Hello Thank you for sharing your husband’s concerns. Knee–ankle pain with swelling, along with a history of gout, suggests that the person has Aama and Vata imbalance, and buildup of uric acid.
Tendinitis, by the way, also signifies the inflammation of the ligaments (Snayu-shotha), which intensifies when a person eats poorly and gains more weight.
✅AYURVEDIC DIET PLAN
✅ Foods to Eat Daily 1. Anti-inflammatory foods (reduce swelling & tendon pain) Only warm foods – soups, dal, vegetable stews Turmeric + black pepper in warm water or food Ginger, garlic (if your body is accepting it) Lauki, tori, parwal, karela Sweet potato (small portion) Steamed vegetables – spinach (in small quantities), broccoli, carrot, beetroot Fresh fruits: apple, papaya, pear, cherries (great for gout), berries Cow ghee (1–2 tsp/day)
2. Foods that lower uric acid Drink warm water infused with Jeera + Dhania throughout the day Lemon water morning+evening Coconut water 3–4 times/week Barley water 2–3 times/week Low-fat dairy (curd/paneer only in the daytime)
❌ Foods to Completely Avoid (Gout Trigger List)
They also increase uric acid and inflammation: High Purine Foods Red meat, organ meat Seafood (anchovies, sardines, shellfish, prawns) Processed meat (sausages, bacon) Processed & inflammatory foods Fast foods, deep-fried snacks Bakery items Chips, namkeen Packaged/ready meals Instant noodles, processed cheese
Don’t consume
Alcohol (very strong gout trigger) Sugary drinks (colas, packaged juices) Excess tomato, brinjal Too much spinach Curd at night Do not drink cold water or eat refrigerated foods.
✅HOME REMEDIES
1. Warm Anti-Gout Water One litre of water is boiled with: 1 tsp jeera 1 tsp dhania 5–6 tulsi leaves Drink warm throughout the day.
2. Gomutra Ark (if acceptable) Warm water with 10-20 ml on an empty stomach – helps in uric acid reduction.
3. Castor Oil Night Dose (Vata & inflammation relief) 1 tsp with warm water before sleep – reduces tendon inflammation.
4. Hot Fermentation for Knee Swelling Use warm cloth or hot-water bag for 10–12 minutes two times a day.
5. Gentle Turmeric Milk ½ tsp haldi + pinch black pepper in warm milk taken at night.
✅ Weight Management Tips (Very Important for Tendinitis)
Have dinner before 7:30 pm Cut down on wheat; move to multi-grain roti or millet roti 20–30 minutes of gentle walking daily Try not to sit or stand for long periods Do not climb stairs when in pain
✅ Lifestyle Suggestions
Do not expose yourself to sudden jerks, jumping, squatting Wear knee support while walking In the morning apply sesame oil to the knees (only gentle massage) Sleep 7–8 hours daily
With correct diet and lifestyle, gout flare-ups become rare and tendon & joint health gets better rapidly.
Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
