Arthritis Pain | Ayurvedic Treatment For Arthritis

March 16th, 2010 by Zandra Jones, RN BBA

Are you suffering from joint pains? Is arthritis disrupting your daily activities? Do you want to control this pain and start feeling better, and moving more without really getting worried about the pain? Well then, you’ve come to the right page. In this article, you will be informed of one effective way to deal with arthritis through Ayuverdic treatment.

What are the principles of Ayuverdic treatment first? Ayuverda means the “science of life.” The main principle of this system of medical practice is the balance between the doshas or basic life energy forces. Diseases or conditions such as Arthritis occur when the balance between 3 doshas (Kapha, Vata and Pitta) is disrupted. Ayuverdic treatment is focused on restoring this balance. Proponents believe that by doing this, causes and symptoms of the problem will be dealt with consequently.

Arthritis pertains to conditions that affect the joints of the body. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. In America alone, arthritis affects 20% of the total population and 50% of people ages 65 and above. Arthritis affects people regardless of age, socioeconomic status and gender. It is considered as one of the primary causes of physical disability.

In Ayuverdan principles, Arthritis is a result of aggravation of the vata dosha and an accumulation of ama, a toxic by-product of poor digestion. Ayurvedic treatment for arthritis therefore focuses on getting rid of ama and reducing the aggravation of the vata. So, how can one do that?

First step is to improve digestion. Doing so will inhibit further production of ama. Then, you must get rid of the existing ama. How? By Fasting. You can decrease the amount of food you take in, and slowly replace them with healthier ones. As for what foods should you look out for? The following is a list of foods you must avoid when fighting of arthritis: Foods that is hot, spicy, and fried. Cabbage, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower should be avoided as well. Too much caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and chocolate intake won’t be good either. The following, on the other hand, are the foods you should be more hooked on: Vegetable juices Green salad with lemon dressing. Papaya, orange, grapes and apple. Inclusion of spices like turmeric in dishes will also be helpful. Having a body massage while using mustard or sesame oil, or other herbs will also be beneficial. It will clear your body from toxins, restore mobility, decrease pain, promote flexibility, and improves circulation. Take effective arthritis herbs like Guggul. Have light exercises. For example, yoga or just plain stretching or walking. Just be careful to recognize until where your limit is. If you over do the exercise, it can only make the pain worse.

You see, these steps are easy to do. Just start slowly and you’ll be surprised that Ayurvedic treatment for Arthritis is already part of your lifestyle.

Puneet Aggarwal is a health blogger at DiscussDosha.com and regularly writes about natural remedies for Arthritis and Joint Pains. He recommends Joint-Mender, a natural solution for arthritis, which helps you to enhance joint flexibility, strengthen your tendons and cartilage, and alleviate pain and discomfort.

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