AYURVEDIC VIEW ON ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments for which Ayurvedic help is being sought these days. Disease process of arthritis according to Ayurveda are that arthritic pain is caused by the aggravation of vata (air) dosha. Arthritis is a condition which is caused by accumulation of ama and aggravation of vata (Ama is a toxic by-product of improper digestion). This ama circulates in the whole body and deposits or gets collected at the sites which are weaker. When it deposits in the joints and at the same time there is aggravation of vata, it result s in a disease called amavata. This amavata is arthritis.
Common Causes of Arthritis
•Poor dietary habits such as raw eating or dried foods.
•Improper food combinations.
•Taking in iced beverages and cold food and drinks.
•Over-activity (i.e. excessive exercising, jogging, jumping…)
•Excessive weight bearing (obesity, overweight)
•“Kavaigunya” or weakened space in the joints; due to genetics, past injury or trauma, improper ergonomics , long-term jobs that have put stress on the joints, etc
•Repressed emotions
•Chronic Vata derangement in the colon
•Chronic toxins in the colon
Ayurvedic recommendation for arthritis
-The digestion should be improved so that no further ama is produced.
-Efforts should be made to relieve the pain and inflammation, using proper herbs such as turmeric and exercises.
- Seasonal detox would be very beneficial .
-Taking two tea spoons of lemon juice mixed in 250 ml of warm water and a tea spoon of honey. This is good remedy to take twice a day, morning and evening.
Ayurvedic Remedies for Arthritis
No matter which category of Arthritis you may fall into, there are a few common lines of action to begin treatment:
-To detox the body in order to to cleanse the colon
-Burn the toxins and increase (or balance) the digestion.
Turmeric for Arthritis
Turmeric: The active ingredient in this spice, curcumin, interferes with three important inflammation-producing enzymes—so it disrupts the inflammatory process at three different stages, said Dr. Lonsdorf. Turmeric also may provide some protection against the damage that pain-relieving medications can do to the gastrointestinal tract. Turmeric is yellow color spice which has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up what the Indians have known for a long time… it really does contain compounds with medicinal properties.
These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not that high… it’s around 3%, by weight. Most of the studies on this herb are using turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages usually exceeding 1 gram per day. It would be very difficult to reach these levels just using the turmeric spice in your foods. Therefore, if you want to experience the full effects, then you need to take an extract that contains significant amounts of curcumin or taking the turmeric tablets. Unfortunately, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. It helps to consume black pepper with it, which contains pipeline… a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2000% .I personally prefer to swallow a few whole peppercorns along with my curcumin supplement, in order to enhance absorption.
Testemonial
Je pratique le yoga thérapeutique ayurvédique depuis plus de deux ans. Ce type de yoga me permet de maintenir et d'améliorer ma santé tout en tenant compte de mes limitations physiques. Continuer à bouger dans la douceur et non rester prostrée dans la douleur. J'ai appris à respecter mon rythme. Faire moins pour aller plus loin : l'inverse de la performance.
La respiration occupe une place très importance. L'autre point important est de découvrir les positions les plus confortables et de pouvoir les maintenir. Le but est de permettre à l'énergie de mieux circuler dans le corps et de favoriser ainsi la régénération des organes, articulations et muscles, car douleur égale énergie bloquée.
L'important c'est Tolérance zéro à la douleur pendant les exercices. Si une position ne convient pas, elle peut être adaptée à l'aide de coussins, sinon, l'exercice peut se faire assis sur une chaise. Bita vous conseillera elle est experte en la matière! C'est vraiment un service personnalisé!
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Patricia Blache Testimonial
When I met Bita, I was suffering from chronic lymphedema (water retention on both legs), serious digestive problems, chronic pain, severe fatigue and significant eczema on both palms.
I followed Bita's recommendations to improve my diet as well as how I ate. After eight weeks, there was already a great improvement in digestion, hands, pain and fatigue.
Subsequently I did a detox treatment of the whole body with Ayurvedic massages, herbs and diet.
All this had an extraordinary impact on my health. It is the first time that I feel as well physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Contrary to my expectations my legs have decreased, my legs were less heavy, less pain to these. I can now walk freely and for longer than half an hour, which was the maximum time I could do.
My eczema has improved a lot, one hand is healed and the other hand has little and it will go to the next detox.
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How we Can Help you
Pain is managed really well with therapies and medicines
Strengthening the muscles of affected joints.
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