Arthritis is a disease mostly found in people who are suffering from Vata Dosha. It is also known as “Gathia” in Hindi. The people suffering from Arthritis mainly have issues such as joint pain.
Arthritis can be mainly categorized as Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis happens when the wear and tear starts of the joint cartilage. It can happen because of an injury or an infection.
People who are obese mostly suffer from Osteoarthritis because cartilage cushions get damaged as being overweight causes stress on joints.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an Auto-immune disorder. It happens when the body’s immune system starts to attack the lining of the joint capsule. They become inflamed and swollen.
Your cartilages and bones starts getting damaged.
Risk factors of Arthritis
Family History
You can fall in the trap of Arthritis if your parents have it, so basically arthritis can be due to genetic reasons.
Age
People who are old are more prone to get this disease. As with age, the wear and tear of the bones and cartilages tend to start.
Sex
This disease is more popular in females, especially the Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Joint Injuries
If you have had any joint injuries in the past, then you have more chances of getting this disease in your near future.
Obesity
People who are obese definitely come under the risk groups as being overweight causes stress on the joints.
How to Treat Arthritis with the Help of Ayurveda?
Arthritis can be treated naturally with the help of Ayurveda. Rather than gulping so many allopathic medicines for a lifetime, one should switch to Ayurveda.
Kadha that will keep your Arthritis away
Take Giloy Kwath, Aloe Vera, Parijaat Kwath, and Peedantak Kwath and make a Kadha and drink it. This Kadha helps to get rid of joint pain.
Vatari Churna that will balance your Vata Dosha
This disease happens because of the Vata Dosha present in the body, so start consuming Vatari Churna daily which will balance your Vata Dosha and will subside the pain.
If not Vatari Churna, take Turmeric, Fenugreek, and Ginger. Make a Churna out of it and have it daily.
Massage your joints with Peedantak Tel
Massaging works like wonders. Try massaging your inflamed and painful parts with the Peedantak Tel.
It helps to decrease the pain in the joints.
How to Treat Arthritis with the help of Yoga & Pranayama?
Pranayama is the best way to get rid from Arthritis or joint pain.
Kapal Bhati & Anulom Vilom
These two Pranayamas help the most if you are suffering from joint pain.
Practice each pranayama for at least 1 hour daily.
Bhastrika
This is also a very good Pranayama option to recover from Arthritis.
Make sure you practice this Pranayama only for 5-10 minutes max.
Sukshma Vyayam
The light exercises which stimulate the entire body are termed as Sukshma Vyayam. It increases the functioning of the overall body.
These exercises reduce stiffness from the joints and make you feel more active and strong from inside.
Foods You Should Eat to Treat your Arthritis
The food items which are a must to include in your diet are:
- Ankurit Methi (Sprouted Fenugreek)
- Turmeric (Curcumin present in it helps to decrease inflammation and pain)
- Vitamin D supplements help to make the bones stronger.
- Flax seeds (Alsi) that are rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids. But, one should keep a check on the quantity. You should not consume it more than 1 tbsp a day.
Foods that You Should Stay Away From
The food items which you should not include in your diet at all are:
- Curd and Buttermilk
- Sour things such as Tamarind
- Lemons
- Cauliflower
- Peas
- Potatoes and
- Cucumber
Conclusion
Arthritis or joint pain can be cured by natural ways. By changing your lifestyle and food habits. One can treat it with the help of Ayurveda and Yoga and can totally give up on their Allopathic medicines.
