For patients living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking time for strategic recovery is of the utmost importance. That often means reminding yourself how important it is to invest in yourself…without the guilt. Watch the fourth video in the Joint Decisions series, as Rhonda Waters, performance coach from Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute, offers a few strategies and […]
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For patients living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the emotions associated with the daily management of energy can create feelings of anger, frustration, and isolation. Over the past few weeks we’ve shared videos from the Joint Decisions series, to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) better understand and utilize their energy. In this third video, Rhonda Waters, performance coach from […]
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Given that we’ve now entered Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, it seems appropriate to explore some useful tips for managing many of the symptoms that can arise during a flare-up of this often irritating and painful condition known as Colitis. Colitis, in simple terms, is the inflammation of the lining surrounding the colon. Causes range […]
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When it comes to your thyroid (the butterfly shaped gland at the front of your neck at the base) proper functioning is a must for the gland that single-handedly regulates the secretion of hormones that manage many bodily functions. We take a closer look into the causes, symptoms, and some interesting facts on Hashimoto’s disease.
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Even though lupus may appear “invisible” to outsiders, lupus patients can tell you firsthand about the numerous combinations of symptoms (i.e., skin rash, swelling of joints, anxiety, joint pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disruptions), the triggers of a lupus flareup, and the obstacles to controlling this chronic inflammatory disease. The infographic series below was created by MyLupusTeam (with the help of their over 50,000 […]
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Celiac disease is a very real illness, even though the painful effects aren’t always visible on the outside. The serious genetic autoimmune disease effects roughly 3-million Americans yet a shocking 83-percent of celiac sufferers remain diagnosed. Unfortunately, if left untreated, celiac disease can cause thyroid disease, osteoporosis, anemia, and even trigger the development of cancer (i.e., non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, adenocarcinoma of the […]
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