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
Arthritis Symptoms and Signs
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- Santulansana
- Trikonasana
- Virasana
- Gomukhasana
- Vrikshasana
- Setubandhasana
- Siddhasana
- Natrajasana
- Shavasana
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 in arthritis
Diet is very crucial factor in health conditions. For arthritis diet should be along alkaline lines. The alkaline food dissolves the accumulation of deposits around the joints and in other tissues. Also the important enzyme in green vegetables and fresh fruits reduces swelling and inflammation inosteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Salad of fresh raw vegetables it may include, Onion Tomato Radish Spinach Beets Cabbage Carrot Cucumber Endive Lettuce Watercress The cooked vegetables may include Asparagus Cauliflower Cabbage Celery Brinjal Mushroom Peas Beans Spinach Squash Turnips Juice- Juice of green vegetable mixed with carrot, celery and red beet juice, is recommended for arthritis.
- Juice of fresh pineapple contains bromelain that help to alleviate inflammation, swelling in case of inosteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- The raw potato juice (used in folk medicine) has great efficacy for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Soak black gingerly seeds overnight in water and take in the morning along with the seeds on an empty stomach that prevents frequent joint pains.
- Drinking water from copper container helps strengthen the muscular system also prevents frequent joint pains.
- Gram (green) soup mixed with crushed garlic cloves and little powdered fenugreek seeds in warm water also prevents frequent joint pains.
- Primary cause of arthritis is uric acid; the citric acid found in lime is solvent of the uric acid this relieves pains in the joints
Natture Cure Naturopathy for arthritis
- Patient may be given enema to remove morbid matter and prevent auto-intoxication.
- Neutral immersion baths.
- Hot foot baths
- Stream baths and a massage once a week are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis.
- All general cold water treatments, such as cold baths and cold sprays, should be avoided.
Massage and arthritis
- Massage increases blood supply and reduces the inflammation and stiffness. Warm mustard oil or coconut oil, mixed with camphor may be used to massaging.
- Foot or body soaking in warm water with a cupful of sea salt is beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. Iodine is absorbed through the skin pores. Iodine relieve arthritis pain regulating acid alkali balance in the blood and tissues. It also repairs and regenerate tissues and promotes the skeletal structure .
- Thyroid gland uses iodine to create a self- cleansing of internal toxemia also nullifies germs in the bloodstream.
- Keep body warm always.
- Do not bandaged joints tightly this may cause obstruction to free circulation of blood.
- Do moderate exercise.
- Avoid constipation unless it leads to irritation and inflammation of the joints.
- Maintaining a normal body weight avoids excessive stress on tendons, ligaments and muscles.
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- 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.
- 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.