Cristina

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Cristina

Cristina was hit with a sudden onset of rheumatoid arthritis at age 20 and it crushed her dreams of being a nurse. She pivoted to a career in nutrition, using her knowledge to modify her diet and exercise as her body continued to be struck by other forms of the disease. Cristina’s health took a turn for the worse when she became pregnant. Excruciating pain stole precious moments as a new mom. Hear what she has to say.

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