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I Tried an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Psoriatic Arthritis and This Is What I Learned
Finding a diet that helps me keep my psoriatic arthritis symptoms in check has been a journey.
September 20, 2021
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Learning about the relationship between diet and inflammation helped me make long-term changes and have fewer flare-ups.
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Why I Use a Wheelchair While Traveling with PsA
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Ask the Dietitian: Anti-Inflammatory Smoothies for Psoriatic Arthritis
Drinking smoothies is a convenient and delicious way to increase your intake of anti-inflammatory ingredients that may benefit psoriatic arthritis. These anti-inflammatory smoothies are as nutritious as they are delicious.
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If you live with a chronic illness, ASMR may help you feel relaxed, comforted, or even relieved from chronic pain. But triggers aren't the same for everyone.
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Gentle movement is an important part of a complete psoriatic arthritis management plan. Gregory Minnis, DPT, shares how physical therapy can help your psoriatic arthritis symptoms, plus 13 PT-approved exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home.
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Living with a chronic condition often means working within your body’s parameters, which can mean editing your expectations. Always give yourself grace and remember that your New Year’s resolutions — if you choose to set them — don’t have to “match” anyone else’s. They only have to feel helpful to you.
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If you have a loved one living with psoriatic arthritis, chances are they've tried most everything to treat their condition. Pamper them this holiday season with nine gifts designed to bring greater ease and comfort into their lives.
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How a Whole Foods Plant-Based Lifestyle Changed My Life
Writer Cindy Blye explains how changing her diet alleviated many of her PsA symptoms. "Almost immediately after beginning a WFPB lifestyle, I was able to stop all of my pain relief medications."
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Mindset Matters is a space to learn about the mental and emotional aspects of living with chronic illness. Nat Kelley, a certified life and mindset coach, shares how coming to terms with her ulcerative colitis diagnosis was hard, but it allowed her to build a more compassionate relationship with herself.
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Ask the Dietitian: Can I Drink Alcohol If I Live with Psoriasis?
There is some research about the link between drinking alcohol and psoriasis but a lot remains unknown. Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, dives deep into what the research says about psoriasis and alcohol intake.
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While navigating psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I have found that the foods I turn to for fueling my body can have a significant impact on how I feel throughout the day.
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These gift ideas, from seven small businesses run by people living with chronic conditions, will help make this holiday season even more festive.
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A Dietitian’s Guide to Eating Well During the Holidays When You Have Psoriatic Arthritis
It can be hard to enjoy festive meals when you're worried about PsA. But it only takes small adjustments to make holiday go-tos more PsA-friendly.
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Over the years, I’ve found strategies to help prevent rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups and reduce symptoms during the winter months.
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When you are in pain and fatigued, finding foods that are both nourishing and easy to prepare is particularly essential.
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My mantra, 'living a positive life while chronically ill,' feels more necessary now than it ever has.
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This past year taught me that there is a resilience inside me that circumstances, including chronic migraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot touch.
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Shifting to an attitude of gratitude can be the difference between surviving and truly thriving.
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Finding activities that you’re passionate about and can enjoy despite your condition can lead to a richer life.
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The decision of whether or not to share your chronic condition diagnosis with an employer or potential employer is personal. Here's my story and some things to consider as you make the choice.
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