I am 53.i notice joint pain and swelling b in wrists and fingers - #34060
I am 53.i notice joint pain and swelling b in wrists and fingers .I have tried many things including yoga and diet but it doesn't seem to stop......................................................................
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Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ Do your regular stretching exercise
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.
💊Medication💊
Tab. Amvatari Ras 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Arnopen 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 2 tsp twice a day before food
Sunthi siddha CASTOR OIL 3 tsp at bed time with hot water
Hot fomentation without oil application.
Avoid sour, fermented food and packed foods. Regular exercise. Use boiled water for drinking. Cap. Stresscom 1-0-1 Tab. R-compound 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.
Joint pain and swelling, especially in the wrists and fingers, can be suggestive of Vata imbalanced condition, often manifesting as conditions similar to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in Ayurveda. The key is to pacify Vata and balance Pitta, given the inflammatory component.
Diet is primary. Emphasize warm, cooked foods that are easy to digest, and avoid cold, raw, and processed foods. Including more nourishing, moist, foods helps. Add ghee to your meals, as its natural anti-inflammatory properties benefit joint health. Daily intake of turmeric in meals or warm milk can also assist in reducing inflammation—an estimate pinch or two is recommended. Ginger, in tea or incorporated into meals, may also help with circulation and reducing stiffness.
Rasayana herbs such as Ashwagandha can be particularly useful in nourshing tissues and improving vitality. Consider taking Ashwagandha powder with a cup of warm milk in the morning. For localized relief, do gentle self-massage with warmed sesame oil on affected joints, but avoid vigorous rubbing that could aggravate discomfort.
Yoga and gentle stretching is highly beneficial but focus on practices that don’t strain the joints. Choose postures that increase flexibility without intense pressure on your wrists and fingers—incorporate breathing exercises to manage stress, a known exacerbating factor in Vata disorders.
Keeping hydration optimal is important. Lukewarm water with lemon in the morning encourages elimination of toxins, maintaining your body’s balance. Ensure adequate sleep as restorative sleep helps your body repair and maintain balance with natural cycles.
Should the pain or swelling not subside, seeing an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner would also be good—a more personalized regimen could be developed, possibly including Panchakarma or more specific herbs tailored to your constitution. If symptoms are acute or worsening, a consult with a healthcare professional is crucial to ensure there isn’t a more severe, underlying cause needing attention.

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