Get My Book Sick Idiot: On Sale Now!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

The time has come: Sick Idiot has arrived! You can now order my funny-yet-inspiring nonfiction health memoir, Sick Idiot, in paperback! Chapter titles include: “That Time I Cried On The Pitcher’s Mound and Saw My Grandma’s Doctor” “That Time I Was a Cheerleader … With Arthritis … On A Hit-List” “That Time I Had a … Continue reading →

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Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: Public Selfies & Private Illness

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.” It’s one of the most powerful lines from the movie and book, The Wizard of Oz. It’s such a simple quote — so relevant to the scene, that we usually don’t think of the symbolism that lies within it. it got me thinking, though, about “the … Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: On World Arthritis Day, Patients and Caregivers Come Together

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

World Arthritis Day was celebrated across the world on October 12th, 2014. Read more about World Arthritis Day and the various initiatives surrounding this special day, here: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/world-arthritis-day-101214 Patients and caregivers of all ages and ethnicities came together to advocate for the 100+ conditions listed under the umbrella term, “arthritis.” Learn more. Continue reading →

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How to Garden with Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Just because you have arthritis doesn’t mean that you need to give up your favorite hobbies. This time of year, gardening is an especially popular hobby for many. If you love to garden, you can rest assured that you won’t have to give up gardening due to your arthritis. In fact, there are many resources … Continue reading →

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Back Pain and Spine Health Solutions – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Arthritis Ashley • 10 Comments

Nearly everyone experiences some form of back pain or another at some point throughout their lifetime. Of course, as with many conditions and ailments, the degree of severity varies greatly. However, there are things that you can do to strengthen your spine and support your back, which could alleviate pain, stiffness, and tension. Here are … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Arthritis Patients – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

The holiday season is here, and it is the time for giving gifts, and letting loved ones around us know how much they mean to us. So, if someone special in your life is affected by arthritis or chronic pain, what are some good gift ideas to give them? Here are some tips and suggestions: … Continue reading →

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Back Pain and Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

According to the Arthritis Foundation, “back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States – some 50 percent to 80 percent of adults have had back pain at some time, and 10 percent of all Americans have back pain in a given year. Back pain can occur at any age … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain and Sleep – The Vicious Cycle – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

Sleep problems are common in people with arthritis and chronic pain. Additionally, people with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases may need more sleep than the average adult. Some RA patients need as much as 10 hours of sleep per night, whereas a “healthy” adult typically needs 7-8 hours … Continue reading →

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Chiropractic Care for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 5 Comments

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

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

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 →