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Rheumatic diseases impact all ages.
Our goal is to ensure quality of Life 10. Take magnesium in the evening or at bedtime.
with care and compassion.
11. Take vitamin supplements and B-complex in the morning.

12. Exercise in the morning to wake yourself up.

13. Plan your evening carefully, and do not overextend yourself. Stick
to your nightly routine and sleep habits.

14. Think about the soothing practices that we use to put babies to
bed—rubbing their backs, reading a book, turning down the
Rudy Greene, MD By Referral Only lights. Such practices work for adults as well. All humans need a
Fellow, American College of Rheumatology “turning off” period so our brains know it’s time to sleep.
• In practice for over 30 years 15. Consider relaxation therapy before bed, such as stretching, yoga,
• Board Certifi ed in Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Pilates, deep breathing while getting ready for bed, and calming
• Graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School your body. When you get to bed close your eyes, consciously rest-
• Formerly of University of Southern California
and Oregon Health Science University faculty ing your mind and every part of your body, and breathe slowly and
• Practicing cutting-edge Rheumatology which treats deeply for the first five to ten minutes.
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• Infusions of biologic and anti-osteoporotic drugs 16. Put lavender in or around your
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• Author of Rudy’s Ruminations on Rheumatology
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