Some people have luck with taking fish oil supplements, particularly those with EPA and DHA, which are omega-3 fatty acids. The idea is that the Western diet is low in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids may have anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, a supplement may help with tenderness and stiffness, particularly in the morning. Choose a supplement with at least 1,000 mg of combined EPA and DHA. However, take fish oil with caution, as it can decrease your blood's ability to clot. You can also increase your intake of these acids from natural sources, such as flax seed and algae. Some evidence shows GLA (another omega-3 fatty acid) may also be helpful. Borage, evening primrose, and black currant seeds all contain GLA, which you can take in a supplement form. However, be aware that these can interact with other medications you may be on. For instance, evening primrose may interact with psychiatric drugs, while borage can increase your risk of liver damage. Try 2.8 grams a day of borage oil, 10.5 grams a day of black currant seed oil, or 6 grams a day of evening primrose. Curcumin the active ingredient found in the spice turmeric, said to be anti-inflammatory. You can curcumin directly from eating turmeric, or you can take it as a supplement. Some people who take a supplement of curcumin find they have less swelling and stiffness. Some also find they can walk farther. Take 500 mg of curcumin 2 times per day. Always be sure to check with your doctor before you begin taking curcumin or turmeric for RA. Cat's claw, also known as uncaria tomentosa, can help with inflammation. In fact, there is some evidence it works like prescription rheumatoid arthritis drugs. Some people who take this supplement notice less joint swelling. It may also help with the pain. You can take 250-350 mg daily. You shouldn't take cat's claw if you have tuberculosis, low blood pressure, or if you're on a blood-thinning or immune-suppressant medication. Some patients with rheumatoid arthritis take a supplement of feverfew. They believe it helps with grip strength. You can take this supplement in powder form, as much as 70 to 86 milligrams of the powder daily. This supplement, sometimes called Thunder God Vine, has been used in China for hundreds of years to treat joint pain. It also may help with stiffness, grip strength, and swelling. You can take 60 milligrams a day. This herb is highly controversial, as it has been known to have serious side effects ranging from infertility to death. Only use TWH with extreme caution, and always consult your doctor before starting a TWH treatment.

Summary: Try fish oil to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain. Use curcumin for swelling and stiffness. Use cat's claw to help with swelling and pain. Take feverfew to improve your grip. Take Tripterygium wilfordii hook F (TWH) to treat joint pain.

Running multiple programs and apps at once uses a significant amount of your laptop's memory, causing it to run slowly. Reducing the number of programs and apps you have open may improve your laptop's speed. Look for programs that you've minimized but haven't actually closed. Each tab in your web browser requires a small amount of memory to run. The more tabs you have open, the more memory your laptop is required to devote to running the web browser. Limiting the number of tabs you have open at a time can enhance the speed of your laptop. After you're finished with a tab, close it. If you are keeping it open as a "reminder" to do something, write yourself a note or send yourself an email instead. Laptops benefit from regular (~1x/week) restarts. Restarting may significantly improve your laptop's speed. Removing programs, apps, and files you no longer use will free up space on your laptop's hard drive. Try looking your your applications folder for old or unused programs to delete or uninstall.
Summary: Quit programs and apps you're not currently using. Close unnecessary browser tabs. Restart your laptop. Delete unnecessary programs, apps, and files.