Rheumatoid Arthritis
Understanding the condition, its contributing factors and an individualized Ayurvedic approach to care.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints.
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Not every case is the same.
Assessment may consider symptoms, history, lifestyle, digestion, activity, sleep and other relevant factors before anything is recommended.
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints.
This leads to inflammation, pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced joint movement. It commonly affects the small joints of the hands, wrists, and feet, and usually involves the same joints on both sides of the body.
If not managed appropriately, rheumatoid arthritis can gradually damage the joints and affect daily activities.
What May You Notice?
How Ayurveda Understands It
Amavata
In Ayurveda, rheumatoid arthritis is commonly correlated with Amavata.
It is believed to develop when impaired Agni (digestive and metabolic strength) leads to the formation of Ama (metabolic toxins), which, along with aggravated Vata Dosha, accumulates in the joints and causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement.
Our Ayurvedic Approach to Rheumatoid Arthritis
We follow a holistic, personalized approach rooted in Ayurvedic principles, to address the root cause of the condition and not the symptoms alone.
History
Symptoms & health background
Prakriti
Natural constitution
Vikriti
Current imbalance
Agni
Digestive & metabolic assessment
Plan
Aahar • Aushadhi • Vihar
Ayurvedic management focuses on identifying the individual's Prakriti (body constitution), Vikriti (current imbalance), digestive strength, lifestyle, and disease stage. A personalized treatment plan may include Ayurvedic medicines, dietary guidance, lifestyle modifications and Panchakarma therapies.
Aahar • Aushadhi • Vihar
After understanding the root cause, our Ayurveda expert applies the Trisutra principles to restore Tridosha balance and improve Agni.
Aahar (Diet)
A personalized diet plan — Pathya (what to eat) and Apathya (what to avoid) — is advised during consultation.
Aushadhi (Medicine)
Ayurvedic medicine formulations, based on the root-cause analysis of the condition, are prescribed to patients.
Vihaar (Lifestyle)
Meditation, Marma Chikitsa and other lifestyle actions are advised as per the condition.
Panchakarma (Personalized Therapy)
Shirodhara, Nasya, Shiroabhyanga, Shiropichu and Urdhvang Abhyanga are advised as per the condition.
Many People Start Taking Herbs Such As:
Ashwagandha, Giloy (Guduchi), Triphala, Guggulu, Shatavari, Shankhpushpi, Brahmi
…or other herbal formulations and Ayurveda-based supplements, after watching social media videos, reading online articles, or on the advice of friends and relatives.
However, Ayurveda does not recommend taking medicines without proper root-cause analysis.
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