Getting sick is the equivalent of having life throw you a major curve ball. It wasn’t what you expected; you didn’t see it coming. You had other plans, and then boom: rheumatoid arthritis slams into your body like a truck. Like it or not, you have just changed course.
When RA came into my life, this is exactly how I felt. My life was at a point where I felt like everything was finally coming together, and then BAM. I felt RA’s impact in every joint, and also in every area of my...
According to treatment guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology, physical activity is a key component to the treatment... Read more »
In the past, I’ve written about how yoga has helped me deal with rheumatoid arthritis and its nasty effects, but it wasn’t RA that... Read more »
Like most people with diabetes, I have osteoarthritis. I know that I suffered from it two or three years ago. I can't say that it's cured... Read more »
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See the accompanying comic! In the year before my diagnosis, I signed up to become certified in restorative yoga and to study yoga... Read more »
Read the full text of The Yoga of Rheumatoid Arthritis and leave a comment! See all of Sara's comics! Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid... Read more »
A two-hour weekly Hatha yoga class that combines poses with meditation and discussion may help people who suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic pain,... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Joint inflammationTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further joint damage. The underlying cause cannot... Read more »
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