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How to reduce inflammation in the body.As I am suffering with rheumatoid arthritis - #20665
Yamuna
My "knees are swelling alot and it is very painful" and I'm unable to walk and sit. It's very horrible to me to sit right in position. Please guide me to reverse this disorder. And also lifestyle changes to overcome this disease
Age: 32
Chronic illnesses: Rheumatoid arthritis
100 INR (~1.17 USD)
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Avoid curd, potato, brinjal, green peas, turdal dal, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, fridge item
Take hot water daily
Boil ginger in water and take it regularly
Take simhanada guggulu 1tid after food
Amavatari rasa 1 tid after food
Rasna erandadi kashya 15 ml bd before food
Take hingvashtaka choorna 1tsp with first bolus of food
Take sand+saindhava lavana put in cotton cloth make pottali and heat that pottali and take sudation
If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana karma and parisheka
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Yogaraj guggulu-
1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water
Dashamoola aristha- 2 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food
Mahanarayana taila- gentle massage
Include -Warm, cooked meals (soups, stews, khichdi)
Spices: Turmeric (with black pepper), ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, carrots, beets
Rice, quinoa, millets (light ones like kodo or barnyard millet)
Ginger-tulsitea or cumin-coriander-fennel tea
Avoid: Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant Cold foods/drinks
Fermented foods, curd at night
Sugar, refined flour, fried food Red meat, excess dairy
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Avoid sour, fermented and processed food.
Use boiled water for drinking.
Exercise.
Cap.Stresscom
1-0-1
Tab.Shallaki
2-0-2
Rasnasaptak kashay
15ml twice after meal with lukewarm water
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You may need panchkarma
Snehana and Swedna
Mahanarayana tailam for local application in knee joint
Hinguwastka churna one spoon with warm water before bed time
Mahayogaraj gugglu two times a day
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try to add more ginger, garlic, drum stick leaves fruit regularly in your diet
avoid cold food items especially curd
take Amavatari rasa 1-0-1 after food
vaishwanara churna half tsp with warm water twice a day
amritharishta 5ml with equal quantity of water twice a day
rasnaeranda kwatham 20 ml twice a day before food
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1.drink plenty of water and fluids
olive oil for cooking
3.high fiber diet eg.barly ,oats,chickpeas,beans,lentils etc
4.brown rice
5.consume much vegitables
6.avoid non veg.
If u want to eat nonveg then you can take chicken or fish occassionally
7.acoid friends and oily food
8.avoid spicey food,maida,and dairy products
9.avoid alcohol
Avoid day sleep
Amavatari vati 1-0-1
Amapachaka vati 1-1-1
Simhanada guggulu 2 tablet twice daily
Rasnasaptaka kashaya 15 ml -0-15ml with equal quantity of water before food
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U can start with some basic medication along with diet
1 glass water 1tsp dry ginger and 2tsp castor oil boil and filter drink while before bed
Take
Simhanada guggulu
2 tabs BD
rasnadi kashaya 15 ml before food for 2 time
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Valuka Sweda or Baluka Sweda is a form of swedana which is included under the category of Pinda Sweda (bolus fomentation). In this procedure we use heated sand tied in a bolus to provide heat to the afflicted joints or body parts, especially in diseases like Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis), Urustambha (stiffness of thigh and lower limbs)
Avoid day sleep
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First of all as you know it's an autoimmune disease so to reverse it I'll tell you some dietary changes
1. Avoid wrong food combinations - milk+ salt , fruit+milk as these may trigger your immune response
For swelling- Make a potalli of
Rock salt and sand and heat it up and apply locally on swelling
Don't apply oil it will worsen the condition
For local application - vishgarbhadi tail can be used
Rx-
1. Aamvatari rad -2 tablets twice a day 1 hour after food
2. Rheumartho Gold plus -1 capsule twice a day 1 hour after food
3. Rasnasaptak kasaya- 20 ml mixed with equal quantity water twice a day 1 hour after food
4. Castor oil- 5 ml to mixed with warm milk
To be taken at night for 7 days
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1)Punarnavadi kashayam
15 ml twice daily B/F
2)KM LEPAM apply over both knee
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Hii Yamuna
Your health condition can be easily improved with some diet and lifestyle changes
Take warm freshly prepared food and sip warm water or normal water
Avoid dairy products except ghee, refrigerated products and refrigerated water, avoid too spicy or fermented food
Fix your diet and sleep routine.avoid day sleep. Nap can be taken, eat your food before sunset in the evening
Manage your stress, stress may aggravate your symptoms .
