Episode 27: Microbiome, Gut Health & Arthritis

It’s a vicious cycle: Poor sleep can worsen arthritis pain and arthritis pain can make it harder to get a good night’s sleep. In this episode, a rheumatologist who has researched sleep and pain discuss how the two are interconnected, and some strategies to break the cycle and get restful sleep — and reduce arthritis pain. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep99 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Yvonne C. Lee, MD, MMSc.

From amusing old wives’ tales to potentially harmful misunderstandings, a lot of myths and misconceptions exist about arthritis in the general population as well as among people living with the disease. In this episode, a patient and a rheumatologist discuss many of these myths, the harm they can sometimes cause and the truth about them. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep98 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Eric Ruderman, MD.

In this episode, we will discuss the disparity in health care in the U.S. — especially as it relates to arthritis — why it’s important to build and nurture more diverse rheumatology networks; how patients and physicians can benefit; and what is being done to fill this gap by the Arthritis Foundation and other organizations.   *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep97 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Angela Chun, MD.

Yoga is a wonderful way to increase flexibility, range of motion, balance and strength to support arthritic joints and improve mental health. In this episode, our guest host and expert explore these and other benefits of yoga for arthritis, and share their experiences and modifications, as well as tips to starting and sticking with your yoga practice. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep96 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Dr. Steffany Moonaz.

There’s never a bad time to ditch bad old habits and embrace healthy new ones, but for many of us, the new year presents a clean slate to start afresh. In this episode, get some valuable, useful strategies from our guest expert to shed bad habits and form new ones to improve your mental and physical health as well as your arthritis. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep95 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Afton Hassett, PsyD.

To wrap up an eventful 2023, we once again offer a montage of memorable moments from some of the year’s most popular episodes. In each episode, guests and hosts share their top takeaways from each discussion. We have put together those top takeaways from seven episodes this year on a range of topics, from arthritis-related conditions you should know about, to back pain causes and solutions, to dating and even laughter. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep94 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guests: Alexa Child, Ashira Blazer, MD, MSCI, Dr. Vivian Bykerk, Gary Ho, Jacqueline Child, Matt Iseman, Neha S. Shah, MD, Sadiq Jiwa, and Stephanie Rosado, MSW, CWHC.

As wonderful as it is, there’s no doubt, the holiday season can also be one of the busiest and most hectic times of year. In this episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast, our guest host and experts share their insights and experiences, and explore strategies to keep your physical, mental and emotional health in check during the holidays — from tips to protecting your joints and your sanity to maintaining healthy habits and perspectives. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep93 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guests: Corrine Pinter and Jenn Ziegler.

This episode was orignally released on June 27, 2023. In this episode, we explore how tickling our funny bones can improve our mental and physical health. American Ninja Warrior host, comedian and arthritis patient, Matt Iseman, shares his best tips to employ laughter and how it can ultimately help you live your best life with arthritis. Don’t miss the laughs! *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep92 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Matt Iseman.

In this episode of Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast, learn how military service can often contribute to developing arthritis. Dan Hill, a veteran living with arthritis, discusses with VA Hospital Dr. Kimberly Fountain why it’s so common among active and retired service members. They also focus on the mental, emotional and physical impacts it can have and ways to cope, both mentally and physically. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep91 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Dr. Kimberly Fountain.

Conditions that are either directly or indirectly related to arthritis can be surprising, because they may not seem to have anything to do with arthritis. For example, inflammatory forms of arthritis can affect many parts of the body beyond the joints, including the heart, lungs, skin, eyes and brain. In this episode, our experts explain what a comorbidity is, what conditions are likely to occur with arthritis, tips on what to watch for, when to tell your health care provider and how comorbidities are treated. This episode was brought to you in part by Boehringer Ingelheim. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://bit.ly/LiveYes_Ep90 * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Ashira Blazer, MD, MSCI.