RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)

“You’re managing your arthritis — but your body deserves more than management. It deserves healing.”

You’ve Tried Everything — So Why Are You Still in Pain?

You’ve done what the doctors told you: the meds, the physio, the anti-inflammatories. Maybe you even tried a few diets or supplements along the way.

And yet… your joints still ache, mornings still hurt, fatigue still lingers. Some days you wake up feeling eighty years old in a forty-year-old body.

You’re tired of hearing “there’s nothing more we can do.”

At Vitamin G, we believe there’s always more — because Rheumatoid Arthritis isn’t a pain problem. It’s an immune problem. And when you calm and retrain the immune system, everything changes.

What’s Really Happening in RA

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition — meaning your immune system, meant to protect you, mistakenly attacks your joints and surrounding tissues.

This constant inflammation damages cartilage, causes pain and swelling, and leaves you feeling drained. But here’s the part most people never hear:
RA doesn’t start in the joints — it starts in the gut, the immune system, and the cells that regulate inflammation.

Your joints are simply where the inflammation shows up.

The Root Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pain is a symptom. Inflammation is the message. Let’s find out what it’s trying to tell you.

  1. Gut Permeability (Leaky Gut)
    A compromised gut lining allows particles and toxins to enter the bloodstream, triggering immune over-activation that often targets joints.
  2. Chronic Inflammation
    Years of processed foods, sugar, infections, or toxin exposure keep the immune system on high alert — leading to chronic pain and tissue damage.
  3. Toxin Overload
    Heavy metals, plastics, and environmental pollutants place an enormous detox burden on the liver and kidneys, which drives systemic inflammation.
  4. Nutrient Deficiencies
    Low omega-3s, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc reduce the body’s ability to repair and regulate inflammation.
  5. Stress & Hormonal Imbalance Chronic stress raises cortisol, which weakens the gut barrier, suppresses healing, and worsens inflammation cycles.

Rheumatoid Arthritis isn’t random. It’s the body waving a flag saying, “Help me calm this fire.”

How to Start Healing Naturally (Even If You’re on Medication)

Here’s how to begin rebuilding balance from the inside out.

1. Calm the Fire (Anti-Inflammatory Food First)

Your fork is your most powerful medicine.

  • Eat real, whole foods — vegetables, berries, fish, olive oil, turmeric, seeds.
  • Ditch the processed foods, sugar, fried oils, and alcohol that stoke inflammation.
  • Remove gluten completely for at least 6 weeks — it’s highly inflammatory for autoimmune conditions.

💡 Small step, big win: Swap one meal a day for a colorful, plant-based plate.

2. Rebuild the Gut

Healing the gut means calming the immune system.

  • Include fiber-rich foods (lentils, chia, oats).
  • Add fermented foods like sauerkraut or kefir.
  • Limit alcohol, processed snacks, and artificial sweeteners.

💡 Small step, big win: Add one spoon of fermented foods to your dinner plate

3. Support Gentle Detoxification

Your body removes inflammatory waste daily — it just needs help.

  • Eat cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale).
  • Drink at least 2 L of water daily with a pinch of Orxy or Celtic salt added.
  • Move daily — even gentle stretching increases lymph flow.

💡 Small step, big win: Add one cruciferous veggie to your lunch or dinner.

4. Manage Stress and Sleep

Stress and lack of rest keep your immune system stuck in attack mode.

  • Prioritise quiet time, journaling, prayer, or deep breathing daily.
  • Create an evening wind-down routine.
  • Aim for consistent bedtimes — your body heals while you sleep.

💡 Small step, big win: Spend at least 15min outside in nature, daily..

5. Rebuild Nutrient Stores

Healing requires raw materials.

  • Eat enough protein and healthy fats.
  • Add foods rich in zinc (pumpkin seeds), magnesium (dark leafy greens), and omega-3s (salmon, flaxseed).
  • Consider testing vitamin D and iron levels with your practitioner.

💡 Small step, big win: Think add, not restrict — your body can’t heal when it’s under-fed.

The Vitamin G Blends That Support Rheumatoid Arthritis

We created these to simplify your healing journey — because you shouldn’t need ten bottles to feel human again.

InflammationShield +

InflammationShield +

How it Helps -Reduces systemic inflammation.
Why It Matters - Calms immune overactivity and joint swelling.
GutShield +

GutShield +

How it Helps - Repairs gut lining and supports microbiome.
Why It Matters - Addresses inflammation at the source.
Zinzino Balance Oil

Zinzino Balance Oil

How it Helps - Omega 3's decrease inflammation & is needed for the health of EVERY cell in your body.
Why It Matters - An optimal ratio of Omega 6 & 3 is 3:1, however, the average South African is sitting at an alarming 25:1. This is a disease-causing level.
Inflammation Elimination Bundle

Our Recommended Support Bundle

Most RA warriors start with the Inflammation Elimination Bundle or the Kickstart Wellness Bundle.

"This was my 6th purchase of GutShield and honestly, I just can't do without it anymore. I use this together with Inflammation Shield and Detox shield. I have LUPUS and seborrheic dermatitis which stays in remission. This together with
healthier eating habits has supported my health."

Debbie

"I started using this product along 10 days ago. I have better mobility in the morning, no aches and pains in my body. I also sleep better but overall mobility has improved. I would recommend to anyone."

Nicolette

"I have some reservations about consuming "oil" in any form; however, I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of Zinzino Oil. It has a pleasant flavor and does not have any unpleasant aftertaste."

Sandy

You’re Not Broken — You’re Inflammation in Disguise

“Pain is your body’s language. Let’s help it speak healing instead.”

You’ve lived with pain long enough. Now it’s time to live well. Start supporting your immune system the way nature intended — through nourishment, calm, and consistent care.

Want to Learn Exactly How to Heal RA at the Root?

Inflammation is often referred to as the silent killer because it can wreak havoc inside our bodies for years without us knowing,

Calm the Fire Masterclass

Calm the Fire Masterclass

Calm the Fire Masterclass
Unlock the secrets to natural, long-lasting relief with our exclusive masterclass, "Calm the Fire: Natural Ways to Combat Inflammation."

Want to dive deeper into the science?

Mark Hyman — “Conquering Arthritis Naturally” — explores how lifestyle and root-cause approaches support arthritis (including RA). Read more → Mark Hyman, MD

Medical review — “The role of the microbiome in rheumatoid arthritis: a review” — discusses gut dysbiosis, intestinal permeability and how these may contribute to RA. Read more → OUP Academic

Functional medicine-integrative article — “Integrative functional medicine management approach to rheumatoid arthritis” — presents how diet, lifestyle and supplemental support can help RA beyond medications. Read more → rupahealth.com