THE JOINT - Newsletter Archive
Browse past issues of THE JOINT and discover weekly energy, mindset, and symptom-management insights.
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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