Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, and at times, surrounding tissue and organs. In more serious cases, the disease can lead to the destruction of cartilage, bone and ligaments. Your doctor is a great source for information about your condition, but here are a few books that you […]
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Weeding Out the Pain: Gardening with Rheumatoid Arthritis
As spring takes over and summer creeps slowly toward us, we can’t help but let the urge to indulge in our love for the outdoors take over. While this is easy for most, for some Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) makes it nearly impossible. Modern research has found that contrary to popular belief, gardening can actually be […]
Alternative Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Winter is here, and along with it comes an especially challenging time of year for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The change of season has often been named as a culprit when it comes to increased discomfort in RA patients. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, and […]