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Cold, dry months: 10-minute warm showers and a gentle cleanser
If your skin flares when the temperature or humidity drops, keep showers and baths to 10 minutes in warm, not hot, water. Use a gentle, moisturizing cleanser instead of soap, an…
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Keep nails trimmed short and be careful with manicure tools
Keeping nails short reduces the risk of injury. Take extra care with manicure and pedicure instruments, whether at home or in a salon.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Choose shoes with room for swollen toes; glove up for hand work
Pick shoes that won't irritate swollen toes, and wear gloves when you're working with your hands.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Too sore to go out? Call or text one friend anyway
Getting out when you can is a good distraction from pain and fatigue. On days that isn't possible, call or text a friend to stay connected.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Use a rolling cart, and keep loads at waist height off the stairs
Keep heavy items at waist height when lifting or carrying them, and avoid taking them up and down stairs. A cart for moving things around helps a lot.
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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Raise seat heights and keep a reacher where things tend to drop
Raising seat heights reduces stress on hip and knee joints, and a reacher saves bending to pick things up off the floor. Jar and tap openers help too.
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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Eat something before going out so hunger doesn't make the decision
Sometimes there's no satisfying safe option on the menu. Eat a little beforehand so hunger is under control and unsafe choices are less tempting. For gatherings, bring a dish or…
Source: Celiac Disease Foundation
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Ask about the surprising ones: fluffy omelettes and crispy baked potatoes
Don't assume a dish is gluten-free. Some omelettes have pancake batter added for fluffiness, and some baked potatoes are coated in flour for crispier skins. Ask too whether food…
Source: Celiac Disease Foundation
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Flying: get a doctor's note for "medical foods" and confirm your GF meal
In the US, a doctor's note can help keep safe snacks and meals, including spreads, yogurt or soups that may count as liquids, from being taken at airport security. Request a glu…
Source: Celiac Disease Foundation (2023)
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Canadian labels: read the "Contains / May contain" line first
Start with the "Contains" or "May contain" statement. If it lists wheat, rye, barley, regular oats or triticale, Celiac Canada recommends avoiding the product. In Canada, gluten…
Source: Celiac Canada (2026)
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Band-Aid Hydro Seal strips for cracked heels
For cracked heels in winter I use Band-Aid Hydro Seal large strips. The box shows an elbow, but they're perfect for heels, especially overnight when your body weight rests on th…
PsoriasisSkin care & topical hacksSleepHeels & feetIncludes a product
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Nexcare brush-on liquid bandage for split fingertips
For cracked fingertips I use Nexcare liquid bandage — not the spray, but the tiny bottle with a brush inside. If one coat isn't enough, let it dry for a few minutes and add anot…
PsoriasisSkin care & topical hacksHandsIncludes a product
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