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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means it's caused by the immune system attacking healthy body tissue.

Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, is usually the result of external lifestyle factors, such as injury and obesity.

Although, as the NHS points out, osteoarthritis can be associated with the joints severely damaged by rheumatoid arthritis.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for both forms of arthritis but making healthy lifestyle changes has been shown to provide some symptom relief.

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Further research supports the effective anti-inflammatory and immune-balancing properties.

Boswellias ability to alleviate osteoarthritis pain and inflammation appears to be even more promising.

One study published in the journal Phytomedicine found that all 30 people with osteoarthritis knee pain who received boswellia reported a decrease in knee pain.

They also reported an increase in knee flexion and how far they could walk.

If you have arthritis, it is vital that you take steps to lose weight if you are overweight.

Why? "Too much weight places excess pressure on the joints in your hips, knees, ankles and feet, leading to increased pain and mobility problems," explains the NHS.

As the health body points out, exercise may seem counterintuitive if you are in pain but it can aid weight loss while bringing direct benefits for managing arthritis.

Regular exercise can also:

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