Exercise daily and eat well. That‘s your base for living well with psoriatic arthritis.

I remind my friend with PsA that she is not a slave to the disease. A person with psoriatic arthritis can still have control over many parts of their life — they may ... read more

Mindfulness can be very effective in helping people with psoriatic arthritis experience more positive emotions and accept challenging circumstances. Daily practice i ... read more

I cope with psoriatic arthritis by helping others and volunteering for the National Psoriasis Foundation. This keeps me focusing on others and working together to ma ... read more

See your doctor with any PsA symptoms. I began showing signs of psoriatic arthritis at age 12, but I didn’t receive a diagnosis until about nine years later. A lot o ... read more

I find it’s all about trying things and eliminating what causes a flare. Strength training is a great way to burn fat without putting too much pressure on joints. Th ... read more

I am currently lucky enough to work at a gym. The emphasis is all on ‘pacing’ -- keeping things moderate to avoid the ongoing pattern of overdoing it and flare up re ... read more

Face it head on with a positive attitude and don’t give up. Stay strong even on your worst day. Find something to be thankful for. Realize that we might not be as ba ... read more

Fingerless arthritis gloves can increase circulation and reduce pain (also insulate from cold). These gloves help with typing, writing, and other office work.

When your new normal takes something from you, find a replacement you can do! Find an alternative hobby until you can get back to the old one.

Do low impact exercises that are easy on joints and increase flexibility and range of motion. Try an aquatic class in a group setting about once a week for 40 minute ... read more

A robot vacuum works wonders and helps you avoid prolonged standing, bending, or poor posture.

Avoid alcohol before bedtime. A nightcap may make you sleepy at first, but you will sleep less soundly and wake up more tired as a result. Alcohol and other depressa ... read more

To make styling your hair easier, use a revolving hot-air brush. It's easier than a classic hairdryer.

Purge your to-do list. It's a great time to go through your to-do list and see if there's anything that isn't really needed. Sometimes we do things or prepare certai ... read more

My main form of exercise is swimming. I happen to live in central Florida where it’s usually warm. It really helps me to exercise and get out of the house and keep m ... read more

Sit at your kitchen table to chop vegetables/perform meal preparation. Use the timer on your cellphone to change positions every 15 minutes.

What gives you positive thoughts? Comedy Central? A nice song? A book by your favorite comedian? Surfing funny YouTube videos? The old guy who lives down the street ... read more

Here's an Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast I recommend: Oatmeal made with unsweetened almond milk and chia seeds. Top with blueberries (summer) or chopped apple (winter ... read more