u/Wishin4aTARDIS

It's Monday!

What 3 good things happened to you last week? They can be **anything at all!**

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⭐ If you are thinking "my week was terrible", then please give this a try. If you can only think of 1 or 2, that's excellent.

It's cool if you don't want to share, but I hope you'll try it on your own. I did this during stressful time in my life, and it was helpful to "make" myself think about good stuff. It's nice to do 3 good things every day. Reading other peoples' good things might make you smile, too! I thoroughly enjoy the warm fuzzies and smiles 😊

This post is always pinned to the top of the sub on Tuesday, so you can add on whenever you want 😊

RA is overwhelming and can make us feel helpless. But there are 4 simple things everyone can do to be a bit healthier, which will help manage RA. They're totally under our control, too!

Each of these have their own list of information and tips in the pinned comment.

1. Sleep We need at least 7 hours, but 8-9 is better. Sleep is when we heal, and our immune systems recharge.

2. Stay hydrated Drinking enough water is very important for every part of our bodies, including our joints

3. Eat healthy There's no diet that treats or cures RA. However, our food choices can impact our symptoms. Cutting back on added sugar and fast/processed foods (aka "Western Diet") and  adding anti-inflammatory foods to your meals can help reduce inflammation. This can be as easy as swapping a hot dog for a chicken breast.

4. Reduce stress The fact that stress causes flares is a cosmic joke. Doing a puzzle or taking care of your plants aren't going to eliminate stress, but they help a little! There are lots of ways to help yourself relax a bit.

 

Have you made changes to get better sleep, hydration, and nutrition, and reduce stress?