Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease where the body attack own tissues and cells that result in chronic inflammatory condition. It may affect many tissues and organs but more targeted on flexible joints. It may cause mobility difficulties and pain which can lead to substantial loss of functioning if not adequately treated.

Symptoms

• Painful and swollen joints ,especially hands,feet and knees
• Difficulty moving joints
• Stiffness and pain in affected joints
• Fever
• Red, puffy hands
• Fatigue
• Hard bumps just under the skin near the joints
• Loss of appetite

Cause

• Genetics 
• Food allergies
• Abnormal gut and bowel permeability
• Deficiencies of B vitamins
• Deficiencies of essential fatty acid 
• Smoking
• Chronic stress
• Adrenal weakness
• Constipation
• Infection

Action Plan

• Increase the intake of fruit and vegetables for the antioxidant.
• Eat more deep sea dish like salmon,mackerel and sardines for the omega-3 fats as anti-inflammatory agent.
• Take supplement such as vitamin B-complex, vitamin D and E.
• Avoid the intake of refined food such as white bread, pastas and sugar.
• Reduce intake of red meat and trans-fatty acids that found in commercially baked goods such as cookies,cakes,doughnuts and processed foods.
• Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, alcohol and tobacco.
• Maintain a regular exercise such as swimming, walking,  or biking for 30 minutes of 3-5 times a week.
• Use hot and cold treatment by applying direct to the pain site; heat maybe useful for chronic pain while cold provide relief to acute pain.
• Try massage therapy to relax the muscle, reduce the tension, and relief arthritis pain.