THE JOINT - Newsletter Archive
Browse past issues of THE JOINT and discover weekly energy, mindset, and symptom-management insights.
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September 9, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why warm mineral baths may ease RA stiffness and joint discomfort
- What balneotherapy studies can and cannot tell us about relief
- Whether Epsom salts deliver meaningful magnesium through the skin
- How to try a simple warm-water RA reset in your own routine
September 3, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why your core includes much more than your abdominal muscles
- How a stronger core supports balance and everyday movement with RA
- Joint-friendly ways to sneak core work into your existing routine
- A sit-to-stand challenge that helps build practical strength
August 26, 2026
This issue covers:
- How positive and negative emotions can coexist while living with RA
- Why pain does not automatically cancel connection, laughter, or joy
- How meaningful activities may improve your mood on difficult days
- Simple ways to notice and remember the good moments in your day
August 19, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why alcohol can look helpful in RA research without treating disease
- How alcohol, sleep, hydration, and food can affect the next day
- What to know about alcohol alongside common RA medications
- Easy alcohol-free drinks plus a 14-day alcohol-free RA Reset
August 12, 2026
This issue covers:
- How red and near-infrared light interact with the body
- Which red light therapy benefits are supported by research
- What the current evidence shows for RA and inflammation
- How to evaluate an at-home device before spending your money
August 5, 2026
This issue covers:
- What really counts as HIIT (it’s probably not what you think)
- What the latest research says about HIIT and rheumatoid arthritis
- How to know when to push harder and when to back off
- Six beginner to advanced HIIT workouts worth trying this week
July 29, 2026
This issue covers:
- Discover why living with RA can feel mentally exhausting
- Learn what researchers mean by “treatment burden”
- Understand why good health advice can become overwhelming
- Try one simple strategy to eliminate one health decision and free up mental bandwidth
July 22, 2026
This issue covers:
- What the latest research says and where the evidence is still uncertain
- The difference between whole fruit, free sugars, and added sugars
- Three naturally sweet, no-added-sugar recipes that satisfy a sweet tooth
- A simple seven-day sugar experiment to see how your own body responds.
July 15, 2026
This issue covers:
- What the latest evidence says about the most popular supplements for rheumatoid arthritis
- A simple supplement report card to help you decide what’s worth keeping
- The surprising results of my two-week supplement experiment
- A practical filter you can use before spending money on another supplement for your RA
July 9, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why walking may be one of the most underrated exercises for RA
- What the research says about walking, fatigue, pain, and joint health
- The surprising truth behind the 10,000-step goal and what you can do about it
- This week’s RA Reset: a simple way to get more from the walks you already take
July 1, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why disrupted routines can feel threatening when you’re living with RA
- The difference between structure, control, and resilience
- What travel taught me about flexibility and symptom management
- Why an imperfect week doesn’t undo months or years of progress
June 24, 2026
This issue covers:
- Could dehydration be making your RA symptoms feel worse?
- How much water do you really need for energy, joints, and recovery?
- The truth about microplastics, filters, alkaline water, and hydrogen water.
- Simple hydration habits and refreshing recipes to help you drink more water without overthinking it.
June 17, 2026
This issue covers:
- The anti-inflammatory hormone your body makes every day
- What researchers have discovered about cortisol rhythms in rheumatoid arthritis
- How disrupted stress and recovery systems may contribute to fatigue and slower recovery
- One small habit that may help support your body’s recovery rhythm
June 10, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why good days with RA often lead to crashes afterward
- The boom-bust cycle and what the research says about activity pacing
- How to exercise more consistently without overdoing it
- A simple movement tracker to help identify your recovery patterns
June 3, 2026
This issue covers:
- The history behind modern breathwork and how it became mainstream
- Which breathing techniques may help with stress, sleep, pain, and overwhelm
- What current research says about breathwork, the nervous system, and RA
- Which popular breathwork claims are supported by evidence
May 27, 2026
This issue covers:
- What intermittent fasting may help and where the evidence is still limited
- Why fasting can backfire with RA medications, fatigue, flares, and muscle loss
- The eating pattern that worked better for my energy and brain fog
- Smart ways to experiment with fasting without making symptoms worse
May 20, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why rheumatoid arthritis can accelerate biological aging beyond the joints
- The hidden effects of RA on bone density, heart health, and cognition
- What the research says about inflammation, longevity, and disease control
- A practical aging-proofing checklist to help protect long-term health and function
May 6, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why cardio feels harder with rheumatoid arthritis, and the cycle that keeps fatigue going
- What current research says about aerobic exercise, inflammation, and long-term RA health
- How “cardio snacks” and short bursts of movement may improve stamina without exhausting you
- A simple way to start building cardiovascular fitness without triggering the boom-bust cycle
May 6, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios with RA and how anticipatory anxiety works
- How catastrophizing fuels pain, fatigue, and the symptom cycle
- What the evidence says helps: CBT, ACT, and mindfulness strategies that reduce the loop
- The RA Reset: a simple fear vs. reality exercise to interrupt the spiral this week
April 29, 2026
This issue covers:
- How much protein you actually need with RA (You may not get enough)
- Why protein timing matters almost as much as total intake.
