The Importance of Exercise to Me and to Managing My AS
What haven’t I experimented with when it comes to exercising my body to manage ankylosing spondylitis?I was an active kid playing sports such as floor hockey, volleyball, and competitive ...
It's Not You, It's Me
Having a chronic illness is something most people don’t have to experience, thankfully. I know when I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis ...
Managing Stress With Ankylosing Spondylitis
When I was working in the corporate world, I was severely stressed out, constantly under pressure to perform at my best at all times. ...
Surprise!
Ankylosing spondylitis is a big word to hear from the doctor. I would be lying if I told you that when I was diagnosed, I knew how my life would change. I just had to ...
Making Self-Care a Priority
When I was working in the corporate world with bad knee pain, I did things that weren’t in my best interests for my wellbeing. I sat at my desk and worked ...
Let's Get Comfortable
The winter for me is always bad. There are days I don’t feel like getting out of bed and even days where I don’t. The important thing for me to do during these times ...
Tipping the Scales in Your Favor
Let’s talk about the subject that no one wants to talk about, that evil four-letter word: DIET. I’m sure you have heard that changing your diet will affect how you feel. I wasn’t a believer ...