Heavy, incompatible food
Hard-to-digest or wrongly combined foods at irregular times.
Overview
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. The body's immune system attacks its own tissues by mistake, causing long-term swelling and pain in the joints.
It can also affect other organs, so regular follow-up with your doctor is important.
The Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda calls it amavata: ama (toxins) from weak digestion joins aggravated vata in the joints. Care focuses on digestion, clearing ama and calming vata.
Causes
What commonly triggers it
Weak digestion
Repeated indigestion lets ama build up in the body.
Certain foods
Excess yoghurt, milk products and seafood, as per Ayurveda.
Inactivity
Too little exercise, or exercising right after a heavy, oily meal.
Symptoms
Signs to notice
- Pain and stiffness in joints, often worse in the morning
- Swelling in the hands, feet, knees and ankles
- Heaviness in the body and tiredness
- Indigestion and poor appetite
Do not wait, get urgent medical help if you have
- One joint suddenly very hot, red and swollen with fever
- Chest pain or sudden breathlessness
- Neck pain with tingling or weakness in the arms or legs
- A painful red eye or sudden change in vision
Ayurvedic approach
How Dr. Varun approaches care
- 1
Consultation
Dr. Varun listens to your symptoms, history, food habits and routine, and looks at any reports or medicines you already take.
- 2
Assessment
Nadi pariksha (pulse) and Prakriti (body type) assessment help him understand your individual balance.
- 3
Your plan
Where suitable, a personal plan may combine diet and routine changes, classical Ayurvedic medicines and, for some people, Panchakarma.
- 4
Follow-up
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted, at the clinic or on WhatsApp.
Diet & lifestyle
Small changes that help
Best avoided
- Milk and fish together, or milk and jaggery together
- Heavy, oily and incompatible foods
- Staying awake late at night
- Direct exposure to cold wind
Helpful habits
- Barley flour, split green gram and horse gram
- Bitter gourd, cumin, celery seeds and dry ginger powder
- Honey in small amounts
- Regular, gentle activity
Home remedies
From the family kitchen
Light fasting
Take a liquid or semi-solid diet for a short time, as your strength allows, to digest ama.
Warm fomentation
After this, take a lukewarm bath or steam, or apply dry heat to painful joints.
If you are diabetic, pregnant or weak, ask your doctor before fasting.
Dr. Varun's care kit
RHEUMAKAYA for rheumatoid arthritis
60 capsules + one oil, from Dr. Varun's own range. Sent by courier anywhere in India and worldwide.
From ₹4,999 (incl. packing & courier)
- Free video/audio consultation
- Free 1-month LivTOX liver support capsules
- Price includes packing and courier, worldwide
- Pay in advance by bank transfer or UPI QR (details sent on WhatsApp)
- Dr. Varun checks the kit suits you before it is sent
FAQ
Common questions
Can I take Ayurvedic care with my arthritis medicines?
Yes, where suitable after assessment. Never stop prescribed medicine on your own.
Can I consult if I live far away?
Yes. Book a video or audio consultation with Dr. Varun on WhatsApp.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to Dr. Varun first. A video or audio consultation on WhatsApp works from anywhere, or visit the clinic in Phagwara or Jalandhar.
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