Slide show: 6 ways to thrive with psoriatic arthritis

Don't let psoriatic arthritis steal your joy of cooking. Use kitchen tools with larger grip handles. Gripping smaller items can trigger hand pain. Twisting jar lids also can hurt, especially during a flare. Try hands-free can openers instead. Other helpful options: Ergonomic knives and a chef's glove, which keeps your food steady while you chop.

If kitchen duty leads to achy knees or a sore back, try standing on a thick kitchen mat. The soft cushion relieves stress on the joints in your lower body. Or take a seat on a counter-height kitchen stool while cooking. Another tip is to meal prep when you aren't having a flare, and store foods in airtight refrigerator or freezer bags to use later on.