In the United States, a standard drink is any drink that. contains about 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol. Although the drinks below are different sizes, each. contains approximately the same amount of alcohol and counts as a single standard drink. 12 fl oz of. regular.
Psychosomatic rheumatoid arthritis is one theory used to explain why this inflammatory joint disease chooses to affect some people, but not others.
Rheumatoid Arthritis. What it is: RA is an autoimmune disease. That means the immune system attacks parts of the body, especially the joints. That leads to inflammation, which can cause severe joint damage if you don't treat it. About 1 out of every 5 people who have rheumatoid arthritis get lumps on their skin called rheumatoid nodules. These often form over joint areas that receive pressure, such as over knuckles, elbows, or heels.