Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the diseases which make a patient helpless over a period of time. This painful disease worsens day by day. Modern medicines provide symptomatic relief and prolong the worseness; on the other hand Ayurveda provides the permanent cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Let’s understand the ins and outs about Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Ayurvedic treatment.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
According to modern medicine, Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity is a phenomena where our immunity system which is meant to protect ourselves from the outer infections of viruses and bacteria, attack on our own body. In short, our immunity attacks our own body cells. In Rheumatoid Arthritis, our immunity attacks on our joint rings, this results into pain, stiffness and inflammation of our joints.
According to Ayurveda, Rheumatoid Arthritis can be compared with a condition called Amavata. As per the Ayurvedic texts, Amavataoccurs due to excessive deposition of Ama(sticky, undigested resin like substance) in the body. Amagenerates because of weak digestive system & improper diet and lifestyle habits. This Amacauses inflammation, pain and stiffness of joints.
How Rheumatoid Arthritis is diagnosed?
There are many types of Arthritis. As far as rheumatoid arthritis is concerned, there are certain laboratory tests which can help in diagnosis. In Rheumatoid Arthritis condition, tests like ESR, Anti CCP, RA factor shows higher levels. This may help in diagnosis.
Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) curable?
As far as modern medicines are concerned, RA is such a disease which can be controlled, but not cured by medicines. Your rheumatologist may prescribe compounds called as DMARDs (Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs) such as methotrexate, hydroxycholorquine, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, cyclophosphamide and azathioprine. Apart from that steroids such as prednisolone, and NSAIDs (Painkillers) are also prescribed.
A point to be noted is, in most cases the above said drugs can only control the disease. For modern medicine, Rheumatoid Arthritis is not curable. Whereas, Ayurveda provides complete management of RA. According to Ayurveda, Rheumatoid Arthritis is curable.
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Ayurvedic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Ayurveda has given a strict protocol of diet, lifestyle and medicines of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Though the diet, lifestyle and medicine protocol may vary from person to person depending on one’s body constitution and digestive capacity, a common protocol is presented herewith; it is advisable to consult a certified Ayurveda physician before implementation
Ayurveda diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
- Avoid all sour substances such as lemon, tomatoes etc.
- Avoid fermented substances such as bread, toast, Idly etc.
- Avoid refined flour such as Maida, Basmati Rice etc.
- Avoid heavy to digest food
- Eat food in less quantity
- Avoid frozen food
- Drink warm water mixed with dry ginger (Sunthi)
Ayurveda Lifestyle for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
- Do not indulge into cold climate
- Do not keep awake late in the night
- Do not sleep at noon or at day time
- Get rid of mental stress and anxiety
- Do Pranayama and meditation regularly
Ayurveda Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
Atharva Ayurveda has described large numbers of herbs and compounds for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Herbs like Ashwagandha, Haritaki, Chopchini, Shunthi, shallakietc. and compounds like Amapachan Vati, Amavatari Rasa, Yogaraj Guggulu, Navjeevan Rasaetc can be effective. The medicines must be chosen depending upon one’s body constitution, digestive capacity and physical strength. It is advisable to consult the Ayurveda physician before indulging into any herb or medicines.
Ayurveda is a holistic science. It cures the diseases from its roots. The only pre requisite is one has to be consistent in following the diet, lifestyle and medicines.