Osteoarthritis
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HOME REMEDIES FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS
- The following home remedies have been found to be helpful :-
Yogic Asanas : The yogic asanas helpful in curing arthritis are trikonasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, naukasana. Yogic Kriyas like jalneti and kapalbhati and pranayams such as anulomaviloma, ujjai and bhrameri are also beneficial.
Massage : Warm coconut or mustard oil mixed with camphor should be massaged on stiff and aching joints. Soft and gentle massage is more beneficial than the hard pressing one.
Sea Salt Bath : Relax for 30 minutes every night in a tub of warm water in which a cupful of seasalt (containing iodine and other minerals) has been mixed.
Alkalising Green Drink : Take any green food tops – i.e leaves of beets, celery, leeks, turnips, mustard plant, nettles, lettuce etc. – chop them into small pieces, spread and add to 3 litres of water. Boil down to 1½ litres, strain and keep it hot in a thermos flask. Drink hot through the day at regular intervals.
Green Gram (Moong) Soup : Have whole moong soup mixed with 3-4 crushed garlic cloves, a teaspoonful of powdered fenugreek (methi) seeds and warm water.
Potato Juice : Drink fresh potato (with skin) juice diluted with water on 50:50 basis first thing in the morning.
Copper Container Water : Drink water kept in a copper container overnight, first thing in the morning. Wearing a copper ring or bangle also helps.
Enema : Take a luke warm water enema in the beginning for a few days to cleanse the bowels.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID AND EASE OSTEOARTHRITIS
4. The following precautions will prove helpful :-
* Stay clear of alcohol including red wine and coffee. May take a small drink or two of vodka if alcohol can’t be avoided.
* Constipation should be avoided as it can toxify the body and add to irritation and inflammation of the joints.
* Light unfatiguing exercises such as walking, hiking and swimming should be undertaken.
* Relaxation, rest and adequate sleep are of great importance. Do not overdo work, exercises or recreational activities.
* Keep the body warm at all times. Joints should not be bandaged tightly as this limits movement and interferes with free circulation of blood. Avoid cold and conditioned environment.
* There should be plenty of indirect ventilation in the house especially in the bed room.
