Ashley Partners with Thermotex Therapy Systems

Guys! I am so excited to be teaching you all about Thermotex. This partnership is such an amazing fit given my affinity for all-things-heated when it comes to my arthritis and muscular pain. I really hope you’ll be as excited as I am to learn more about these great products. You all know that I never promote, sell, or endorse products that I don’t personally … Continue reading Ashley Partners with Thermotex Therapy Systems

Get My Book Sick Idiot: On Sale Now!

The time has come: Sick Idiot has arrived! You can now order my funny-yet-inspiring nonfiction health memoir, Sick Idiot, in paperback! Chapter titles include: “That Time I Cried On The Pitcher’s Mound and Saw My Grandma’s Doctor” “That Time I Was a Cheerleader … With Arthritis … On A Hit-List” “That Time I Had a Beef With Gluten and a Nun” “That Time I Met … Continue reading Get My Book Sick Idiot: On Sale Now!

Best Health Blog & Health Activist Hero Nominations

Recently, I was nominated for two pretty cool recognitions. The first is the WEGO Health Activist Awards. I was nominated as a “Health Activist Hero.” I will post more details on how you can show your support, as they become available. If you want to give me another nomination, or nominate another Health Activist Hero, you can do so, here. The second is one that … Continue reading Best Health Blog & Health Activist Hero Nominations

Arthritis Ashley Joins Sanguine Biosciences

I have joined forces with Sanguine Biosciences in order to help patients to further autoimmune and rheumatoid arthritis research, simply by donating blood. I am happy to lend the Arthritis Ashley name and fan base to this company with a worthy mission. It’s quite simple — if you are 18+ with proof of diagnosis, and live in one of the approved areas, you can sign … Continue reading Arthritis Ashley Joins Sanguine Biosciences

Writing Update: Articles, Blogs, and Books

I’ve got a few new blog posts and articles up on the following sits. Click the links below to be taken directly to my pieces, bypassing the home pages! The Arthritis Ashley Blog (Limping through Disney, Faith through Chaos, etc.) Healthline.com (Lots of great new RA research!) Moves (Moves has launched in beta! Check out my 3 health, wellness, and fitness articles so far!) Glitzburgh … Continue reading Writing Update: Articles, Blogs, and Books

Simple Tasks Campaign

The American College of Rheumatology approached me to take part in their “Simple Tasks” campaign to let the world – and specifically, lawmakers – know about the literal pains that come along with living with rheumatic illness. Sometimes, the most seemingly simple tasks, from driving, to brushing your hair, to reaching for something in the refrigerator, can be the most painful. Here is my “case … Continue reading Simple Tasks Campaign

Dr. Oz & SharecareNow Recognize Ashley Boynes-Shuck as one of 10 Rheumatoid Arthritis Experts

Dr. Oz’s website, Sharecare, which is in partnership with Harpo Studios, has recognized Ashley Boynes-Shuck as one of 10 Rheumatoid Arthritis experts. The list was compiled based on analytics and insights gathered from various online & social media resources. Ashley, known in the arthritis community as, “Arthritis Ashley”, is a top influencer on arthritis and related health topics. She is known for her blog posts … Continue reading Dr. Oz & SharecareNow Recognize Ashley Boynes-Shuck as one of 10 Rheumatoid Arthritis Experts

Ashley Boynes-Shuck: ABC News Co-Host?

Last week, ABC News contacted me to be a co-host for an online Twitter chat on arthritis.  I helped to moderate the Twitter event with Dr. Richard Bessmer of ABC News Health. Here is some of the transcript from this chat that I helped to host. Mostly, I reposted questions that Dr. Bessmer asked, but occasionally I chimed in with answers. We had a lot … Continue reading Ashley Boynes-Shuck: ABC News Co-Host?