Arthritis Insights

The Christmas season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious meals. During this holiday period, finding the time and energy to workout can be tough due to the festive indulgences. It’s essential to find a balance between enjoying the festivities and caring for your joints. In this article,...

The holiday period is a time of joy, celebration, and spending quality moments with loved ones. If you live with arthritis, this festive time can also bring challenges with increased activity, which may worsen joint pain and cause discomfort. This time of the year should be enjoyed and stress-free,...

Have you got a holiday booked and ready to go? Are you nervous about the prospect of long flights, hours of walk, accessibility in unknown environments? Traveling can be a rewarding and enriching experience, allowing you to explore new places, cultures, and cuisines. However, for those living with arthritis,...

Warming up and stretching is an important part of any exercise routine. Dynamic stretches can both increase flexibility and help you warm up before you exercise. Our friends at the Arthritis Foundation, have put together some dynamic stretches that can help you warm up before your next workout. Remember: To keep...

Living with arthritis can be a daily battle against pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery can offer a new lease on life. Here’s what you need to know before and after joint replacement...

Your General Practitioner (GP or local doctor) is usually your first stop for health care. Your GP can help you coordinate your overall health care, including making referrals to  specialists to help manage your arthritis if needed. Your GP clinic may also have a practice nurse who can provide...

When buying packaged foods, many products regularly have “nutrition claims” on the label. It is always best to read a nutrition panel and decide for yourself whether a food is a good choice or not, rather than relying on nutrition claims. The following are examples of nutrition claims and...

What is vasculitis? Vasculitis in an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of blood vessels, which carry blood to and from the heart as well as the body’s organs. Vasculitis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own blood vessels. There are three types of vasculitis: large vessel medium...