Microbiome, microbes, microorganisms – these terms may be confusing, but the types of bacteria living in and on our bodies can impact arthritis. Learn what helps or harms the microbiome and the health of your gut and discover dietary changes that can make a difference.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guests: Arthur Kavanaugh, MD and Monica Guma, MD.

Reflections on the 2020 Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episodes with hosts and arthritis patients Rebecca Gillett and Julie Eller. A holiday message of appreciation and joy to our listeners.

A special thank you to our listeners for joining us on this journey this year with the podcast. It has been an absolute joy for us to bring this information and conversations to you. We have learned so much and hope you have too, so we can all say YES to conquering arthritis!

Happy Holidays! We wish you good health, peace and joy in your hearts and lots of laughter with your loved ones!

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for making this podcast possible. A special shout out to our amazing podcast staff team - a dedicated group of people who share our mission and work so hard every day to help people with arthritis.

Much apprecition to our podcast studio guru, Daniel Daughtridge - Atlanta Podcasting Recording Studio - who donated his time to produce this holiday message for us and has helped to make sure the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast is a success!

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Ever wondered why your arthritis symptoms seem worse when you’re experiencing a lot of stress? In this episode, we explore the stress-arthritis connection, including how chronic stress contributes to pain, inflammation and decreased immunity. We’ll also discuss proven strategies to help reduce stress and manage arthritis symptoms so you can live your best life and thrive mentally and physically.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Maria Juarez-Reyes.

With so much information about what to eat for arthritis, it can get confusing – quick. Learn the truth about common arthritis diet myths as well as proven healthy eating tips from registered dietitian, including how to tailor a diet for your individual needs.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO.

Eating a healthy diet is a key to managing arthritis, but time and budget constraints can make it difficult to stay on track. Get shopping, cooking and preparation tips to maximize powerhouse foods for any budget, as well as tips on how to use food as a tool to help manage your arthritis.

.Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Dr. Rita Nguyen.

Making physical activity part of your routine can be challenging — and perhaps even more difficult during the pandemic. In this episode, we talk about healthy ways to easily integrate movement into your everyday activities. Learn how to get motivated, as well as what to look for if you’re considering a personal trainer or a gym membership.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Cedric Bryant, PhD.

Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. Learn how to build personal pain plan by identifying the different factors that affect you the most, including how your attitude impacts your ability to effectively manage pain.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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This episode was developed independently by the Arthritis Foundation. Production was made possible by our sponsors Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron and Tylenol.

Special Guests: Claudia Campbell, PhD and Rachel Aaron, PhD, MA.

Millions of people suffer with chronic back pain and many of the causes can be arthritis related. The physical, social, and mental impacts can be devastating leading to increased depression and anxiety. On this episode, you will hear from chronic back pain patient leader, Rita Roy, MD, MS who share strategies to take control of pain and discuss how building a strong community of support can provide hope.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the guest blog and get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing [email protected].

This episode was developed independently by the Arthritis Foundation. Production was made possible by our sponsors Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron and Tylenol.

Special Guest: Rita Roy, MD, MS.

Sleep is an essential part of managing your overall health and well-being. However, for many people, especially those living with chronic pain, it’s often difficult to get the quality sleep needed. Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or finding a position that’s comfortable for your joints, getting a good night’s rest may feel like an impossible dream. Sleep researcher and expert Rebecca Robbins, PhD, shares strategies to help combat common sleep issues and provides some ideas on what you can do to set yourself up for sleep success.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Rebecca Robbins, PhD.

Maintaining your health care visits can often feel like a full-time job – the trip to and from, the parking, the waiting, the paperwork, the missed school and work. And during these unprecedented times, it can be extremely taxing and hazardous as the threat of COVID-19 continues to grow. Tune in to this episode to learn how telemedicine can make health care visits convenient and safe, all from the comfort of your own home. Guest expert, Daniel Albert, MD, is a rheumatologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, who has been using telemedicine to see his pediatric and adult patients for years. He shares his insights on how to make this tool of modern medicine work for you.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Daniel Arthur Albert, MD.