Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging, especially when it comes to staying active. RA is a long-term autoimmune condition that causes the body to mistakenly attack healthy joints. This leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling, which can make movement uncomfortable. But the right kind of exercise—called low-impact workouts—can actually help manage symptoms and…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t mean giving up the joy of hobbies. In fact, choosing the right ones can boost your mood, ease joint stiffness, and give you a refreshing sense of purpose. To dive deeper into this, I sat down with Dr. Mia Harper, a rheumatologist who also happens to be an avid…
If you’ve ever lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know how stubborn joint pain and stiffness can be, especially when the weather turns chilly or after a long day on your feet. Over the years, working closely with patients as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how simple tools like heat wraps can offer…
Working from home sounds like a dream for many people, but if you’re like me—a Rheumatology nurse practitioner who also understands the daily grind of managing rheumatoid arthritis—it’s not always that simple. The idea of staying cozy at home is great, but when your joints scream at the thought of a stiff chair or cold…
If you’ve ever sat across from a patient with swollen, aching joints and a look of exhausted hope in their eyes, then you know exactly why I’m writing this. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations about natural options for managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially with patients who are wary of long-term pharmaceutical…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like an uphill battle, especially when your joints are stiff and painful every morning. From my years working as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how incorporating rheumatoid arthritis daily stretches into your routine can make a noticeable difference—not just physically, but mentally too. It’s not about pushing…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a journey that affects every part of your life—from how you move to how you eat. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how inflammation can hijack even the simplest daily tasks. But here’s the thing: small changes in our lifestyle, especially what we put on our plate…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition I’ve seen up close in my years as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, and one topic that often comes up in discussions with patients is the role of nutrition and supplements in managing symptoms. One supplement that’s sparked a lot of interest lately is magnesium. You might wonder, how does…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you probably already know that what you eat can either help ease your symptoms or make them flare up. Over the years, working closely with patients as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how some foods can be real troublemakers for those battling this chronic autoimmune condition….