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The Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis

Exactly what causes rheumatoid arthritis and why is unknown to researchers, but from what scientists gather it is a myriad of different genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that contribute to create rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis triggers the body’s immune system in such a way that it actually attacks the joints as well as organs. When the immune system is once triggered, cells the blood move into the joints and the connective tissue lining – these cells are called synovium. It is then that these cells produce inflammation within the joint.

As the cells increase in number and attacks become more frequent, there is irritation as the cartilage is worn down. As a result, the inflammation caused by the irritation produces an excessive amount of fluid.
 
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Root Relieves Back Pain

The British Journal of Sports Medicine has releases findings that an ointment made from the comfrey root has medicinal properties that aid in the relief of back pain.

The study included more than 120 participants who had chronic back pain yet were all able to feel marked improvement in regards to the amount of pain they felt.

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Migraine Link to Breast Cancer

According to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, women who experience chronic migraine headaches are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

Because of the hormone related triggers, there is a direct correlation between migraines and breast cancer, said Dr. Christopher Li.

Women that have a history of migraines are at a 30-percent less risk of cancer.

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Environment Affects Sleep

In a study conducted at the Sousze Sleep Center in Hamburg, Germany, it was found that the root cause of more than 40-percent of all sleep related disorders or problems had an environmental cause.

"This was a progressive, three year study in which we asked a hundred patients to keep accurate logs and record their sleep experiences, including what would disturb them," said Dr. Sousze.

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