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How Movement Became My Medicine

I was only 4 years old when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Slowly but surely I started to understand the consequences of missing playtime and not moving my body.

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Gardening Is My Mindfulness Practice of Choice — Here’s Why

Watching my plants grow and bloom, as well as the benefits of grounding, are just some of the ways gardening teaches me to be more mindful for my chronic illness.

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The Mindflight Journal: A Journal for Chronic Illness

Meet Nicole and Aisley, the mom and daughter partnership behind the Mindflight Journal. Building from their own experiences, they've designed a journal for those living with chronic illnesses. Trust me, it's a game-changer.

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5 Lessons from the Pandemic That Promote Inclusivity

We can continue to learn from the pandemic and encourage inclusivity in our everyday practices.

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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Psoriasis Warriors

If you need ideas for your wish list or shopping list, look no further. Here are 10 items that would make great gifts for any psoriasis warrior.

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Building Self-Love When Living with Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis can make developing self-love a high intensity challenge. These tips will help you foster self-love and confidence.

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Avoiding Post-Holiday Flares by Planning Ahead

Here’s how planning ahead for holiday celebrations can help you reduce stress and enjoy the season.

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Ask the Dietitian: Anti-Inflammatory Smoothies for Psoriatic Arthritis

Drinking smoothies is a convenient and delicious way to increase your intake of anti-inflammatory ingredients that may benefit psoriatic arthritis. These anti-inflammatory smoothies are as nutritious as they are delicious.

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17 Great Chronically Ill and Disabled Content Creators to Follow

There are countless chronic condition and disability advocates on social media committed to spreading awareness and breaking down stigma. Here are 17 who are making an incredible impact.

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A Public Health Crisis: Preventing Loneliness in Chronic Illness

Loneliness is more prevalent than ever in the U.S. — and people with chronic illness are likely familiar with it. Here's how to stay socially connected even when symptoms or flare-ups get in your way.

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Summer with Psoriasis: Tips for Leading with Confidence

While many people look forward to getting outdoors and being more active in the warmer summer months, if you have PsO, you know that warmer weather can mean more skin exposure and more anxiety about your appearance.

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How ASMR Can Benefit People with Chronic Illness

If you live with a chronic illness, ASMR may help you feel relaxed, comforted, or even relieved from chronic pain. But triggers aren't the same for everyone.

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Consistency Is Overrated

Consistency helps us feel safe and reduces anxiety. But it also can create unreasonable expectations. Here’s how to redefine consistency (and success) so you’re OK with the ebbs and flows of life.

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The Importance of Being a Hustle Culture Dropout When You’re Chronically Ill

The constant pressure to go-go-go took a toll on both my physical and mental health. Then I realized I could opt out.

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How the Spoon Theory Helps Me Explain My Health

It can be hard to explain the way that a chronic condition impacts your daily energy. The spoon theory is a clever way to help get the point across.

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Realistic Approaches to Setting Resolutions When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Living with a chronic condition often means working within your body’s parameters, which can mean editing your expectations. Always give yourself grace and remember that your New Year’s resolutions — if you choose to set them — don’t have to “match” anyone else’s. They only have to feel helpful to you.

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Simple Tips for Better Holidays with Psoriasis

Managing your psoriasis symptoms can come with additional challenges during the holidays. A little research and preparation can make those challenges feel manageable.

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Ask the Dietitian: How Does a Plant-Based Diet Work for Psoriasis?

Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis, digs into what the research says about a plant-based diet for psoriasis.

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Tips for Getting Active with Psoriasis 

Exercise will benefit you mentally and physically, and can help to manage psoriasis flares, but if you are new to exercising, you may be wondering how to get started.

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How to Set and Achieve Your Goals with Chronic Illness

Managing your chronic illness on top of life's everyday tasks can be overwhelming. These tips can help you find the motivation and inspiration you need to reach your goals.

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How I Navigate Professional Life While Living with a Chronic Illness

When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was terrified that my career was over. These tips helped me adapt my work life so that I could excel.

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How the Cost of Psoriasis Extends Beyond the Financial

There are many costs associated with living with a lifelong condition, including time, lifestyle, and mental health impacts.

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When You Don’t Live with a Chronic Condition, You Don’t See the Full Picture

Some of the most difficult parts of living with chronic illness are the aspects that others don't see.

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The Financial Burden of Psoriasis

From medications and treatments to specialist visits and travel costs, managing a lifelong condition can come at a heavy financial toll.

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11 Ways to Get Involved This Psoriasis Action Month

August is Psoriasis Action Month. With over 100 million people worldwide affected by psoriasis, this month of awareness and action is something that touches many.

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Ask the Dietitian: What Do I Need to Know About Dairy and Psoriasis?

Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis, digs into what the research says about dairy and psoriasis.

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The Reality of Navigating the Modeling Industry While Living with Psoriasis

How a modeling career empowered one community member to stop hiding her psoriasis, and start celebrating it.

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Psoriatic Arthritis Glossary: 47 Terms You Should Know

Knowledge really is power. Knowing the language of PsA is the first step to managing it.

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Ask the Dietitian: What Anti-Inflammatory Dessert Options Can I Try This Summer?

Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, shares six of her favorite fruit-forward summer dessert options.

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Surviving the Summer When You Live with Psoriasis

Summer can be a daunting time for people with psoriasis. Between higher temperatures — a common flare trigger — and people opting to show more skin, the summer months can be tricky to navigate.

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Ask the Dietitian: Can I Drink Alcohol If I Live with Psoriasis?

There is some research about the link between drinking alcohol and psoriasis but a lot remains unknown. Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, dives deep into what the research says about psoriasis and alcohol intake.

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5 Tips for Safe Backcountry Adventures When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition

Wherever you're starting out on your outdoor recreation journey, these five tips from experienced, outdoorsy chronic illness warriors will help you find your way.

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Ask the Dietitian: What Do I Need to Know About Gluten and Psoriasis?

Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis, dives into what the research says about gluten and psoriasis.

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5 Tips for Prioritizing Self-Care When You Live with Psoriasis

Practicing self-care doesn’t have to be time consuming, it just needs to be meaningful and purposeful to you.

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Belief, Choice, and Self-Love: My Guide to Finding Balance While Living with Psoriasis

These three pillars have been critical for my healing journey with psoriasis.

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More Than Skin-Deep: 8 Fashion and Beauty Bloggers with Psoriasis Share Their Best Secrets

From bentonite clay baths to green concealer, here are the psoriasis-taming tricks the top bloggers swear by.

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6 Tips for Setting Nutrition Goals When You Live with a Chronic Condition

6 Tips for Setting Nutrition Goals When You Live with a Chronic Condition

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How Chronic Illness Helped Me Cultivate Better Reading Habits

Through bibliotherapy I've learned that books can offer greater insight and healing than I ever imagined, as long as I pay attention.

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Your Holiday Gift Guide for Spoonies, by Spoonies

These gift ideas, from seven small businesses run by people living with chronic conditions, will help make this holiday season even more festive.

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How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness

Good self-advocacy in medical settings requires a complicated balance of confidence and humility.

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Why I Choose Positivity in the Face of Chronic Illness

My mantra, 'living a positive life while chronically ill,' feels more necessary now than it ever has.

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How Living with Chronic Illness Has Helped Improve My Relationship with My Body

Whether you live with a chronic illness or not, living in a body is a complex experience.

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The Benefits of Gratitude When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness

Shifting to an attitude of gratitude can be the difference between surviving and truly thriving.

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8 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You Manage Your Psoriasis

Diet and medication are just two of the ways you can help relieve your symptoms. Read on to discover a wider variety of tips.