Rheumatoid Arthritis : Most Successful Ayurvedic Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis : Most Successful Ayurvedic Treatment
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis or Amavata is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder of joints wherein body's own disease fighting immune system attacks on healthy joint tissues. It's far a widely known form of arthritis and women tend to be more prone than men with this kind of joint problems.

Triggers and Risk Factors of Rheumatoid Arthritis, according to Ayurveda

Unhealthy food patterns - 

Excessive consumption of junk foods, deep-fried foods, indigestible foods, frozen foods, fermented foods, acidic foods, sour foods, pungent foods, and processed food. Overeating, irregular schedules or meal times / unusual and inappropriate times of having foods, late night dinner, caffeinated beverages, chilli, etc.

Incorrect or incompatible diet - 

Intaking foods having contrary nature at same time.

For good examples - drinking milk and jaggery alongside one another, consumption of pickle and curd collectively, enjoying cold water with  hot foods, fish or meat along with milk, and many others.

Improper lifestyle - 

Cold bathe immediately after sun exposure, the usage of air-conditioner for an extended time.

Insufficient workout and sedentary lifestyle engagement.

Overwork, Over physical exertion - strenuous / excessively heating up exercises.

Suppression of hunger movement.

Mental stress or emotional disturbance - 

Living with highly frustrating situations like anger, violence, intense grief, mental tension, anxiety, shock, highly competitive situations etc.

Too much sexual engagement.

Physical injuries or trauma.

Excessive consumption of liquor.

Insomnia - Lack of sleep

These following Symptoms are clues to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pain, inflammation, tenderness or stiffness (particularly in the morning) of joint and more than one joint can be afflicted. For examples - wrist, shoulder, knee, finger joints etc.

Low grade fever in some cases.

Weight-loss, Thirst, Indigestion, and Loss / lack of appetite.

Heaviness in the body, lethargy, tiredness, and fatigue.

Numbness, and tingling sensation in  hands and feet.

Allopathic Management (Western Remedies) & Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Typically, NSAIDs (Non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs) or Painkillers like Ibuprofen, Diclofenac sodium, Paracitamol etc. and Cortico-steroids such as prednisolone,

Dexamithasone, Betamithasone etc. are being used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis to get instant relief in articular pain.

But excessive usage of pain-killers and Corticostroids may deliver some unwanted adverse effects.

Unwanted Side effects of corticosteroids - 

Stomach irritation, heartburn, indigestion, muscle weakness, fluid retention, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, mood changes, rapid heartbeat, weight gain/obesity, cataract, glaucoma, nausea, insomnia, metallic taste in the mouth, an increased appetite, bone or skin thinning etc.

Undesirable Side effects of NSAIDs - 

Peptic ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Flatulence, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach-ache, Abdominal bloating, Liver or kidney problems, rash and swelling.

DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs) - 

Cyclosporin, Sulfasalazine, Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate, Leflunomide, Mycophenolate etc. are Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs and used to take care of Rheumatoid Arthritis but it also has side effects like abdominal upsets, diarrhea, rash, eye and liver problems as well.

Diet Strategy & Lifestyle recommendation in Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata)

Keep away from cold wind flow and do not control or suppress natural urges.

Avoid improper life style like sleeping late night, eating late night, sedentary practices, inactivities etc.

Panchakarma therapy should be studied with an ayurvedic expert.

Lukewarm Water - Always drink boiled or luke warm water because this can help in puts off systemic toxins, enhances digestive functions and overall flexibility in Rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended food ingredients for those experiencing Rheumatoid arthritis -

Barley, millets (fox millet), legumes / pulses (horse gram, green gram, chickpeas etc.)

Fruits (avocados, red raspberries, watermelon, strawberries, tart cherries etc.) and green leafy vegetables (bitter gourd, kale, pointed gourd, brinjal, drum stick, arugula, goose foot etc.) are filled with a number of vitamin C, vitamin E,  riboflavin, polyphenols, bioflavonoids, that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and really should be taken in increased amount for better outcomes in the condition of Rheumatoid arthritis.

Make an effective distance from incompatible foods like drinking milk and jaggery mutually, consumption of pickle with curd, drinking cold water with hot foods, fish or meat along with milk, etc.

Avoid red meat, saturated fat, deep fried foods, oily foods, processed food items, sugar and refined flour.

Triphala churna or powder can be an adjunct able formulation for some relief in the condition of Rheumatoid arthritis.

