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By Kim Murray RD, LDN Inflammation is your body’s natural way of protecting itself. If you scrape your knee, for example, the redness and swelling you see on the skin around the cut are signs that your immune system is working to heal the injury. But when low level inflammation doesn’t go away and becomes…
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When you’ve just been diagnosed with a rare, debilitating, chronic condition, it can be hard to find your footing. The whole terrain seems to be different, unfamiliar, confusing. Here are 10 tips for first baby steps on your myositis journey from a nurse who knows the territory well. Shawna Nielsen is a registered nurse who has…
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When was the last time you took a deep breath and looked around with gratitude at all the amazing people and experiences in your life? Science has shown that taking just a few minutes a day to reflect in this way can significantly improve social, physical, and mental well-being. Here are a few ways to…
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By Dorothy Vetrano I was diagnosed with dermatomyositis (DM) almost four years ago. Since my journey began, I’ve learned a few coping strategies but it all boils down to one word… A.S.K. – Accept, Seek, and Knowledge Accept – You may not want to, but it’s so important to accept this new normal so you…
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TMA’s top 10 travel tips help you achieve those bucket-list wishes, including making the most of our International Annual Patient Conference.
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