Category: Exercise
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Prioritizing Exercise and Sun Exposure for Health
I recently shared a photo of myself on Facebook, but this post isn’t about the picture itself. Rather, it’s about the importance of staying active and flexible, no matter where you live or what resources you have available. Living in southern Italy, I’m fortunate to have access to plenty of sunny days. I try to…
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to speak?
Have you ever found yourself struggling to speak? As someone who speaks three languages and communicates frequently, I sometimes experience difficulty expressing myself. It’s as if my brain is working, but my tongue isn’t cooperating. After some research, I’ve learned that this is not a brain condition, but rather a common phenomenon. Sometimes, when I’m…
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Did you enjoy your summer?
Greetings everyone, I hope you are doing well. As promised, I wanted to share with you how my summer went, and more importantly, I am curious to know how your summer went. My summer began right after the lockdown was lifted. I decided to move to my grandmother’s beach house and I am still staying…
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Tango and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Greetings everyone, It’s been a while since I last wrote an article, but I’m back today to share my experience trying out tango classes with my husband. I want to touch on two points that those with rheumatic diseases may know all too well. Firstly, when you have a rheumatic disease, it’s common to lose…
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Ways to Ease Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain Chapter 2
If you liked my last post … let’s follow : Keep Moving When it comes to managing ankylosing spondylitis pain and stiffness, one of the most effective strategies is to stay active. Inactivity and prolonged rest can cause joint fusion, which is a major concern for people with this condition. According to Ruth Kadanoff, MD,…
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Ways to Ease Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain Chapter 1
If you like me are living with ankylosing spondylitis, you know the back pain and fatigue that are hallmarks of the condition can be unpredictable. But fortunately, there are many approaches — besides simply relying on medications — that you can take to ease spondylitis pain and stiffness and move more freely. Most of…
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Diagnosing Ankylosing Spondylitis in Women
Ankylosing spondylitis has often been considered more of a man’s disease, yet the reality is that it affects some women, too. The genetic marker for ankylosing spondylitis, HLA-B27, is found equally in men and women. However, ankylosing spondylitis is two or three times more common in men than women, said Rodney Tehrani, MD, a rheumatologist…
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How to Talk About Sex and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Have an honest, open talk with your partner, one in which you share your desires as well as any limitations you’re feeling. Let your partner know how your diagnosis is affecting you at the moment. Don’t try to project into the future. There’s nothing to be gained from trying to predict how the condition…
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Tips for Enjoying Sex for Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
You and your partner have the opportunity to look at the challenges AS poses as a way to creatively explore sex. Here are some actions you can take to help rekindle sexual enjoyment: Treat AS. First of all, you’ll feel best if your ankylosing spondylitis is well-managed. Talk with your doctor about medications that…
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Yoga Tips for Managing Spondylitis
Hello, my dear friends, I wanted to share with you some helpful yoga tips for managing spondylitis. As someone who also lives with this condition, I know firsthand how important it is to stay active and flexible. If you haven’t already, I recently posted a yoga video specifically designed for people with spondylitis. I hope…
Adriana Carluccio Hasher 