ABSTRACT In Ayurveda, rheumatoid arthritis is defined as amavata, which leads to the impairment of the vata dosha and the accumulation of ama in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can be slowed down by the use of medicine, but we cannot cure the disease. Treatment in Ayurveda has no side effects, but allopathic treatment may lead to organ damage or serious…
ABSTRACT Bones are the structural unit of the body which help us to maintain posture and provide a proper shape to the body. Bones are made up of organic components, inorganic components and water. Organic components like collagen and proteins. Inorganic components like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium etc. Organic components are flexible in texture and comprise around 34 to…
Have you ever imagined how dependent we are on our joints? Rheumatoid arthritis is one very common joint disease faced by many in the middle age group in India. The term arthritis stands for inflammation in the joints and the associated structures. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that involves multiple joints often affecting the extent of movement and…
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune, inflammatory disorder that can affect joints. It also affects other organs like skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. It occurs when the immune system starts to damage its membranes that surrounding the joints. In the acute stage, it will affect small joints and then as disease progress it attack wrists, knees, hips, and shoulders. In…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a most common type of inflammatory arthritis. It is a condition which causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of functions of the joints, mostly hands, feet and wrist joints are affected. Herbal remedies for rheumatoid arthritis help to manage the condition. WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease. Here immune system attacks the…