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Arthritis Life

Why are Integrative Approaches (like nutrition and exercise) so important for RA? Insights from Dr. Diana Girnita

13 Mar 2025

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Together, they break down the science behind why nutrition, exercise, and sleep play a crucial role in managing rheumatoid arthritis. Plus, they share practical tips on incorporating these key habits—along with stress management and social connection—into your treatment plan.Dr. Girnita also highlights the importance of medication in arthritis management and discusses how lifestyle changes complement traditional treatments. She even delves into exciting advancements like CAR T-cell therapy, a cutting-edge approach that has shown promise in putting some rheumatic diseases into remission without immunosuppression.Her philosophy? “I don’t treat diseases. I treat people.” This episode is all about finding a care plan that supports you as a whole person—because you deserve nothing less!Episode at a glance:What are integrative medicine and lifestyle medicine?How does nutrition help RA?Why is exercise important for people with RA?Why is sleep so important for people with RA?Why is stress management important for RA?CAR-T treatment: an exciting new development in rheumatologyDr. Diana’s Empowering Mantra: “I don’t treat diseases. I treat people.” Dr. Diana’s patient-centered approach focuses on treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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