Arthritis is one of the most common forms of illness and it can prove expensive to manage this condition. The total cost of arthritis and related conditions was about $128 billion in 2003. Of this amount, nearly $81 billion was for direct medical costs and $47 billion was for indirect costs associated with lost earnings.
It simply means swollen joints with pain and stiffness. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, sexes and races can and do have arthritis.
According to Ayurveda, arthritis develops when someone regularly eats:
This could lead to the formation of undigested material called “Ama”. Ama is the Ayurvedic name for the toxins that have accumulated in your body. These toxins could then get absorbed back into the system, and have the potential to localize in your joints and cause arthritis according to Ayurveda.
According to Ayurveda, you’re more likely to develop some form of arthritis if you, for example:
All these lead to vitiation of nutrition carrying channels as well as excretory channels. When these channels are not able to:
Are your joints aching more today than on other days? Try to remember what you’ve been eating and try to find a pattern. Specially heavy or difficult to digest foods like high protein such as kidney beans, high in sugar or gas (vata) forming tend to worsen the pain. Avoid these foods!
Avoid:
(Curd and milk, though sources of calcium may be avoided till detox).
Such food items are easily digestible. They help restore digestion power and detox the body.
Veda 2240 – A herbal preparation may help restore healthy tissues and is especially helpful for the joint and musculoskeletal systems.
Premium Amla Berry – to take it along with Veda 2240 when pitta is in excess.
Joint Soothe 2 oil – for topical application to affected joints.
Osteo-Relief may help to –
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