For many of us, this quarantine life has been filled with some obstacles pertaining to our regular exercise routine. I’ve been a “cardio girl” my entire life. I used to competitively figure skate, dance and then later in life engaged in spinning and long-distance running. I have to say that “core strengthening and weight training” Read More…
According to the CDC, 1 in every 10 Americans has some form of Diabetes (DM). Millions of Americans live with and manage this disease on a daily basis. Many individuals with Diabetes present with joint and musculoskeletal complaints There is an increased risk of different bone and joint disorders associated with Diabetes. 1) Diabetic hand syndrome/ Read More…
There are some individuals complain of being cold when others feel warm in a particular environment. This may be described as “cold intolerance”. This is usually heard from many women and may be a result of estrogen effects, low skin temperature. Sometimes it may be a general feeling of coldness all over the body or Read More…
Are you getting annual physical examinations? Did you know that during an annual physical examination you are checking off the boxes for possible health concerns or complications? During this COVID pandemic year, many individuals living with arthritis and autoimmune disease have neglected to keep up with thir comprehensive care due to fear of exposure to Read More…
According to the CDC, by 2040, 26% of US adults (18 years or older) are projected to have a physician diagnosis of arthritis. Arthritis risk does increase with age and is more common among women. In 2015, 15 million adults reported severe joint pain due to arthritis. Remember, kids can get arthritis too! In addition Read More…
Many lupus patients describe the phenomenon “brain fog, #lupus fog” when speaking about nervous system complications of their disease. They describe a sensation that “their brains feel fuzzy or not clear.” 70-80% of patients with Fibromyalgia and approximately 20-50% of patients with lupus report experiencing mental fogginess. These patients may report : Feeling confused Forgetfulness Read More…