Physical activity recommended for fatigue in inflammatory arthritis

fatigue, arthritis, recommendations, advice, arthritis digest, EULARWhen we are fatigued, taking exercise feels like an impossibility. Just walking across the room to the bathroom is an effort; donning a pair of trainers and trudging around the block – let alone going for a swim – is simply out of the question.

Yet increasing evidence shows that’s exactly what we must force ourselves to do, in order to counter the physical and mental lethargy that fatigue presents. And little by little, we will see the positive effects. Continue reading

Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation

arthritis diet, inflammation diet walnut arthritis, arthritis digest, Polyunsaturated fatty acidsA new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading