Vikramsjn's List: Arthritis Ayurveda Diet

• caused by damage to the joints
• aused by aggravation of vata (air) dosha and the excessive collection of ama(toxic by-product of improper digestion) in the body of an individual. When ama increases in quantity, it starts getting deposited in the weaker areas of the body. When it starts accumulating in the joints and at the same time, aggravation of vata takes place, the result is amavata
• the treatment of arthritis centers on the digestion of ama and reduction of vata, simultaneously. Along with that, efforts are undertaken to reduce the pain as well as the inflammation of joints
• • First and foremost step recommended under Ayurvedic arthritis treatments comprises of fasting. It helps in the digestion of ama.
   
  • A drink made of 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey and 250 ml warm water should be taken twice a day - early morning and evening.
   
  • Getting your body massaged with sesame or mustard oil helps in the reduction of vata and alleviates pain. Concentrate more on the sore joints.
   
  • Do light exercise, but please don’t over-exert your body.
   
  • Drink orange juice or sweet limejuice. You can also intake Vitamin C in any other form. It will augment the effect of any arthritis drug.
• Arthritic people must take special care of their diet. Under Ayurvedic treatments for arthritis, people are recommended to eat such food that does not lead to the creation of gas in the body. They should also avoidhot, spicy and fried foods as well as sweets. Things like tea, coffee, alcohol, white sugar, yogurt, chocolate and cocoa should be taken in moderation. The other tips to be kept in mind while planning a diet for diabetic patients are:
   
   
   
   
  • Drinking a combination of carrot, beat root and cucumber juices is quite good.
   
  • Having green salad, with a dressing of lemon juice and some salt is very good for people suffering from arthritis.
   
  • They should consume fruits like apples, oranges, grapes and papaya.
   
  • Making cooked vegetables, like squash, zucchini and pumpkin, a part of the diet will surely be beneficial.
   
  • Arthritic people should try to cooktheirfood with spices like cumin, coriander, ginger, asafetida, garlic, fennel and turmeric.

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• useful article for arthritis - especially the diet tips - vikramsjn on 2010-03-08