| Arthritis word is a Greek word that literally | | | | |
| means inflammation in joints. Though some | | | | - Joint is warm |
| people suffering from arthritis might not | | | | |
| complain inflammation in the joint but the | | | | - Generally red color is seen on the affected |
| common complain is discomfort in joint. | | | | joint |
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| Out of these 100, major three occurring | | | | Home remedies for arthritis |
| arthritic conditions are | | | | |
| | | | Below are some of the home remedies that are |
| (a) Osteoarthritis - it is a condition in | | | | very effective in treating arthritis. |
| which the cartilaginous tissue that is | | | | |
| present in the joint gets converted to bony | | | | - Rub the castor oil on the affected joint to |
| structures. Due to this body tissue formation | | | | get instant relief from pain. Castor is known |
| the movement of the joints gets restricted | | | | as errand in ayurveda. It is helpful in |
| and there is severe pain in the joint on | | | | suppressing pain as castor is vata |
| movement. In ayurvedic terminology it is | | | | suppressant. |
| known as sandhi gata vata and is caused due | | | | |
| to vata vitiation in the body. | | | | - Ashwagandha is an herb that is very |
| | | | effective in suppressing pain and reducing |
| (b) Gout - gout is a disease that is | | | | inflammation in the joint. |
| commonly seen in rich people due to their | | | | |
| luxurious life style. This disease occurs due | | | | - Garlic is also very effective in |
| to life style disorders and commonly seen in | | | | suppressing pain and reduces the inflammation |
| people who lacks physical activities in their | | | | of the joint. |
| life style. In these diseases the serum uric | | | | |
| acid gets increased and due to this its | | | | - Shallaki an ayurvedic herb also is one of |
| crystal formation occurs that ultimately | | | | the best pain reliever in the arthritic |
| settles in the joints. As the joint space | | | | condition. It is also helpful in reducing the |
| gets occupied with these crystals of uric | | | | swellings on the joint. |
| acid. On movement, these crystals hinder the | | | | |
| free movement of the joint. In ayurveda this | | | | - 2 table spoon of lemon mixed with the honey |
| situation is called as vata Rakta. | | | | and is then taken with a cup of warm water |
| | | | gives immense relief in arthritic pain. |
| (c) Rheumatoid arthritis - it is a | | | | |
| condition in which our immune system attacks | | | | - Mix a spoon of cod liver oil in a glass |
| our own body. It is an autoimmune disease | | | | full of freshly derived orange juice is also |
| that can lead to the joint inflammation. Some | | | | an effective remedy for treating joint pains |
| times the surrounding tissues also get | | | | and arthritis |
| inflamed. In ayurveda it is known as aamvata. | | | | |
| It happens due to vata vitiation in the body. | | | | - Half tea spoon of turmeric powder is taken |
| It causes severe pain in joints and very | | | | in warm milk is very effective remedy in |
| often swelling is present. | | | | treating arthritis |
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| Symptoms | | | | - You can immerse the joint in the hot water |
| | | | and can move the joint in it. |
| - Pain in joints | | | | |
| | | | - Hot vinegar can be applied on the affected |
| - Inflammation | | | | joint to get the instant relief. The joint |
| | | | can be rubbed with a mixture of two parts of |
| - Restricted movements | | | | olive oil and kerosene oil. It is an |
| | | | effective treatment for getting instant |
| - Arthritis initiates in small joints first | | | | relief from arthritis. |