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Daily Self-Care Practices With Psoriatic Arthritis

Dealing with psoriatic arthritis can be a double whammy. Not only will you have joint pain but there will also be flare-ups of scaly rashes on your skin. Fortunately, there are a few preventative measures that you can use to ease your pain and prevent flare-ups. If you take care of yourself as best as possible, you’ll be able to effectively manage your condition. 

1. It Pays To Exercise

As with other forms of arthritis, doctors typically recommend having a regular exercise routine. When you’re active, you’ll keep your joints flexible and build muscle. Apart from that, exercise has been shown to reduce inflammation, maintain a healthy weight, and help you sleep well. 

2. Drop Those Cigarettes

Cigarettes have been shown to affect a number of different systems in the body. Persons with psoriatic arthritis, however, should be concerned about how cigarettes cause an increase in the body’s inflammation. That would increase your likelihood of having a flare-up as well as your pain. 

3. Your Diet Makes A Difference

It might be hard to imagine that your condition could be influenced by what you eat but there are enough studies to suggest otherwise. In fact, taking on an anti-inflammatory diet can help you to manage the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. This kind of diet involves removing highly processed foods and replacing them with whole grains, fresh fruits as well as vegetables.

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4. Keep Your Stress Under Control

Chronic stress affects your physical and mental health. Not only will it affect how well you sleep, but it can also have an effect on your psoriatic arthritis. Too much stress has been shown to worsen conditions that are characterized by inflammation. To deal with this, practice stress management techniques and avoid stressful situations if you can.

5. Make The Effort To Sleep Well

When you’re dealing with a painful condition, you may find yourself in a cycle where you don’t sleep well, which then makes your pain worse. Researchers are still working to find out all the links between a good night’s sleep and healthy life but several studies show that poor sleep can affect how well your body deals with pain. Generally, a good night’s sleep starts with relaxing before bed and making sure that your bedroom is conducive to sleeping well. 

6. Pay Attention To Your Alcohol Intake

As enticing as alcohol can be, it can have quite a few unwanted effects. If you’re taking medications for your condition, alcohol can interfere with how well they work. Additionally, drinking can interfere with how well you sleep and how your body recovers from a flare-up. Before drinking, talk to your doctor about what’s acceptable. 

7. Relaxation Will Be Key

Even if you’re not under a lot of stress, your body can react negatively to all forms of negative stimulation. It can help if you build relaxation exercises right into

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