Do valuka sved that means take cotton cloth and make pottali with warm sand or kottam chukadi churna if you can’t do then make paste of dry ginger and warm water apply on your painful swollen joints after than do mild exercise regarding that joints that will make your joints less stiff and painful
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Take sihnad guggul 1 -0-1 after food with
Maharasnadi ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water
Castor oil -1tsp with pinch of dry ginger powder
Mahanarayan oil for Massage
Avoid sour & fermented foods
Avoid cold & breezy areas.
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If this is rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune, early treatment is crucial to prevent joint damage.
Daily Routine (Dinacharya) for Joint Healing
Wake before sunrise (helps Vata balance)
Drink warm water with turmeric + ginger in the morning
Dietary Changes to Reduce Swelling & Pain
Avoid:
Nightshades: brinjal, tomato, potato, bell pepper (can aggravate joint pain)
Sour foods: curd, vinegar, pickles
Cold, fried, or stale food
Excess salt (causes water retention)
Include:
Warm, cooked meals: moong dal, soft rice, ghee, stewed vegetables
Anti-inflammatory foods: turmeric (with pepper), ginger, garlic
Herbal teas: coriander, ginger, tulsi, and cumin
* Do oil massage 3 times /week
Take meals on time, early dinner (before 7 pm)
Avoid long sitting – change position every 30 min
Immediate Relief Measures
2. Warm Compress (if stiffness dominates) – especially in the morning.
3. Rest + Elevation – Keep legs elevated when lying down.
4. Supportive Knee Brace – Helps reduce strain while walking/sitting.
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Rheumatoid arthritis, causing swollen knees, can be quite distressing. Ayurvedically, this condition is often linked to an imbalance in Vata dosha, which manifests as pain, swelling, and stiffness. Focus on reducing inflammation by adopting some key strategies.
Diet plays a crucial role. Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric and ginger into meals. Golden milk, combining warm milk with turmeric and a pinch of black pepper, can be soothing in the evenings. Avoid processed foods, excessive caffeine, and anything cold, as these can aggravate Vata and inflammation. Warm, nourishing foods, cooked with spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel, are beneficial. Hydrate yourself adequately but avoid cold drinks — room temperature or warm is best.
Lifestyle shifts that pacify Vata, include gentle, daily exercises such as yoga. Poses like the "Baddha Konasana" and "Vrikshasana" help enhance flexibility without putting too much stress on the joints. Pranayama, focusing on calming and grounding techniques like "Nadi Shodhana" (alternate nostril breathing), can also be advantageous.
Therapeutically, consider applying warm sesame oil to the affected areas before bathing. This helps reduce stiffness while nourishing the joint tissues, known as dhatus. Hot baths with Epsom salts may also lessen inflammation and pain.
It's crucial to address your digestive fire, or agni, as imbalance here can exacerbate symptoms. Begin meals with fresh ginger slices sprinkled with lemon juice and salt to kindle agni. Maintaining a regular routine with early waking and sleeping times, can keep Vata in check.
However, given the severity of your symptoms, pursue a timely consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner. They may recommend internal herbal formulations like Guggul or shallaki, tailored to your specific prakriti and condition. If symptoms worsen or mobility is severely impaired, seeking immediate medical care is essential. Always coordinate with a healthcare professional to ensure a safe management plan that integrates all aspects of your health.
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