The word 'arthritis' means 'inflammation of joints'. It comes from two Greek words, athron importance joints and its importance inflammation. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is generally involved and one or two joints may become completely deformed, leaving the patient handicapped and somewhat weakened.
Arthritis assumes different forms, the most frequent being osteroarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Inflammation is the main feature of arthritis, which is a reaction of the joint tissues to some form of hurt or injury. OesteroarthritisOsteroarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which generally occurs in the older age-group. It results from structural changes in the articular cartilage in the joints, generally those which are weight-bearing such as the spine and knees.
The chief symptoms of oesteroarthritis are pain and stiffness in the joints. The pain generally increases after exercice. Another symptoms include watery eyes, dry neck, leg cramps, allergies, arterisclerosis, aggravation in the functioning of the gall-bladder and liver disturbances. The possible causes include malnutrition, continuous physical stress, obesity, glandular insufficiency, calcium deficiency and shortage of hydrochloric acid.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disease which affects not only the joints of the fingers, writs, hips, knees and foots but also the muscles, tendons and another tissues of the body. The disease is due to an inflammatory process of the synovium or lining of the joints accompanied by swelling and eventual deformity.
Rheumatoid arthritis is often called the "cooked food disease" . It generally develops gradually over different months with persistent pain and stiffness in one or more joints. Ulti- mately the whole body is affected.
Symptoms
Symptoms include anaemia, colitis, constipation, gall-bladder disturbances, low blood pressure, deformed hands and foots. The condition may be caused by hormonal imbalance, physical and emotional stress, infection, severe fright, shock and injury.
Hereditary factors may also be responsible for the onset of this disease.
Treatment
The diet of the arthritis patient must be planned along alkaline lines and must include fruits and vegetables for protection and proteins and carbohydrates for energy. It may consist of a couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and atleast two cooked vegetables.
Cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, endive, lettuce, onion, radishes, tomatoes and watercress may be used for a raw salad. The cooked vegetables may include asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, brinjal, mushroom, onions, peas, beans, spinach, tomatoes, squash and turnips.
In severe cases, it will be advisable to put the patient on raw vegetables juice therapy for about a week. Green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed with carrot, celery and red beet juice, is specific for arthritis. The alkaline action of raw juices dissolves the accumulation of deposits near the joints and in another tissues. Fresh pineapple is also valuable as the enzyme in fresh pineapple juice, bromelain reduces swelling and inflammation inosteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Repeated juice fasts are recommended at intervals of each two months.
The raw potato juice therapy is considered one of the most successful biological treatment for rheumatic and arthritic conditions. It has been used in folk medication for centuries. The old method of preparing potato juice was to cut the potato into thin slices, without peeling the skin, and seat them overnight in a big glass filled with cool water. The water must be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach. Fresh juice can also be extracted from potatoes and drunk diluted with water on 50 : 50 basis, first thing in the morning.
Black gingerly seeds, soaked overnight in water, have been found to be effective in preventing frequent joint pains. The water in which the seeds are soaked must also be taken along with the seeds the first thing in the morning. Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container also serves the same purpose. This water has traces of copper which helps strengthen the muscular system. For the same cause wearing a copper ring or bracelet will also help.
Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, mixed with camphor, must be massaged in case of stiff and aching joints. It will magnify blood supply and reduce inflammation and stiffness on account of gentle warmth produced while massaging. Camphorrated oil is an ancient rebefacient used for the purpose.
The time has also been used as a house remedy for arthritis since long. The citric acid found in lime is solvent of the uric acid which is the primary reason of arthritis. Another remedies found useful in relieving pains in the joints include green-gram soup mixed with crushed garlic cloves and a teaspoonful of powdered fenugreek seeds in warm water taken everyday.
Sea bathing is considered beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. The natural iodine in the sea water is said to relieve arthritis pain. As is well-known, iodine regulates the acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues, helps to repair and regenerate worn out tissues and nourishes the skeletal structure. It enters into the thyroid gland's secretion. The hormone uses this iodine to nullify germs in the bloodstream and to make a self- cleansing of inside toxemia.
If sea bathing is not possible, the patient must slackening for 30 minutes each night in a tub of warm water in which a cupful of sea salt has been mixed. The minerals in the sea salt, especially iodine, can be absorbed through the skin pores. This will help correct an inside imbalance.
The body must be kept warm at all times. Joints must not be bandaged tightly as this limits movement and interferes with the free circulation of blood. There must be plenty of indirect ventilation in the bedroom. Rest is of greatest meaning to arthritis, who must not overdo their work, exercice or recreation activities.
Constipation must be avoided as it poisons the system and adds to the irritation and inflammation of the joints. Easy exercises such as walking, hiking and swimming are beneficial.
Maintaining a normal body weight is also an significant factor in preventing arthritis. Obesity places excess stress on weight-bearing joints and interferes with the smooth functioning of tendons, ligaments and muscles.
The yogic asanas helpful in curing arthritis are trikonasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, naukasana, vakrasana and shavasana. Arthritis patients must practice these asanas regularly.
Yogic kriyas like jalneti and kapalbhati and pranayamas such as anulomaviloma, ujjai and bhrameri are also beneficial.
The patient must be given a lukewarm enema for a little days to cleanse the bowels. Neutral immersion baths, hot foot baths, ultrasonic diathermy and exposure of the affected parts to infra-red rays, a knee pack applied for an hour each night, stream baths and a massage once a week are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. All common cool water treatments, such as cool baths and cool sprays, must be avoided.
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