Borage (Borago officinalis) seed oil or Sunflower seed oil should be used as a therapeutic massage oil to get relief in rheumatic joint pain.

Fish oil is a good way to obtain Omega-3 fatty acids, and should be used in the case of Rheumatoid arthritis.

Too much consumption of alcoholic beverages (whisky, beer, rum etc.) may increase joint inflammation and become deteriorated in Rheumatic articular pain.

Ginger, turmeric, celery seeds, cumin seeds, and  garlic will be beneficial spices in the cases of articular swelling and really should be added in daily diet for additional preferences of flavor and take care of RA as well.

Butter milk is a favorite home treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga exercises, Asanas etc. are approaches for stress management and mental stability and should be followed under guidance of an expert.

Heat Therapy - Using a steam bath may be advantageous for articular pain.

Hot fomentation - Hot water bottle application over affected joint may give instant comfort from pain.

A natural laxative, Castor oil should be in taken with a glass of luke warm milk to treat constipation and bowel clearance. Apart from this, rubbing of luke warm castor oil mixed with turmeric powder may be considered a distinctive home remedy to deal with joint pain concerned to RA.

Blood tests -

Rheumatoid factor (RF) - It is an antibody test and a positive outcome shows inflammatory conditions.

Anti-CCP test - Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide test is also an antibody test and +ve result means RA disorder.

CRP test - C-reactive protein - may be considered a markable hint for RA.

TLC - Total leucocyte count & DLC - Differential leucocyte count may be high.

ESR test - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate may be increased in Acute rheumatoid arthritis.

RBC count - A lower than normal number of red blood cells may indicate Anaemia.

Imaging Tests -

X-ray imaging for particular affected joint to exclude out of exact pathology.

MRI -  Magnetic resonance imaging scan can be carried out to expose out of joint damage, joint erosions, swelling, narrowing of joint space and evaluate the severity of the disease as well.

What herbs are good for rheumatoid arthritis?

Ayurvedic Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment -

Lahasuna - Garlic - Allium sativum

Shallaki - Indian frankincense - Boswellia Serrata.

Guggul - Indian bdellium-tree - Commiphora wightii.

Ashwagandha - Rennet - Withania somnifera.

Thunder god vine - Yellow vine root -  Tripterygium wilfordii.

White willow bark - Withy - Salix alba.

Borage seed - Starflower - Borago officinalis.

Haridra - Turmeric - Curcuma longa

Dalchini - Cinnamon - Cinnamomum verum.

Kaali Mircha - Black Pepper - Piper nigrum.

Adarak - Ginger - Zingiber officinale

Green tea extract - Camellia sinensis.

Celery seed - Apium graveolens

Kalamegha - King of bitters - Andrographis paniculata.

Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis.

Chili - Cayenne pepper - Capsicum annuum.

Rehmannia - Rehmannia glutinosa.

Cat’s claw - Uncaria tomentosa.

Devil’s Claw - Harpagophytum procumbens.

Evening primrose - Evening Star - Oenothera.

Bearberry - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi.

Chamomile - Chamomilla recutita.

Buchu - Barosma betulina.

Thyme - Thymus vulgaris.

Juniper - Juniperus communis.

Duckweed - Lemna minor.

Allspice - Pimenta dioica.

Pau d’Arco - Tabelbuia heptaphylla.

Chickweed - Stellaria media.

Wild Yam - Dioscorea villosa.

Maritime Pine Bark - Pinus pinaster.

Heather - Calluna vulgaris.

Blessed Thistle - Cnicus benedictus.

Pipsissewa - Chimaphila umbellata.

Alfalfa - Medicago sativa.

Yarrow - Achillea millefolium.

Lovage - Levisticum officinale.

Mistletoe - Viscum album.

English Ivy - Hedera helix.

Flaxseed - Linum usitatissimum.

Astragalus - Astragalus mongholicus.

Coriander - Coriandrum sativum.

Wormwood - Artemisia absinthium.

European Ash - Fraxinus excelsior.

Hemp Agrimony - Eupatorium cannabinum.

Sweet Basil - Ocimum basilicum.

Styrax Benzoin - Styrax benzoin.

Goat Willow - Salix caprea.

Boldo - Peumus boldus.

Camphor Tree - Cinnamomum camphora.

Sunflower - Helianthus annuus.

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ARTICLE BY  RAJESH KUMAR

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