Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Coimbatore

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis focuses on detoxification, balancing doshas, and strengthening the immune system. It addresses the root cause through dietary changes, herbal medicines, Panchakarma therapies, and lifestyle modifications. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to managing Rheumatoid Arthritis by reducing joint discomforts, improving mobility, preventing further complications and reducing the chances for relapse.

What Our Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Aims?

To control the inflammation and joint stiffness
To pacify aggravated doshas, particularly Vata and Kapha
To eliminate toxins (Ama) from the body
To enhance mobility
Prevention of irreversible deformities
To improve overall well-being and immunity

Benefits of Avanika's Ayurvedic Treatment Package for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Reduces Joint Discomfort: Helps manage swelling and stiffness
Enhances Mobility: Supports better movement and flexibility
Detoxifies the Body: Aids in the removal of Ama (toxins)
Strengthens Immunity: Supports the immune response
Prevents Disease Progression: Helps prevent complications like irreversible deformities in a natural way
Promotes Long-Term Wellness: Encourages holistic well-being

What Are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, leading to chronic inflammation and progressive joint damage. It is the most common inflammatory arthritis, particularly prevalent in women. The disease manifests as symmetrical polyarthritis, impacting both small and large joints, and is often accompanied by systemic disturbances.

Persistent synovitis and joint pain
Malaise or fatigue
Weight loss
Vague pain around joint structures
Morning stiffness lasting over an hour
Arthritis in multiple joint areas, including hands and feet
Rheumatoid nodules on pressure points
Systemic inflammation
Generalised osteoporosis
Muscle wasting
Gradual joint deformities and mobility issues

What are the Causes?

RA is primarily an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. The underlying causes include:

- Genetic predisposition
- Environmental triggers (infections, toxins, pollutants)
- Autoimmune response leading to chronic inflammation
- Accumulation of Ama (toxins) in joints, as per Ayurveda

Risk Factors of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gender: More common in women
Family history of autoimmune diseases
Smoking and exposure to toxins
Obesity and poor lifestyle habits
Chronic stress
Poor gut health

What is Ayurvedic Concept on Rheumatoid Arthritis?

In Ayurveda, RA is closely associated with Vatarakta and Aamavata, where the imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas, along with the accumulation of Ama, leads to joint inflammation and degeneration.

The disease progresses through various stages, affecting Twak (skin), Mamsa (muscles), Asthi (bones), and Majja (bone marrow), eventually leading to irreversible joint deformities.

Rheumatoid Arthritis manifests mainly due to the vitiation of Vata, Kapha, and blood tissue in the body and the destruction of bodily tissues. This in turn leads to the destruction of joint structures.

Ayurveda views the presence of ama (accumulated toxins) in most cases.

The vitiation of blood tissue will definitely manifest as inflammation. Vata aggravation will affect mobility.

The presence of Ama can again cause swelling and stiffness to joints.

There will be different proportions of these factors in different stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

As the disease progresses complications are evident in the patient. Gradual involvement of the bodily tissues leads to multidimensional articular and nonarticular features in the patient.

Circulatory disturbances are also seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis when there is severe involvement of vata and rakta.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The basic treatment protocol involves the pacification of Vata and Kapha with digestive as well as detox ayurvedic drugs. In the initial phase, the ama (accumulated toxins) are removed if any. After this phase, drugs which will control the inflammation are to be selected. Once the severity of inflammation is controlled the next treatment is mainly Vata pacification. Rejuvenative therapies are given at the end to enhance the immune system and prevent the recurrence. These drugs will minimise the extra articular impact of rheumatoid arthritis.

Detoxification & Panchakarma

Since there is vitiation of blood tissue in rheumatoid arthritis, virechana is the preferred detox procedure in the first phase. Castor oil based preparations are generally administered, as Vata is the main dosha. Panchakarma therapies help control autoimmune pathologies.

Virechana (Purgation Therapy): Removes accumulated toxins and pacifies Pitta, Vata and Rakta.
Vasti (Medicated Enema): Erandamooladi Vasthi, Madhutailika Vasthi, and Ksheera Vasthi help manage Vata and
Raktamokshana (Bloodletting Therapy): Using Jalouka (Leech therapy) to remove excess toxins and relieve joint inflammation.

