Ayurvedic Treatments for Arthritis: Old is New

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Sometimes what modern man considered the " old ways " of healing have

a way of coming round to be known as the " new way " .

 

Such is the case with Ayurvedic Medicine Treatments for Arthritis.

Based on ancient Brahmin Indian treatments 3,000 to 4,000 years old,

this holistic approach to helping sufferers cope with arthritis is

enjoying a re-found popularity. The World Health Organization agrees

Ayurvedic treatment is a useful traditional health science.

 

As with other holistic systems of healing, Ayurveda recognizes that

all people are unique, and thus even though they may evince the same

outward symptoms, the path to their healing differs.

 

This means the remedy for your arthritis pains and suffering is

different than those of your neighbor or friend.

 

Several recent studies in the United States, India and elsewhere

have confirmed Ayurvedic treatments as a means to natural arthritic

pain relief.

 

The American College of Rheumatology conducted a double-blind test

trial of 90 people with osteoarthritis. The study show 50 percent of

the patients who took a combination of tumeric, frankincense

(Boswellia) ginger and ashwagandha had significant improvements with

pain relief as well as mobility. In contrast, only 20 percent of

their placebo group reported any arthritis pain relief.

 

In another double-blind study of 182 people suffering from

rheumatoid arthritis, the use of the same anti-inflammatory herbs

brought about " marked improvement " in pain relief, reduction of

stiffness and the severity of swollen joints and brought improvement

in their overall ability to function.

 

A study in India considered the results of the combining of

frankincense, tumeric, zinc and ashwagandha as natural arthritic

pain relief. (Though the herbs have some medicinal powers on their

own for the treatment of arthritis and other joint pain, Ayurvedic

medicine has found combining them for better results.)

 

In the 1991 study, 42 osteoarthritis sufferers who were treated with

the Ayurveda herbs in concert, showed " a significant reduction in

pain and disability " .

 

And although researchers say it can take up to a month for Ayurveda

herb usage to produce positive results, the effects of the herb use

for arthritis pain relief can last for several years without the

need to increase dosage!

 

To help you heal without the addition of more medication, which may

bring with them own complications, requires more than popping yet

another pill. It requires attention to the mind and body. Both

medically-trained physicians and Ayurvedic practitioners agree a

holistic approach to the treatment of Arthritis is apt to bring

about the best and longest-lasting results.

 

To help assist your natural arthritis pain relief, in addition to

Ayurvedic treatments, it's also imperative to work at improving your

lifestyle habits and practices. Here are some examples:

 

*Add meditation and occasional fasting to your Ayurvedic routine

*Exercise often - but avoid those that cause you pain. Start and

progress slowly, but do it daily. *Reduce caffeine intake

*Don't' smoke. If you do, quit - if necessary, recall American

humorist Mark Twain's advice, " Habit is habit, and not to be flung

out of the window…but coaxed downstairs a step at a time. "

*Reduce your stress and anxiety using simple breathing techniques

and physical exercise.

 

Your arthritis can be managed through natural pain relief by using

ayurvedic treatment. You won't know until you try. Why suffer any

longer?

 

Rayaz Siddiqi

http://www.aremedy4u.com