Looking to learn how to reduce the inflammation in your body or learn more about what foods are better for your gut and your microbiome? Join us in this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, where Co-Host Melissa Schankman talks with Dr. Diana Girnita, a rheumatologist, researcher, and the author of the new book 'Thriving with Rheumatoid Arthritis.' They discuss the importance of lifestyle choices in managing health, particularly for millennials facing chronic conditions. Dr. Girnita, who is the Founder of the telemedicine practice Rheumatologist OnCall shares insights from her book, emphasizing the need for hope and actionable steps for those living with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. The conversation covers various topics, including the impact of diet, the role of the microbiome, and the dangers of relying on online information for medical advice. This episode empowers listeners with knowledge and practical strategies for daily life to improve their health and even prevent inflammatory conditions.

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Learn more about this episode's guest, Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, here: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/about/dr-diana-girnita/
And visit her practice Rheumatologist OnCall, where she treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and autoimmune diseases here: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/

You can purchase Dr. Girnita's book, Thriving with Rheumatoid Arthritis by clicking here.

Have a question about today's episode? Email us at ymyhealthpodcast@gmail.com. We will be answering your podcast episode questions in our next upcoming Q&A episode this summer.

Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman

Thanks again to our sponsor Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com