Inflammation is a natural and necessary process in our body. Inflammation helps us to heal from injuries and to fight off infections. It is the result of the activities of our immune system. There are 4 classic signs of inflammation:… Read More »What is Inflammation?
In any field, there is a lot of jargon tossed about. Even the word jargon is, in itself, jargon. Jargon is a word or… Read More »Glossary
If you have inflammatory arthritis, chances are very good that you’ll have flares. They might be rare or they might be frequent, but they are just part of the package deal that no one signed up for. Luckily, there are… Read More »Dealing with Flares
We all know that we should exercise, eat well, go to bed on time, get enough sleep, call our friends… The list of the things we should do is long. And we actually want to do at least some of… Read More »Mindset for Change
You eat because you’re stressed and eating makes you feel good. You eat because you are overwhelmed and you can numb yourself with food. You eat because you are hungry and food nourishes you. You eat because it’s noon and… Read More »How mindful eating can help your arthritis