Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Lisa Emrich's Posts

Hepatitis is Closer Than You Think: Are You No.12?

Hepatitis is a potentially fatal disease that affects 1 in 12 people worldwide, often without obvious symptoms.  As one million people die each year from chronic hepatitis infection, viral hepatitis is among the top 10 infectious disease killers, according to the CDC.     The World Hepatitis Alliance and the World Health... Read moreChevron

Independence and Empowerment: How Do You Imagine Your Journey With RA?

Independence does not come easily.  We are born helpless human beings who are dependent upon our mothers for survival.  Through careful guidance, education, and encouragement, we learn to become more independent.  And as we grow up and venture out into the world, we may be self-sufficient and independent, however I think that it is... Read moreChevron

Trains, Trams, and Walking Canes: Pedestrian Travel in Europe

What are some of the things you notice when you travel to a new place?  For me, it might be the way people do things.  For you, it might be noticing the local fashion or perhaps the native wildlife.  During a recent trip to Switzerland, I noticed canes and crutches. One thing that I truly enjoy about European cities is the ease of... Read moreChevron

Photosensitivity and RA: Protect Yourself From Skin Damage

The sun was brighter than I’ve seen in a very long time and sunglasses weren’t enough to keep me from squinting myself into a headache.  Oh how I wished that I had brought a wide-brimmed hat, but alas I didn’t think of it as I packed for a week in Switzerland.   A few weeks ago, I traveled to Zurich, Switzerland, to... Read moreChevron

Pacing Yourself May Be Harmful For RA Patients, A New Study Suggests

Rheumatoid arthritis can make activities more difficult to accomplish.  It can cause severe fatigue and pain.  RA can also complicate how you manage to divvy up your time  each day, much less find time to exercise or stay physically active. In a recent study, researchers in the Netherlands asked the question - “Are people with... Read moreChevron