Humidity Kryptonite
Hi Friends,
Those of you living with an inflammatory issue will likely relate to me here – humidity is my kryptonite. Sent to weaken, swell & render me quite useless. I’ve definitely felt the tie to humidity & my inflammation grow a stronger bond as I’ve aged – I attribute this to either some OA joining my RA, or simply gaining a heightened awareness of how I feel over the years.
Those of you who know me know I’m a winter lover. The heat that commonly accompanies high humidity just doubles down the “ughhhhhh” factor for me, personally.
So in case you feel me, here are a few things that help me through the summer swelter:
-ice packs (of course)
-slower and more gentle movement practices
-making friends with my AC unit & turning on fans I normally wouldn’t
-saying “no” to plans that may keep me on my feet for hours
-drinking a lot lot lot lot of water
-remembering that it won’t last forever