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How to Change Your Diet With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Looking to change your diet to help reduce the inflammation in your body? Diet changes has been a huge part of my RA journey. I have tips to share here.
Caring for a Newborn When You Have RA
Thank you to all the mamas at Mamas Facing Forward for sharing their struggles and tips as a mama with a newborn. I am in awe of you. See the entire slideshow here and if you like it, please share so that other mamas can learn from these amazing people. Happy Mother's Day. You are doing …
Raising Arthritis Awareness Within the RA Community
1st year with RASince early 2004, I have worn many RA hats. When I was first diagnosed, I was quite active. With two young children, I had to be. But besides running after kids, I worked out regularly. Then things took a nosedive and I was embarrassed for my family to see me walk down …
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The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Rheumatoid Arthritis Win with DIY Project
My sweet Izzy took nap time downstairs to be close to me. In our current house, I've painted three bedrooms, two of them multiple times now and the kitchen. So, when I decided to paint our small downstairs bathroom, I thought it would be a breeze. Nope. The bright yellow walls we painted almost 16 …
Feeling Sexy When You’re Hurting: Body Image and Chronic Illness
Let’s be honest, feeling sexy in the traditional sense of done-up hair, makeup, and sexy lingerie is most likely a low priority when your body is in pain. If you are anything like me, a shower and shaved legs might be as seductive you get. Is it even possible to feel sexy when you can barely walk, …
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