Yoga & Arthritis

The slow, controlled physical movement of joints is helpful for Arthritis  patients. It improves the blood circulation in joints, removing unwanted  toxins and other waste products. But the problem in the patients is if  patient tries to move his limbs & joints then pain increases so patient  does not move the limbs and problem increases. So it is vicious cycle , because of pain no movements and because there is no movement,  the situation becomes worse. So patient should keep doing the  movements which are possible for him. Asanas Yoga certainly helps in Arthritis. Simple asanas, movements help increase the circulation in  the joints and limbs. Various Asanas like Basic Movement, Tadagasana, Pavanamuktasana  (1 leg & 2 legs), Makarasana, Swastikasana, Januhastasana, Hastashirasana,  Ekpadsahajhasta Bhujangasana, Dwipadsahajhasta Bhujangasana, Veerasana, Trikonasana , Vrikshasana are helpful. Slow, steady and controlled movements are especially recommended.  It is not advisable to maintain the asanas for long. Pranayama Simple Pranayama is recommended, which involved deep breathing, special type of  Pranayama with Inhalation via right nostril and exhalation via both nostrils but creating  a sound of Hmm.. (Honey bee Sound) from the throat is found to be very effective in  Arthritis patients. Heat Treatment and Massage A light massage of medicated Ayurveda Herbal oil is very effective, especially after  application of heat (moderate and bearable with heat bags). Massage makes the  joint movements easier and then patients can perform physical movements, so if  massage is followed by Asanas, it has been found to be more fruitful.

Nature Cure for Arthritis Steam bath Basti (Enema) with sesame oil (15 cc) between 5.30 to 6.30 pm (This treatment is  recommended in Ayurveda) In the morning drink warm water + fresh lime on empty stomach Sun bath for 10 to 15 minutes

Yoga Life Style Man has moved away from the nature and has found himself surrounded by stress  and unhealthy life style, leading a stress free life is essential to good health.

Home Remedies for Arthritis Drinking boiled water with dry ginger once a day During meals eating 1 to 2 tea spoons of Coconut Oil (Please consult your medical  advisor before) Before taking shower / bath, massage the painful part / joint with Castor Oil. Before going to bed, drink 2 spoons of Castor oil + 1 spoon Honey + ¼ cup  warm water (This has given some wonderful results in our Arogyadham Yoga  Therapy Center, this remedy has been discussed in Ayurveda.)

Recommended Diet Fresh and light diet, consume food immediately when it is cooked & warm (avoid  stale and cold food) Wheat bread / brown bread, boiled vegetables, green vegetables, rice cooked  with green gram Garlic, spinach, dates, fenugreek All fruits except bananas, mangos, grapes Eat lunch by 12 noon & dinner before 7 pm Fasting once a week, eat fruits during the fast but avoid any other food rich in calories

Strictly Avoid following Food Non vegetarian food High protein diet Hot & spicy food Deep fried food Bakery products Cold drinks, soft drinks, aerated drinks Fast food Do not overeat