3. Lifestyle
Dependence on alcohol and/or tobacco is a habit that can spark inflammation, the root source of pain behind arthritis, and cause cancer. The connection between tobacco use and cancer has been well understood for a long time, of course, but it is also a factor in the development and treatment of arthritis. Smoking will damage joints, connective tissue, and bones as long as you keep doing it. Tobacco also causes medications used to treat arthritis to be less effective.
People who consume alcohol on a regular basis are at a greater risk for cancer of the mouth, throat, stomach, liver, and colorectal system. Drinking alcohol is also more likely to trigger gout, which is a form of arthritis that involves the formation of hard crystals in the joints. A good rule of thumb is to stick to one glass of alcohol per day for women and two for men.