More than just cold weather -- the winter can be a stressful time. Aromatherapy may be a low-risk, stress management strategy for RA Warriors. By now, you're probably heard it dozens of time: stress a…
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) & Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Methotrexate (MTX) is a chemotherapy drug and immune system suppressant designed to treat cancer. Methotrexate is a medication that interferes with the growth of rapidly reproducing cells in the body.…
Renflexis Wins FDA Approval; What is a Biosimilar?
Renflexis is a Remicade biosimilar recently approved by the FDA. But, what is a biosimilar? Infliximab is the generic name of Remicade. The medication is a biologic immunosuppressant that works by bin…
FDA Declines Approval for New RA Drug Baricitinib
In a surprise decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) didn't approve the new Eli Lilly & Co. and Incyte Corp. RA drug The new medication, baricitinib (Olumiant), was not appro…
Do RA Symptoms Flourish in the Spring Season?
After months of cold winter days, spring may seem like a welcome alternative. But spring brings its own challenges when battling rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Autoimmune diseases are cyclical in nature. …
Lady Gaga, Chronic Disease, and Celebrity Power
Lady Gaga graces the cover of the Spring 2017 edition of Arthritis magazine -- But what is the role of celebrity in public health? In the age of social media, celebrities can directly connect and shar…
Hand Exercises: Benefits for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand exercises? Yeah, I scroll for hours on my phone. But did you know they can help alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? The joints in your fingers are prime targets for RA, though the di…
Thunder God Vine: Can it Reduce RA Symptoms?
A perennial grown in China and Taiwan, thunder god vine has been used to treat swelling for hundreds of years. If you are familiar with RACorner and our articles on holistic treatment approaches like …
RA Fatigue and Dairy
Fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) go together like peas and carrots. Fatigue can be defined as a severe weariness that doesn't get better with sleep. This type of exhaustion is reported by upwards…
Cat’s Claw and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis, better known as "cat's claw," could help with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) joint pain. NOTE: Always speak with your doctor before adding herbal supplements or ov…