Exercising is difficult, at least for me. What's hardest is being motivated and going to a gym with a bunch of people who are usually in better shape than I am and of course I feel they're all staring at me, the short, chubby uncoordinated one in the back who can't quite keep up. I know all it would take is some time and I'd be able to keep up with everyone else in the class but my shyness and lack of self confidence keeps me from going back. I know if I had a physical problem, one that was noticeable to everyone, not just being out of shape I'd have a harder time going to the gym than I do now and of course I'd be inclined to just sit at home and veg. Well, Jackie Warner is about to change that for people with psoriasis.

On top of having Osteoarthritis which I'm sure was caused by normal wear and numerous falls when I was younger,  Yes, I admit it, I'm clumsy. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  As anyone with both OA and RA will tell you it's hard to get moving and exercise but all the experts say exercise is good for you and it's especially good for those with any type of arthritis.

March 11-17 is Premie Week. In recognition of the week I was asked to write a guest post for abla2able. Going back to my days or years working in the NICU and channeling my inner educator The Fragile Lungs of Your Premie was born.

able2able is written by the mom of a special needs child who also happens to be a NICU nurse.  able2able is dedicated to education for special needs and features great articles and product reviews aimed at those needs. While you're over there reading my article,(come on I know you will be) look around a bit. I'm sure you'll find it educational and well worth the time.

Not being an expert on everything health but still wanting to provide the best information and education to you I’ve decided to turn to other sources to share their knowledge and first hand experiences.  This first article written by Kathryn Schleich has particular significance to women.  You can also read other articles by Kathryn by following the link in the short biography following this article.
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Only when a grave-faced Emergency Room doctor explained to my husband and me I was having a heart attack did the strange symptoms begin to make sense? Because the signs of women experiencing a heart attack are often different than those of men had no idea that was part of what was wrong with me. What I realized is every breath seemed just of reach, the left side of my body ached, and I had lost quite a bit of blood due to the ulcerative colitis which triggered  the heart attack.