My Top Five Tips for Surviving the HolidaysSurviving the holidays without exhausting yourself is hard even for the healthy, but it is especially tough for those of with a...reactionscomments
Looking at the Past with Rose-Colored GlassesRaise your hand if you have ever uttered the words “I want my old life back” or “I wish my life was...reactions2comments
How Faith Has Made Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierFaith is a funny thing. It isn’t tangible, you can’t hold it in your hand. Nor can you really see it, smell...reactions6comments
Can’t Do vs. Can Do: Changing My Attitude For the BetterFor most of my chronic life, I focused on everything I couldn’t do. My physical limitations won’t let me do this or...reactionscomments
Solar Powered: Benefits of Sun Exposure for My PsAI have recently noticed that I have something in common with my eldest cat. Yes, you read that correctly, a cat. Pumpkin...reactionscomments
Unexpected EncouragementEncouragement is a funny thing. We all need it. We all want it. Sometimes we can even come to expect it from...reactionscomments
The "Amazing" Joint JuiceOne of my favorite parts about my college is that it’s right down the street from my aunt’s workplace. In my first...reactionscomments
Changing My Attitude Towards FoodThe longer I live with chronic illnesses like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and fibromyalgia, the more I find myself learning about my body. ...reactionscomments
Why I Replaced My New Year’s Resolution With a Life CommitmentHow many New Year’s resolutions have you kept? To be painfully honest, I haven’t kept any!! After failing to keep one after...reactions3comments
Dietary Changes: Have They Made a Difference? Part 2If you ever wondered if changing your diet might help manage your psoriatic arthritis pain, you are not alone. It’s something that...reactionscomments
Would Dietary Changes Really Help Manage My Psoriatic Arthritis? Part 1I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve never been a big believer in the whole “You are what you eat” theory. Sure...reactions5comments
Why I Shouldn’t Have Feared the Cost of Treating my Conditions NaturallyHaving a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis may require more doctor visits than the average person. Because of this my husband and...reactionscomments
Why I Prefer Marijuana Edibles and TincturesWhen it comes to medicating with marijuana (MMJ), I prefer edibles and tinctures. One reason I opt for an edible or tincture...reactionscomments
Prescribing Poison: Treating My PsA NaturallyBefore I step up onto my soapbox, I want to make it very clear that I am not anti-medicine. While I have...reactionscomments
Three Drug Free Ways I Reduce PainWhile I can’t avoid or prevent every flare, there are a few things I can do to limit how many flares I...reactionscomments
The Perks of Treating PsA NaturallyI will be honest; I used to think people who chose natural treatments over pharmaceutical ones were crazy. Well, now that I...reactionscomments
Frustrated, Fatigued, and Fighting for Pain-Free DaysPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition closely related to and frequently co-occurring with psoriasis. Both PsA and psoriasis are chronic life-long...reactions6comments
Can I Return To Who I Used To Be?My chronic conditions changed more than what I could physically do, it changed my personality as well. Living with psoriasis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis...reactionscomments
Meet Pearl, My Cane and SidekickI can't remember if it was February or March, but the weather was snowy and raw. My foot was raging with pain;...reactionscomments
Ridding My Rash With CBDI acknowledge that I am fortunate that I don’t experience the rash associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis often. However, when it...reactionscomments
