Why did you develop RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS in the first place?

In today's episode, we are talking about the potential triggers of the autoimmune condition, rheumatoid arthritis. This debilitating disease affects 1-2% of the North American population and for many, it can lead to long-term disability. For most people with this condition, it develops later in life and this begs the question why? What triggered its onset now rather than later? This episode is designed to give you insight into the potential triggers of the onset and the flares that are associated with this joint condition. 00:00 - Introduction 02:27 - What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? 06:56 - What is triggering your RA (genetics vs environment)? 10:33 - The differences between genders? 12:30 - Chronic infections 17:07 - Toxins 19:24 - Mitochondrial dysfunction 21:05 - Methylation issues 22:08 - Mental health Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.