Does this sound familiar? You are all set to go to work but somehow feel too exhausted to even move an inch, or just slept without eating as no energy to even make some brunch! Yes…this is fatigue which has not been easy to measure and conceptualize for Arthritic Warriors as the consequences permeate every […]
Its all in your head? Does it sound familiar! Since today being WORLD BRAIN DAY …just sharing a few thoughts Do you sometimes feel like your thinking is cloudy or you are in extreme pain? Don’t worry—you’re not going crazy! Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or any other arthritis experience these feelings. Over the […]
How does rheumatoid arthritis affect how people see themselves? Topic for July @ RAPositivehub.com In this series of article, I will share my side of the Arthritic Warriors Foot Wear predicament. When you have RA your footwear choices can make a big difference. Over the years I have realized that healthy choices for your […]
I have been practicing yoga for the last 15 years and it has helped me to focus on my breathing and building awareness of my mind-body connection. Over the years I have seen that in addition to the physical benefits, yoga has reduced my stress and anxiety levels through the breathing exercises and meditation. A […]
In my previous post, I had mentioned that I will share my pacing tool kits and thought process which I use to combat my RA pain and fatigue. Here you go… The minute I get up in the morning, I can visually gauge my days activities based on the early morning fatigue and pain levels […]
Today I am going to share a known arthritic toolkit…the Spoon Theory and how it has been an indispensable part of my RA journey. In one of the early workshops I had attended on Pain Management I was introduced to the SPOON THEORY, which most of you must have heard about it. This was […]
The technique requires a person to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth at a slow controlled flow. Basic Step-By-Step process: Relax your neck and shoulders. Inhale slowly through the nostrils for two seconds (keep your mouth closed), a deep breath is unnecessary a normal breath will do just fine. Exhale through the […]
We as Arthritic Warriors are aware building & maintaining muscles can be only done through our regular exercise regime. This week we just concentrate on LUNG HEALTH ! Our prime concentration should be on the muscles in the neck, chest and the diaphragm. The part between the ribs is another vital area. Regular exercise pattern […]