal with Diet Obstacles
Who isn’t on a diet these days? There are temptations everywhere you look. Going out to eat is a popular pastime, and the food is so good you don’t mind eating a larger portion. When I worked in offices, someone would bring donuts at least once a week. We should have had prizes for the […]
Shower Strategies with Chronic Arthritis Pain
Today’s post is Shower Strategies with Chronic Arthritis Pain Taking a nice hot shower is one of the best ways to treat pain and stiffness from arthritis (the heat can help loosen inflammatory chemicals in your joints that cause arthritis symptoms.) When you have chronic arthritis pain, getting in and out of the shower […]
