October is the beginning of flu season and medical offices, hospitals and clinics, schools and employers around the country are now offering the flu vaccine, either through the "flu shot" or a nasal-spray called LAIV (FluMist®). You might be wondering why I am writing about the flu vaccine on an RA webpage. It's because people... Read more
Massage therapy not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, but it can help reduce pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. Massage has also been shown to reduce pain associated with several conditions such as fibromyalgia, lower back pain, migraines and arthritis. There are close to 100 different types of massage. Some of... Read more
The following is a list of some new resources, books and education materials for people with RA live better, feel better, and communicate better with their physicians:
The Arthritis Foundation recently announced its “Let’s Talk RA” campaign designed to help people communicate more effectively with their doctors. The campaign includes a... Read more