Cynthia Covert

The jury is still out on eliminating gluten — a complex protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. In a small number of cases, eliminating gluten can lead to improvements...

When I was combatting pain with prescription pain pills, I either slept all the time or not at all. There was no in-between. There were times when I would only sleep for...

In my life prior to living with chronic pain, I looked forward to getting dressed every day. I not only enjoyed putting together fashionable outfits, but I also delighted in...

If you have been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, get ready to hear what those of us who have been living with this condition hear often: "It will get better.”...

Walking and standing are not easy for me. That is also not an easy thing to admit freely. For the past 10 years, my body has been through so much...

No one should live in fear. It's a vulnerable and troubled place to live. Sadly, most of us who suffer from chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis do that. In my...

Acceptance of psoriatic disease is far from easy. It took me around 13 years to feel comfortable, confident, and guilt-free when it comes to managing my condition. That said -...

Prior to my life with psoriatic arthritis, I used to transform my house to reflect one holiday after another. I had a firm schedule for putting up and taking down...

Surviving the holidays without exhausting yourself is hard even for the healthy, but it is especially tough for those of with a chronic illness like Psoriatic Arthritis. Even if we...