Cure your Arthritis with Ayurvedic Homemade Remedies

Ayurvedic Homemade Remedies

One of the most common problems among elderly age people is arthritis. Most of you must have seen your grandmother or grandfather suffering from joint pain. The problem gets doubled during winters. The cold weather leads to excessive pain, swelling in joints, and stiffness.

Some people keep on changing their doctors as no treatment creates a good effect. Most doctors believe this disease doesn't have any permanent cure, but certain precautions and health practices can reduce the pain.

According to Ayurveda, if the condition isn't too serious, then hot water fermentation can be incredibly useful to offer some relief. Though, if the condition is serious, then there are certain herbs that Ayurveda recommends. 

Let's explore the home remedies suggested by Ayurveda that can help in curing arthritis

Herbs and Supplements

Ayurvedic Herbs

Ayurveda holds the treasure of herbs and supplements that have numerous health benefits and can be of great importance in treating arthritis. 

Here are certain herbs that will help you to reduce the pain:- 

Boswellia serrata

Garlic

Castor oil (possibly replace your refind and cheap oils)

Ashwagandha

Ginger



Probably ginger has been used in Asia and especially in India for centuries. Indian food tastes incomplete without ginger. Ginger isn't an ordinary ingredient but a great source of curing many diseases. Ginger is made up of anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to reduce leukotrienes and the synthesis of prostaglandins thus, reducing the pain. 

You can also have bhasma, which is a rich source of silver, copper, and iron. Bhasma is often used in Ayurveda for the formulation of medicines.

These are the herbs you can consume to reduce the pain, but you can also consult your doctor to take oils made up of pure herbs to apply to the areas where you have pain and then massage. Massage is a good way to reduce the pain instantly and get some relief. 

Diet

Healthy Diet
What do you eat in a day? Most of you might not have a proper answer because of not following a certain diet plan. What you eat defines what your health would be. Ayurveda gives a special focus on diet because the better you eat, the better your health. The more junk you eat, the more junk your body becomes from within. Hence, it's very important to change your diet if you want to fight against any disease.


In the case of arthritis, Ayurvedic practitioners believed these below dietary habits could worsen your condition: 

- Alcohol
- Regular consumption of spicy food
- Consuming an excessive amount of salt, sugar, or sour.
- Eating uncooked food
- Consuming food that causes acid reflux

Now that you know how hazardous these foods can be, always avoid consuming them and better maintain a distance. 

According to Ayurveda, you must eat food that your body can easily digest, which is light to your body. Hence, you can have soups that contain barley and rice. It will help you add some light to the body. 

Some of the Ayurveda practitioners also recommend you to have castor oil fast. Castor oil fast means consuming only castor oil, a natural laxative, to support intestinal purification. 

Food to Eat

- Foods that are rich in Omega-3 such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts, etc.

- High sulphur food such as garlic, onion, cabbage, and asparagus.

- Food high antioxidants like spinach, broccoli, carrots, avocado, and fruits with vitamin A, C & K, etc. 

By switching from an unhealthy diet to a healthy one, you can say goodbye to disease. But remember, it's not that you need to change your diet for a specific time. What most people do is they leave healthy diet habits once they feel fine. Well, eating healthy is a lifetime process and not a one-time goal. 

If you start eating unhealthy food, your body will start getting problems too. 

Daily Exercise and Change in Lifestyle

Daily Exercise

Do you take out time for exercise? If you said no, then please don't think your body can become stronger magically. According to Ayurveda, if you have developed a lifestyle where you are not moving your body enough or have a sedentary lifestyle, it can welcome inflammation and many other diseases. 

In Ayurveda, Yoga has been given great importance to cure any disease. And it's true as well. By practicing yoga poses and postures recommended for arthritis, you do not activate the sleeping areas of your body, but it can also reduce stiffness and pain.

You also need to bring certain changes in your lifestyle as well. Some of which are recommended by Ayurveda:- 

- Drink hot water, both for bath and drinking. Avoid cold water as much as you can.

- Avoid the cold breeze as well. 

- Build a lifestyle that can give you proper sleep. You must also avoid sleeping late at night and in the afternoons.

- Don't take the stress. You can do meditation to avoid the same.

- Often massage your affected areas with herbal oils to reduce stiffness and pain. Regular massage therapy gives strength to your body.

You also keep in mind that, though physical activity is important, excessive walking should be avoided by the people affected by arthritis.

Boswellia Essential Oil

Oil

Boswellia Essential oil is also known as Indian frankincense, which, if consumed regularly, can reduce inflammation and prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue. It's an effective home remedy for joint pain

You can use Boswellia essential oil by mixing 3 to 4 drops with coconut oil. Apply this mixture to affected areas and massage for a good 10 to 15 minutes. 

Alfalfa Seeds

Alfalfa Seeds are well known for their benefits in fighting against arthritis. The seeds are recommended by doctors even, and if you keep consuming them, you will start noticing the result. 

You can use alfalfa seeds by taking one tablespoon of alfalfa seeds with a hot cup of water. You need to drink this water for two weeks and every day 2 or 3 times for better results.

Conclusion


Joint pain is one of the biggest problems that older people face. Not only does this disease make them dependent on others, but it takes away their basic strength as well. The above-explained five ways can be of great help in treating arthritis. 

We have discussed the benefits of a healthy diet, but if you think that you have to compromise with taste to adopt a healthy diet, then we are here to solve your problem.

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​​Authored By: Ankita Agarwal
About Author: Ankita Agarwal is a Health & Wellness Coach from Siliguri, India


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