What causes rheumatoid arthritis?

Condition analysis:
The specific cause of rheumatoid arthritis has yet to be identified despite decades of medical research. While we don’t know specifically what causes rheumatoid arthritis, we do know that it is the result of an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder occurs when immune cells begin to attack the body. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the body attacks its own healthy joint tissue called the synovium. The synovium is what produces a clear liquid substance known as synovial fluid. This fluid lubricates healthy joints and gives cartilage and bones the nourishment required to remain effective and mobile.

Once rheumatoid arthritis has been triggered by the autoimmune disorder, antibodies are produced and they go on the attack. The antibodies release chemicals that cause inflammation to the synovium, inhibiting its ability to produce the synovial fluid. As less fluid is produced, the more joints become stiff and immobile.

As the synovium becomes thicker without the fluid’s lubrication, the joint’s cartilage can become destroyed, and over time weaken the connective tissue between the bones. Once the cartilage is destroyed, the ligaments that connect it to the bone also begin to weaken. This also begins to impact the tendons that connect bone to muscle.

As the ligaments and tendons weaken, they can no longer hold joints in shape as they have been stretched out. This can cause such severe loss of configuration that the joint can eventually be totally destroyed.

Instructions:
1) Cayenne Pepper:
Cayenne peppers offer the body a compound called salicylate (which is also found in aspirin) that can be used as a pain preventative.

2) Oregano:
There are anti-inflammatory properties and beneficial antioxidants found in oregano that can help ease inflammation in joints.

3) Routine Exercise:
To strengthen the muscles around your joints, consider gentle exercise. Ways to get active include taking a walk, swimming in a pool, or going for a bike ride. Just make sure you do not exercise if you have severely inflamed joints or an injury.