Despite having painful joints, many people are surprised when they’re diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. That’s because the early symptoms ... Read More
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Doctors Said She Was Overreacting, But She Didn’t Give Up
At the age of 16, Shantana Hazel began to experience symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “In the morning, I would wake up with what I ... Read More
When Is It Time for a Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year. However, a ... Read More
Drug Free Ways to Ease Chronic Pain
There is no active research that shows there’s a cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but all is not lost. There are plenty of ways to reduce the ... Read More
Body Aches? 10 Easy Ways For Fast Relief
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) constantly scour for unique ways to reduce pain and keep their joints mobile. Yoga is a great way to ... Read More
Are You Taking a Med That’s Raising Your Blood Pressure?
Nearly one in five Americans with high blood pressure use medications that can cause blood pressure to spike, a preliminary study ... Read More
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What’s Best for Arthritic Knees?
Physical therapy for arthritic knees tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to ... Read More
How to Fight Hidden Causes of Inflammation
Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you can be exposed ... Read More
A Guided Meditation Can Be The Healing Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Needs
For centuries, meditation has been the healing practice used in many different cultures for spiritual wellness. Used to help center the mind ... Read More
These Important Signs Will Help You Catch Arthritis Early
Your knee feels sore and stiff when you wake up in the morning. After an hour of creaking and groaning, it finally decides to loosen up for ... Read More
Tips For Arthritis Pain Management
Imagine two people with identical cases of arthritis. Even on x-rays, their joints look exactly alike, and every test comes back with the ... Read More
10 Exercises to Protect Your Joints as You Age
As we age, pain or discomfort in our neck, shoulders, and knees becomes more common. Many people turn to medication or steroids to manage ... Read More