Arthritis

The disease arthritis is concerning the joints. It is so nuisance burning feeling, some times terrible pain and aching in the affected joints.

Arthritis Types
Osteoarthritis Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout Arthritis
Juvenile Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

There is is swelling, redness, stiffness, and heat in the joints. There are several variations of arthritis. There are different type of arthritis, each of which has a different cause. Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases in which the body is attacking itself. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint that results in subsequent inflammation. Additionally, there is a less common form of gout that is caused by the formation of needle shaped crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This form of gout is known as pseudogout. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease and occurs following trauma to the joint, following an infection of the joint or simply as a result of aging. There is emerging evidence that abnormal anatomy may contribute to early development of osteoarthritis. The most common types are the Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout and Osteoarthritis. The most disheartening aspect of the disease is that it does not get easily cured through medicine when it is in chronic stages.

Research at various institutes of therapeutic yoga in India shows, that with the regular practice of some selected yoga asana cures this disease within two months when it is of moderate type. In chronic cases it takes four to five months or more to cure and restore normal health.

Symptoms

Osteoarthritis Arthritis Symptoms

This is degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). It arises when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down. Commonly affects neck, shoulders, hands, foot (feet), knees, hips, and fingers.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

In Rheumatoid Arthritis Immune system attacks the lining, or synovial membrane, of the joints. Joint damage can become severe and deforming. It may Involves the whole body, and also cause fatigue, weight loss and anemia, and affect the lungs, heart and eyes.

Gout Arthritis Symptoms

Gout Arthritis is a metabolic disorder in which uric acid builds up in the blood and crystals form in joints and other places. This sudden attack causes mainly in the big toe, but any joint can be affected.

Juvenile Arthritis Symptoms

The most common form is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms

In Psoriatic Arthritis bone and other joint tissues become inflamed, and, like rheumatoid arthritis, it may spread in the whole body.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Symptoms

It involves skin in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, joints, muscles, and sometimes internal organs. Symptoms usually appear in women of childbearing age but can occur in anyone at any age.

Yoga Treatment for Arthritis

The arthritic or rheumatic patients have to do three things to get relief,

Regular practice of selected asanas, pranayama

Proper diet,

Avoid the things which strain the nerves.

selected yoga asanas

Beside the above mentioned asana and pranayama practice of yoga nidra, concentration and meditation gives the best result.

Above asana has medicinal value it removes rigidity and brings flexibility to joints. It also normalizes the blood circulation in the affected areas and tones up the muscles. As a result, the circulation of blood in these areas becomes normalized, the supply of synovial fluid (joint fluid) is restored, and the spasticity and pain are removed. Asana has curative effect upon the knees, ankles, shoulder joints, wrists, palms and fingers from stiffness in the in neck. Asana also has a good effect on the nervous system all over the body. Because of these benefits, it is a highly recommended asana for the arthritics as well as for the general practitioners of yoga. The arthritics are advised to practice Santulan Asana first and then the Trikona Asana. By doing them one after the other all the major and minor joints of the body are fully activated and their functioning is normalized.

Proper Diet

Arthritic or rheumatic people should take proper diet. It is recommended to stop taking bananas, and curd. Smokers should stop smoking. Reduce the number of cups of coffee tea or stop it completely. You simply don’t need any external stimulants.

Include fruits (except banana), green vegetables (salad), and pulses (except arhar and kesari) in meals.

The non-vegetarians can eat fish and liver with least amount of spices.

Drink a lot of water.

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Hygienic Care

Neatness and cleanliness should be maintained in every day life as much as possible.

Keep the whole body clean so bathe regularly. In order to have full benefit of water, rubbing of the whole body is essential.

Instructions

Start with a few of the simple stretches. It is important not to overdo these exercises.

If an exercise program is painful and too strenuous, it isn’t likely to be continued.

Most people respond to the arthritis by decreasing their activity level. Inactivity, however, is often the worst thing to do because it weakens the muscles and actually increases stiffness and pain.

Though it might appear a little difficult asana for the beginners, with regular practice, any person can do it properly.

Research

Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees: a pilot study.

Alternative Medicine and Arthritis

Alternative medicine treats what they see as the underlying cause of the disease, and for this reason their treatments can result in a far better outcome for the patient.

Many types of CAM are tried for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), such as:
* Preparations made from botanicals (plants and their products, including herbs)
* Vitamins and minerals in unconventional amounts
* Other products taken by mouth, such as fish oil
* Dietary approaches
* Preparations applied to the skin, such as balms and liniments
* Hydrotherapy
* Items that are worn (for example, magnetic clothing or copper bracelets)
* Mind-body therapies such as relaxation techniques, meditation, prayer for health purposes, and tai chi
* Whole medical systems, such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, meditation, massage, and acupuncture seek to aid healing by restoring the yin-yang balance and the flow of qi., homeopathy and chiropractic.
* Other therapies delivered by CAM practitioners--for example, or massage