Arthritis: Rheum

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints. It's an autoimmune condition, in which your immune system mistakes the linings in your joints as "foreign", and attacks and damages them, resulting in inflammation and pain.

RA most often affects the distal joints symmetrically, such as both hands, wrists and knees.

Whether you have just been diagnosed with the rheumatic disease - or someone you love has - there is a lot to process. This explanatory guide will help you to do that in a proactive and measured way.

Managing Daily Life and Complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

You're constantly finding yourself managing symptoms, whether through medication, alternative treatments, or lifestyle changes, often through personal trial and error.

Then there are everyday health habits you'll have no doubt examine, including the types of diet and exercise that are best.

Managing morning stiffness with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Sleeping all night is great for the most of your body - but not for your joints. Lack of movement during the night can have you waking up as stiff as steel. Fortunately, there are ways to combat this problem. Rheumatologists recommend warming yourself with a heating pad, or doing gentle hand exercises as soon as you wake up, as well as keeping pills by your bed so you can take your morning medications immediately.

Managing Fatigue

For people living with RA, fatigue can be so extreme that just getting through the day may feel like an accomplishment. The bone-tired exhaustion that isn't always helped by sleeping, is considered a common symptom of RA, brought on by inflammation, related anemia, or even the medications you may be taking.

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Most foods are acid-forming and the body needs an alkaline environment to perform optimally. If the body is too acidic, you will not be able to optimally absorb the nutrients from food and supplementation.

There are different forms of calcium and magnesium used in supplements, of which the quality and body’s ability to absorb these vary dramatically. It is important to look for a quality calcium supplement that is more bioavailable, rather than for quantity of calcium contained.

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It is an antiseptic and can be used to treat wounds. Antioxidants found in Rooibos tea can help protect you against damage caused by free radicals, including premature ageing. Annique’s Rooibos & Buchu tea is caffeine free, low in tannins, rich in minerals and boasts a high volume of antioxidants.

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