Tia the season to make new goals. Before embarking on a fitness journey, always consult your doctor. Initiating a fitness regimen can significantly enhance your overall well-being by reducing the risk of chronic diseases, improving balance, aiding weight loss, enhancing sleep, and boosting self-esteem. Follow these five steps to kickstart your fitness program: Assess Your... Continue Reading →
My Take on Aging
Hey there, fellow time-travelers! Deb Andio here, attempting the perilous journey through the wacky realm of aging. Spoiler alert: it's a wild ride filled with many surprises, lines appearing here and there , sagging surprises, and a newfound ability to defy gravity—well, sort of. I heard Valerie Bertinelli the other day and want to add... Continue Reading →
Holiday Hacks When Living With Arthritis
Say goodbye to clunky knives, embrace the groove of a rocker knife! Trade hefty pots for the magical world of slow cookers and instapots. Bid farewell to cumbersome dishes and say hello to the feather-light joy of Corelle plates. Slip into comfy shoes for shopping adventures, rock those flats for entertaining and always have heat... Continue Reading →
Jingling for a Cause: Join the Orlando Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis
Hey there, I'm Debbie, and I navigate each day with the weight of osteoarthritis in my hands, spine, and knees, coupled with an osteonecrosis diagnosis in my right knee since 2014. While pain is not a stranger to me, I choose to direct my strength towards supporting the Arthritis Foundation. For me, it's more than... Continue Reading →
Osteoarthritis
When your doctor injects stem cells and/or PRP into an arthritic joint, those cells signal to the body that it's time to build new, healthier cells in the area. Several studies support the power of stem cells to restore arthritic joints, including bone, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Both stem cells and PRP work in different... Continue Reading →
Living with Osteonecrosis: A Journey through the Arthritis Umbrella
As November 29 approaches, I find myself reflecting on my personal journey with Osteonecrosis, a condition that stemmed from a medial meniscus tear, osteoarthritis in my hands, and back spondylolisthesis in my L5 S1. Osteonecrosis is the condition that has had a profound impact on my life, and it's a day that deserves recognition and... Continue Reading →
Finding Relief from Joint Pain in Sunny Florida
Came across this pic from 4 years ago. When it was colder and I could barely move. Finding Relief from Joint Pain in Sunny Florida As someone who has battled joint pain for over 25 years, moving to Florida was a decision filled with hope and excitement. It's been just two weeks since we relocated... Continue Reading →
Moving 1000 Miles with Chronic Pain: Exhausting
Moving has always been a daunting task, but when you're in your 60s and dealing with chronic pain, it takes on a whole new level of complexity. I'd like to share my personal experience of relocating over 1000 miles while grappling with arthritis and chronic pain. It's a journey filled with challenges, frustrations, and moments... Continue Reading →
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