Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? There are so many benefits to adding omega-3 fatty acids into the food you eat, here are some: ✅ Lower blood pressure. ✅ Reduce triglycerides. ✅ Slow the development of plaque in the arteries. ✅ Reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythm. ✅ Reduce the Read More…
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…
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…
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…
I get so many young and older people coming into my office with this symptom. As a runner and cyclist, I have experienced this condition myself. Individuals may complain of: Pain between the hip and knee, groin area, outer buttocks or on the lateral part of the hip Pain lying on one side or soreness Read More…
In October, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend shared the tragic news of the loss of their infant during delivery. Many women/ couples go through this devastating loss and it is not often spoken about publicly. I just wanted to talk about pregnancy loss in women with autoimmune diseases. Individuals with autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Read More…