Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis may be defined as an auto-immune disorder that leads to chronic inflammation in different joints of the human body. Mostly the people who are in their late 40's get affected by this disease. The main reason behind the occurrence of this disease is still not known. It is a chronic disorder that ultimately creates periods of flares of extreme pain in joints and other body parts. In this disease, joints are not affected in a regular manner. The severe effect of this disease can worsen or destruct the joints forever. The person suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis may even get affected by this disease in an early stage and the damage to joints can be caused. This damage is not always associated with severe pain or other common symptoms. To date, researchers and scientists are looking for appropriate treatment of this disease.
Reasons behind Rheumatoid Arthritis
The major cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is still not known. But according to some medical studies, scientists and researchers discovered that the main reason behind the occurrence of this disease is genetic.
Rheumatoid arthritis according to Ayurveda is generally caused by the accumulation of ama. Ama is a toxic substance that is created when the body fire gets imbalanced. The basic starting point of the creation of ama is the imbalance of vata which gradually moves to the joints, brain, stomach, chest, and other Kapha dominating parts of the body. Ama is sticky in nature, so it blocks all the important channels which are used for nourishing the body. This ama not only affects the joints but also reaches all parts of the body causing damage to them.
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Swelling in joints.
- Inflexibility
- Pain on the affected area.
- Difficulty in movement.
- Quick exhaustion.
- Weakness
- Digestive disorders.
- Loss of hunger.
- Fever
Rheumatoid arthritis according to Ayurveda is generally caused by the accumulation of ama. Ama is a toxic substance that is created when the body fire gets imbalanced. The basic starting point of the creation of ama is the imbalance of vata which gradually moves to the joints, brain, stomach, chest, and other Kapha dominating parts of the body. Ama is sticky in nature, so it blocks all the important channels which are used for nourishing the body. This ama not only affects the joints but also reaches all parts of the body causing damage to them.
Suggestions regarding diet and lifestyle
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment in ayurveda is also based on keeping control over diet and lifestyle. Here are Rheumatoid arthritis treatment common points which are very helpful in healing the disease.
- It is advised to avoid milk, curd, fish, and food that is not easy to digest.
- Raw juice of bitter gourd and potato is very beneficial for sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Make a habit of taking garlic; it is very beneficial in relieving pains.
- It is advised to have ginger thrice a day.
- Intake of horse gram and barley should be taken.
- Make a habit of taking hot water as it helps in digestion.

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