13 Oct, 2022
Dr. Kaustubh BatheOctober 13, 2022Ayurveda

Arthritis

 

Arthritis is a common joint disease faced by numerous people nowadays. Arthritis is a degenerative disease of joints commonly found in old age people, but nowadays people from young age group are also been prone to arthritis. It is characterized by swelling and stiffness in joints.

Types of arthritis

There few types of arthritis which are important to know while treating it.

  1. Osteoarthritis:

It is one of a common type of an arthritis mostly affecting joints and its cartilages. In this the cartilages attached to bones are gradually wore out over the period of time due to various causes. It affects mostly weight bearing joints of the body. Common example is knee joint.

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. It is a condition in which the immunity cells attacks its own body cell. In this case the immunity cells attacks on cartilages. The symptoms of RA are inflammation of synovial membrane which causes pain and tenderness in joints.

3. Ankylosing Spondylitis:

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis that mainly affects spine and its muscle. It has chronic back pain, stiffness mostly at the junction of ligaments attaches to bone.

4. Psoriatic Arthritis:

Psoriatic Arthritis is an autoimmune joint disorder develops in the patient suffering from Psoriasis. This disease has red and slivery patches on the body.

So, while treating the patients suffering from arthritis it is a big challenge as it is not a condition that completely cures in current scenario. It also has several limitations like use of drugs there are only use for static muscle relaxants for pain relief, using of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to cure the inflammation are used for long term are the only solutions till now.

Ayurvedic view while treating arthritis 

But ayurveda medicine gives a best way to manage and avoid the further complication associated with arthritis. Ayurveda has a holistic approach while treating arthritis. For the treatment arthritis it is important to understand the nature of disease and the root causes. The Ayurvedic herbal medicines are very effective in reducing the symptoms of the disease and prevent the further deterioration of body. Whereas the panchakarma therapies are effective in regenerate the cartilages cells and improve the health of joints.

At Ayurvidhi Clinic (Ayurvedic Chikitsalaya & Panchakarma Therapy Centre) we offer effective and authentic treatment for arthritis.

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21 Jul, 2021
Dr. Kaustubh BatheJuly 21, 2021Ayurveda

Ekadashi Fasting Rituals and Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a time tested science since ages by sages. The principles of ayurveda are time tested.

The fasting ritual done on waxing phase of moon on ashadha month is auspicious and widely followed in Maharashtra. This day of Ekadashi is popularly known as Devshayani Ekadashi. Shayana means to rest or to sleep. From this day God Vishnu rest on Shesha Naaga in cosmic ocean & awakens on the Ekadashi of Kartik month known as Devprabodhani Ekadashi. The duration of these four months, from Ashadha to Kartik is known as Chaaturmaasa in the Indian calendar. During this time various fasting rituals are done on various occasions during Chaaturmaasa.

Let’s know about the science behind the Fasting in Ayurvedic way;

In ayurveda, Agni is an extremely important factor in digestive system responsible for good digestive health.  The balanced state of Agni is responsible for the health while imbalance of Agni responsible for creating a disease.

The Chaaturmaasa is falls during the Adana-kaal in ayurveda calendar. During this time the digestion power Agni is disturbed due to environmental changes leading to manda-agni. This manda-agni is responsible for various digestive disorders due to undigested food or toxins (aama rasa) in gastric tract. So to avoid such issues fasting is done as a ritual.

The fasting process is termed as Langhana in ayurveda texts. Langhana word is derived from Laghu which means light or subtle. In langhana ayurveda suggests to avoid eating for specific time duration & consuming warm water.

The langhana helps to enhance metabolism by digesting the residual undigested food (aama), increase assimilation by improving and eliminating toxins from cellular level, promoting gut health. Langhana helps in reduction of fat and mass; improves, rejuvenates body system and also improves physical and physiological health.

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