Hi MARY,

Thanks regards the Soya Milk idea. i think we have stuff called "Soya Dream" here in Canada. I don't "drink" milk anymore. I do use a little cream in coffee as black coffee upseets the wee tummy usually.

I know Soy beans are loaded with protien and vitamins, and I actually used to do a soy protien mixture daily (tossed in other good things, including B-Complex vitamins and orange juice to make it pleasanter, and it had a overall general very healthy impact. At my worst health I was down to 83 lbs (meaning I'd lost 24 lbs rather quickly ... down from my usual 107 lbs. Too weak to spit, let alone chasing anyone with frying pans )

I'll thinking up some new daily "get fit" routines and exercises. I think a military type coach would do much to keep me motivated I HOPE this all helps ... am sure it will some. I realy DO feel amazingly better after months of being traditional heavy prescription meds. How come. eh? My doc has lost a fortune in steady income from me in required weekly visits and lab etc

My youngest daughter (21) will be very surprized when she see's me at Christmas. Hasn't seen me for a year since LAST Christmas ... she be the biggest feedback noticing the changes

So ... I know you "others" withrheumatoid arthritis problems are following this thread so I hope we keep it going with some things that help (and don't harm!) Life with chronic pain and discomfort ... is wearing and tiresome. Any improvements at all, especially when they don't empty the pocketbook, a plus.

Simple things:

Diet
Rest
Exercise
Fresh air
Positive people around you
MLU