Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the lining of your joints, believing it to be foreign substances like bacteria or viruses. This, in turn, creates inflammation, causing the thickening of the synovium (the tissue that lines the inside of the joints), which results in the swelling and pain in the joints. If inflammation goes unchecked for a long period of time, it does not only cause damage to the cartilage of the joint but the bones too. Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause joints to become loose, unstable, painful and can gradually lose their mobility. It most commonly affects the joints of the hands, wrists, ankle, elbows, knees, and feet. Since it can also affect the cardiovascular or respiratory system, it is also called a systematic disease. This article shows that making small lifestyle changes or improvements can help you in managing the symptoms of your rheumatoid arthritis, for instance -