Keeping in the them of our inaugural Digital Rheum post, we will be discussing how chiropractic care can potentially benefit people with some types of arthritis and rheumatic disease. If your rheumatologist agrees that you may benefit from seeing a chiropractor, here are some things to keep in mind! Know the differences between types of … Continue reading
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Digital Rheum: Chiropractor Chat
A couple of weeks back I did a video to announce that we were bringing our speakers to you here on the blog! We’re kicking off the series, Digital Rheum, today with Dr. Cassandra McFarland who is a chiropractor and registered nutritionist in Rockville, Maryland. We have a few videos lined up with Dr. McFarland … Continue reading
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Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Get Arthritis, Too! Celebrate JA Awareness in July – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
Kids and young adults get arthritis, too. And July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. According to the Arthritis Foundation, JA refers to any form of arthritis or arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age. Approximately 294,000 children under the age of 18 are affected by pediatric … Continue reading
Treatment Options of Rheumatic Disease: My Current Plan – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
People ask me all the time what I take for my rheumatoid arthritis. The truth is, I think I’ve pretty much tried everything, and, I’ve reacted differently to everything. The reason I don’t share the specifics of my exact treatment plans anymore, is because there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment, and everyone’s body is different. Plus, … Continue reading
Spanish Speakers – Check out ReumatoIDEAS from the Arthritis Foundation, Mid Atlantic Region – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
Hola, buenos amigos! If you speak Spanish and have arthritis or know someone who does, ReumatoIDEAS is for you! Some of your favorite “Wellness with a Side of Life, Please” blog posts are translated into Spanish and shared on this new blog, so that we can reach even more readers who live with arthritis or … Continue reading
Seaside Yoga, Beach Biking, and Serene Inspiration – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
“Arthritis Ashley goes to the beach…without her Arthritis!” could have been the caption for my recent picture-perfect trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Approximately one year after marrying on the shores of a different island (Sanibel,) my husband and I took a nice vacation to Hilton Head, where I felt better than I have … Continue reading
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Digital Speaker Series Coming Soon!
Check out this video announcement from the AF’s Lisa! Continue reading
A Balancing Act: Talking About Arthritis and Chronic Illness – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
I have found that it is sometimes difficult to describe my conditions, honestly, and with full-disclosure, without people “feeling bad” for me. I also hate to play the “victim” role, and I certainly try not to, but when I really delve into the complexities of the conditions I have lived with, it kind of sounds … Continue reading
Arthritis at the Beach – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
No one wants to take arthritis with them to the beach, but for those of us living with various forms of arthritis and rheumatic conditions, we really don’t have a choice! But, we do have a choice to not let arthritis ruin our sunny disposition, and, there are steps that we can take to make … Continue reading
The Big Picture: Photography & Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
No one wants to have to give up their favorite pastimes or hobbies, much less a career, because of arthritis. So, photo-bugs of the amateur and professional photog levels alike, no need to fear! A guide to arthritis-friendly photography is here! If arthritis in your fingers and hands makes it difficult to take photos due … Continue reading
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