Refined Sugars and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Excessive consumption of refined sugars, including white sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup, may increase the acidity of the body. Some natur...

Pacing and chronic pain

Pacing is learning to find the right balance between spending time on an activity without pushing yourself so that it significantly worsens ...

You Can Feel Better!

Arthritis can damage your joints, internal organs, and skin. There are things you can do to keep the damage from getting worse. They might a...

Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Research has shown that eating fruits and vegetables may be linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Fruits and vegetables are high i...

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Omega-3 fatty acids are the talk of the town as they seem to  have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. They contain EPA and DHA which a...

What If I Still Hurt? with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sometimes you might still have pain after using your medicine. Here are some things to try: Take a warm shower. Do some gentle stretching ex...

How Should I Use Arthritis Medicine?

Before you leave the doctor’s office, make sure you ask about the best way to take the medicine the doctor prescribes. For example, you may ...