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Winter is here, y'all. Colder nights. Shorter days. Now that the holidays have passed, all we see feel is bitter cold and all we see is gray. Despite the impact...

I recently watched a movie with my family on Netflix called Yes Day. If you haven’t seen it, the name clearly can tell you what the movie is about. In...

Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the main signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. These symptoms can affect any body part but are often felt in the fingers and toes...

I don't know how many more times we can scream, yell, or say loudly: "Psoriatic arthritis is so much more than joint pain!" I mean, is that really what people...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is not a well-known condition. Unless you live with this chronic condition or love someone who does, the words "psoriatic arthritis" may sound like another language. If...

Stress. It is one of the most common triggers for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flares. My patients often tell me that the winter season and expectations of the holidays tend...

Relationships. They look different for everyone. They require communication, honesty, and connection. Relationships enrich our lives with support and understanding. Relationships are essential when navigating the heavy load and emotional...

Connection in a digital world is possible. It happens every day here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. It is here where we have built an online community of helpful articles and insightful resources...

People with psoriatic arthritis often face significant delays in diagnosis. Once you get that diagnosis from a rheumatologist, it's tempting to stay with them for the long haul. And sometimes...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is commonly associated with the skin condition psoriasis. There's no surprise there, considering that 4 in 10 people who live with psoriasis go on to develop psoriatic...

Psoriatic arthritis is considered an invisible illness. This means it is a chronic condition that has pain and symptoms that you cannot see. It's this physical burden that takes an...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consistently gets compared and linked to other conditions. Of course, it can be painful to have a valid condition compared to something else, like rheumatoid arthritis or...

The holidays bring time with loved ones, gift exchanges, warm feelings, and over-commitments. If there is anything those with psoriatic arthritis are good at - it's pushing ourselves, and the...

I’ve written articles about the basics of functional medicine. You see, functional medicine, at its most basic, is an attempt to take a step back and look at the whole...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

I recently attended a conference with presenter, Dr. Christina Hibbert. This lovely woman presented the art of "Self-Love Practices." I know what you're probably thinking. Self-love and self-care are topics...

Managing life with psoriatic arthritis is different from what I had ever planned or envisioned. But, and that's a big but, different doesn't always have to mean bad. Sometimes, I've...

I was lucky enough to have about a year-and-a-half-long remission from psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - and it was just as you would think - absolutely fabulous. It fell right around...

Wouldn't you agree that life changes after a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis? I mean, of course, it does! Even before an official diagnosis, we've had to give up so many things...

For most people, psoriasis is sometimes the first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Psoriasis causes itchy, scaly rashes on the skin. Joint pain and swelling usually follow this rash. But...