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Ailments
& Remedies
Rheumatism
Characterised
by intense pain and inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, tendons
and / or the joints, it is termed 'Amavata' in Ayurveda.
Divided into chronic muscular rheumatism (affecting muscles) and
chronic articular rheumatism (affecting joints), if neglected,
it may even affect the heart.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Immense
pain & stiffness in affected muscles in case of chronic
muscular rheumatism.
- Excruciating
pain and stiffness in the joints in case of chronic articular
rheumatism.
Root
Causes
- Accumulation
in the joints of toxins (ama), formed due to
improper digestion, metabolism or excreation.
- Infections
from teeth, tonsils and gall bladder.
- Aggravated
by exposure to cold weather.
Healing
Options
| Herbs |
- Sallai
Guggul (Boswellia sarrata)
- Guggulu
(Commiphora mukul)
- Rasna
(Vanda roxburghii)
- Lohsun
(Allium sativum)
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Ayurvedic
Supplements |
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| Diet |
- Avoid
curd & all sour items, pulses (except
moong dal), rice, meat, fish, white bread, sugar, refined
cereals, fried foods, tea or coffee.
- Have
potato & lemon juice
- Celery
seeds, bitter gourd are highly beneficial.
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| Lifestyle |
- Bowels
should be cleansed daily
- Soak
the affected parts in hot water containing Epsom
salt .Then apply Mahabishgarbh Oil. Hot
water bag to the affected area is extermely beneficial.
- Avoid
damp place and exposure to cold weather.
- Don't
indulge in day-time sleeping
- Limit
yourself to restricted exercise
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| Yoga |
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| Ayurvedic massage |
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