Evidence Based Tips to Reduce Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Evidence Based Tips to Reduce Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

February 4, 2026 · 50 min

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The episode discusses strategies to reduce inflammation in Rheumatoid arthritis and features insights from Dr. Girnita's new book.

In this episode, Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ, Founder of YMyHealth, and Dr. Diana Girnita discuss a real-life roadmap for people with chronic illnesses like Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are also discussing Dr. Girnita's new book “Thriving with Rheumatoid Arthritis” and the science behind lifestyle medicine: how the gut microbiome communicates with your immune system, why fiber and short-chain fatty acids matter, and how sugar, salt, and even certain vegetables can influence i...

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Host: Dr. Diana Girnita

Guest: Melissa Schenkman

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