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This ailment is caused due to the aggravation of Vata (air) dosha and accumulation of Ama (toxins). Ama gets deposited in the weak areas of the body, joints with a simultaneous aggravation of Vata that is known as Ama Vata (arthritis).
Weak digestion, constipation, overeating and very little physical activity are the symptoms that can develop in a patient of arthritis.
Home remedies for Arthritis
1. Guggulu (a herb) is very helpful in curing arthritis. If available, eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water. Paste of 1 teaspoon red chilies and fresh ginger mixed in half a cup of sesame oil and strain. Gently rub this oil on the affected joints. Camphor, wintergreen and cinnamon oils are also beneficial for external application.
2. Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, mixed with camphor, should be massaged in case of stiff and aching joints. It will increase blood supply and reduce inflammation and stiffness on account of gentle warmth produced while massaging. Camphorrated oil is an ancient rebefacient used for the purpose.
3. The patient should be given a lukewarm enema for a few days to cleanse the bowels. Neutral immersion baths, hot foot baths, ultrasonic diathermy and exposure of the affected parts to infra-red rays, a knee pack applied for an hour every night, 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.
4. Bogbean is an aquatic herb, very powerful herb special for rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis, anti-inflammatory. Since this herb cleans the urinary tract, drink lots of water.
5. Two teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey mixed in a cup of warm water is good for curing arthritis.
Diet for Arthritis
Whenever you feel pain of arthritis you must take a diet rich in calcium, zinc and vitamin C. You should have fresh juice extracted from potatoes and diluted with water both in same amount early in the morning.
Banana
Bananas are rich source of vitamin b6. Bananas are considered useful in the treatment of arthritis. A person having arthritis should recommend diet which contains diet depends on bananas for three-four days.
Avoidable Things
Cold Water Treatment
You can treat the problem of arthritis by taking cold water baths and cold sprays should be avoided as it may give way to pains.
