The Power of Lifestyle Changes for Rheumatoid Arthritis

<p>Emily Johnson, the Arthritis Foodie, shares her journey from medical gaslighting to a diagnosis of seronegative arthritis during her university years. She and Cheryl discuss how they combine lifestyle changes with western medication to manage rheumatoid arthritis. </p><p>Emily also explains how her experiences inspired her to write a book about lifestyle changes for rheumatoid arthritis, called “<a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Beat-Arthritis-Naturally-Emily-Johnson/9781529347692" target="_blank">Beat Arthritis Naturally</a>.” Cheryl and Emily discuss the wisdom of a “both/and” rather than an “either/or” approach to combining pharmaceutical with lifestyle approaches to disease and symptom management. They also share insights on how they cope with fluctuating symptoms and difficult times with self-kindness.</p><h2>Episode Sponsors</h2><p><a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/rheum-to-thrive/" target="_blank">Rheum to THRIVE</a>, a community support & education program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. <a href="https://thoughtful-experimenter-636.ck.page/7a36621890" target="_blank">Join the waitlist for the next group</a>!</p><p><a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/beginners-guide-to-life-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/" target="_blank">Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadma</a>p, a self-paced online course Cheryl created that teaches you how to confidently manage your physical, social and emotional life with rheumatoid arthritis. </p><h2>Medical disclaimer:</h2><p>All content found on <a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/" target="_blank">Arthritis Life</a> public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.</p><h2>Full Episode Show Notes & Transcript</h2><p>Please go to the show page on<a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2022/04/18/the-power-of