Joint Knocking Sounds – Is This Normal for Vata? Ayurvedic Remedies & Advice - #31319
I am 34 years old and have a Vata body type according to Ayurveda. I am naturally thin and maintain a daily routine of exercising for about 30 to 35 minutes. My diet includes a combination of millets and rice, and I consume 2 to 3 teaspoons of ghee every day. Recently, I’ve noticed cracking or popping sounds (like knuckle sounds) in various joints, especially in my legs—particularly when getting up from a sitting position or while walking. I would like to know: - Is this normal, especially for someone with a Vata constitution? - Should I be concerned, or is there something I should do to address this? - Are there any Ayurvedic remedies, supplements, or dietary changes that could help? - Would specific exercises or lifestyle adjustments be beneficial? I would appreciate your guidance on whether this is a sign of joint dryness or Vata imbalance, and what steps I can take in Ayurveda to support joint health and prevent further issues. Thank you.
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Hello, 1. Yes. It is normal to have a knocking sound in the joints for a vata person, if it is not associated with stiffness&/pain and swelling in the joints. 2. As mentioned above if no stiffness, pain and swelling there is no need to get concerned. Having said that, as you are VATA you need to take care of your joints. 3. a. Continue having ghee. b. Start applying Sesame oil to the joints/if there is an availability start applying to whole body 30 minutes before hot to warm water shower, the KSHEERABALA THAILAM/SHUDHA BALA THAILAM every day. c. Start drinking water boiled with cumin seeds(one liter a day) d. Avoid raw food and curds after 0600PM. e. Once a year for 45 days take capsule ksheerabala 101 drops 2 capsules in the morning and 2 capsules in the evening one hour before breakfast and dinner.
Take care, Kind regards.

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