Herbal Medications

Amapachana Dravyas: Triphala, Chitraka, and Guduchi for toxin removal.
Anti-inflammatory Herbs: Shallaki, Guggulu, and Rasna to manage pain and swelling.
Vata-Pacifying Decoctions: Kashaya made out of Balamoola and 1/3 Guduchi, Shaddharana Choorna 15gm with hot water twice daily before food, Amruthotharam Kwadha 15ml mixed with 45ml boiled and cooled water twice daily before food, Rasnerandadi Kwadha, Rasnapanchakam Kwadha, Sathavari Chinnaruhadi Kwadha, Balaguloochyadi Kwadha, Kokilaksha Kwadha, Dhanwantharam Kwadha, Kwadha with Gudoochi, Pancha Moola Sritha Ksheera
Other Formulations: Kaishora guggulu, Yogara guggulu, Guggulutiktakam ghritam, Vidaryadi ghritam, Karaskara ghritam, Ksheerabala tailam 101 aavarti, Dhanwantharam tailam 101 aavarti
Rasayanas: Chyawanprash, Dashamoolahareetaki and Guduchi Rasayana for immunity and strength.

External Therapies

External therapies are preferred during the acute phase. These therapies should begin with dry formulations like lepana followed by steaming and oil massage. It helps minimise swelling and enhances mobility.

Lepana (Herbal Paste): With formulations like Nagaradi lepa, Kottamchukkadi lepa, Ellumnishadi lepa etc
Abhyanga (Oil Massage): With medicated oils like Mahanarayan Taila and Dhanwantaram Taila.

Swedana (Steam Therapy): Swedana therapies like parisheka and upanaha helps relieve stiffness and improve circulation

Lifestyle Recommendation for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Adequate Sleep: Aim for at least 7-9 hours a day. Getting enough sleep is essential to fight inflammation.
Regular Exercise: Exercise should be a part of your daily routine. Go for a brisk walk or jogging. Exercise helps control stress hormone levels and raises the amount of happy hormones. You can also try yoga asanas and pranayama. Add swimming, walking to maintain mobility and strength. This helps control inflammation, high cholesterol and unstable blood sugar levels.
Herbal teas: Ditch your regular milk tea or coffee and opt for herb infused teas or plain black tea. Allow the polyphenols to steep into the hot water and consume. Add spices like ginger, cinnamon, elaichi or chamomile or lavender to your tea for added health benefits.
Hydrate adequately: Drink more water. Water helps to lubricate the joints
Fasting: Follow an anti-inflammatory diet as long-lasting inflammation can raise your risk for conditions including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Stock up Salads: Your diet should include more salads than cereals. Processed foods can cause inflammation and consuming raw foods like fruits and vegetables can improve your condition.
Ditch Alcohol and Smoking: Too much alcohol can raise toxin levels in your body. This turns on inflammation, which can damage tissues and organs. Smoking can raise the levels of inflammation and hence exacerbate the condition
Dietary changes: Refined carbohydrates, red meats, and fried foods raise inflammation in your body. Include foods such as tomatoes, blueberries, almonds, walnuts, lentils, and salmon.
Stress Management: Practices like meditation, deep breathing, and nature walks to reduce stress-related flare-ups.

Proper Posture: Maintain good posture during working and standing to prevent joint strain. People on desk jobs should take frequent breaks.

Diet Recommendations

Foods to Include:

Warm, easily digestible foods like moong dal, rice, and cooked vegetables
Ghee and sesame oil to nourish joints and lubricate tissues
Fruits such as pomegranate, figs, grapes, papaya, oranges, mangoes, pineapples, tomatoes, and gooseberries are rich in vitamin C.
Consume foods such as lean meats and fish, eggs, whole grains, bananas and soybeans
Increase the intake of leafy vegetables.
Incorporate foods like ginger, turmeric, leafy greens, berries, and fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Use ginger tea, turmeric tea, and other herbal infusions that support digestion and reduce inflammation.

Foods to Avoid:

- Heavy, processed foods that increase Ama
- Cold, raw foods that aggravate Vata
- Dairy products, refined sugars, and nightshade vegetables
- Excessive intake of wheat and fried foods
- Avoid red meat, sea foods, alcohol

Preventive Measures

Maintain good digestion to prevent Ama formation.
Follow a balanced lifestyle, avoiding excessive exertion and stress.
Include regular detoxification with Panchakarma therapies.
Adopt a Vata-pacifying diet rich in warm, nourishing foods.
Engage in daily self-massage (Abhyanga) to improve circulation and joint health.
Regular physical activity, including yoga and stretching
Practicing stress management techniques like meditation and pranayama
Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and processed foods
Strengthening digestion with warm, easily digestible foods and herbal teas
Periodic detoxification through Panchakarma therapies
Maintain a good posture by keeping the spine erect and straight
Manage your weight to reduce stress on your joints.
Regular physical activity will increase vascularity to joint tissues and flexibility of joints.
Take frequent breaks at work, and stretch or go for a short walk
Opt for good sleeping habits
Include more anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich foods like salmon, flax seeds and herbs like amla, turmeric and ginger to your daily diet
Control your emotions. Stress can exacerbate the conditions
Practice yoga and meditation
Right time, right intervention is the key to prevent disease progression and enhance effective treatment.

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