Since autumn, the number of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in rheumatology clinics has increased by 10%-20% compared to normal, especially those with relapses. The change of season in summer and autumn, the temperature and humidity changes, is the high incidence of rheumatoid arthritis season. “Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should pay attention to self-care, prevent cold and keep warm, adjust their diet, and increase physical exercise to improve their immunity, resist the recurrence and aggravation of the disease, and reduce pain. Patients can combine the following three aspects of their own situation to strengthen the “rheumatoid arthritis” self-defense: a sports health care: joint exercise is the main 1, joint exercise: flexion movement: from the thumb in turn with the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and pinky finger tip to finger into the “O” shape 2, finger movement – and flexion movement in reverse order; 3, R finger movement – one hand palm down on the table, the other hand palm root cross vertical pressure on the back of the previous hand, gently downward pressure, so that the finger joints straighten 4, finger exercise – thumb tip and index finger tip to finger; 5, slide finger exercise – palm down on the table, without moving the forearm, the fingers try to slide to the thumb side, there are difficulties when the other hand to assist, the same movement of the other hand, pay attention to the exercise Keep the hand, wrist and forearm in the same line. Wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee flexion and extension exercises can be referred to above. 6, heel-toe exercise – sitting position, take turns lifting the front of the toes and heel. 7, endurance exercise – walking combined with arm shaking; tai chi, yoga can also be a good way to regulate the overall physical and mental state of the patient. As the saying goes, “righteousness inside, evil can not dry”, people who regularly participate in physical exercise, the ability to resist the wind, cold and damp attack than the average did not go through physical exercise is much stronger. Second, the emotions and spirit of care: eliminate tension and fear, remain optimistic rheumatoid arthritis patients with a long course of disease, every autumn and winter season is prone to recurrence, joint swelling and pain, activity disorders, patients are prone to low self-esteem, anxiety, disappointment, depression and other negative emotions, and even the idea of misanthropy. Therefore, in the daily care work, we should try to eliminate the psychology of tension and fear, maintain optimism, and learn to deal with pain and side effects of drugs. Even during treatment, the condition may recur, and patients should work closely with their doctors to discuss the causes and treatments. The patient should be able to take care of the pain and the side effects of the medication. 2, the right choice of food: vegetarian diet, moderate selection of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin E, C, A, B, as well as animal blood, eggs, fish, shrimp, bean products and other foods rich in histidine, arginine, nucleic acid and collagen. In addition, avoid wind, cold and dampness, but also to prevent cold, rain and moisture, especially the joints should pay attention to keep warm, do not wear wet clothes, wet shoes, wet socks, etc..