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BEST TIPS FOR LIVING WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS | HEALTHIEST HABITS Little lifestyle habits and decisions can have a significant impact on your arthritis. If you have any form of arthritis, simple lifestyle changes can be the game changer for you. These lifestyle changes can help to manage your symptoms and reduce joint pains and their severity. Some of these lifestyle changes may require a change of environment or a simple
You have an autoimmune disease; what’s that?
You are diagnosed; now, what? Once diagnosed, this may strong affect your self image and feelings of grief or even loss may set in. It is important to participate in your care plan, take notes, write down questions for your doctors before you visits, and stand up for yourself if you feel blown off. A wise friend once told me that you either “Use it or you lose it!”
May Mindset Challenge
Making one positive decision can lead to a healthier mindset. It’s a good reminder that small changes can have a big impact on our overall well-being. Here are some additional thoughts on how making positive decisions can positively impact your mindset and well-being: When we make positive decisions, it can give us a sense of accomplishment and boost our self-esteem. This, in turn, can improve our overall mood and outlook on
Our Serendipity
Our Serendipity: The story of how science, technology, and friendship built an app to help those with Autoimmune Diseases My two main goals in life were always to learn as much as I can and to help people. I never could have imagined that these two goals would lead me to create an app. My first goal was straightforward: I graduated with my Ph.D. in Exercise and Nutritional Science from
Living With Anxiety Can Be Challenging
Living with anxiety can be challenging, especially if you don’t realize it’s there. For a long time, I believed my anxiety wasn’t as bad as it was and that everyone had similar thoughts. It wasn’t until my husband suggested marriage therapy that I began to realize how much my anxiety was affecting my life. At that point in our relationship, I was unable to do things alone because the panic

What I have learned through my Healing Journey
What I have Learned through my Healing Journey I was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis (DM) just over 20 years ago when I was 32 years old. DM is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the muscles and skin. It is marked by muscle weakness, pain and a distinctive skin rash. It affects more women than men, and the age ranges have made a significant shift over the last decade where more