Not long ago, while trying to find relief from one of my worst GERD flare-ups, I found myself pacing the health food aisle, reading every non-dairy milk label I could get my hands on. That’s when rice milk caught my eye. I’d tried almond and soy before—with mixed results—but rice milk? It felt like uncharted…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is like riding a roller coaster—some days, you’re on top of the world, and other days, even opening a jar feels like a battle. If you’ve been searching for how to manage rheumatoid arthritis naturally at home, you’re in the right place. As someone who has spent years helping patients…
Rheumatoid arthritis and genetic predispositions—are they connected? That’s a question I get asked all the time, and honestly, it’s not as straightforward as people think. I’ve seen patients who have a long family history of RA but never develop it themselves. And then there are those who have no known relatives with RA yet end…
Coping with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging at any stage of life, but for many women, the combination of RA and menopause creates a unique set of challenges. As a Rheumatoid Arthritis expert, I’ve seen firsthand how the hormonal changes during menopause can exacerbate the symptoms of RA, making it a double whammy for…
Living with asthma is more than just dealing with an occasional wheeze or cough. As someone who has spent years specializing in respiratory health, I can tell you that asthma deeply impacts lung capacity and breathing, often more than people realize. While many individuals might think that asthma only affects the airway passages during an…
Managing high blood pressure (hypertension) can sometimes feel like a never-ending journey. As someone who’s worked in the field for years, I’ve seen firsthand how small lifestyle changes, especially in diet, can make a huge difference in managing blood pressure. One of the simplest yet most impactful changes? Snacking wisely. Choosing blood pressure and cholesterol-friendly…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a challenging condition, but it’s not all doom and gloom! As someone who’s dedicated years to diagnosing, treating, and managing RA, I can confidently say that the journey to improving your quality of life doesn’t have to be all about medication. In fact, one of the most therapeutic and enjoyable…
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can be a daily challenge, especially when it starts to affect the things that bring joy and fulfillment into your life—your hobbies. If you’re someone who enjoys activities like painting, knitting, gardening, or even playing sports, you know that RA can make those simple joys feel like an uphill battle….
As a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) expert, I’ve often been asked, “Can children develop rheumatoid arthritis?” The short answer is yes, children can indeed develop rheumatoid arthritis, though it’s less common than in adults. Known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), this condition affects children under the age of 16 and can…