Sick of being sick and tired. I am back of the junk food. Somehow I was eating really healthy then fell off the health train wagon and inflammation returned and so did about 22 lbs. Feeling like a ball of inflammation and tired all the time I am for the last time changing what I... Continue Reading →
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Arthritis- If you or a friend or family member lives with arthritis- attend these free events
This is going to be very informative click link to join and register for free event. Click on events and then attend. You don’t have to join group to attend events. Boardman LYC Zoom Event Also here are other upcoming events Same link - click events then attend to register and a zoom link will... Continue Reading →
Winter and Joint Pain
Do achy joints plague you during the coldest months? Does it seem like your knees, hips, and ankles feel sore whenever snow is falling? It’s not your imagination! Winter weather—particularly cold—can cause slow, achy joints, making it hard to get moving. If you’re looking for winter joint pain relief, here are eight tips to help... Continue Reading →
Goodbye 2021 Hello To 2022
Another year ends 2021 is almost gone. Salute to the experience you had in that year, and welcome 2022 with all the guts and glory. Many things you’ve learned in the year 2021 some of happiness and some some of hurt and some of love. May your 2022 be full of surprises and blessings and... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays? Managing Our Chronic Pain During The Holidays
The holiday season can be a time of joy and love, but for people with chronic pain during the holidays it can be a time of joy, happiness and also stress, anxiety, sadness, depression, frustration, and increased pain. Pacing, and Delegating: There is often too much to do over the holidays, but how much do... Continue Reading →
The 5 Gift Rule
The five gift rule is popular to use as a rule of thumb when giving for children with something they want, need, wear and read, and the fifth gift is often something that is not expected but extremely appreciated to make them feel the Christmas spirit! Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Photo by Pixabay on... Continue Reading →
Holiday Heart Syndrome: Knowing what it is, and the Symptoms may Save your life
Holiday Heart Syndrome: Knowing what it is, and the Symptoms may save your life October 31, 2021 Unfortunately, our health doesn’t take a holiday. Especially your heart. I mean it beats on average 115,000 times a day as we laugh, cry, celebrate or mourn it goes on in the background. Ans it’s uo to us... Continue Reading →
We Need Better Social Security and disability payments- We did work most of life.
For someone receiving social security disability (SSDI) benefits, every dollar received every month matters. Many got 600 a week more unemployment but we living on a fixed poor income got nothing extra a month- we were forgotten Disability benefits exist to help those who cannot work a regular job due to a recent or lifelong... Continue Reading →
What It Really Means to “Pace Yourself”
What It Really Means to “Pace Yourself” We hear it all the time but what does it mean....... Embracing flexibility instead of rigidity for those of us living with chronic joint pain. In the study, patients reported that key components of pacing themselves included: Breaking down tasks into mini tasksSaying ‘no’ or learning toBeing kind... Continue Reading →
How to Limit Our Joint Pain When the Seasons and Temperatures Change
I was asked about weather and joint pain so I thought I would RE-post this from October 2020. Can you feel that storm coming in your knees? Back pain increases with a cold front? So can lots of people with arthritis. Some doctors think that …How to Limit Our Joint Pain When the Seasons and... Continue Reading →
September is Pain Awareness Month
Understanding more about the underlying causes of pain can help improve treatments and alleviate suffering Each September, pain specialists and advocates across the country raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Month. Did you know that chronic pain affects more than 100 million Americans. that's 1/3 of the USA population... Continue Reading →
Avascular Necrosis-Osteonecrosis – Avascular Necrosis-Osteonecrosis Education and Resources
The real term is Osteonecrosis Synonyms of Osteonecrosis aseptic necrosis avascular necrosis of bone ischemic necrosis of bone What is avascular necrosis-osteonecrosis ? AVN-ON is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses.…... Continue Reading →
Instagram Scammers Stealing your info or Hackers taking your account.
With online scams reaching epidemic proportions, Instagram is just the latest channel for fraudsters to make a quick buck. With over 1 billion active monthly users, Instagram offers up a large, captive audience. In a world where anonymity, bullying and catfishing are common, scams prey on internet users’ sympathy, fear or greed. Keep reading to... Continue Reading →
Working and Studying from Home When You Live With Arthritis
Working and Studying from Home When You Live With Arthritis When you get into a car to drive it for the first time, what do you do? You make sure you adjust the seat so you can reach the gas and brake pedals, you adjust rear view and side mirrors see the road easily We... Continue Reading →