The
slow, controlled physical movement of joints is helpful for
Arthritis patients. It improves the blood circulation in joints,
removing unwanted toxins and other waste products. But the problem
in the patients is if patient tries to move his limbs &
joints then pain increases so patient does not move the limbs
and problem increases. So it is vicious cycle, because of pain
no movements and because there is no movement, the situation
becomes worse. So patient should keep doing the movements which
are possible for him.
Asanas
-
Yoga certainly helps in Arthritis. Simple asanas, movements
help increase the circulation in the joints and limbs. Various
Asanas like Basic
Movement, Tadagasana,
Pavanamuktasana
(1 leg & 2 legs), Makarasana,
Swastikasana,
Januhastasana,
Hastashirasana,
Ekpadsahajhasta
Bhujangasana, Dwipadsahajhasta
Bhujangasana, Veerasana,
Trikonasana,
Vrikshasana
are
helpful. Slow, steady and controlled movements are especially
recommended. It is not advisable to maintain the asanas for
long.
Pranayama
–
Simple Pranayama is recommended, which involved deep breathing,
special type of Pranayama with Inhalation via right nostril
and exhalation via both nostrils but creating a sound of Hmm..
(Honey bee Sound) from the throat is found to be very effective
in Arthritis patients.
Heat
Treatment and Massage –
A light massage of medicated Ayurveda Herbal oil is very effective,
especially after application of heat (moderate and bearable
with heat bags). Massage makes the joint movements easier and
then patients can perform physical movements, so if massage
is followed by Asanas, it has been found to be more fruitful.
Nature
Cure for Arthritis –
- Steam bath
- Basti (Enema) with sesame oil (15 cc) between 5.30 to 6.30
pm (This treatment is recommended in Ayurveda)
- In the morning drink warm water + fresh lime on empty stomach
- Sun bath for 10 to 15 minutes
Yoga
Life Style –
Man has moved away from the nature and has found himself surrounded
by stress and unhealthy life style, leading a stress free life
is essential to good health.
Home
remedies for Arthritis –
- Drinking boiled water with dry ginger once a day
- During meals eating 1 to 2 tea spoons of Coconut Oil (Please
consult your medical advisor before)
- Before taking shower / bath, massage the painful part / joint
with Castor Oil.
- Before going to bed, drink 2 spoons of Castor oil + 1 spoon
Honey + ¼ cup warm water (This has given some wonderful
results in our Arogyadham Yoga Therapy Center, this remedy has
been discussed in Ayurveda.)
Recommended
Diet –
- Fresh and light diet, consume food immediately when it is
cooked & warm (avoid stale and cold food)
- Wheat bread / brown bread, boiled vegetables, green vegetables,
rice cooked with green gram
- Garlic, spinach, dates, fenugreek
- All fruits except bananas, mangos, grapes
- Eat lunch by 12 noon & dinner before 7 pm
- Fasting once a week, eat fruits during the fast but avoid
any other food rich in calories
Strictly
Avoid following Food –
- Non vegetarian food
- high protein diet
- hot & spicy food
- deep fried food
- bakery products
- Cold drinks, soft drinks, aerated drinks
- Fast food
- Do not overeat
By Yogacharya Vishwas Mandlik
- Yoga Vidya Gurukul
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