Learning to Love and Accept Yourself

It is so important to have self-love when you are living with arthritis. It is very easy to fall into the trap of self-loathing, self-body shaming, and wishing you were someone else. But these traps can prevent you from progressing and making the changes needed to improve your arthritis symptoms. There are several reasons why …

Yellow Split Pea and Butternut Squash Stew

This hearty, savory stew is the perfect dinner as the evenings start getting cooler. Butternut squash is rich in several anti-inflammatory antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E, and the carotenoids – alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Split peas are high in fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients which all reduce systemic inflammation. They also add protein to …