Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a daily struggle—pain, stiffness, stress. But what if something as simple as mindful breathing could help ease your journey? We sat down with Dr. Maya Rahman, a rheumatologist and mindfulness teacher with over 15 years of clinical experience, to unpack how mindful breathing can benefit those living…
As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how the colder months can stir up all sorts of discomfort for folks living with RA. If you’ve ever felt your joints get stiffer or more painful just as the temperatures drop, you’re not imagining things. The link between RA and winter joint pain is real—and for…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like you’re constantly juggling flares, fatigue, and finding the right treatment balance. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations with patients who just want to feel like themselves again. One of the most common questions I get is about the best ways to boost immunity with rheumatoid…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that impacts millions of people worldwide. If you’re living with RA, you already know how challenging it can be to keep your joints flexible and pain-free. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how much a person’s quality of life can improve with the right approach to managing…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be an unpredictable rollercoaster, and I’ve seen it firsthand in clinic and in my own personal health journey. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve sat across from patients who feel exhausted, inflamed, and frustrated — especially when flare-ups seem to come out of nowhere. But over the years, something surprising…