- Simple, realistic ways to hit your protein target, even on low-energy days
- Easy, RA-friendly meals and a one-day plan to make it practical
April 22, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why RA fatigue hits differently and keeps you stuck in a cycle
- What’s happening beneath the surface, even when sleep looks fine
- What the research supports for improving energy and sleep
- A simple weekly reset to start breaking the fatigue loop
April 14, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why yoga is the easiest way to start moving with RA
- The styles of yoga that are joint-friendly and where to begin
- How yoga supports energy, pain, and day-to-day function
- A simple 4-week plan to help you start and build from there
April 8, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why motivation feels harder with RA (and why it’s not your fault)
- How inflammation affects energy, effort, and drive
- A simple framework to make motivation actually work for you
- A step-by-step system to build momentum without burnout
April 1, 2026
This issue covers:
- What’s worth trying versus what is best to skip in your body
- A simple way to test this for yourself with some guidance
- How gut health connects to RA inflammation
- What the science supports (and what it doesn’t)
March 25, 2026
This issue covers:
- How the nervous system may influence RA inflammation
- A new treatment approach beyond immune suppression
- What the research shows and where it fits in care for you
- A simple nervous system reset to try this week
March 18, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why rheumatoid arthritis can change how you see yourself
- What research shows about identity shifts in chronic illness
- Mindset shifts that help you rebuild confidence and direction
- A simple reset to reconnect with what still matters
March 11, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why muscle loss happens in rheumatoid arthritis and why it matters for joint stability
- What strength training actually does in the body and how it helps support muscle health
- What research really shows about lifting weights with RA
- A simple progression for starting strength training safely
March 3, 2026
This issue covers:
- What elimination diets are and how they differ from exclusion diets
- What the current research shows about elimination diets in rheumatoid arthritis
- A practical guide to running a simple 30-day RA elimination experiment
- Why a Mediterranean-style approach may be the best diet for RA
February 25, 2026
This issue covers:
- What GLP-1 medications are and how they work in the body
- What current research says about GLP-1s and rheumatoid arthritis
- Whether GLP-1s are truly anti-inflammatory or indirectly helpful
- Who may benefit from GLP-1 therapy and what patients should consider
February 18, 2026
This issue covers:
- The Return-to-Routine Rule for staying consistent on unpredictable RA days
- How resilient RA patients adjust routines without losing momentum
- A weekly mindset challenge to help you restart habits after flare days
- A simple 2-minute mental reset to regain focus and energy
February 11, 2026
This issue covers:
- How sauna supports stiffness, mobility, and recovery in rheumatoid arthritis
- The safest way to start: how hot, how long, and how often
- Why sauna creates exercise-like cardiovascular benefits
- A quick-reference sauna guide you can screenshot and use immediately
February 4, 2026
This issue covers:
- What the research really says about nightshades and inflammation
- A simple way to test what foods work best for your body
- How to think about supplements like glucosamine without overdoing it
- Tomato-free meal ideas that still feel nourishing and doable
January 29, 2026
This issue covers:
- How to regain a sense of control when life feels unpredictable
- Simple nutrition choices that ground you during chaotic days
- Gentle movement to release tension and calm your nervous system
- A mindset and research-backed reset for stress and RA flares
January 21, 2026
This issue covers:
- How to build consistent nutrition habits that reduce inflammation
- Why low-impact movement done regularly works better for RA
- The 1% rule and how small daily actions change your health trajectory
- Research-backed strategies to lower stress and support long-term joint health
January 14, 2026
This issue covers:
- Why winter worsens RA fatigue, mood, and inflammation
- The three nutrients that make the biggest difference for winter energy
- How gentle movement and light exposure protect your joints and brain
- A simple weekly reset to stabilize energy through the darkest months
January 07, 2026
This issue covers:
- How to reset blood sugar and cravings gently after the holidays
- A sustainable approach to movement that supports joints and energy
- Why planning reduces stress and inflammation with RA
- Research-backed strategies for rebuilding consistency without burnout
December 31, 2025
This issue covers:
- Weekly micro-challenges that help you travel without triggering flares or setbacks
- Practical nutrition strategies to prevent energy crashes and inflammation
- Simple, joint-friendly movement habits to reduce stiffness during long travel days
- Nervous system tools to manage stress, fatigue, and sensory overload on the road