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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 13h

If the Jay's lose tonight, they still deserve a parade. #WantItAll

Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 17h

They mean well, but sometimes people need to be gently reminded to MYOB about my #ChronicIllness —in a nice way, of course (because I'm Canadian). How do I do this? Learn more in my new @healthcentral.bsky.social column.

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This Is How I Handle Unsolicited Advice for My RA

Rheumatoid arthritis columnist Lene Andersen shares how she responds when people offer unhelpful tips on how to manage the condition she’s lived with for decades.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 3d

I don't normally watch a lot of sports (except for wheelchair rugby), but I admit it. I jumped on the bandwagon for the World Series. The first time since 2993 when the Jay's last won. It's kinda fun. #WantItAll

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 3d

Balancing your gut bacteria may help you ease #RheumatoidArthritis flares. @healthcentral.bsky.social has info on how to choose and start a supplement.
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Probiotics for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can They Help?

Probiotics may modulate gut health, influencing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Research on specific benefits of probiotics for RA is ongoing.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 6d

They mean well, but sometimes people need to be gently reminded to MYOB—in a nice way, of course (because I'm Canadian). How do I do this? Learn more in my new @healthcentral.bsky.social column. #RheumatoidArthritis

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This Is How I Handle Unsolicited Advice for My RA

Rheumatoid arthritis columnist Lene Andersen shares how she responds when people offer unhelpful tips on how to manage the condition she’s lived with for decades.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 7d

If you’re living with #autoimmune illness, shifting hormones can intensify symptoms. But there are solutions that can help. Read more on @healthcentral.bsky.social
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How Menopause Impacts Autoimmune Diseases

The intersection of menopause and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis can intensify some symptoms and lead to confusing diagnoses. But specific treatments choices can help manage these midlife changes.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 9d

Oh, look! We have a theme song!

If you're happy and you know it, overthink.
If you're happy and you know it, overthink.
If you're happy and you know it,
Give your brain a chance to blow it.
If you're happy and you know it, overthink.

Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 14d

Women share how they discovered they were going through #menopause and what worked for their symptoms. More on @healthcentral.bsky.social .
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“I Didn’t Know It Was a Hot Flash”

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 16d

"Maturing with #RheumatoidArthritis has come with not just physical shifts in my body, but also with mental and emotional changes, too.." My new column for @healthcentral.bsky.social looks at RA in your 60s.
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Here’s What I Wish More People Knew About Living With RA in Your 60s

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 19d

The other day, I had an incredible carrot pumpkin soup heavy with cinnamon at a restautrant and... Swooned. I'm trying this #recipe to see if I can remake it.
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Spiced Carrot And Pumpkin Soup (Vegan)

Spiced carrot and pumpkin soup - this delicious, warming, hearty vegan soup is easy to make and the perfect meal for Autumn.

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 24d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 20d

Beautiful long weekend in Canada. I've spent it filling my creative well so I can show up bright-eyed and bushytailed to the desk tomorrow. Which is also part of the long weekend, but I can feel the #writing itch getting ready.

Beautiful tree half in sunlight with red and yellow leaves

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 20d

All three on one bed? That only took a year....

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Nathalie Sheridan @nasheridan.bsky.social · 20d

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#Autumn #ChronicIllness

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 20d

Sunday #stories: After losing her colon and undergoing four major abdominal surgeries, Team USA rugby player Cass Bargell redefined what’s possible. Read her #ChronicIllness story on @healthcentral.bsky.social :
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From Ostomy Surgery to World Cup

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 22d

A new study on remission in #RheumatoidArthritis shows "remission in RA is primarily seen in those who do not require biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs), while those needing bDMARDs are less apt to achieve remission."

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Getting to Remission - Without Biologics | RheumNow

Analysis of data from two early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) cohorts shows remission in RA is primarily seen in those who do not require biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs), while those needing bDMARDs are less apt to achieve remission.

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 22d

"I personally find it depressing at times because tho I am on a lot of #medications for [ #ChronicPain ], I still experience #pain ..because I hide how much pain I am in, people around me unintentionally can forget how I am #struggling.": buff.ly/tIqtKCt

by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#spoonie

Pain Awareness Month: My Journey with Chronic Pain -

It is currently Pain Awareness Month, and I have literally lived with pain every day of my life, so I will be shouting about it even more!

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 22d

Started the day with the weekly mutually motivating meeting with my writing buddy. Continuing the afternoon with a trip to my favourite vintage bookstore. It's all writing, y'know?

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 22d

Missing the wonderful Heather Mallick's columns already.

Heather Mallick @hmallick.bsky.social · 23d

I quit slowly, then fast. Today's my last day at my very dear newspaper, the Toronto Star. My last column is about the birth of the legal concept of "duty of care," how that extends in daily life, and what the Gorsuch "frozen trucker" ruling said about modern law. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

Heather Mallick: I’m saying farewell — and leaving you with this lesson about care and power from a dead snail in a bottle of ginger beer

The minutely beautiful Paisley Snail concept has been huge in consumer law. But the concept hasn’t really caught on in the self-proclaimedly individualist U.S. where Donoghue would likely be accused

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 24d

Audiobooks can be a 'goldmine' for people who struggle with #reading. They gave me back books when my #ChronicPain meant I could no longer hold a physical book. Learn more on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
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Prefer listening to your books? It's not that different from reading, says prof | CBC Radio

Audiobooks are growing in popularity, but some people question whether listening to a book is the same as reading it.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 24d

Thinking of trying more vegetarian options? Feasting at Home shares a collection of veg-based dinners to get you started. #recipe
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65+ Best Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

65 of our best vegetarian dinner recipes, including healthy vegetarian mains, quick and easy meatless meals, and high-protein dinner recipes!

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 25d

NEW: My relationship with my #RheumatoidArthritis body has run the gamut from incandescent hatred, through ignoring its existence, to finally becoming best friends. In my new @healthcentral.bsky.social column, I share my journey.
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Here’s How My Relationship With My Body Has Changed During My Journey With Rheumatoid Arthritis

RA columnist Lene Andersen shares how the course of her condition has changed how she views her body.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 26d

The FDA has terminated its #Arthritis Advisory Committee, a move described by several former members as surprising and “shortsighted.”
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‘Shortsighted’: FDA terminates Arthritis Advisory Committee

The FDA has terminated its Arthritis Advisory Committee, citing the panel’s infrequent meetings and the cost of keeping it active, a move described by several former members as surprising and “shortsighted.”In a final rule published and effective on Aug. 29, the FDA wrote it had &l...

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 26d

Packed with fibre, iron, and plant-based protein, lentils are one of the most versatile legumes to cook with - and a great way to stretch ingredients and budgets. Check out these 43 #recipes for using lentils:
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43 Seriously Delicious Lentil Recipes That Aren't Just Soup | Canadian Living

Packed with fibre, iron, and plant-based protein, lentils are one of the most versatile legumes to cook with.

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Lene Andersen @theseatedview.bsky.social · 28d

WestJet positions new non-reclining seats as something that "caters to our guests' diverse preferences." The first diverse thing about us is that bodies need different things. t's doublethink right out of 1984and will make it even harder to fly with #disability and #pain.
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Pay more for reclining seats? WestJet calls it consumer choice. Critics call it a cash grab | CBC Radio

If you want to recline your seat and catch a little shut-eye on your next WestJet flight, you may have to pay more for the privilege.

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