MANAGING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS WITH AYURVEDA

A type of arthritis in which immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints on both sides of the body is known as Rheumatoid Arthritis. Chronic inflammatory disease which leads to swelling, stiffness, decreased joint movement and joint pain. The cartilage in the joints that often serves as a “shock absorber” is damaged by the unchecked inflammation. The joints may distort as a result over a period of time. The bone itself erodes with time and results in joint fusing together. This condition mostly affects the small joints of feet and hands.

In people with active rheumatoid arthritis, morning stiffness that lasts for 1 to 2 hours is common. The condition gradually gets better as the joints move.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

Rheumatoid arthritis has an unidentified exact etiology. Immune system typically guards against sickness. But immune system attacks the joints when individual have Rheumatoid arthritis because of some trigger. It’s possible for a trigger to be an illness, smoking, physical or mental stress.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTOR FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

There are certain factors which might increase the risk of developing Rheumatoid arthritis in individuals. The factors includes :

• Gender : Females are more likely at risk of developing than males.
• Smoking : Smoking cigarette tends to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and also makes the disease worse.
• Obesity : Individuals who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing the rheumatoid arthritis.
• Family History : Individual with family history of Rheumatoid arthritis are more at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than others.
• Age : Risk of developing Rheumatoid arthritis increases with increasing age

 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

Some of the common symptoms experienced by individual with Rheumatoid arthritis includes :

• Stiffness, usually in morning or after sitting for long time
• Fatigue
• Pain, stiffness, swelling and tenderness in more than one joint
• Stiffness and pain in same joints on both sides of body
• Weakness
• Fever
• Loss of joint function and deformities
• Loss of appetite

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

If not managed properly the Rheumatoid Arthritis can lead to development of other risk factors like :

• Rheumatoid Nodules
• Infections
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Lung disease
• Dry eye and mouth
• Osteoporosis
• Heart problems
• Abnormal Body composition
• Lymphoma

WHAT AYURVED SAYS ABOUT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS?

In Ayurved Rheumatoid arthritis can be correlated with Amavata. Due to excessive exposure to etiological factors like intake of unwholesome food, unwholesome lifestyle practices, indulging in unctuous, high caloric and oily food etc.  The body produces a lot of ama as a result of factors outlined above. Additionally the Vata dosha vitiation propels the already formed ama into other areas of body via circulation. The vata forces ama into the sites of Kapha , which are the muscles and bone joints.

Ama becomes further vitiated by Kapha and Vata, enters the bloodstream and is linked to morbid Pitta, giving the combo a corrosive quality. Every organ and tissue that comes into contact with the corrosive mixture likely to be destroyed. It becomes trapped in several joints, primarily pelvis, lower back and hips, where it causes stiffness and excruciating pain.

HERBS :

• Nirgundi
• Punarnava
• Hadjod
• Shallaki
• Rasna
• Haridra
• Ashwagandha
• Guggul

PANCHAKARMA :

• Virechan
• Vasti
• Janu vasti
• Patra potali pind swedan
• Body lepam

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS :

1. Detox Premium Powder

Detox premium powder is a composition of herbal ingredients that detox your body by removing the toxins naturally. It contains ingredients like jahar mohra, akik pishti, gandhak rasayan, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, kamdudha ras, etc. It is the best medicine in reducing the redness, tenderness, stiffness, swelling in the case of rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Trikatu Syrup:

Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended Dosage–Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meal with normal water.

3. Panchasakar Churna

As its name describes the churna has made up of a total of 5 natural ingredients – Swarna patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare), and Saindhava lavana (Rock salt).  This churna is very beneficial to decrease the effect of aggravated Vata dosha thus relieves the excessive pain, discomfort, tenderness, etc. This wonderful remedy also corrects the digestive problems and other associated symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablespoon with lukewarm water at bedtime.

4. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Nerve up tablets:

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, shudha shilajeet,  praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disorders, speed up physical and mental processes. It act as Respiratory stimulant, helps in Joint pain, Inflammation, Stiffness, Gout, Arthritis, Bodyache, Erectile dysfunction, and Body weakness.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Sheet dhara syrup:

It works on all the three doshas of body but mainly act on pitta dosha. It contains Ajwain, Kapur (camphor) and Mint leaves that help reduce Acidityand burning sensation in chest region with its cooling effects. It relaxes your mind also maintains BloodCAC Sheet dhara help in controlling mood swings by which many women are affected nowadays. It also controls burping ,nausea and bloating. Acid Reflux, Burning sensation in chest region, Bloating, Nausea, Burping, Hiccups, Maintain blood pressure, Control mood swings, Stomach ulcers, Improves Appetite.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of sheet dhara twice daily empty stomach.

7. Pain-O-kill Tablets

As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.